MarcusCardiff MarcusCardiff

God gave us thought

God gave us thought

I am an athiest but I ask a question of God

God gave us thought and Intelligence.
God wanted us to think and improve our knowledge,
God has faith in his creation.

We will forever increase our understanding.
we will eventually know all there is to know.
It is the nature of intellect to ever increase knowledge.
then this is inevitable

So man will become Gods?, know all that it is possible to know,
Be omnipotent, eventually?

Is this true or is God playing a practical joke?

Has God put in limits to our learning.

Does god play tricks?

Or are we truly smart and does God need a holiday.

Marcus
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Reply #26 Top
It would appear that we caught a huge catch of evangelists. Its very difficult to have a discussion with those who are certain that they are right. There is a significant difference between "I think something is so because..." and "I'm right, and you're wrong if you disagree...". The difference being that one is willing to discuse a subject, and the other is not.


Agreed - I tried to step away from the religion part of the OP a little bit, but I guess my attempt failed. Come to think of it, there are a lot of Religious posts appearing here. Never seen this many on any forum (even this one) before.
Reply #27 Top
I guess something about the game just attracts a wider variety of opinions.
Reply #28 Top
When ever Christ refers to GOD, he always says god my father. A person would never refer to himself as his own father. Christ's main mission was not the forgiveness of your sins. It was the removal of the sin of the fall of adam and eve.


Actually, he never says "god my father" either, he just says "my father." And there is some agreement that the father and the son are separate. However, it is also believed they share some unity as well - John 10:38 refers to this unity, and the verses I gave (John 1:1-14) are very clear. What you are referring to is one part of what we call the "trinity."

remember if adam and eve had not fallen they would not have been able to have children.


Interesting assertion. Where does it say that adam and eve could not have children before the fall?

If this post becomes nothing more than a contest of trying to show whos memory is best, then I'm leaving. For those who are not thinking, please try to think. Its not any fun to read stuff that isn't original. I do think that debating this subject was the objective of this post.


Heh, I'll be the first to admit I have a poor memory. I have to look up most of my Bible verses on an online Bible, or with my physical Bible. Yes, I think about this stuff.

But there are things that don't make sense without reincarnation such as, Jesus cures the man of blindness.His disciples ask Him,Master who sinned that this man was born blind,him or his parents?


It was a common belief at the time that punishment of sins could extend for a generation or more. It had more to do with culture and tradition (and perhaps a reading of Exodus 20:5-6) than with reincarnation.

In addition, Tektonics and the Christian Thinktank have some articles on reincarnation that may be of some interest.

Now unless your going to try to prove that you can commit a sin in the womb where you cannot exercise free will and cannot act, why would the question come up?


The idea that sin extends into the womb is not actually as unusual as it sounds. Many types of Christianity teach that being sinful is more than just committing wrongs: It's in our nature as well. And that nature extends all the way into the womb.

It would be obvious whos sin it was unless the disciples bieleved in reincarnation and they were asking was it a sin in this life or another?


There's no claim that the disciples were perfect in their beliefs - in fact, this is one instance where they are clearly mistaken!

Perhaps you should try reading the rest of the passage (John 9:3):

Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.


Whoops! It appears their beliefs were wrong to begin with! Amazing what reading the context can teach you.

The writings of Origin of Alexandria whichtalked of reincarnation were removed from the Bible.


Well, you can't just throw random stuff into the Bible and say it's the word of God - there are a lot of false and contradictory teachings out there - there has to be some sort of process by which the books are determined, and the writings you mention probably didn't meet the criteria.

There is a significant difference between "I think something is so because..." and "I'm right, and you're wrong if you disagree...".


I try my best to back up my reasoning whenever possible, with sources and/or logic. Should you feel that I have failed to back up my reasoning properly at any time, feel free to inform me of my failure to sufficiently back up my reasoning, and I will endeavor to correct my mistakes.

Come to think of it, there are a lot of Religious posts appearing here. Never seen this many on any forum (even this one) before.


Oh, this is nothing ^_^ try out the TheologyWeb forums.
Reply #29 Top
However, it is also believed they share some unity as well


a unity similar to a wife and husband as it is stated in one of the gospels.

or a father and son.

ie a family
Reply #30 Top
It is fine to disagree with me. Just be careful you don't insult me.


No ill-will was intended with any of posts, so sorry if I somehow insulted you. I sometimes can come across as a bit rude, but thats ussually either a mistake on my part, or a result of not being able to read a person's body language (you can't see another person's body language given the nature of this form of communication).

However, I much rather be rude and say something that I feel needs to be said, than to remain polite and quite.

At what point, sir, am I unthinking?


I made the unthinking statement because it appeared that most posters were posting holy scripture without providing much thought. I didn't say that people were incapable of thinking, I merely asked that you guys think a bit more. I wanted something added, because quite bluntly, I can read holy scripture elsewhere.

On a side note (warning, rude and cold logic kicking in here) making a large list of stuff you can do, and stuff you've studied doesn't prove that you are an adept thinker. That stuff merely shows that you are an adept learner, and an adept doer.

The last refuge of the unbeliever, claiming those who know and attempt to live God's Word are unthinking, uneducated rubes without a thought in their head. Very well, you merely validate it by saying it.


I think thats of of the first steps of opening your mind to an atheist enlightenment. The next few steps involves realizing that some of the "unthinking, uneducated rubes" can come up with some very interesting and valid ideas. This happens, despite what one might think of them.

I try my best to back up my reasoning whenever possible, with sources and/or logic. Should you feel that I have failed to back up my reasoning properly at any time, feel free to inform me of my failure to sufficiently back up my reasoning, and I will endeavor to correct my mistakes.


You did? I've must of missed it. I admit that I haven't thoroughly studied religeon, so I often have to make an educated guess with this stuff. You wouldn't happen to know any good stuff to study, if for no other reason than to make good arguements?

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Reply #31 Top
here is proof of god

water, salt and ice

Don't forget clay.

Did you know that the 'bound water' in clay has the physical properties of ice, while being liquid in form?

Reply #32 Top
MarcusCardiff, are you getting all this?
Why have you not responded since your OP?
Reply #33 Top
Here we go again....


Agreed...

It would appear that we caught a huge catch of evangelists. Its very difficult to have a discussion with those who are certain that they are right. There is a significant difference between "I think something is so because..." and "I'm right, and you're wrong if you disagree...". The difference being that one is willing to discuse a subject, and the other is not.


Odd, another god thread started by MarcusCardiff....not that I'm saying anything, I'm just noticing this.
Reply #34 Top
a unity similar to a wife and husband as it is stated in one of the gospels.


No - closer. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1) Also, "The Word became flesh . . . who came from the Father . . ." (John 1:14)

Most people take that to mean that the "Word" is Jesus.

The logic goes like this:
-The Word is God.
-The Word became flesh.
-The Word came from the Father.

We know that:
-Jesus came from the Father.
-Jesus became flesh.
-Jesus fits the description of the Word.
-Nobody else fits the description of the Word.

Therefore:
-Jesus is the Word.
-Jesus is God.

In addition, do a study of the words "I am" - usually, it's just a mundane phrase in a language, but Jesus uses it in some interesting ways:

John 8:58
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "Before Abraham was, I am!"


In verses 54-57, the Jews are very upset at Jesus for claiming to know Abraham, even though he is very young. Sounds like they didn't believe in reincarnation. They're so upset, in fact, that they're ready to stone Jesus by the end of the passage.

Now back to the specific verse I quoted:

Jesus claims that he existed before Abraham, and uses the words "I am" in a manner not consistent with the grammar. Both are references to God: Unlike humans, God is believed to always exist, and he gave his name to Moses as "I am who I am" or in a shortened manner "I am."

I could quote other passages as well, such as John 11:30 where Jesus claims "I and the father are one." This goes well beyond a family relationship.

You did? I've must of missed it. I admit that I haven't thoroughly studied religeon, so I often have to make an educated guess with this stuff. You wouldn't happen to know any good stuff to study, if for no other reason than to make good arguements?


Try clicking on the orange underlined thingies. I also quoted the Bible as my source for my beliefs. I think I'm doing a good job backing up my reasoning with references.

In addition, if I've made a specific point you're having troubles understanding, feel free to ask about it.
Reply #35 Top
Jesus claims that he existed before Abraham,


we all existed before abraham. we all existed before adam.



i also stated that christ is god in the old testiment.


but no body refers to themself as my father.


you see that is the problem with that phrase about the word nobody reads the whole chapter just that verse.


god and christ are working for the same goal. The salvation of man. and someone had to pay for adams sin.
Reply #36 Top
-The Word is God.
-The Word became flesh.
-The Word came from the Father.


reread what you wrote here.


the word is god. christ is the god of the old testiment.

the word became flesh. again this is christ.

the word came from the father. i don't care who you are you cannot be your own father. and if you were you wouldn't talk about yourself as my father.
Reply #37 Top
the word is god. christ is the god of the old testiment.


Correction: Christ is the God of the New Testament

Personally, I don't think that the Bible, or any text for that matter, is a legitimate source for spiritual truth. While I would recommend reading the Bible for inspiration, it is only to get you thinking about ideas you may not have considered before. The truth should come out from yourself, once you have thought deeply on whatever matters you are concerned with. After all, someone wrote the Bible long ago, it's quite possible (and in fact probable) that they weren't completely on the right track. It may even be possible that they had malicious intent. If I wrote a book, you wouldn't be so keen to accept everything I said; the Bible should be treated no differently.
Reply #38 Top
It really is spelled "atheist". That "I before E" crap is about as reliable as the Bible.
Reply #39 Top
I highly doubt that the thread creator is an atheist.

I mean, what's the point in asking questions to a made up being in which you don't even believe?

Or even debating things about nonexistent stuff?

Uh... my grammar is crap. Need more sleep right now.
Reply #40 Top
we all existed before abraham. we all existed before adam.


Curious: Where did you get that from? I don't seem to recall such a teaching in the Bible.

but no body refers to themself as my father.


And the trinitarian belief is indeed that the Father is not the Son.

i also stated that christ is god in the old testiment.


Testaments don't really matter: It's the same God in both.

The trinitarian belief is this:
The Son is not the Father. The Father is not the Son.
The Father is not the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not the Father.
The Son is not the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not the Son.

The Son is God. The Father is God. The Holy Spirit is God.

There are not three gods; there is one God.

. . . and that pretty much sums it up. I think both Tektonics and the Christian Thinktank have quite a few articles concerning the Trinity, if you want more detail.
Reply #41 Top
we all existed before abraham. we all existed before adam.


Curious: Where did you get that from? I don't seem to recall such a teaching in the Bible.


you don't recall in revelations about the 2/3rds of the stars falling to earth.

those were the souls that became the demons along with the dragon.


The Son is God. The Father is God. The Holy Spirit is God.


the mother is the family, the father is the family, the son is the family.

so the family is the father?

christ is the one that used the mother and father example. it is one of the gospels. i don't remember which one.

There are not three gods; there is one God.


this is true. christ is not god but uses gods powers. the holy ghost also is not god he/it/she uses the power of god to inspire mankind/womankind

i would hazard to guess tho that the one moses meet when his hair and beard turned white was god god.

Reply #42 Top
we do not become gods..............we become angels =D............to serve (for the lack of a bette word) and live with god for eternity in heaven
Reply #43 Top
we do not become gods..............we become angels =D............to serve (for the lack of a bette word) and live with god for eternity in heaven


so what your saying is that god gave us free will so that when it is over he can take it away from us
Reply #44 Top
you don't recall in revelations about the 2/3rds of the stars falling to earth.

those were the souls that became the demons along with the dragon.


I'm looking for this passage, but my search is coming up empty. Neither the KJV nor the NIV seem to have a reference to 2/3 of the stars falling to Earth in the book of Revelation. In addition, I do not see any passages equating stars with souls.

the mother is the family, the father is the family, the son is the family.


Umm, we do not see the word "God" as being equivalent to family. You still misunderstand the concept of the trinity.

But - let's borrow your illustration of "family" anyways, and see how well it works. Let's see what happens.

christ is not god but uses gods powers.


So, if we replace "god" with "family" as you have done:

"Christ is not family but uses the family's powers."

You contradict yourself! If Christ "family" or not? Is he God or not? Simply switching the word "god" for "family" really does not help you here. In addition, I really don't think that "God" and "family" are substitutable and interchangeable anyways.

In addition, John 1:1 ends with ", and the Word was God" - not "and the Word was just some being that was using God's power" - I not find any indication that he was "just another being" that happens to have God's power.

we do not become gods..............we become angels =D............to serve (for the lack of a bette word) and live with god for eternity in heaven


Actually, we get new bodies - but we do not become angels or gods.

Becoming angels is a popular culture thing. Becoming gods is something that some Christian based sects invented, probably as a result of rejecting the standard understanding of the trinity.
Reply #45 Top
I think danielost meant to say 1/3, not 2/3.

It is found here:

Re 12:3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
Re 12:4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

...

Re 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
Re 12:8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
Re 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.


But, if danielost is trying to use that to say that we predate Abraham in the same way Jesus does, well, it does not make much sense to me.
Those events in Revelation are speaking of a war in heaven between angels.
The only way it could apply to us is if the event was still in our own future - after the resurrection and final judgement, when we 'are as the angels of God in heaven'.

Most believe that war to have taken place long ago.

And, if it is a war between our future angelic selves, then I would ask you to ponder on something.
If is a war between our future selves, that would mean that it is possible to gain salvation and eternal Life, and then still be able to do something in that state and place that would get us expelled from heaven and cast back down here - finally to be cast into the lake of fire.
Reply #46 Top
But, if danielost is trying to use that to say that we predate Abraham in the same way Jesus does, well, it does not make much sense to me.
Those events in Revelation are speaking of a war in heaven between angels.
The only way it could apply to us is if the event was still in our own future - after the resurrection and final judgement, when we 'are as the angels of God in heaven'.

Most believe that war to have taken place long ago.


there was a war before the earth was made physical and there were be a final war at the end of the 1000 years of peace.

don't get that war mixed up with the war just before christ returns.
Reply #47 Top
I can tell you one thing, If any stars fell to Earth, Earth would be nothing more than
a bug on the windscreen of a mack truck. Then God would be there and he would say, "hmmm perhaps that was not such a good idea allowing stars to fall to Earth"!

You guys seriously have to get over taking the bible too literally! You should know by now that God speaks in parables - Jesus showed us that in no uncertain terms!
Reply #48 Top
I think in this case it would be more symbolic in meaning, instead of being literal or parable.
Reply #49 Top
souls are pure thought

pure thought is light

light is stars

IE the symbolism


no the light from stars are not thought
Reply #50 Top
Think how far mankind has come by himself -- morally -- in the past 2,000 or more years -- not one inch. I've never met one human who was even close to perfect, much less God. "The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was making the world believe he does not exist" (The Usual Suspects).I was an angnostic for 25 years then a confirmed atheist for 15 years, and a born-again Christian for 4 years. Believe me, God does exist. Just look around. You think all this (the total of existence) came from nothing? Even I don't have that much faith. Hope you find what you're looking for, but you won't find it in Man ... that's a guarantee From a former Randian (as in Ayn)