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so, again, what makes your perceived need of a theological belief any more relevant than the perceived opinion of an atheist that such is NOT necessary?
relevant to YOU, but your OP suggests that we should ALL have this same belief based on your observations and perspective which, i'm suggesting, is no more relevant to ALL of us than the observations and perceptions of an atheist.
Manifold... I'm sorry, but you're argument... is just not doing it for me...
I lived my entire life without believing in any 'god' and I'm just fine with the added benefit of not having all sorts of hangups that seem to go with ALL organized religions (they're mostly of sexual character). I do believe we are all connected somehow - some of us more closely and tightly than others... but I don't believe in a dude in the sky, nor do I feel the need to do so. Thank you very much.
Then you should simply be thankful. Thankful that you get to enjoy the benefits of the belief of others without having to go along yourself.
Manifold... I'm sorry, but you're argument... is just not doing it for me...
I lived my entire life without believing in any 'god' and I'm just fine with the added benefit of not having all sorts of hangups that seem to go with ALL organized religions (they're mostly of sexual character). I do believe we are all connected somehow - some of us more closely and tightly than others... but I don't believe in a dude in the sky, nor do I feel the need to do so. Thank you very much.
Then you should simply be thankful. Thankful that you get to enjoy the benefits of the belief of others without having to go along yourself.
Now that made no sense whatsoever. You really don't have this thought through, do you... You're just talking a LOT of shit and see how many flies are going to be circling around it...
What a hoot.
"And this was the only set of rules bestoyed upon man by God. "
How do you know this?
"And this was the only set of rules bestoyed upon man by God. "
How do you know this?
Because it's timeless and infallable in terms of living among others in any society. No matter whatever personal strife one might have within their family or themselves, or society even, their issues and conflicts or desires should not compromise the quality of life of any other individual outside that inner circle.
Much of what is written as testimony in the Bible is the love and glory of God. The testimonies are written by human beings interpreted by human beings and its very subjective and at times arbitrary although I don't believe it was meant to be. While there is an absolute definition to scripture, its nearly impossible to correctly interpret its intention with absolute certainty because of the culture and spiritual dichotomy incorporated into it. But the Ten Commandments is absolute in this regard because it does not exclusively apply to a specific period of time.
Anne Marie
Now that made no sense whatsoever.
Then clearly you've chosen not to reflect on it.
But I'm not going to fault you for that.
Now that made no sense whatsoever.
Then clearly you've chosen not to reflect on it.
But I'm not going to fault you for that.
No, it just simply made no sense to me... Believe it or not, but even though it might seem very clear to you, others might not think so... And yeah... I have not held many religious discussions throughout my life... I find them to be a bit... futile. I'm not trying to insult you by saying that though... I simply feel that way.
"And this was the only set of rules bestoyed upon man by God. "
How do you know this?
Because it's timeless and infallable in terms of living among others in any society. No matter whatever personal strife one might have within their family or themselves, or society even, their issues and conflicts or desires should not compromise the quality of life of any other individual outside that inner circle.
Much of what is written as testimony in the Bible is the love and glory of God. The testimonies are written by human beings interpreted by human beings and its very subjective and at times arbitrary although I don't believe it was meant to be. While there is an absolute definition to scripture, its nearly impossible to correctly interpret its intention with absolute certainty because of the culture and spiritual dichotomy incorporated into it. But the Ten Commandments is absolute in this regard because it does not exclusively apply to a specific period of time.
Anne Marie
No, I asked how do you know this was "bestoyed (sic) upon man by god"? How do you know for sure that moses didn't just go up into the hills and make that shit up?
Why would any human being willfully subordinate themselves to a diety, to some higher power, if they did not exist?
And beyond that, what did Moses stand to gain in the event he made it all up himself?
relevant to YOU, but your OP suggests that we should ALL have this same belief based on your observations and perspective which, i'm suggesting, is no more relevant to ALL of us than the observations and perceptions of an atheist.
Like I said, as your own individual god you are free to believe, suggest and assign relevance as you see fit. And I'm free to do the same.