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[livecam]

Is there a god?  If you are on dialysis you'd better be praying to him alot.  I think some others offered some conclusive proof in earlier posts.  Look at yourselves and the beauty all around you.  That didn't happen by accident.  Then look at the rest of the universe.  As far as we can tell it is completely barren.  Back to the question and there is no doubt in my mind about the answer.

[Bajanne]

AMEN!

[MelissaJean]

I absolutely believe in God. I believe in Jesus. The things I'm not sure about is going to church.

I know what the bible says about churches and tithing but I think bibles are open for interpretation.

I believe that I can work 7 days a week if I need to to keep a roof over my family's head.

The church only wants my money.

It's how you live your life, as long as what you do is out of love and not hate.

You can be a godly person without going to church. Where two or more are gathered in his name is acceptable.

So here I go just speaking my mind...

I completely agree that you can be a Godly person without going to church... but not all Churches want to take your money.  The church I go to (on occasion) has helped us out. I think it is important to try and "shop" around for a church that fits your needs and beliefs, a church can offer amazing support and relief.  It also gives you the opportunity to learn new perspectives. However, I do agree there are plenty of churches out there interested in money.
 As for the Sabbath day, I guess I believe that what God intended by that day is time for reflection.  It is such a sad thing to go through life and never stop to say "wow this is AMAZING, thank you God!"  Just my humble opinion, but I agree with you 100% that it is important that you live your life through love and not hate.
" And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not Love, I am nothing. "  1 Corinthians 13:2

[kitkatz]

Why do I have to pray if I am on dialysis?  I am in the hands of competent techs and nurses and I know what is going on in my treatments. 

Ummmmmm....maybe I better start praying!

[angieskidney]

I know there is a God and I believe that Jesus is the Son of God and I believe God created all things and I believe in loving thy neighbour. But what I am confused about is some of my Catholic upbringing regarding Church and pre-maritial sex and divorce and Gays and Lesbians and other religions and (I could go on and on .. but I won't )

[livecam]

I was about to post my comments on Catholicism in general but decided not to. I don't want to offend anyone and it wouldn't matter anyway.  We are Congregational Protestants (ex Puritans). Bring on the stocks and the dunking ponds!

[hyperlite]

Is there a god?  If you are on dialysis you'd better be praying to him alot.  I think some others offered some conclusive proof in earlier posts.  Look at yourselves and the beauty all around you.  That didn't happen by accident.  Then look at the rest of the universe.  As far as we can tell it is completely barren.  Back to the question and there is no doubt in my mind about the answer.

Yeah but as far as we can tell is really nothing at all...If the Universe is infinite then really we can only see/detect " x approaching 0 %" of the universe...not really much to base a prediction of being alone (or not alone) in the universe on.

It would be like living in Africa 6000 years ago and saying that we are alone on Earth...

[willieandwinnie]

I believe there is someone or something that has helped me deal with the past five years.

 

[Epoman]

Is there a god?  If you are on dialysis you'd better be praying to him alot.  I think some others offered some conclusive proof in earlier posts.  Look at yourselves and the beauty all around you.  That didn't happen by accident.  Then look at the rest of the universe.  As far as we can tell it is completely barren.  Back to the question and there is no doubt in my mind about the answer.

Yeah but as far as we can tell is really nothing at all...If the Universe is infinite then really we can only see/detect " x approaching 0 %" of the universe...not really much to base a prediction of being alone (or not alone) in the universe on.

It would be like living in Africa 6000 years ago and saying that we are alone on Earth...

Damn Hyperlite where you been? But yeah to think we are alone in this big ass universe is insane, it's an awful lot of wasted space, I believe in GOD and ALIENS, there I said it.   

[angieskidney]

I believe in GOD and ALIENS, there I said it.   

Oh I hope you won't ever say you think God IS an alien (I read that somewhere once in a published article!  )

[Epoman]

I believe in GOD and ALIENS, there I said it.   

Oh I hope you won't ever say you think God IS an alien (I read that somewhere once in a published article!  )

No, that's why I said "AND". But if you define the word "Alien: a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere" I don't believe GOD lives on earth soooooo, you could call GOD an alien. BUT no, I do not believe GOD is an alien in your use of the word. 

[angieskidney]

I believe in GOD and ALIENS, there I said it.   

Oh I hope you won't ever say you think God IS an alien (I read that somewhere once in a published article!  )

No, that's why I said "AND". But if you define the word "Alien: a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere" I don't believe GOD lives on earth soooooo, you could call GOD an alien. BUT no, I do not believe GOD is an alien in your use of the word. 

heheh 

Somehow I think you would be fun to debate with

[sandman]

Read all of this one, it is interesting!! Read down to the very bottom highlighted in green. You don't want to miss this!!



VERY INTERESTING-

1. The Garden of Eden was in Iraq.

2. Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq, was the cradle of civilization!

3. Noah built the ark in Iraq.

4. The Tower of Babel was in Iraq

5. Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq!

6. Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor, which is in Iraq!

7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq.

8. Jonah preached in Nineveh - which is in Iraq.

9. Assyria, which is in Iraq, conquered the ten tribes of Israel.

10. Amos cried out in Iraq!

11. Babylon, which is in Iraq, destroyed Jerusalem.

12. Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq!

13. Belshazzar, the King of Babylon saw the "writing on the wall" in Iraq.

14. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq.

15. Ezekiel preached in Iraq.

16. The wise men were from Iraq

17. Peter preached in Iraq.

18. The "Empire of Man" described in Revelation is called Babylon, which was a city in Iraq!


And you have probably seen this one. Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq! However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots.

Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible.

No other nation, except Israel, has more history and prophecy associated it than Iraq.

And also, This is something to think about! Since America is typically represented by an eagle. Saddam should have read up on his Muslim passages...

The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible)

Koran (9:11 ) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and there was peace.

(Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?!

[angieskidney]

That brings up an interesting thought. My friend Adrian just came by today and was talking to me about religion. He isn't Catholic like me (I am not sure what he is) but lately he has been telling me that he is doubting the authenticity of the Bible. Also there was a guy once on IMVU who was trying to tell me that the Toran is more accurate than the Bible since the Bible has been changed over the years and throughout generations and translations.

Anyone have any input on this? I have been doing a lot of thinking about this.

[Epoman]

Read all of this one, it is interesting!! Read down to the very bottom highlighted in green. You don't want to miss this!!



VERY INTERESTING-

1. The Garden of Eden was in Iraq.

2. Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq, was the cradle of civilization!

3. Noah built the ark in Iraq.

4. The Tower of Babel was in Iraq

5. Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq!

6. Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor, which is in Iraq!

7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq.

8. Jonah preached in Nineveh - which is in Iraq.

9. Assyria, which is in Iraq, conquered the ten tribes of Israel.

10. Amos cried out in Iraq!

11. Babylon, which is in Iraq, destroyed Jerusalem.

12. Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq!

13. Belshazzar, the King of Babylon saw the "writing on the wall" in Iraq.

14. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq.

15. Ezekiel preached in Iraq.

16. The wise men were from Iraq

17. Peter preached in Iraq.

18. The "Empire of Man" described in Revelation is called Babylon, which was a city in Iraq!


And you have probably seen this one. Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq! However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots.

Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible.

No other nation, except Israel, has more history and prophecy associated it than Iraq.

And also, This is something to think about! Since America is typically represented by an eagle. Saddam should have read up on his Muslim passages...

The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible)

Koran (9:11 ) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and there was peace.

(Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?!

Yeah thanks, but lets keep this ON-TOPIC ok?   If you want a "911" thread or a "thread talking about Iraqs place in biblical history" then start a NEW thread. This is about "Is there a GOD" Do you enjoy taking my threads off-topic?  

[angieskidney]

Sorry Epoman .. it was my fault 


I told him (while we were reading emails and my mom sent that one to us) to post it

[Epoman]

That brings up an interesting thought. My friend Adrian just came by today and was talking to me about religion. He isn't Catholic like me (I am not sure what he is) but lately he has been telling me that he is doubting the authenticity of the Bible. Also there was a guy once on IMVU who was trying to tell me that the Toran is more accurate than the Bible since the Bible has been changed over the years and throughout generations and translations.

Anyone have any input on this? I have been doing a lot of thinking about this.

OFF-TOPIC, PLEASE stay ON-TOPIC   Please START A NEW THREAD.

[MelissaJean]

That brings up an interesting thought. My friend Adrian just came by today and was talking to me about religion. He isn't Catholic like me (I am not sure what he is) but lately he has been telling me that he is doubting the authenticity of the Bible. Also there was a guy once on IMVU who was trying to tell me that the Toran is more accurate than the Bible since the Bible has been changed over the years and throughout generations and translations.

Anyone have any input on this? I have been doing a lot of thinking about this.

You may doubt the authenticity of the facts... but can you doubt the truthfulness that lies in the teachings of love, forgiveness, peace, and hope?  I really feel that those aspects are what we should focus on in the Bible, instead of spending all this time worrying about whether it was total truth or not... will we ever truly know?  I guess I believe in God not because the dates, etc. in the Bible are all correct, but the lessons it teaches, and how those lessons have allowed me to see the miracles that have happened throughout my life.  (hope this brings it a little back on topic, Epoman)

[sandman]

Yeah thanks, but lets keep this ON-TOPIC ok?   If you want a "911" thread or a "thread talking about Iraqs place in biblical history" then start a NEW thread. This is about "Is there a GOD" Do you enjoy taking my threads off-topic?  

No problem Epoman.  Ummm, I thought this was relevant to the topic at hand and this IS the off-topic section is it not?  We are talking about the existence of god and the bible as part of the story of god.  Sorry if you felt I took this off topic but I and Angie thought otherwise.

And no, I don't enjoy taking your threads off topic. You just think I am the only one doing it

[angieskidney]

That brings up an interesting thought. My friend Adrian just came by today and was talking to me about religion. He isn't Catholic like me (I am not sure what he is) but lately he has been telling me that he is doubting the authenticity of the Bible. Also there was a guy once on IMVU who was trying to tell me that the Toran is more accurate than the Bible since the Bible has been changed over the years and throughout generations and translations.

Anyone have any input on this? I have been doing a lot of thinking about this.

You may doubt the authenticity of the facts... but can you doubt the truthfulness that lies in the teachings of love, forgiveness, peace, and hope?  I really feel that those aspects are what we should focus on in the Bible, instead of spending all this time worrying about whether it was total truth or not... will we ever truly know?  I guess I believe in God not because the dates, etc. in the Bible are all correct, but the lessons it teaches, and how those lessons have allowed me to see the miracles that have happened throughout my life. 

Ya that is exactly how I feel! That is very well worded how you put it and I will tell my friend Adrian what you said Hopefully that helps him! I told him that faith is not the same as knowledge. Children have faith .. yet we as adults seem to not be satisfied until we obtain knowledge.

[Epoman]

Yeah thanks, but lets keep this ON-TOPIC ok?   If you want a "911" thread or a "thread talking about Iraqs place in biblical history" then start a NEW thread. This is about "Is there a GOD" Do you enjoy taking my threads off-topic?  

No problem Epoman.  Ummm, I thought this was relevant to the topic at hand and this IS the off-topic section is it not?  We are talking about the existence of god and the bible as part of the story of god.  Sorry if you felt I took this off topic but I and Angie thought otherwise.

And no, I don't enjoy taking your threads off topic. You just think I am the only one doing it

YES this is OFFTOPIC but with individual threads with different TOPICS and YES you are taking it OFF TOPIC again.   YOUR post has NOTHING to do with "is there a GOD or not" Your post is about IRAQ and 911. And no you are not the only one doing it, I never said that, you are assuming again. No need to apologize just get BACK to topic.

[Epoman]

That brings up an interesting thought. My friend Adrian just came by today and was talking to me about religion. He isn't Catholic like me (I am not sure what he is) but lately he has been telling me that he is doubting the authenticity of the Bible. Also there was a guy once on IMVU who was trying to tell me that the Toran is more accurate than the Bible since the Bible has been changed over the years and throughout generations and translations.

Anyone have any input on this? I have been doing a lot of thinking about this.

You may doubt the authenticity of the facts... but can you doubt the truthfulness that lies in the teachings of love, forgiveness, peace, and hope?  I really feel that those aspects are what we should focus on in the Bible, instead of spending all this time worrying about whether it was total truth or not... will we ever truly know?  I guess I believe in God not because the dates, etc. in the Bible are all correct, but the lessons it teaches, and how those lessons have allowed me to see the miracles that have happened throughout my life.  (hope this brings it a little back on topic, Epoman)

Thank you MelissaJean 

[angieskidney]

uh ... I believe in God. I just told Sandman to post that because I thought the relevance of the Bible relating to actual places in the world proves .. bah forget it ...


Yeah .. I believe in God. So who else does?

[sandman]

Yeah .. I believe in God. So who else does?

I do to but... bah.  forget it.

[BigSky]

And also, This is something to think about![/color] Since America is typically represented by an eagle. Saddam should have read up on his Muslim passages...

The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible)

Koran (9:11 ) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and there was peace.

(Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?!

Sorry but... Urban Legend run wild again on the net.