From faith to fact.

[amariselle]

So... Jesus as God, Virgin Birth, miracle stories, the resurrection... all up for debate, then?

Now you are referring to God's word, not man's. It's not the same thing.

 

[Loudmouth]

Actually, you should first and foremost listen to God, not people.

Then why do you keep pointing to the Bible which was written by people?

 

[amariselle]

Then why do you keep pointing to the Bible which was written by people?

The Bible is the inspired word of God.

 

[Loudmouth]

The Bible is the inspired word of God.

Yet another claim made by people.

 

[Loudmouth]

Now you are referring to God's word, not man's. It's not the same thing.

The Bible is man's word. Man wrote the entire thing.

 

[TLK Valentine]

No, you should treat them like astronauts or visitors from foreign lands: Don't believe a word they say, call them crazy and delusional, but hangout with them so you can do it again tomorrow.

Good advice -- so how was your time on Neptune?

 

[TLK Valentine]

No religious (and I'm referring to Christian here) leader I've ever met has desired such a thing.

How many have you met?

Sometimes I truly wonder how it is that non-Christians actually think we're all a bunch of indoctrinated, mindless followers.

Some or better than others, to be sure.

I think they should actually meet with some Christians and talk with some Pastors. It wouldn't take long to realize that Christians don't just go to church and blindly accept everything the Pastor says. Not even close.

So you claim...

 

[TLK Valentine]

Actually, you should first and foremost listen to God, not people.

Problem is, He ain't talking -- or if He is, His followers are drowning Him out.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Now you are referring to God's word, not man's. It's not the same thing.

So there is dogma that cannot be questioned...

 

[ScottA]

The Bible is man's word. Man wrote the entire thing.

So...you figured out who the "writers" were.

That's very good!

Now - and there will be a quiz -who was the Author?

 

[amariselle]

How many have you met?

Quite a few actually, and I've listened to many more over the years.

Some or better than others, to be sure.

?

So you claim...

And?

 

[amariselle]

Problem is, He ain't talking -- or if He is, His followers are drowning Him out.

Don't listen to His followers then.

Interestingly, it seems like you want to, because, for one thing, you're here.

 

[amariselle]

So there is dogma that cannot be questioned...

If that's what you wish call God's word, that's your choice.

 

[amariselle]

The Bible is man's word. Man wrote the entire thing.

Inspired by God.

How long do you want to go in circles about this?

 

[TLK Valentine]

Don't listen to His followers then.

Interestingly, it seems like you want to, because, for one thing, you're here.

Well, if He was talking, I'd listen to Him.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Inspired by God.

How long do you want to go in circles about this?

I'd rather question it than go in circles -- or is this one of those things we're not allowed to question?

 

[amariselle]

Well, if He was talking, I'd listen to Him.

But He does.

 

[TLK Valentine]

If that's what you wish call God's word, that's your choice.

Is it "God's word"? Because I'd like to call that into question...

 

[amariselle]

I'd rather question it than go in circles -- or is this one of those things we're not allowed to question?

How would you like to question it?

 

[amariselle]

Is it "God's word"? Because I'd like to call that into question...

As I said, how?