Why is faith in God a good way to determine truth?Because I have faith in God.
Why should I believe the scriptures are true?Because from beginning in the Garden to the end in the Kingdom and all in between, it is the main theme of the scriptures.
Simple. Take a look at mankind. Never able to resolve our default setting that creates all problems in the world simply because we cannot fix what is broken by using the same methods that broke it. We chase our tails. All creatures are a matter of survival of the fittest and are food for something else, humans included. What sets man apart is self awareness so unlike the rest of creation we serve self and seek gain at the expense of other on purpose, with no limit to our greed. We are out of balance with creation. Then we have God who right from the beginning said follow not our will but His will for it resolves the antagonism and oppression made by man by simply removing focus by choice on oneself and casting it upon others. In loving all as self there is no antagonism or oppression. He sent a man to represent His counter-culture and of course humans out to defend self interest, killed him for it. It's always the same.Okay?
Why not another claimed God? What compelled you to believe in the God for which you believe?
You believe it is true because you think it describes humanity correctly? #65 gives no basis to believe the bible is describing truth.Simply believe the concept stated in #65 that the scriptures teach . The message is the truth, not the messenger.
Exactly. Dual nature with the choice of which to follow. Yet none are exempt from choosing the wrong paths in times of temptation. Those who understand the wisdom of putting others before self interest thus understanding the consequences of their choice have a much better chance of keeping themselves 'moral' as you say. Of course there are those who could care less and it all or nothing for themselves and the beep with consequences others may suffer..People do good and bad things not just all bad things or selfish things. Most people do not live their lives per survival of the fittest. Most have morals and live by those which results in a mixed bag of actions.
Simple. Take a look at mankind. Never able to resolve our default setting that creates all problems in the world simply because we cannot fix what is broken by using the same methods that broke it. We chase our tails. All creatures are a matter of survival of the fittest and are food for something else, humans included. What sets man apart is self awareness so unlike the rest of creation we serve self and seek gain at the expense of other on purpose, with no limit to our greed. We are out of balance with creation. Then we have God who right from the beginning said follow not our will but His will for it resolves the antagonism and oppression made by man by simply removing focus by choice on oneself and casting it upon others. In loving all as self there is no antagonism or oppression. He sent a man to represent His counter-culture and of course humans out to defend self interest, killed him for it. It's always the same.
So who's way is better/ self serving man's or God's way which seeks to rectify the problem we create for ourselves rather than defend it ?
Sure, how is this evidence that the bible is true?Exactly. Dual nature with the choice of which to follow. Yet none are exempt from choosing the wrong paths in times of temptation. Those who understand the wisdom of putting others before self interest thus understanding the consequences of their choice have a much better chance of keeping themselves 'moral' as you say. Of course there are those who could care less and it all or nothing for themselves and the beep with consequences others may suffer..
Loving all has it's rewards. Loving an enemy is wiser.
I'm looking for more stimulating conversation than just being peppered with questions. Are you interested in making this a two-way conversation? For example, in what ways do you seek truth?Why is faith in God a good way to determine truth?
According to God it would because he gives them a pass at being self serving because they do not have the knowledge of good and evil where they can manipulate and misuse it for gain.If it was proven that any other species also possess self awareness, would this even matter? I'd say likely not... I'd even venture to say it would not really matter either way at all...
Yes providing they were oppressed enough to come up with a dream system where their suffering would be no more.But couldn't humans also write/author such a set of rules (without) the actual existence of a God? I'd think so....
3. There existed a man, whom claimed to be the Messiah, in which many follow(ed) and/or murdered. But hasn't this happened more than once in history?
I am really only asking one question. Why do you think the bible is true?I'm looking for more stimulating conversation than just being peppered with questions. Are you interested in making this a two-way conversation? For example, in what ways do you seek truth?
Semantics, what is the difference? How do you know the message is true then?Again, it is not the Bible that needs to be true but only this message within it.
Because man is incapable of fixing or mess doing things our way, but if followed, God's way would fix it all. There is more truth in God's remedy than anything man has ever come up with.Semantics, what is the difference? How do you know the message is true then?
How can you support your claim that man is incapable of fixing our mess?Because man is incapable of fixing or mess doing things our way, but if followed, God's way would fix it all. There is more truth in God's remedy than anything man has ever come up with.
Because His system unlike man's is perfect. Other gods exist in man's world but they all serve self.
Because in thousands of years of existence, we never have.How can you support your claim that man is incapable of fixing our mess?
If it was man's plan it would have to fit into our default setting. It does not. It runs opposite. So the idea is not of man.When you say Gods way will fix it all you have assumed it is Gods way without giving good evidence that it is Gods way.