Just for once let us all try to be honest.

[Subduction Zone]

I have no faith in man's ability to be able to fix his problems. That is what got me to be a Christian in the first place.

Being a Christian does not have anything to do with the theory of evolution.

Worldwide there are probably more Christians that accept the theory of evolution than don't. The U.S. is one of the few countries where it is the other way around.

And don't say you have to believe in the whole Bible. I don't think any Christian believes the whole Bible. In fact they will go out of their way to say that the Bible does not say what it clearly says to defend their beliefs.

 

[WithinSpirit]

About a 4th of the US male pipulation was said to have been killed in the Civil War, most of them being the North, who fought ro free the slaves.

No changes were made to the Constitution saying what kind of men were equal. And besides, Creation was taught even after slavery ended. The idea that teaching Creation is schoola will somehow take us back to slavery isn't just silly. It's just a lie.

 

[lasthero]

About a 4th of the US male pipulation was said to have been killed in the Civil War, most of them being the North, who fought ro free the slaves.

True. But you have to keep in mind that this was largely because the Union had more troops. Percentage-wise, the South took a bigger hit. Also, a good number of the dead on the Union side were, themselves, slaves

The idea that teaching Creation is schoola will somehow take us back to slavery isn't just silly. It's just a lie.

You're right, that is a lie, and I'm glad I never said it. However, it's just as much a lie to say that evolution was the cause of some moral decline in American civilization.

 

[WithinSpirit]

Sorry double post.

 

[WithinSpirit]

I have no faith in man's ability to be able to fix his problems. That is what got me to be a Christian in the first place.

Humans are just naturally corrupt. That's the whole point of "checks and balances". It's because humans don't trust humans. And that's why we need government and rules too. I would be fine following some laws in the Bible, as long as people don't force me to believe in God.

 

[WithinSpirit]

True. But you have to keep in mind that this was largely because the Union had more troops. Percentage-wise, the South took a bigger hit. Also, a good number of the dead on the Union side were, themselves, slaves


You're right, that is a lie, and I'm glad I never said it. However, it's just as much a lie to say that evolution was the cause of some moral decline in American civilization.

You could be right that it won't cause a moral decline, but it's just hard if, let's say, your little brother is on their death bed and they ask you what will happen to them. Do you tell me that they'll be in the ground or that they'll be in a better place?

Or if their dad dies in war. Do you tell them that the dad is gone forever, or that thry'll see their dad in heaven?

Kids are sensitive with this stuff, and so are many adults, so what do we do?

It's a hard thing to do.

 

[AV1611VET]

You could be right that it won't cause a moral decline, but it's just hard if, let's say, your little brother is on their death bed and they ask you what will happen to them. Do you tell me that they'll be in the ground or that they'll be in a better place?

Or if their dad dies in war. Do you tell them that the dad is gone forever, or that thry'll see their dad in heaven?

Kids are sensitive with this stuff, and so are many adults, so what do we do?

It's a hard thing to do.

Atheists will even marry in a church.

 

[WithinSpirit]

Atheists will even marry in a church.

Lol weird. I don't wanna marry in any religious setting.

 

[AV1611VET]

Lol weird. I don't wanna marry in any religious setting.

Afraid the Holy Ghost might come after ya?

 

[WithinSpirit]

Afraid the Holy Ghost might come after ya?

No. I just don't follow any faith.

 

[Subduction Zone]

Lol weird. I don't wanna marry in any religious setting.

Some churches have great architecture. You don't have to use a church for religious purposes. A building is still a building.

 

[WithinSpirit]

Some churches have great architecture. You don't have to use a church for religious purposes. A building is still a building.

Ya but that's still kinda weird. I'd rather get married in Vegas. *shrugs*

 

[Subduction Zone]

Ya but that's still kinda weird. I'd rather get married in Vegas. *shrugs*

I am not a fan of Vegas. I dislike casinos because I can do math and I recognize how they prey on weak people.

How about outside? One of the better weddings I went to was in the "backyard" of an employee of mine. Her husband had a house on a river with a nice small mountain approximated 5,000 feet in height, on the other side. Her son was getting married. Beautiful setting. Beautiful bride. Too bad the wedding didn't last.

 

[AV1611VET]

No. I just don't follow any faith.

He will follow you.

 

[AV1611VET]

Some churches have great architecture. You don't have to use a church for religious purposes. A building is still a building.

Right ... and some say vows to God.

 

[AV1611VET]

Her husband had a house on a river with a nice small mountain approximated 5,000 feet in height, on the other side. Her son was getting married. Beautiful setting.

Kinda reminds me why one took our Saviour up an exceeding high mountain.

 

[Subduction Zone]

Kinda reminds me why one took our Saviour up an exceeding high mountain.

You mean the flat Earth example where he went to see the whole world?

 

[AV1611VET]

You mean the flat Earth example where he went to see the whole world?

No, that's the scientific version.

I mean the one where He was shown the whole world via a slideshow.

 

[Subduction Zone]

No, that's the scientific version.

I mean the one where He was shown the whole world via a slideshow.

You mean the correct version.

Yes, we all know that the Earth is not flat no matter how often the book you believe in claims it to be so.

That is only one part of the Bible that not even AV believes.

 

[AV1611VET]

You mean the correct version.

Yes, we all know that the Earth is not flat no matter how often the book you believe in claims it to be so.

That is only one part of the Bible that not even AV believes.

So do we both agree that the earth was round then?

Good!

Next step:

Will you agree with me that the Bible says the devil showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time?

Luke 4:5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.