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Or, with your hands, comparing sheets of sandpaper of differing grit sizes.
That's a very good analog, thanks!
As with sound, we hear more of the difference between the notes (colors), than we do a specific frequency.
not just in theology but in every philosophical matter such as ethics... science also works that way, evolution has no concrete evidence but since the fossil record... seems to suggest that it happened it is acceptedFor the balance of your life, you require concrete evidence, but when it come to theology, you drop your pants?
because everything is possible, and probable, some people consider intelligent design to pose a probability others might consider the rational arguments to do so.How do "gods" become probable? Or even possible?
no, not the slightest bit everyone is entitled to their opinion.Do you mind if I continue to hold on to my intellectual integrity for now?
Sure, some third world countries and china and Russia have increased, but in most advanced countries of Europe and the United States, it has been in steady decline.
You are being rude and presumptuous. I only left Christianity behind roughly 2-3 years ago. As you already know, because I've already told you, I joined this forum as a Christian.
If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?If there is a place where God isn't, then doesn't that mean God isn't omnipresent?
Where did you get vengeance from that? If you don't want to be where God is, you won't be there.Here's what I find baffling. You actually think that this act of divine vengeance is good.
evidence, take for an example intelligent design.
if I told that no one built the Brooklyn bridge it just sprouted out out of nowhere you would say I'm dumb.No one can visualize the building of something complex on its own . Yet we see before our eyes complex stuff coming into being naturally and especially in modern times with evolution etc., isn't it reasonable to suggest (not prove) that there is a force behind nature? or at least identify God with nature as did Spinoza.
I'm just pointing out that you have been repeating yourself for years.
Where did you get vengeance from that? If you don't want to be where God is, you won't be there.
If someone doesn't want to come into my house, it's not "vengeance" for me to shut the door.
You'll be less baffled if you actually start listening to what Christians say. Instead, you shut your ears and repeat yourself ad infinitum.
By now you should at least understand the basic theology behind the doctrine of hell.
You can choose not to believe in it, but to pretend you don't understand it is getting old.
It seems to me, when you were a Christian, you did not have a solid base of theology upon which to place your faith...
And I'm pointing out that you're wrong. That often happens when one is presumptuous.
Sorry, I'm not going to do your work for you. You may summarise the main points of the article if you wish, and we can discuss that.
It's vengeance for not believing in the right dogmas. Those who do believe in the right dogmas are spared, regardless of the severity of their sins. Those who fail to do so are punished everlastingly, regardless of the severity of their sins. This is not a just system.
I understand what is claimed about Hell by various theologians. That doesn't mean I have to agree with what is claimed. There are varied conceptions of Hell. I'm addressing yours right now.
Yeah, maybe I should never have studied theology informally. That must be it!
And I'm pointing out that you're wrong. That often happens when one is presumptuous.
It's not my work, it's yours. You made the assertion. I'll be putting you back on ignore after I have written this post. It's just not worth it for me to spend time trying to explain things to somebody who's got a militantly negative attitude.Sorry, I'm not going to do your work for you. You may summarise the main points of the article if you wish, and we can discuss that.
That's right, it's not just. Because that's your theology. That's not actually what's written in the Bible. You love it, debasing the Word by distilling it into your own language. It makes you feel superior to the people you're talking down to - and it enables you to throw a spanner in the works of any sensible discussion.It's vengeance for not believing in the right dogmas. Those who do believe in the right dogmas are spared, regardless of the severity of their sins. Those who fail to do so are punished everlastingly, regardless of the severity of their sins. This is not a just system.
I don't think you have demonstrated any solid understanding thus far.I understand what is claimed about Hell by various theologians. That doesn't mean I have to agree with what is claimed. There are varied conceptions of Hell. I'm addressing yours right now.
No, maybe you should have actually formed a solid theological basis for your beliefs and not allowed yourself to become prone to surface based, knee-jerk reactions that don't take into account the whole theological truth.Yeah, maybe I should never have studied theology informally. That must be it!
Colors are just perception. Outside your head there isn't any colors. You can trick your brain to see colors that's not there (the signal from the screen doesn't change while what you "see" does.)
Do you believe colors exist? To a blind man colors don't exist.
Can I just ask...what do you get out of this? Are you addicted to the feeling of these arguments? Do you feel like you're saving somebody, or is it anger that drives you towards expressing your disgust - over and over.
It's not my work, it's yours. You made the assertion. I'll be putting you back on ignore after I have written this post. It's just not worth it for me to spend time trying to explain things to somebody who's got a militantly negative attitude.
Unfortunately, you'll be the one who ultimately loses out. GotQuestions is a very simple website, with concise answers. If seeking answers for Biblical questions is no longer palatable to you, if you can't even bring yourself to check out a single page of information - you're always going to hold erroneous views.
That's right, it's not just. Because that's your theology. That's not actually what's written in the Bible. You love it, debasing the Word by distilling it into your own language. It makes you feel superior to the people you're talking down to - and it enables you to throw a spanner in the works of any sensible discussion.
I don't think you have demonstrated any solid understanding thus far.
No, maybe you should have actually formed a solid theological basis for your beliefs and not allowed yourself to become prone to surface based, knee-jerk reactions that don't take into account the whole theological truth.
Have a nice day!
Colors are very much a real phenomenon and not something limited to the mind.
Different colors represent differing frequencies or wavelengths of light.
Lower frequencies (that's long wavelength) appear red whereas high frequency (short wavelength) appears blue.
Science doesn't need faith. It works in its own.
lol.not just in theology but in every philosophical matter such as ethics... science also works that way, evolution has no concrete evidence but since the fossil record... seems to suggest that it happened it is accepted
Do you worry about planes disappearing into the Bermuda triangle? Reptilian humanoids running our governments? Pixies hiding your car keys?because everything is possible, and probable,
I do not think that there is the possibility that you have considered any rational arguments.some people consider intelligent design to pose a probability others might consider the rational arguments to do so.
either way,you don't have to agree just see that there is a possibility.
lol.
Don't forget gravitational theory. Atomic theory. Germ theory. Semiconductor theory.
Computers don't actually work. It is a conspiracy maintained by scientists to maintain their funding for doing other work.
Nice strawman.Computers have to have hardware , software, and power or they won't work. Scientist tries to explain "origins" by hardware (matter)and energy only without software since that would point to a programmer. Evolution is one such attempt.
We are not just living in an information age but an information universe. Look at what man can do once he understood information. God spoke (information) this universe into existence. No matter how hard scientist tries to deny it this matched "reality" more than matter and energy only created the universe.
I love it when evolutionist tries to use technology involving information as examples.
Computers have to have hardware , software, and power or they won't work. Scientist tries to explain "origins" by hardware (matter)and energy only without software since that would point to a programmer. Evolution is one such attempt.
We are not just living in an information age but an information universe. Look at what man can do once he understood information. God spoke (information) this universe into existence. No matter how hard scientist tries to deny it this matched "reality" more than matter and energy only created the universe.
I love it when evolutionist tries to use technology involving information as examples.
I wasn't speaking about established facts. Another example is the Oort cloud, it has no evidence but it makes sense and explains the comet problem so it's accepted.lol.
Don't forget gravitational theory. Atomic theory. Germ theory. Semiconductor theory.
Computers don't actually work. It is a conspiracy maintained by scientists to maintain their funding for doing other work.
Hilarious.
I believe the universe is run completely by natural law, but that there's a Force behind all this.So no, I'm not worried.Do you worry about planes disappearing into the Bermuda triangle? Reptilian humanoids running our governments? Pixies hiding your car keys?
OUCH! it's a good one, but always consider a possibility!I do not think that there is the possibility that you have considered any rational arguments.
This is a good example of bigoted ethnocentrism out of individuals who believe they are enlightened. Your idea of what is an "advanced country" is highly debatable. China, Russia, and India are not full of cultural and intellectual weaklings.
Computers have to have hardware , software, and power or they won't work. Scientist tries to explain "origins" by hardware (matter)and energy only without software since that would point to a programmer. Evolution is one such attempt.
You are referring to the metaphor of the mind as a computer. I don't know if you are aware, but cognitive science isn't based solely on that metaphor. Various ground-up approaches have been developed.
An analog computer with distributed memory and processing functions.The mind is far from being a computer.
The Devil created Windows 8.Who believes a computer created Windows 8? Intelligent life created computers.
Define "life" in a testable, falsifiable manner that would include gods (if you feel that they are required).Intelligent life created computers. I also believe Life created the universe.
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