We’ve been reading Charles Darwin all wrong

[AV1611VET]

When you remember that these are often the same people who continually refer to the United States as a "Christian Nation," the implications become more disturbing.

 

[Psalm 27]

Yes; this tribalism contributes to my experience (previously mentioned) that they, for the most part, behave little different from anyone else - particularly given that core tenets of their belief system are said to be, "love your neighbour as yourself", and even, "love your enemies", for those that see atheists as enemies...

Jesus is The only way to heaven. John 14:6
It is my wish, that you, and all atheists are saved from eternal damnation. That's how much I love my enemies. Would love to be friends/brethren with you

 

[Psalm 27]

 

[Psalm 27]

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

You did say that my God didn't exist

I think the Abrahamic God is fictional - I don't know that, but my credence for its existence approaches zero. But I don't deny your experience or belief.

 

[AV1611VET]

* media *

Okay, I watched a minute and a half of this.

Was the United Kingdom mentioned even once in this song?

 

[AV1611VET]

I think the Abrahamic God is fictional -

Is Israel the Promised Land?

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

Jesus is The only way to heaven. John 14:6
It is my wish, that you, and all atheists are saved from eternal damnation. That's how much I love my enemies. Would love to be friends/brethren with you

You think I'm your enemy because I don't believe what you believe?

I wish for everyone to live harmoniously - but I'm aware that our evolutionary heritage (not least the tribalism that accompanies differing worldviews & belief systems) makes this extremely unlikely.

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

Is Israel the Promised Land?

They appear to believe so.

Is 221b Baker Street, London, the home of Sherlock Holmes?

 

[AV1611VET]

They appear to believe so.

What do you appear to believe? and why?

I will GUESS and say that you don't believe in Israel like we believe in Israel because you've been taught differently.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Not necessarily a pre-condition, but definitely a
post-condition

Ask The Lord if Genesis is true (I did), ask Him if He exists, or He's real...He can certainly cope with our questions/doubts. He can even transform an evil heart of unbelief.
Numbers 6:24-26

Today I learned that not only is the reality of God is inexorably connected to the literalism of Genesis, but that unbelievers are evil because they are unbelievers.

 

[AV1611VET]

Today I learned that not only is the reality of God is inexorably connected to the literalism of Genesis,

Do you mind showing me someone who said that?

And do you know the difference between "the reality of God" and "being saved"?

 

[TLK Valentine]

What do you appear to believe? and why?

If I may offer my own answer...

"...The individual human mind. In a child’s power to master the multiplication table there is more sanctity than in all your shouted “Amens!”, “Holy, Holies!” and “Hosannahs!” An idea is a greater monument than a cathedral. And the advance of man’s knowledge is more of a miracle than any sticks turned to snakes, or the parting of waters!" ~Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee, "Inherit the Wind."

I believe it because the results are self-evident

I will GUESS and say that you don't believe in Israel like we believe in Israel because you've been taught differently.

Indeed -- I was taught that Israel is a country like any other. It has its good points and its bad ones.

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

What do you appear to believe? and why?

My understanding is that the State of Israel was established in 1948 after the civil war in Mandatory Palestine.

I will GUESS and say that you don't believe in Israel like we believe in Israel because you've been taught differently.

I don't know what your belief in Israel is like, so I couldn't say.

 

[Psalm 27]

Okay, I watched a minute and a half of this.

Was the United Kingdom mentioned even once in this song?

 

[Psalm 27]

They appear to believe so.

Is 221b Baker Street, London, the home of Sherlock Holmes?

Now we know that S. Holmes is a fictional character

 

[Psalm 27]

My understanding is that the State of Israel was established in 1948 after the civil war in Mandatory Palestine.

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

Now we know that S. Holmes is a fictional character

Quite - yet 221b Baker Street is a real address.

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

Forum rules require some explanation of posted videos. How is this relevant?

 

[TLK Valentine]

Are you suggesting that this song in any way, shape, or form, suggests that America is a Christian nation?