[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Whitley

I have noticed that those who believe in God do not belittle and make fun of others with a different view. Yup.

I certainly hope you are being sarcastic. They not only make of fun of different religions, they ridicule, dismiss as foolishness and threaten with Eternity In HELL.
Hah! Such fun!

[buzzy]

I hope that when you die, you get logged off of TOTV

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I have said OUT LOUD several times, 'If God does exist, if there is a God, may God strike me dead right now, right where I stand at this moment in time". Guess what? I'm still here.

I think it takes a supernatural mind to fully understand the existence of God. Even the brilliant Einstein declared himself an agnostic. He felt his imperfect human mind could not conclusively know there is no grand designer. He felt the factor of God was too vast for our limited minds.

I had an instance occur in my life in my mid-agnostic twenties that turned my life and heart instantly. Thank you, God!

[MorTech]

You will finally get your 72 virgins...It sounds like a lot of work

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Aces4

I think it takes a supernatural mind to fully understand the existence of God. Even the brilliant Einstein declared himself an agnostic. He felt his imperfect human mind could not conclusively know there is no grand designer. He felt the factor of God was too vast for our limited minds.

I had an instance occur in my life in my mid-agnostic twenties that turned my life and heart instantly. Thank you, God!

Same with me. After searching to find IF there was a God, or several, or nothing or… doing nothing else (also in my twenties) I found my answer. Blood, sweat and tears… I put everything I had, everything I was, to find it.

[MorTech]

I really don't know but when I do die, I am going to punch Zeus right in the nose.

The origin of existence is unknown. A Creator appears from nothingness is just irrational...Who created the Creator? ...And from what? The prime scientific axiom is "Existence exists".

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

To say the least.

Even 'certifiable!'

[chrissy2231]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

That is the point. Nobody REALLY knows. Inducement to act one way, threat of punishment if you don't do as I say. So much for "free" will.
As for reincarnation, I think the few examples of regression investigation that I am aware of remind me of watching Ancient Aliens. Entertaining curiosity, but not convincing any more than just saying "God made it".
Have you gone through regression? If so, who/what were you in a past life. Not teasing here. Would like to know.

I LUV picking the frames of turkeys and chickens. The meat is more tender. Perhaps I was a cannibal in my last life. Had so much KARMA in this life; mainly, a horrid childhood.

Went to a Past Life Regressionist in my 30s. All she had was my name. Through 5 lives, she wove a thread about my not having children for a variety of reasons. Maybe next lifetime I will be a mother?

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by MorTech

I really don't know but when I do die, I am going to punch Zeus right in the nose.

The origin of existence is unknown. A Creator appears from nothingness is just irrational...Who created the Creator? ...And from what? The prime scientific axiom is "Existence exists".

See the problem is with “who” is the Creator, the question should more likely be “what” is the Creator? Nothing is possible, given the separation of matter and anti matter. I agree that we don’t know exactly the origin of existence. And “rational” refers to human reason, so we understand only what that allows. Nothing beyond it.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

I certainly hope you are being sarcastic. They not only make of fun of different religions, they ridicule, dismiss as foolishness and threaten with Eternity In HELL.
Hah! Such fun!

Is it "threaten" or are they WARNING you? I have never threatened anybody with Hell, but I have quoted the Bible in regards to the punishment for sin. I sincerely hope that is not offensive or threatening, when some of us are not joyful that others may suffer. Most Christian believers wish only for our fellow man and women's salvation from punishment. If we wished folks ill will, we would simply keep the promise of salvation a secret. Yes, some believers have/do "make fun, ridicule and dismiss as foolishness other religions. It's wrong to do so, but it is human nature isn't it? That's not an excuse.
I have found that in the Villages there are many, many more believers than non-believers. Perhaps, some are hedging their bet when it comes to being so close to their expiration date? What have they got to lose by accepting the promise of eternal life? I have also found several on here that make fun of believers and call GOD a myth. My sympathy goes out them, because that may be like accelerating a car toward the cliff.
The subject of this thread is in regards to what we think happens to us when we die. Perhaps a better question would be "what do you WANT to happen to you when you die?" Then, think about whether or not anyone has given you any reason to believe that this will happen to you. If you want [fill in the blank] to happen to you, how do you think that you will accomplish that? If someone promises you something, what do you have to do to get that result?
No use arguing over who is right. The question is "what do think happens when you die?"

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Aces4

I think it takes a supernatural mind to fully understand the existence of God. Even the brilliant Einstein declared himself an agnostic. He felt his imperfect human mind could not conclusively know there is no grand designer. He felt the factor of God was too vast for our limited minds.

I had an instance occur in my life in my mid-agnostic twenties that turned my life and heart instantly. Thank you, God!

One of my favorite quotes is……

“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.”
— Albert Einstein

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Byte1

So, you are saying that anyone that believes are morons, susceptible to brainwashing and grift. Well, if you are wrong I guess you are in a bit of a fix in the future.

Yes and sorry to the 1st part. And to the 2nd........I have made my decision, I can live with it, or die........no worries mate!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by tvbound

"He was using that quote as an example of what NOT, NOT. NOT TO DO."


I do appreciate the effort, but I think it's best to just let it go at this point, as it seems the "high-functioning/multi-tasking" chip - is temporarily on the fritz. LOL

I tried my best. Sort of like "one small step for man".

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by chrissy2231

Then you must come see me in "Two-Bit Computer!"

Have a great time with lots of laughter…

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I go into the audience after I turn in my mic, and would LUV to meet you's guys!

It is spelled you'se and I hope that it is an enjoyable time and I can appreciate acting or comedy talent.....break a leg!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Whitley

The missing link is really thousands of missing links. Thousands of steps missing, with thousands, hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of examples of each step and not one found?

That made no sense to me?