gdemetz wrote:It only seems untrue to you because you apparently don't accept the Book of Moses, as well as the Bible, which records these sacrifices to be true.
What reason do you give that he should believe these records are accurate over other religious texts which may have conflicting stories?
Do you have specific references to conflicting stories; stories which would contradict that Adam ever did that? Please give me a reference. I would like to critique that.
All of these little details. I ask myself if they really do make for a clear picture of what is to come. Most of the time I think they do not give us that clear picture. Then I think about why we are so driven to seek just a few crumbs of understanding. It seems to me we are hard wired to do that seeking. I think in Romans it clearly says that by living in the universe we are without excuse if we turn from God. Then there are those who deny deny deny. What is with that?
gdemetz wrote:Do you have specific references to conflicting stories; stories which would contradict that Adam ever did that? Please give me a reference. I would like to critique that.
You can look up other religions, particularly eastern ones who will have different stories. Why should they consider there stories incorrect and biblical ones accurate.
Franktalk wrote:All of these little details. I ask myself if they really do make for a clear picture of what is to come. Most of the time I think they do not give us that clear picture. Then I think about why we are so driven to seek just a few crumbs of understanding. It seems to me we are hard wired to do that seeking. I think in Romans it clearly says that by living in the universe we are without excuse if we turn from God. Then there are those who deny deny deny. What is with that?
Why do you deny deny deny? I suppose it's that you want to maintain your fantasy.
There are many stories in the world and many made up characters. Let us take Tinker Bell. Just how many of us as kids tried to save Tinker Bell in her hour of need. Did we indeed believe in the character or did we embrace the story and played along wrapped in the fantasy. A story is a powerful device to bring out emotion and to bring truth into view. Even truth that is hard to face. Many see God as fantasy and give the scriptures the same weight as a good story.
With this history of man I can see why some would declare that the narrative of God can indeed be seen as many other stories. For those who do believe it is a very strong narrative of truth. But what I see as unique is the devotion of the deniers. I mean how many websites are dedicated to the belief in Tinker Bell and if she existed or not? Just how many deniers of Tinker Bell would spend thousands of hours trying to convince the Tinker Bell followers to cast their beliefs aside? Why can't they see the waste of time and effort that they give an idea which they don't believe in. I have heard some say we do it because we are trying to help our fellow man. To that I reply if they wish to help their fellow man then you will find many on the street that need your help. Find people with no internet connection. But the power of the message is revealed in belief and disbelief.
Franktalk wrote:I have heard some say we do it because we are trying to help our fellow man. To that I reply if they wish to help their fellow man then you will find many on the street that need your help. Find people with no internet connection.
Maybe they do both. Some people can do more then one thing you know.
But the power of the message is revealed in belief and disbelief.
The message of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam? I always love your rambling with no real substance.
Have you ever had a fly buzz around you yet each time you seek to swat it it moved off as if it knows you have focused attention to its destruction. I feel that way sometimes here on this board.
Franktalk wrote:Have you ever had a fly buzz around you yet each time you seek to swat it it moved off as if it knows you have focused attention to its destruction. I feel that way sometimes here on this board.
Yep, the best way to deal with that fly is state the truth as best you can then ignore it. It will buzz off eventually.
"You lack vision, but I see a place where people get on and off the freeway. On and off, off and on all day, all night.... Tire salons, automobile dealerships and wonderful, wonderful billboards reaching as far as the eye can see. My God, it'll be beautiful." -- Judge Doom
I have looked into other religions, Themis, and have found they are lacking. They have very little knowledge of Adam and Eve as well as their Christian roots.
