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To: boatbums; metmom
Okay, then if you admit you don't know what God is, how can you say you don't believe in "our" God? How do you even know that "god" isn't the right one? On what do you base this?

Because what I hear about that God is no different than what I hear form the Jews, and the Muslims, and the Hindus, etc. tell about theirs. It's sounds like a fairytale, okay. It appeals to magic and things not encountered in the real world.

Besides, there is enough material evidence, lots of theological arguments, historical and philosophical arguments, as well as the existence of simile religions to cast doubt in the veracity of that God in my mind.

3,632 posted on 11/29/2010 9:52:55 PM PST by kosta50 (God is tired of repenting -- Jeremiah 15:6, KJV)
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To: kosta50; 1000 silverlings; Alex Murphy; Belteshazzar; bkaycee; blue-duncan; boatbums; caww; ...

So....

What is the god of your creation?

On what basis?

What is it going to do for you?

What makes it a better choice than any other god?

Why should any of us accept it?


3,638 posted on 11/29/2010 10:08:34 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: kosta50
Besides, there is enough material evidence, lots of theological arguments, historical and philosophical arguments, as well as the existence of simile religions to cast doubt in the veracity of that God in my mind.

Wow, so there IS something you call material evidence that you use to discern the existence of "God" who is NOT a certain way. Just what is it about that evidence that is so concrete that you can adamantly declare that, though? You did use the phrase "in my mind", so I take from that you have formed an idea of what God is not. Well, maybe that is a start. We can only hope! :o)

3,647 posted on 11/29/2010 10:58:52 PM PST by boatbums (God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to him.)
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To: kosta50; 1000 silverlings; Alex Murphy; Belteshazzar; bkaycee; blue-duncan; boatbums; caww; ...
Because what I hear about that God is no different than what I hear form the Jews, and the Muslims, and the Hindus, etc. tell about theirs. It's sounds like a fairytale, okay. It appeals to magic and things not encountered in the real world.

What exactly is *the real world*? First you need to define it and then know that it's indeed *real*. Then you have to make a determination of whether something is indeed part of or not part of the *real world*. On what basis do you do that? What objective criteria do you use? Surely there must be a method to your madness.

How do you propose doing that?

Besides, there is enough material evidence, lots of theological arguments, historical and philosophical arguments, as well as the existence of simile religions to cast doubt in the veracity of that God in my mind.

What material evidence can cast doubt about the veracity of any god?

You know, any god that you create to believe in that is not capable of intruding into its creation and being able to manipulate it is an impotent poser. You can write of miracles and the supernatural all you want, but what you're left with it .... nothing.

Besides, I believe that the Catholic church recognizes the miracles of God, like raising people from the dead, walking on water, yes, even talking donkeys. After all, the Catholic church claims responsibility for the existence of the Bible and calls it *inerrant*.

Why do you disagree with them? What makes you think you're so special that you can sit in judgment on the determinations of the Magisterium and church fathers?

3,674 posted on 11/30/2010 6:09:24 AM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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