Posted on 08/07/2008 3:49:42 PM PDT by greyfoxx39
Now I tend to think it is 99.9% correct, with the .1% due to translation errors.
That's blasphemous. The Bible is God's Word and supercedes the "new revelation" found by Joseph Smith. God is incapable of lying so anything that contradicts his first word, the Bible is false. If you think the Bible is such a lie, then why is it that all of the "Mormon" commercials on TV offer a FREE King James Bible or a story of the Biblical nativity on DVD to get people to receive a book of mormon? I'll tell you why - it's because mormonism is a cult and cults operate on deception and secrecy. Jesus tells us "I am the way, the TRUTH, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) A church or a "religion" will not get you eternal life - only Jesus will.
It's EXTREMELY different - otherwise we wouldn't bother to defend it so vehemently. Mormons teach that non-mormons are the "wolves in sheeps clothing" - but it's really the other way around. Mormonism is a false doctrine that totally contradicts Christianity in so many ways and is dangerous lie to the Christian faith. Everything from what you believe about how one obtains eternal life to our future positions in heaven. Never ever say we are alike. You have stolen the name of Jesus Christ and put it on your sign but everything you all teach opposes the true gospel of Christ.
I am an Atheist. I just like to poke fun at the Anti Mormon Cabal members around here : ) You and I agree on 99% of the Gods (or lack thereof).
That's blasphemous. The Bible is God's Word and supercedes the "new revelation" found by Joseph Smith. God is incapable of lying so anything that contradicts his first word, the Bible is false.
LOL So you believe the Bible is the absolute literal word of GOD? How funny. Lets start off with the easy stuff. Which of the Ten Commandments are the correct ones?
Jesus tells us "I am the way, the TRUTH, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) A church or a "religion" will not get you eternal life - only Jesus will.
Wasn't Christ a bastard? What kind of example is that to set for our young people? You don't really believe in that virgin birth stuff do you? I have heard some women make that claim though, but I don't really believe them : )
Interesting on the atheism. I appreciate your lightheartedness (the ongoing smiley faces) but when it's something as serious as ones eternal destination I am more serious on the matter. To answer your question, yes, I believe the Bible 100% and I believe in the virgin birth of Christ. I wondered about God's existence at one time and had doubts so I finally decided to ask Him. If you seek him you will find him. What if in the end, you are wrong? What's the payoff? Have you read the Bible with a mustard seed of faith? If you open your heart and mind to it you might be amazed at what the God of the universe decides to show you. It's pretty awesome. Enjoy.
I have sought and not found.
So the question became, do I live this life in ignorance and superstition or do I open my eyes and strive to see things as they really are? In short do I take responsibility for my own life. I decided to take responsibility for my own life.
If I am wrong and you are right about God, then I am willing to go to hell and take it like a man. I think I will like the company in hell better anyway.
There's no questioning you when you say that we are all called to take responsibility for our lives and to see things as they really are. "Truth" is the most important attribute of Christianity for me and I had a previous history of immersion into several different religions, including Mormonism, because of the diversity that is my family. That's why at some point I finally had to ask God himself, if he even existed. And when I sincerely and humbly asked, he answered. I'm not sure I really wanted to know before then but I like absolutes and wanted the certainty of knowing that what I said I believed I actually did believe. I didn't want to falsely defend a religion that I was wishy washy about.
As far as hell - it's not the party you think it's going to be. Hell is eternal separation from God and a pit of flames doesn't sound like much fun to me. Heaven is described much differently.
Would you consider reading the book of John in the Bible with a truly open mind? Or just pray and see where God leads you. He knows your heart as it is today and he's perfectly fine with you admitting your unbelief to him. Maybe you'd consider asking him to prove you wrong and then seeing what happens... I pray you'll think about joining us at the real party! :) (now there's a reason for a smiley!)
check them out at this link http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?section=0&showtools=0&version=niv&word=eternal&st=1&sd=0&new=1
Been there, done that. I know the scriptures reasonably well and I really do appreciate many of the teachings in them. Our society wouldn't be what it is today without the Bible (I am talking about the good things).
I tried the spiritual route and found it wanting, what more can I say? I am happy for you if you have found joy in the Lord, that is a good thing. As for me, I delight in family and friends and discovering light and truth in this world, the only fear of death that I have is the sorrow that it may bring to my family and friends and the joy it may bring to my enemies : )
LOL Those are terrible hamburgers that I used to supplement my diet of popcorn when I was in college : )
along with a fine aged Lambrusco but that's just my more refined tastes.
Well I will match your Lambrusco with a Bud, but you are right, it isn't the food, it is the company.
People may and often do disagree with the Bible but its proven trustworthy and reliable despite it's critics.
If you say so : ) Others may disagree.
Isn't Budweiser being bought up by some German company?
Moose cheese is better..........
Ugh...
: )
Moose cheese? How to milk a moose? Quickly and carefully.
Geez, I don't even drink. Somehow the conversation got turned to WhiteCastles and wine.
I take water and keep refilling it with snow on the approaches. Sometimes I might add lemonade if I am tired of water, but the water here is probably the best I have ever tasted. New York's water oddly enough is good too.
I’m sure it depends on where you drank, in N.Y.
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