I did, and I asked a simple question. Then you joined in. So, as far as this particular discussion is concerned, you are late, not I.
The thread is a discussion between Catholics and Protestants about who may be saved. Since we both accept scripture, we use it in discussion
I know. I asked how does one know. Is there a problem with that?
You then jump in after a few thousand posts, and ask for proof that God is God and Scripture is Scripture
Not really Mr. Fingerpointer. I asked how does one know and I was told it's in the Bible. So I aksed how does one know it is so just because the Bible says so, and I was told because the Bible is the word of God. So, I asked how does one know the Bible is the word of God...and I was told because of the Holy Spirit, so I asked how does one know it's the Holy Spirit, and so on, until you showed up and told me that it's on a priori assumption (blind faith), but then you seem to change your story an tell me that it's on revelation, or just because you say it is!
You also allege things I never asked, or said, which I find curious.
To which, I reply, no. God is not a mathematical theorem, to be proved or disproved by logic
There you go with your dogmatic sledge hammer statements again. How do you know that God is not a mathematical theorem, to be proved or disproved by logic? WHAT exactly is God, an dhow do you know that?
He doesn’t need your acceptance. You need His.
How do you know that? Because you say so?
Kosta: “Only fantasy, fairy tales and delusions are not subject to proof.”
Mr Rogers: Incorrect. You think you are capable of subjecting God to proof.
You speak of God as something real. That which is real and is known/detectable can be subjected to proof. I am not asking for proof. I am merely asking how do you know God is not subject to proof? All I am getting from you is more meaningless dogmatic (better yet ideological) sweeping generalizations.
I look at the scope of the universe, with countless galaxies, each galaxy with countless solar systems, and say you and I are not up to the task of evaluating a creator
Then stop evaluating the creator. You keep telling me what God is or is not. I merely want to know how do you know all that?
Therefor, we will have to agree to go separate ways. You think I’m a fantasist, and I think you are insane
I never took the liberty of judging you or labeling you, but you not only took the liberty of labeling me "insane" (are you licensed to make medical diagnoses?), but also to suggest that you know what I think (reminder: reading minds is considered personal on this forum, sir). That's really sad for someone who claims to be a Christian.
You're not insane, maybe a little too smart for your own good, but not totally insane.
You asked a question of me and I told you that I would answer to the best of my ability, and I did. And you scoffed.
Will you permit me to ask one question of you?
Whether I have your permission or not, I'll ask anyway...
Are you a believer?
Judging from your posts on this thread and others, I perceive that you're not. With such comments as “I don't know what God is” and the likes of, "I don't know my purpose in life", you seem to me to be lost.
You accuse me of “circular reasoning”, but you're the one running in circles like a chicken with it's head cut off spouting meaningless drivel. I am at peace. You seem to be in torment.
“I don't know what God is.” God took upon Himself flesh and gave Himself a face, and that face is Christ. If you'll get alone with God and His Word and pray, He'll reveal Himself to you. He promises us as much.