[quote]the icons and cruficixes are a big problem because they are very close to idolatry, [/quote] It certainly seems like it's only Catholics who believe things like a burned spot on a piece of toast or taco shell is the image of Jesus and puts them in shrines in their homes.
Consider the principle of Ockham's Razor. Consider that some priests have done bad things. Why is it easier or better to believe in the supernatural? Because you hope that there's something better than your life? Why isn't your life good enough? You're afraid that your life may never be good enough for God. Therefore it's never good enough for you. When he said, "My spirit will not always strive with Man", maybe he meant it in a good way.
[quote]Of course not but who am I to get in the way of God's decree? This is God's plan not mine.[/quote] That doesn't mean you have to like it. [quote]I'm not making this up. I worship a God who is preparing a place for me that is much better than anything this world has to offer. He told us not to get to comfortable here. He's bringing us to a better place so don't hold onto things of this world. So we've been warned.[/quote] IMO, Priestcr
[quote]you tell me. Look at the world. Is it more likely that we are going to somehow become crippled or is it likely the rest of the nations are going to all be super powers like us? Which makes more sense? The one world order IS going to happen. We are gearing up for it as we speak. It's only a matter of how long. We are going to be forced into it for economic reasons especially. [/quote] As long as there are people like you who think that way, yes, that's what will happen. I don't t
[quote]Another aspect to all of this end time prophecy is some sort of one world order. In order for that to happen we have to be taken down a notch because we've been, up until now, head and shoulders among the rest of the nations of the world,[/quote] You still didn't explain how you think that can happen. Why shouldn't the rest of the world catch up with us? [quote]We are so indebted to Russia and China especially there's no getting out of it. Why in the world would one
[quote]enlighten me here then.[/quote] You said we (America) has been on top for too long and needs to be brought low to be on a level playing field with the rest of the world. How do you think we can turn back progress? In case you're wondering exactly what I mean by "progress", it's the progess of science and technology.
[quote]It's really difficult to make that distinction.[/quote] I must be better than I thought. [e classic];P[/e] Sorry.
[quote]Infidel....you stop by with your bashing one liners (I quite understand you are anti-Christian) and accusatory questions and you expect me as well as others to seriously converse with you? If I thought you were serious and honestly inquisitive...well then...different story. [/quote] Some of my posts have been jokes or half-jokes. I thought I made it clear which ones those are. [quote]and what did I say that is anti-intellect, anti-progress and pro-destruction?[/quote
[quote]Hm... this entire thread seemed to have been about people replying to your "excellent points". [/quote] I didn't mean that all of them are excellent. [quote]What do you know about it?[/quote] I know what KFC said.
It's very interesting that there have been no rebuttals or comments of kind to my excellent points. Can you say "denial"? Religion is anti-intellect, anti-progress and pro-destruction. If that's what all Christians are supposed to believe, then religion is sick.
Since KFC's new article seems to be pretty much forgotten, here's one of her posts and my reply. [quote]We've been way above for too long and we have to be brought low first to be on a level playing ground with the rest of the world.[/quote] Turn back Evolution and progress? Be just as stuck in the dark ages as they are? I've never heard such bullshit. They should catch up with us. Terrorists think the same way.
[quote]It would be a waste for us both.[/quote] All of this is pretty much a waste for everyone.
[quote]Somethings have to be seen and experienced to be believed and known.[/quote] What supernatural things have you seen?
[quote]Real music deserves real respect. If Rap/Hip Hop doesn't get the respect, what does that tell you?[/quote][e classic]:congrat:[/e]
[quote]Not the world, just our participation in it.[/quote] You long for death. That's pessimistic, not optimistic. [quote]There is another world, one without all the pain, sorrow, grief and death[/quote] Fairytale. "And they all lived happily ever after." [quote]we can't exist in it as long as we cling to this one.[/quote] Then why don't you kill yourself?
#30 - People who don't get satire. [e classic]:lol:[/e]
Kittens are stupid currency.
[quote] It means that we should allow the holy spirit do it. [/quote] I know. [quote]When we do the thinking it tends to be all about ourselves, when the holy spirit does it it is what's right and just, and of benefit to all concerned.[/quote] When we let the "holy spirit" do it, we want the world to end.
[quote]What if I convert to your imperfect god? Will I then be an automatic sinner like you claim his followers are until baptism?[/quote] Wouldn't you be baptized right away? [quote]Until one overcomes self and gives way to God[/quote] In other words, stop thinking for yourself. [quote]temptation of the serpent in the garden[/quote] I think you mean BY the serpent.
#28 - Tupperware parties.
Terrorists believe that the West has gone too far and should be taken down.
[quote]what does that have to do with anything? [/quote] Just presenting more evidence for the prosecution.
In one of the special features for the DVDs of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," Eric Idle says that when he was a boy in a Catholic boarding school, one of the other boys asked the priest, "Is all of that really true?" The priest said, "Well, no."
[quote]Agreed, some people should just stick to reading and not commenting.[/quote] You were saying?
[quote]everytime you throw mud on me by calling me names you can't help but dirty yourself.[/quote] I've been dirty for years and proud of it. [quote]Is it because you have nothing better to say?[/quote] I did.
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