The extortion gospel - "believe or burn" - not really a choice

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St. SteVen

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That view of the gospel extends not only to consequences and warnings from the pulpit, but from scripture itself. The Bible is clear that the choice is between life and death.
We tend to forget that there are two kinds of life and death. Physical and spiritual.

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St. SteVen said:
Yes. I believe God's intention is to burn away all that is bad to rescue the spirit/soul intact.
Purgatory is a MaryCult Fantasy.
Another false accusation from you.
I'm not promoting Purgatory.

Don't you believe what the Bible says about the wood, hay and stubble?

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The world is ripe for a false prophet and already anticipating synthetic deity.
"synthetic deity"?
As opposed to organic deity? - LOL

What about digital deity?
As opposed to analog deity?

Perhaps organic deity would be pesticide-free? - LOL

Sorry, I'm having fun with you.
What do you mean by "synthetic deity"?

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"synthetic deity"?
As opposed to organic deity? - LOL

What about digital deity?
As opposed to analog deity?

Perhaps organic deity would be pesticide-free? - LOL

Sorry, I'm having fun with you.
What do you mean by "synthetic deity"?
I should say that we are already in danger of a digital deity.
Companies are writing computer algorithms to search out individuals to block access or de-prioritize. (bury/ghost)
Search terms could identify individuals of interest to persecute. The individuals creating these algorithms are playing God.

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"synthetic deity"?
As opposed to organic deity? - LOL

What about digital deity?
As opposed to analog deity?

Perhaps organic deity would be pesticide-free? - LOL

Sorry, I'm having fun with you.
What do you mean by "synthetic deity"?

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We are words guys, brother, no worries :D

But yes, actually. Organic Deity, as the origin of all things organic, the true Master and Creator. Synthetic deity, artificial, fake, puppet, phony, but convincing by highly developed articulation sufficient to fool the blind (and nearly the elect). Digital also applies but analog does not and no pestilence about to address.

Example; Yuval Harari broadcast stating he anticipates using technology to 'write a new bible'.
 
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I don't recall if I have shared my lyric writing with you yet.
I worked with a fellow musician on the song below.
I had the song idea and the lyrics. Dominic wrote and recorded the accompaniment.
I also produced the piece and provided a guitar solo. Enjoy.

https://soundcloud.com/user-296202890%2Fel-bano-mambo
https://soundcloud.com/user-426611522
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I know just enough Espanol to really appreciate the depth of "El Bano Mambo". Composing in multiple languages is a feat. I could really feel the emotion expressed by Dominic. The urgency really comes through effectively.

I once played extensively with a program called "Propellerhead Reason" by way of no-conscience-necessary software acquisition. It was for making music. Whatever you're doing and however long you've been doing it, you have turned out much more appealing sounds than I ever did.


What is that about?
What are his goals for the project?
Might make an interesting topic.

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Many anticipate some pinnacle of synthetic intelligence delivering definitive and unobjectionable truth. It is a machine. See?
 

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Is the gospel preached from most pulpits really a choice?
What are the stated consequences for refusing the "free gift" of eternal life?

The "believe or burn" gospel amounts to extortion.
A decision based on fear of the stated consequences for refusal.

- Does God honor a decision based on fear?
- Does God support the "believe or burn" gospel?
- If so, what sort of God is He?

--- PARODY ---

Person #1: Receive the free gift of eternal life.
Person #2: No thanks.
Person #1: I said it was free.
Person #2: There must be some strings attached.
Person #1: Well, of course.
Person #2: It's not a free gift then, right?
Person #1: You had better take it... or else!
Person #2: Say what?
Person #1: Otherwise you will be incinerated!
Person #2: What sort of free gift is that?

Indeed.

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Person #1: Receive the free gift of eternal life.
Person #2: No thanks.

Person #1: And he marveled because of their unbelief.
 

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Many anticipate some pinnacle of synthetic intelligence delivering definitive and unobjectionable truth. It is a machine. See?
I wonder whether that method would produce a Bible translation free from doctrinal bias.
It might not be a bad thing.

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We are words guys, brother, no worries :D

But yes, actually. Organic Deity, as the origin of all things organic, the true Master and Creator. Synthetic deity, artificial, fake, puppet, phony, but convincing by highly developed articulation sufficient to fool the blind (and nearly the elect). Digital also applies but analog does not and no pestilence about to address.

Example; Yuval Harari broadcast stating he anticipates using technology to 'write a new bible'.

Don't you see a problem? When human begin to make machines in the images of human, people begin to worry about the obedience of machines of robot(or Ai), just as God requires our obedience, But humans do not fully understand the role of God or the image of God.....
 

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I know just enough Espanol to really appreciate the depth of "El Bano Mambo". Composing in multiple languages is a feat. I could really feel the emotion expressed by Dominic. The urgency really comes through effectively.
Thanks.
"Donde esta bano?" is survival Spanish. I failed Spanish class in high school.
I wish I had learned it. I work with a lot of Hispanics now. Fine folks.

I once played extensively with a program called "Propellerhead Reason" by way of no-conscience-necessary software acquisition. It was for making music. Whatever you're doing and however long you've been doing it, you have turned out much more appealing sounds than I ever did.
Dominic and I met on a songwriting forum. We had done at least three songs together.
Here's another one from another member. A lot heavier. He provided me with the accompaniment and song title.
I wrote the lyrics and re3corded a short vocal clip. "Such a trip."

https://soundcloud.com/user-71329120%2Ffresh-giblets
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Don't you see a problem? When human begin to make machines in the images of human, people begin to worry about the obedience of machines of robot(or Ai), just as God requires our obedience, But humans do not fully understand the role of God or the image of God.....
I think we are dependent on the machines, not the other way around.
Computers run programs, they have no needs to be met.
I know there has been some fear around these things.
What would the machines gain if they took control?

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