Search results

I'm going to have to disagree with Jag. The King James Version is not the most accurate, and most scholars today find it to be inaccurate enough such that it is not recommended for doctorate-level exegetical work. Jag, you claim that other versions "attack Jesus Christ," which I am going to...

(Wakka;34808) That's sick. I bet his parents are liberal homosexual abortionists. That doesn't seem like a sound inference to make!Anyways, I think that's a decision that should definitely wait until later in life - the kid probably does not understand the implications or consequences of what...

(For Life;34783) Do you think I am the only one that wonders about this? A lot of times in the Bible, someones name is very significant in what they were doing and what they were about to do. You disagree? Putting aside for the moment the issue of how literally we should be reading the Bible...

(Ek Pyros;34779) Something which was not created. That's a good enough definition, I think.The problem with assuming that science can answer such questions is that science cannot in and of itself ever answer questions of the supernatural (that is, science as you see it). The universe came from...

(Denver;34736) Well Lunar, you brought Europe into this, but kindly let me point out that our nation is itself the size of all of Europe combined. You're talking about a social program so large that anything like it has ever been created by well over a trillion dollars. This has to be funded and...

(Denver;34612) In 2006, Medicaid alone was $295 billion - with a "b." This was with 42 million insured. There are now 300 million in the US. So let's go ahead and multiply that $295 billion by 6-7. You're talking $2 trillion. Guess what our entire budget is? $3.1 Trillion.Medicare is not a...

(Ek Pyros;34637) In order for anything to exist (which we do--cogito ergo sum--at the minimum), something self-existent must exist. Something which exists in and of itself. You're going to have to define "self-existence" more clearly for me, I'm afraid. "Exists in and of itself" sounds to me...

(Ek Pyros;34483) I can show you God exists with 100% rational certainty, if you'd like. I'd be very interested to see this.

(Ek Pyros;34443) But here's the kicker: it's not logical to do so. It is not rational to have concern for others if morals are not objective (and/or from an ultimate source). This has nothing to do with whether it's moral to have concerns for others; it is not even a question of morality. It...

(LittleLightShining;34437) I'd like to share a speech that Ron Paul gave today at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Lunar, I'm interested in what your issue is with Ron Paul. So far I haven't really found any good reason not to support him.Here's the youtube in 3 parts:Part 1Part...

(Faithful;34381) Agape for the believer done from selfless motives. In the case of the atheist eros because it is about seeking for what self wants and feels right with.Hence there is so much adultery and immorality amongst atheist. It is about pleasing self.Faithful. That is a very strong...

(Ek Pyros;34322) Without God, morality becomes brainwashing, preference, anti-perversion, or just disappears and people operate on the basis of pragmatisim and self-centeredness. That is, if atheists were honest with themselves. Now, there's something I'll disagree with. All you need is a basic...

(Ek Pyros;34323) Some of his arguments are very true, though. That's the point I'm getting at--the man still spoke some truth regardless of his credentials.I think we have a lot of precendents in the Bible for unqualified people speaking great truth. That is why I would not judge Mr. Hovind...

(His By Grace;34365) Well, I was concerned about Romney too. I had not heard he was out of the race yet, but I can't say that I'm surprised. It's going to be interesing to see what will happen. So, do you have a candidate of choice or are you trying to figure it out as we go along? I'm not...

(His By Grace;34324) I hope that he truly is a born-again believer. I do not wish for any to be deceived and go to a devil's hell. It is possible that the past 20 years have been wonderful, fruit producing years for him. If so, I stand blissfully corrected. I do not mind being corrected. If you...

(bullfighter;34292) i feel you waste your time thinking about it,looking for some knight to come an better the place you are in.the people are in seperation from god on a big scale they are mixed up,confused in ths spirit..you all talk like some pres will make things better.....or it is a start...

(Ek Pyros;34262) Woah, woah, woah. Kent Hovind may be a tax fraud, but that in no way impugns his scientific truth. That's a big time non sequitur. Hovind did a lot for YEC. He messed up big time (like all of us...), but to say his pecuniary crimes had any relation to his message is an...

(Wakka;34223) Hillary = Socialist. What's Hillary got to do with any of this?

(His By Grace;34232) With all of the things going on in this world with the Islamic countries, it doesn't seem smart for America to have a leader tied to this religion. That's my point. It strikes me as very unfair to judge someone's qualifications for the presidency based on their...

(Siskim;34096) I have to do research paper and make presentation to my choice of religion or cult, etc...one to attempt to show or convince a certain group of the Truth of God. It's a challenge. I'd be very interested to here this. Not in this thread, obviously, but sometime. It sounds fascinating.