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One_Charred_Wing
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Message 91 of 98 (98502)
04-07-2004 5:56 PM
Reply to: Message 89 by truthlover
04-06-2004 9:56 PM


Hence the miracle
I agree, that's why I'm not so sure that a flood(at least a worldwide one) even occured.
But please remember that an Omnipotent God could clean up. If there were sediment that thick then agriculture, a staple food source of the world, would face a slight problem. In fact plants in general pretty much couldn't grow, and we'd be screwed. So if this flood did happen, we can't really blame God for not leaving the evidence.

Wanna feel God? Step onto the wrestling mat and you'd be crazy to deny the uplifting spirit.

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Message 92 of 98 (98503)
04-07-2004 5:58 PM
Reply to: Message 91 by One_Charred_Wing
04-07-2004 5:56 PM


Re: Hence the miracle
Can we blame an omnipitant god for being a terrible record keeper?

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One_Charred_Wing
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Message 93 of 98 (98505)
04-07-2004 6:03 PM
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04-07-2004 5:58 PM


Re: Hence the miracle
I'd like to shake your hand as a fellow smart alek, but I can't because this is an internet forum.
But, and this is assuming the flood even happened, would you want Him to keep records that would have wiped us out long before now?

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One_Charred_Wing
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Message 94 of 98 (98506)
04-07-2004 6:12 PM
Reply to: Message 88 by SRO2
04-06-2004 9:01 PM


Wha?
First of all, when did I ask for extra payment? And what mechanic has never EVER made a slight mistake on the job? A family friend is a mechanic and he does make mistakes now and then, but he corrects them with his own time and effort.
Same thing with us preachers; we understand we're not perfect while trying to be as good at what we do as possible. I will make mistakes at what I do. You think you'll never mess up whatever art that catches your interest? Part of immersing yourself in an art is becoming better at it. If you agree you have improved, you agree there were imperfections that you have corrected to a certain degree, and I'm sure there's more that you're working on these days.
"...are you SURE thats your calling? "
I'm sure I want to do this. Preachin' isn't for everyone, somebody's gotta do it. That somebody's me; please stick to the arguement without pulling the 'are you sure' card.

Wanna feel God? Step onto the wrestling mat and you'd be crazy to deny the uplifting spirit.

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Message 95 of 98 (98513)
04-07-2004 6:34 PM
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04-07-2004 6:03 PM


Re: Hence the miracle
I didn't hear the question, please step closer to the mike.
I don't Born, why all the confliction with the Bible and scientic observations in nature....to get to the bottom line here, Why is it NOT OK to accept that the Bible and the Koran and all the other religious text that has been rammed down everybodies throats for centuries as truth, is simply the creation of man in a feeble attempt to explain a God, that most people seem to naturally believe in without all that?
there needs to be like a disclaimer in every religious document, "These are not actual words of God, but it's what we think God might have said if we were God."

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Message 96 of 98 (98535)
04-07-2004 7:30 PM
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04-07-2004 6:12 PM


Re: Wha?
well, I'm happy you didn't take it so personally reverend father (you'll have to get used to that)...A small word of advice, everybody already knows you're not perfect, you don't have to apologize for it in advance...You'll make a very, very fine reverend.

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One_Charred_Wing
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From: USA West Coast
Joined: 11-21-2003


Message 97 of 98 (98617)
04-08-2004 3:08 AM
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04-07-2004 6:34 PM


Re: Hence the miracle
"there needs to be like a disclaimer in every religious document, "These are not actual words of God, but it's what we think God might have said if we were God." "
Agreed. Human words are fallible and texts, no matter how holy, are written by men.
As for the reverend thing I wasn't sure if that was sarcastic or not, but if it wasn't thank you. A lot of up-and-coming pastors I'm in contact with simply despise me for being 'liberal'(that's a bad thing?) and 'un-Christian' because of my views on religion and because I don't hang out exclusively with Christians in my spare time.
But the problem with tomorrow's ministry is another story. For now I agree with what you said about spiritual texts.

Wanna feel God? Step onto the wrestling mat and you'd be crazy to deny the uplifting spirit.

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AdminTL
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Message 98 of 98 (98652)
04-08-2004 9:39 AM
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04-07-2004 7:30 PM


Let's get back on track
Actually, this thread may have reached its end, anyway, but if you two could leave your personal discussion at this seemingly nice end or start a coffee house topic to continue it, we can leave this thread for those that might still want to discuss heaven.
Thanks.

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