Claims of God Being Omnipotent in the Bible

Would anyone ever be able to become a believer (getting saved, meeting God, etc) if they disciplined themselves to stick to critical thinking or would they forever remain uncommitted...only exploring new evidence as it became available? Just a question...

I guess those that "discipline" themselves to think critically realize that there is probably no supernatural. Cuz, if there were we would have some evidence. If evidence seems to appear we will reevaluate.

Faith is the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). Things that are seen still trump things that are not seen.You can't really be a sincere believer if you don't look.

I'm pretty sure that djufo's point is neither that he does not believe in George Washington, nor that he requires direct evidence. His point is that all of those contemporary writers are dead. What we have left at this point is writings and artifacts. Yet we all believe in George Washington and disbelieve that the Sumerians were taught by aliens.So his claim is somewhat more subtle. While true, I'm not sure what this argument accomplishes.

Is there anything in your life for which you consider yourself to act critically? In those cases, does acting critically mean waiting until all possible information is in, and only making a decision when you are certain of success? Would this be sound investment advice?Critical thinking does not mean remaining forever uncommitted. It might at some point mean rethinking a commitment and possibly taking a new course of action.

But is it true that we humans by nature don't want a God? Or is that something we solved by exposing the original sin mythos?(not that im entirely convinced by the evidence)

Aren't you the one who keeps saying we're resistant to the will of God? I think the story of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil is an explanation of why we are that way. Where else in the Bible is that not acknowledged as fact?

It seems to me that you believe that IF GOD exists, humans are meant to grow up into a life where we have no need of Him and whereby we can use our own intelligence to solve our problems.I disagree with this scenario. Even adults whose parents are still living go to them for advice, encouragement and feedback. At worst, I believe that God desires that we talk with Him often and that we ask Him to forgive our sins and give us wisdom, patience, and whatever else we lack.As our prime example, Jesus spoke often with His Father and even gave up fellowship and mealtimes in order to do so.

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You need to start a new thread for this and you may get some takers, tho' not many of us can be bothered visiting other sites before debating.

Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.You really do need to spin this off into a new topic but there are some major problems with your approach right from the beginning. First, why debate the existence of a god when there can never be any real proof, at least as long as a person is living.Second, and perhaps a bigger issue is that there is no "Christian God^TM". Speaking as a Christian. the God that Calvinists try to market is vile, evil, unworthy of worship. The God marketed by the Christian Cult of Ignorance such as seen in the Chick Tracts is just pitiful and laughable.And even if there were a "Christian God^TM", GOD, if GOD exists is hardly likely to be anything like any of the various gods mankind has created over the centuries.

First off I think you are trolling\spamming for your blog rather than expressing any real interest in debate.Second you don't start a rational discussion with insulting overtones and innuendo.Third you should debate with atheists the same way you should debate with anyone else -- with respect, honesty, integrity, and offer rational arguments supported by evidence rather than just opinion.So if you do come back, feel free to start a new thread so we can discuss your problems.Enjoy

Start a new topic in the PNT Forum and I will promote it. Your book seems interesting and, while spamming is not allowed here at EvC the topic seems like a good discussion and trust me, you will get feedback here.If you participate in this debate/discussion you will gather plenty of fodder to finish your book.

The only people who can draw a good map are those who have explored the territory. Several questions.1) You claim that there is no Christian God^TM and yet you call yourself a Christian. While I agree that GOD is beyond human comprehension and explanation, I would argue that the entire concept of a Christian God^TM comes directly from examining the relationship that Jesus had with His Father.
2) Is it reasonable to assume that GOD is whom Jesus called His Father?
Is it reasonable to assume that there can be an agreement or consensus of a Christian God^TM through the study of whom Jesus believed GOD to be?

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