MarpatV2

Proof?

Its doesnt say that at all and I even gave you a link to the article that states clearly that the rabbinical teachings dont say its that. You just want people to believe an unproven claim to demonise other ancient cultures. The bible say you will not allow you children to pass through the fire, which would have been part of a protective rite. It does not say you will not sacrifice your children. Judaism came from paganism.

Anyhoo, the fact is the bible never started as a book. Its is a collection of books that differs according to the traditions. Many have been pushed out.

All of them? Im quite sure its variable. I find them irritating for many reasons. The fact is, those rules were meant to keep the birth rate up in a desert tribe, whose survival depended on having lots of kids. So many of the rules would seem to be more about general living than divine commands but Im quite sure the scribes understood that if they claim divine origin that people will feel more compelled to follow them.

By telling others that the bible is the only truth, then quoting passages from it. Eg, many religious people are intolerant of gays and will quote Deuteronomy where it says gays are an abomination. Against other religions they will quote the first commandment. Then they remind them that the threat of disbelief is to go to hell, etc. I'm quite sure you know the drill the fundies follow.

Lol, depends on what subject we discuss. My tolerances vary according to peoples attitudes. Trying to demonise me? I am not arsed what religion you follow but it just narks me when people try to force their religion onto other, using bible quotes, etc. I dont have a religion as such, so I cant be pushing one.

Is that what you are hoping for?

Come on, he isnt basing a new set of ideas on another film is he?

Vide Cor Meum - libretto in Italian / Latin with translation. - YouTube

But Im not. I dont believe satan is a specific entity that wants to destroy humanity or is the root of evil. Jesus called Peter satan. Peter denied Jesus 3 times and yet Jesus supposedly built his church on that 'rock'. Satan can be any person who stands as an adversary. Im sure that in the Hebrew bible the angel that block the path of Balaams ass is described as a satan. This was the first use of that name! Balaam and the Adversary (jesuswordsonly.com) Its amusing how you label me as you are basically all of the things you judge me as. Maybe in light of that link I am the satan against your hypocrisy, lol

Well Simon Dolan has been very vocal against the global approach to the pandemic. As he owns an aviation firm maybe he could square this all away.

I have had countless christians call me evil, a satanist, etc when they dont even know me. They base such judgments on what sunday school told them about the devil. Its not an opinion, they base such negative judgements on long established church doctrine.

It would be interesting to know if he has ever looked at it with a critical eye. Buddha didnt expect people to believe his teachings but told his followers to test them.

I just just like the arrogance they display, that they consider their beliefs the only truth when investigation into their scriptures show a patchwork of editing and pseudographia. Im sick of these types quoting the bible at others as if it gives them the right to impose on the lives of others, or try and use such verses to give some sort of credibility to their claims.

Yes but dont you think the foetus of a giant would also be too big for a human woman to carry full term? Your post is basically the christian explanation of why there are other Gods.

No harm in having healthy scepticism is there? buddha encouraged his followers to question his teachings rather than follow them without question. Its the people who refuse to ask questions who are blind, trusting books that have been changed over time but claiming they are the written word of God. I didnt realise he needed a human editor.

Well I see a lot of them telling other people they will go there.

So what, he's a smart guy. Has he turned that intellect on the bible and scrutinised it or is he not allowed to do that because its forbidden too?

Why dont you actually research how it was created? my views are not belief, they are based on information on how the bible was created. This is not mental gymnastics. You take an ancient book at face value yet consider yourself intelligent. You seem to think it give you authority. You dont have 'issues' with the text because for people like you, its a matter of having to believe or suffer for eternity. Lovely choices but that fear keeps large numbers in check. There is plenty of information out there on this stuff. You can refuse to look because you are afraid of your faith being questioned, and therefore your life, but remember that when you are trying to down talk other people who have had their eyes opened to the reality of the bible.

Yes. I have also seen scholastic work on how it was formed, edited, changed, etc. Im not bound by belief to accept it as is.

Ha ha, the ultimate cop out. You are in ego based consciousness

Never heard it ever described as a path for dim people. Im quite sure Patanjalis writings dont describe it as you do. If it has the power to unite you with God then how is that low level? isnt that the goal of all attainment?

Years ago I spent time unemployed and turned to a spiritual path. Daily meditations of positive energy, studying subjects that give hope, etc. I realise this doesnt pay the bills but things like that can help to create a mindset that can help to move forward. One of the simplest things you can do is following the breath while relaxing. Just watch it come and go, then pay attention to where it stops and starts, etc. If thoughts rise and carry your mind away just gently let them go, come back to your centre and continue.

Actually, by believing you are trapped in the matrix you imprison yourself.

So if a person cant prove they are what they claim, the next step is to claim they are posing instead? isn't that just so convenient. You can create any fiction by using such claims. Why are so many of these posts about Jesus, from the perspective of people who think they are more intimately acquainted with him than others that are supposedly not christian enough? You do realise that with no sun there would be no life on earth? cant you see why it would be seen as a creator of life?