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Stands up historically, literally and scientifically... In what sense?

Pico, your last statement is precisely why humanity is in the predicament it is in. One does not have to be better or superior. Why can't you learn about a religion and take what you like and use it. If something doesn't sit well with you then leave it. Nobody has it all right. Do you honestly...

Does anyone have opinions as to the events that are to take place in the year 2012? I have read a few things and my understanding is that there will be a major shift here on earth. What this shift is I am unsure of. Energetic, spiritual, both? Apparentley the Mayans predicted an end days...

Bandit, in response to your remark, I don't feel I am getting off the subject. I was responding to Dor's remark about the passage and my interpretation of it. I was told that people are twisting scripture to meet their needs and I responded to that.

Dor, If you think I am twisting scripture then, hey, what can I say? I think you twist it to meet your needs. Yours being to agree with the concept of God and Christ that you were taught. If something is open to interpretation then how can you accuse somebody of twisting it? Twisting it from...

My point with the Roman army was that John wrote this book after being exiled to Patmos after he had seen his faith and city get sacked and destroyed by the Romans. This book was believed to be written somewhere around 100ad or so. Am I correct? Jerusalem and the temple were destroyed in 70ad...

I agree that God would rather us not be luke warm in our walk. My point is I don't take this as a proof that God will damn us for a luke warm faith. When I said the fullness of God I meant the real fruits that can be reaped. If i go about my faith and walk with God in a so so fashion there won't...

Dor, I am anxiously awaiting your reply to this scripture you quoted.

I feel like i'm going to the back of the school for an after class fight.:D

Not to fan the flames further but i suggest you reread what took place at the Council of Nicea.

Christians- 1 Lions- 0

I would agree with that. When I think of God I don't imagine a physical being but rather a spirit/soul of some sort. Light is another image that comes to mind. God can't possibly be limited to gender. I use Him alot but this is more out of habit. I really don't envision God as male.

Dor, weren't these the words of John? Even if from Jesus, this verse is open for interpretation. If one is luke warm in their spiritual progress or their attitude towards God they will not receive the fullness. John says that God prefers that we would be cold or hot. Why would God want us cold...

Thanks for that Path of One. I have read Genesis on a number of occasions and have caught many allusions to gods and some other controversial suggestions. Well, not controversial to me, only to those that would rather see God fit into a particular box. People forget that Jesus was Jewish and...

Lynard Skynard--- Simple Man Mama told me when I was young: 'Come sit beside me, my only son, and listen closely to what I say and if you do this it will help you some sunny day.' 'Oh, take your time, don't live too fast. Troubles will come and they will pass. Go find a woman and you'll find...

Great reply. I didn't know that and was truly puzzled about it. I also thought it would break some of the tension in here bringing a laugh to all. It is amazing, I forgot that all fetuses were female in the beginning and therefore nipples would be a part of it. Now for the kicker and I can't...

So according to that theory, women are the human prototype and we men are similar to them in nature.

This might seem like a silly question to most but the more I ponder it I find it to be very deep. Why do men have nipples? We don't produce milk. Is a nipple standard on all forms of mammals and humans? Is this akin to ordering eggs and bacon hold the homefries and give me grits at a restaraunt...

I think religion is dangerous for the very reasons I see written here. When you create a religion you automatically exclude other concepts and ideas. Even if not done maliciously or judgementally. The Spirit of God or Enlightenment is all inclusive and loving. When we finally realize that we are...

Thomas, I think the reason that Jesus faces so much more scrutiny is due to the allegations that are associated with him. For instance the belief that he is God, Father of Creation and Judge of mankind. Those that believe will go to heaven, those that don't will go to hell. The references for...