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Is Atheism a religion?
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I would say not a religion but a way of thinking....maybe to some a religion. I think you would have to ask them. Atheism = non beliefs of godsrmation of the nonexistence of gods Pantheism = believes that the trees are god, the mountain is god...that my dog spot is god. This is what came to me regarding this thread. Matthew 13 10 His disciples came and asked him, “Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?” 11 He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets[a] of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not. 12 To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them. 13 That is why I use these parables, For they look, but they don’t really see. They hear, but they don’t really listen or understand. 14 This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that says, ‘When you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do, you will not comprehend. 15 For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes— so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them.’ 16 “But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. 17 I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but they didn’t see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn’t hear it. Man wrote the bible in parables because it can fit into more than one scenerio, making it easier to pass off as some divine work of revelation. All religions must claim to have some kind of divine knowledge that is above the normal for people to believe they are superior and therefore special. Otherwise all religions would fail. My opinion of course. imo of course......did you not read why Jesus spoke in parables......not to make it fit more scenerio's.... 10 His disciples came and asked him, “Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?” 11 He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets[a] of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not. 12 To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them. 13 That is why I use these parables, Now for me pretty clear......for you not so....hmmmmmmm No offense here of course, but I read it perfectly and if I gave my view you would probably be offended, I can tell already, so I will just say, people see what they WANT to see in the bible, and I will leave it at that. Just my opinion of course Hello feral. Unfortunately, the Scripture you quote is meant for believers. The fact that you post it and the response it invites only affirms this. I would congratulate you on receiving it, however, the argument will provide fruitless results. You can provide Scripture only to those willing to accept it as infallible. Sadly, all else are spiritually discerned to it. Very true indeed. What's sad is the anger by those who don't get it. Instead of seeking God out they have to bash those who express their faith to others. The Psalams talks about "why do the heathen rage?" |
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Smoking Pot
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Smoking Pot
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Couldn't handle it in the 70s, I'm a square(do people still say that?). Now on a natural high
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And JoAverage is right...it will get better. Friends help because he was the only person I knew well in Miami for a long, long time. I'll keep you in my prayers
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I feel you, I was with my exhusband for 5 months after I knew it was over and couldn't tell him. 5 months of mental anguish. When I finally did it was liberating and the best thing for me to do.
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add me as a friend
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I'll be your friend. I need some friends too.
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Don't be shy, I won't bite...
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Hey, I'm new here ;)
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Hi Hillary, welcome
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Maria, Maria - Carlos Santana
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Sunday
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Going to the gym this morning, then going to the beach. Its gonna be 90 in Miami
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Serious people only...plz
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Call up 3 people who you can cheer up for whatever reason and give them a pep talk. The adrenaline surge you get will make you feel better. If you don't know anyone you can cheer up call someone it is really hard to talk to and tell them something they need to hear like "I really care about you, just wanted to tell you". It makes you feel good to take on challenges and actually do them.
If you cannot do that then turn Comedy Central, laughter is good medicine. All these things do something inside your body chemistry. And put up some affirmations on your mirror and read them everyday!! |
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Good Sunday Morning
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anybody ever have starbucks coffe? That **** go Specially the frapochinos MMM |
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Hi, Im new here.
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Welcome,real nice folks. Boneyjoe was the first person who spoke to me in the forums
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Brittany Spears look a like
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who's off today???????
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Its Sunday but you can go to work tomorrow morning.
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Food for thought
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Ay! Where's the cookies & $#!T? I was told there as food for thought here? Wasn't we supposed to eat and then think about things? Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwe......... MMMM..smack.I brought my own. Didn't somebody say this was a brown bag lunch. Mmmmm...frozen yogurt yummy. Okay, that was good. I'm one of those women who has become overly cautious like imceejaye. So how do we get back to the happy medium of testing the waters again. I have that bad habit of not correctly placing my hand and then the knife slips. I do try but now I tend to get out much earlier than I used to and take longer breaks from dating. |
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this is rough sometimes
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You can practice on me. Send me an email. I'll read it and I'll respond. I'm not getting any mail.
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so glad
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I cannot comment on stem cell research but I was almost moved to tears last summer in the airport witnessing the long line of soldiers at least 200(most were younger than my own children) boarding planes for Iraq. I watched the horseplay and the camaraderie with sadness because I know many of these newbies would never return or never be the same again. I was in HS during Vietnam and it disturbs me to see the lives of American youth wasted on these wars.
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Raining, I'm Hungry
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I'll wait maybe she'll come back with frozen yogurt and I won't need to go out.
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