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Baptized in the Name of Whom and What?
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Today, millions of people from various backgrounds have learned from the Bible the truth about Jehovah. (Isa. 2:2, 3) Some were atheists or deists, but they became convinced of the existence of a Creator.
Others worshipped a triune god or various idols. Before they learned that Jehovah alone is the almighty God, and they now address him by his personal name. That is in line with the fact that Jesus said his disciples should be baptized in the name of the Father.
Others worshipped a triune god or various idols. Before they learned that Jehovah alone is the almighty God, and they now address him by his personal name. That is in line with the fact that Jesus said his disciples should be baptized in the name of the Father.
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Birdie , Goodlife takes the view that the Bible is a work which is inspired by God , and he qoutes various parts of it and makes various points . I see nothing wrong with that .
What exactly do you want me to do Birdie - do you want me to denounce Goodlife because he hasn't answered my every point in exactly the way that I wanted ? Goodlife isn't on trial here...
What exactly do you want me to do Birdie - do you want me to denounce Goodlife because he hasn't answered my every point in exactly the way that I wanted ? Goodlife isn't on trial here...
08:21 Sun 07th Oct 2012
goodlife - I am seriously interested to know why rational people should be impressed by the quotations you keep trotting out. The only identifiable author of any part of the bible is Paul, who certainly wrote at least some of the epistles attributed to him.
All the rest of the bible is anonymous, so why do you place such store by it? Do you automatically believe and quote any old stuff that anyone writes, without knowing anything about them?
These are serious questions. Please answer them in the same vein.
All the rest of the bible is anonymous, so why do you place such store by it? Do you automatically believe and quote any old stuff that anyone writes, without knowing anything about them?
These are serious questions. Please answer them in the same vein.
Theland, perhaps the shortfall in his bank account and as a result of the leccy bill can be made up this way?
http://www.thedailyma...s-jesus-2012100543857
http://www.thedailyma...s-jesus-2012100543857
Chakka-The Bible educational program broadens people’s understanding of the origin of human rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that man has rights because he is a rational and moral being.
So as a result of this Bible-based education, millions of people today do not learn war any more. A change of mind and heart has taken place. Presently, more than 1,000 people a day, on an average, complete the basic study courses conducted by Jehovah’s Witnesses and join our worldwide work for peace. Good news indeed
So as a result of this Bible-based education, millions of people today do not learn war any more. A change of mind and heart has taken place. Presently, more than 1,000 people a day, on an average, complete the basic study courses conducted by Jehovah’s Witnesses and join our worldwide work for peace. Good news indeed
argorstran. unless I’ve overlooked something, as far as I can see you asked //Goodlife what is your view of people who believe in God but follow other religions ?// - and I can’t see a direct answer to that.
I am not here to mock him either – but rather than offer support for no other reason than that he is religious – which is what you appear to be doing - I will challenge not only his philosophy, but also his failure to respond to valid questions – such as yours.
I am not here to mock him either – but rather than offer support for no other reason than that he is religious – which is what you appear to be doing - I will challenge not only his philosophy, but also his failure to respond to valid questions – such as yours.
Naomi - “... I am not here to mock him [goodlife] either – but rather than offer support for no other reason than that he is religious – which is what you appear to be doing...”
Precisely. That is what 'Theland' and 'Argorstran' are doing – mindlessly supporting a fellow deist irrespective of what he is saying. It would appear that the content of Goodlife's posts are of no relevance whatsoever to these two. The only thing that appears to be important to those who believe is the fact that someone is saying something in support of god – even if that something is irrelevant, illogical and makes very little sense in the context of the discussion being had.
If this is what belief in a deity reduces a person to – a mindless, sycophantic, automaton – then I thank my lucky stars that I don't share their belief.
Precisely. That is what 'Theland' and 'Argorstran' are doing – mindlessly supporting a fellow deist irrespective of what he is saying. It would appear that the content of Goodlife's posts are of no relevance whatsoever to these two. The only thing that appears to be important to those who believe is the fact that someone is saying something in support of god – even if that something is irrelevant, illogical and makes very little sense in the context of the discussion being had.
If this is what belief in a deity reduces a person to – a mindless, sycophantic, automaton – then I thank my lucky stars that I don't share their belief.
Argorstran - “... Naomi I asked Goodlife for some responses and he's given some...”
May I remind you of what you actually asked Goodlife? You quite specifically asked him [16:34 Wed 03rd Oct 2012], “... Goodlife what is your view of people who believe in God but follow other religions?...”
I've read through this thread and Goodlife hasn't addressed this point once. Not once. Since that is a irrefutable fact, how can you honestly stand by your above post?
May I remind you of what you actually asked Goodlife? You quite specifically asked him [16:34 Wed 03rd Oct 2012], “... Goodlife what is your view of people who believe in God but follow other religions?...”
I've read through this thread and Goodlife hasn't addressed this point once. Not once. Since that is a irrefutable fact, how can you honestly stand by your above post?
Theland - “... God has let it be known to me that He has delivered unto you a mild punishment as a warning... Go and check your bank account, and beware your next leccy bill...”
Once again I ask you for clarification. Is it (as others have suggested) a rather sad and pathetic empty threat? Please explain yourself.
Once again I ask you for clarification. Is it (as others have suggested) a rather sad and pathetic empty threat? Please explain yourself.
// I am not here to mock .what is your view of people who believe in God but follow other religions ? - and I can’t see a direct answer to that //
NO.But if the Bible’s message is so valuable, why do so many remain blinded to its good news? For one thing, (1 John 5:19) you have eyes and a brain that interprets what you see. So being blind is also defined as being “unable or unwilling to discern. This calls to mind a popular saying: “None so blind as those who won’t see. I meet people like you every day.
NO.But if the Bible’s message is so valuable, why do so many remain blinded to its good news? For one thing, (1 John 5:19) you have eyes and a brain that interprets what you see. So being blind is also defined as being “unable or unwilling to discern. This calls to mind a popular saying: “None so blind as those who won’t see. I meet people like you every day.
Birdie , Goodlife takes the view that the Bible is a work which is inspired by God , and he qoutes various parts of it and makes various points . I see nothing wrong with that .
What exactly do you want me to do Birdie - do you want me to denounce Goodlife because he hasn't answered my every point in exactly the way that I wanted ? Goodlife isn't on trial here .
"...mindless.."(your word not mine)- Birdie read through the extensive answers that I have given in many R+S questions - then come back and tell me that I'm mindless .
What exactly do you want me to do Birdie - do you want me to denounce Goodlife because he hasn't answered my every point in exactly the way that I wanted ? Goodlife isn't on trial here .
"...mindless.."(your word not mine)- Birdie read through the extensive answers that I have given in many R+S questions - then come back and tell me that I'm mindless .
Goodlife, //But if the Bible’s message is so valuable, why do so many remain blinded to its good news?//
Do they? What about believers who interpret it differently to you? Argorstran asked you what you think of them – but you still haven’t told him.
I very much doubt you meet people like me every day. I know the bible – and my opinion of it emanates directly from my clear and unbiased vision.
Do they? What about believers who interpret it differently to you? Argorstran asked you what you think of them – but you still haven’t told him.
I very much doubt you meet people like me every day. I know the bible – and my opinion of it emanates directly from my clear and unbiased vision.
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