The More I Learn About The Bible, The More Amazed I Am.

[Theland]

Atheists read the Bible and find plenty to criticise it.
However it so cleverly written, that there are levels of understanding at so many levels in even the most simple texts.
Many texts have been misunderstood for years until contemporary events have unlocked them.
This is worth more than instant dismissal by atheists.
Open minds?
Evidence?
We have an Internet capable of satisfying all of our enquirers.
Give it a go?

[naomi24]

Theland, You've dodged two - and my atheism appears to be your problem, not mine.

[Canary42]

I'm glad to see you realise that it is "cleverly written", but sad to see this still doesn't allow you to recognise what a load of rubbish it manages to propagate as a result.

[Theland]

"Dodge?"
I am neither dishonest nor a politician.
I don't dodge.
Your atheism is no problem to me.
If you are happy with it then why bother posting on this or any other R & S thread as you seem to be in the comfort zone of knowing all the answers anyway?

[Theland]

Canary - If you don't understand it, it automatically becomes, "propagated rubbish?"
Ah. I see.
Well that's that then.

[naomi24]

Theland, I don't know all the answers and have never claimed to know all the answers - which is one reason I would like you to answer the questions you've dodged. You extol the virtues of the veracity of the bible and yet when asked reasonable questions that any rational reader might ask, you duck them.

[Theland]

Not ducked anything.
You, however, put your, "faith," in ridiculous Bible bashers, God haters like Dawkins, and conservative establishment scientists who provide you with your, "evidence," fearful of peer pressure and losing their grants, if they deviate from the party line.
Also, sadly, you seem to be severely affected by a super ego, that prevents you from abandoning your natural inclination to always present yourself as knowledgeably superior.
Wake up and smell the coffee!

[Theland]

Or Latte, Capuccino, blah blah blah!

[naomi24]

Theland. Question 1. If god wanted you to know him why would he make it difficult by keeping secrets? (Unanswered).

Question 2. What is your interpretation of Daniel 12.4? (Unanswered).

I put my faith in my family and friends – and what was that you said about attacking the messenger?

[Theland]

God does not keep secrets.
That is the truth.
Neither do I dodge or duck.
(I used to in my teens - boxing club!)
You ask for my interpretation of Daniel?
So much to say. Will give it to you in parts, very lengthy.
Back later to try my best.
I must say Naomi, you have an astonishing intelligence, appreciated on here by most ABers including myself.
I am not shooting the messenger, I only ask that you think carefully before using words like, "duck and dodge."
My respect for you remains constant.

[naomi24]

//My respect for you remains constant.//

Pull the other one, Theland. Frankly my personal philosophy on life is more Christian than yours. You're a fraud.

[Canary42]

/// Theland.... You're a fraud. ///

Endorsed

[benhilton]

Thank you for that link Naomi , I've bookmarked that site .
I think the writer explains Daniel 12-4 pretty well .
The "mark of the beast " technology has been tested on millions and it's safe and it works....it's been tested on millions of DOGS ...

[Theland]

A fraud as in ?
Who or what am I defrauding?
There's a canary on your shoulder!
You are clever. You just misuse it.

[Theland]

Ben - keep the day job.
You won't make a living with your humour.

[benhilton]

If they can safely implant them on dogs they can safely implant them on humans . They no longer need to test them . They just need to abolish cash , then bingo .

[Theland]

Ben - Look in the mirror and congratulate yourself on being so clever.
You will be looking at your greatest admirer!

[naomi24]

benhilton, //Thank you for that link Naomi //

My pleasure. Welcome to the funny farm.

[Theland]

Dodge, duck, fraud.
Wow! Have you mislaid your copy of," Manners 101?"

[Theland]

God does not try to trick you. His messages are profound.
We can all access them, we only have to have commitment.
That answer question one?
Question two, what do I make of 12:4?
Simple, the true meaning would not make sense until future events unlocked the messages.
Those future events have been taking place in our time.
Does that answer you?
You won't get a full answer to anything relying on, or expecting brief soundbites and please concede that such issues cannot be adequately described in just one or two paragraphs.
There is great information on Daniel through the net, some quite lengthy, but oh so rewarding if you stick with them.
I wish you would. You could do it.

[vulcan42]

" God does not keep secrets.
That is the truth."
A statement like that requires an explanation, how do you know?