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A Better Life—Soon!
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A much better life will come soon! We can be sure of that because the Bible says that many bad things would happen on earth just before it to usher in a better life. Those bad things are happening now.
Jesus Christ foretold some highly significant aspects of what is happening today. The Bible does not say that any one feature, such as a marked by a change in people would by itself be proof that we are in the time of the end and that a better life is near. The Bible’s prophecies is about a time of the end were to be fulfilled upon a godless world. Luke 17:26, 27.
Jesus Christ foretold some highly significant aspects of what is happening today. The Bible does not say that any one feature, such as a marked by a change in people would by itself be proof that we are in the time of the end and that a better life is near. The Bible’s prophecies is about a time of the end were to be fulfilled upon a godless world. Luke 17:26, 27.
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For those who scoff I will tell you what I am looking forward to.
I am looking forward to a life, here on earth – not in heaven, where there will be none of the problems we have today. There will be no government by man, there will be no domination of any group or class of people by those who think they are better or more worthy than everyone else.
I look forward to never having to grow old and die.
I will never have a sick day again, and my friends and family will never have to go through the pain and grief of losing a loved one through disease.
We will not need hospitals, nor doctors.
There will be no need for a police force because there will be no crime or violence.
Those who love violence will not exist and there will be unity among all so no more wars.
Pollution will be unheard of. Seasons will be as they were intended. Animals will be able to roam around without being hunted for their tusks etc.
My children and their children will never have to worry about who they speak with – they will be able to have a proper childhood and enjoy life.
A dream you may say – unrealistic you think.
No. It is not. That is the difference between you and I.
I have faith in the Creator and know that what he says will come to pass and even if I should die before this New World comes, I know I can look forward to a resurrection. Not in the old decaying body I have now, but a new one, full of vitality.
That is the difference between you and me.
And it is you, I feel sorry for because you have no hope, no future beyond tomorrow.
It is you I feel sorry for because you think this life is all there is.
It is you I feel sorry for because you live each day not knowing what the future will be.
And that's all I am going to say on this thread.
I am looking forward to a life, here on earth – not in heaven, where there will be none of the problems we have today. There will be no government by man, there will be no domination of any group or class of people by those who think they are better or more worthy than everyone else.
I look forward to never having to grow old and die.
I will never have a sick day again, and my friends and family will never have to go through the pain and grief of losing a loved one through disease.
We will not need hospitals, nor doctors.
There will be no need for a police force because there will be no crime or violence.
Those who love violence will not exist and there will be unity among all so no more wars.
Pollution will be unheard of. Seasons will be as they were intended. Animals will be able to roam around without being hunted for their tusks etc.
My children and their children will never have to worry about who they speak with – they will be able to have a proper childhood and enjoy life.
A dream you may say – unrealistic you think.
No. It is not. That is the difference between you and I.
I have faith in the Creator and know that what he says will come to pass and even if I should die before this New World comes, I know I can look forward to a resurrection. Not in the old decaying body I have now, but a new one, full of vitality.
That is the difference between you and me.
And it is you, I feel sorry for because you have no hope, no future beyond tomorrow.
It is you I feel sorry for because you think this life is all there is.
It is you I feel sorry for because you live each day not knowing what the future will be.
And that's all I am going to say on this thread.
@Elderman - A nicely utopian fantasy,but one based upon your faith on a myth that some sort of mythical creator figure will come rescue humanity.
Rather than placing faith in myth, I would rather place my belief in mans ability to improve humanities condition.
And stop with the patronising - "i feel sorry for you" platitudes - I have no need for your sorrow, nor does mankind. Glad to see that it will be your last post on the subject though,
Rather than placing faith in myth, I would rather place my belief in mans ability to improve humanities condition.
And stop with the patronising - "i feel sorry for you" platitudes - I have no need for your sorrow, nor does mankind. Glad to see that it will be your last post on the subject though,
@Jno - "I frequently quote directly from Wikipedia."
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Elderman //We have before us the same appearance of things as in Noah’s generation.//
A myth does not constitute the basis for proof.
Anyone who accepts the myth of Noah has obviously not considered its impossibility. Firstly modern engineers have shown it is quite impossible to build a seaworthy vessel of the dimensions of the Ark from wood. It simply isn't strong enough to withsand the forces involved.
The ark has one window about two feet square. The animals on board would die from asphyxiation.
What did they eat?
The concept of a flood that covers the whole planet is bizarre. Where did the water come from and to where did it recede? I was a very young child when I questioned the Noah story on this basis.
The Hebrew myth of Noah's flood is just another version of old stories of floods repated generation after generation, exaggerated countless times until it could go no further with a flood having covered the entire planet.
http://library.thinkq...xt/mythfarworld_f.htm
A myth does not constitute the basis for proof.
Anyone who accepts the myth of Noah has obviously not considered its impossibility. Firstly modern engineers have shown it is quite impossible to build a seaworthy vessel of the dimensions of the Ark from wood. It simply isn't strong enough to withsand the forces involved.
The ark has one window about two feet square. The animals on board would die from asphyxiation.
What did they eat?
The concept of a flood that covers the whole planet is bizarre. Where did the water come from and to where did it recede? I was a very young child when I questioned the Noah story on this basis.
The Hebrew myth of Noah's flood is just another version of old stories of floods repated generation after generation, exaggerated countless times until it could go no further with a flood having covered the entire planet.
http://library.thinkq...xt/mythfarworld_f.htm
Beso, it's often difficult to discern quite where jno is coming from. Why, only the other day she said...
//Religion and spirituality could certainly go. The only innovation there since 1880 has been electronic amplification. The only new god discovered since then is Dawkins, and he has his won [sic] website//.
http://www.theanswerb...uestion1089946-3.html
... and then yesterday this ... // I am always as happy to hear from Elderman as I am to hear of other ABers on religious topics, so please feel just as free to keep posting as others do.//
The most obvious difference between the two statements is that the first refers to non-believers and the second doesn't. Confusing to say the least.
//Religion and spirituality could certainly go. The only innovation there since 1880 has been electronic amplification. The only new god discovered since then is Dawkins, and he has his won [sic] website//.
http://www.theanswerb...uestion1089946-3.html
... and then yesterday this ... // I am always as happy to hear from Elderman as I am to hear of other ABers on religious topics, so please feel just as free to keep posting as others do.//
The most obvious difference between the two statements is that the first refers to non-believers and the second doesn't. Confusing to say the least.
^ So “jno” wants rid of R&S? Hardly surprising really. The religious are rarely in favour of debate about religion. It goes against everything that religion stands for – unquestioning adherence to the faith.
Removing R&S from AB would be another nail in the coffin for free speech. A very small nail, but a nail nonetheless.
Removing R&S from AB would be another nail in the coffin for free speech. A very small nail, but a nail nonetheless.
Exactly Birdie.
The religious have always encouraged the attitude that it isn't polite to criticise religion because they always come off looking ridiculous in any intelligent discussion.
That attitude is deeply ingrained in our culture and supported by people who acknowledge that discussions about religion alwys lead to conflict. They see it as a way to keep the peace.
Unfortunately it also allows religious attitudes to maintain a substantial influence over public policy. This is what I object to. By openly discussing religion it acknowledges that the emperor has no clothes and breaks the chain of infection that is religion. Few are ever cured of religion but we owe it to our future to ensure that young people are fully aware of the truth about this lame magic show masquerading as "faith".
The religious have always encouraged the attitude that it isn't polite to criticise religion because they always come off looking ridiculous in any intelligent discussion.
That attitude is deeply ingrained in our culture and supported by people who acknowledge that discussions about religion alwys lead to conflict. They see it as a way to keep the peace.
Unfortunately it also allows religious attitudes to maintain a substantial influence over public policy. This is what I object to. By openly discussing religion it acknowledges that the emperor has no clothes and breaks the chain of infection that is religion. Few are ever cured of religion but we owe it to our future to ensure that young people are fully aware of the truth about this lame magic show masquerading as "faith".
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