Religion is such a strong subject that it can cause anyone to argue, even people on a forum about choice based games for zombies and shit. Geez.
Just make your peace and say if you believe or not. No need for arguements.
I would also say be careful, I'm an atheist, but I don't go round bashing people's beliefs, you got to respect its their choice to believe the range of religions out there.
No probably not atleast not as we know it. I mean that is some pretty wacky stuff in the bible. I do believe in something but I don't know what. Hell maybe Aliens are our gods or something zany like that.
True. A small error in my word choice, I was meaning to say that science has given us reasonable significant evidence that a God's existence is irrational.
It has provided significant evidence, yes. Do some research, and you'll come to find there are irrefutable points made by scientists that di… moresproved the existence of a god. I didn't say science already has disproved God explicitly, but rather it will eventually lead us to the truth about the existence of god.
Religion is such a strong subject that it can cause anyone to argue, even people on a forum about choice based games for zombies and shit. G… moreeez.
Just make your peace and say if you believe or not. No need for arguements.
I would also say be careful, I'm an atheist, but I don't go round bashing people's beliefs, you got to respect its their choice to believe the range of religions out there.
Convincing someone to change a belief on a moments notice is nigh impossible. I'm simply sowing seeds by asking questions.
Your line of reasoning has always confused me. You push God on the good things that happen, but refuse to label him the culprit of the bad. If he is the god of the Abrahamic religions, is he not responsible for it all? Why is it that God is praised for ridding 6 year old Brittney of her cancer, but he isn't lambasted for giving her cancer to begin with.
Convincing someone to change a belief on a moments notice is nigh impossible. I'm simply sowing seeds by asking questions.
Your line of r… moreeasoning has always confused me. You push God on the good things that happen, but refuse to label him the culprit of the bad. If he is the god of the Abrahamic religions, is he not responsible for it all? Why is it that God is praised for ridding 6 year old Brittney of her cancer, but he isn't lambasted for giving her cancer to begin with.
First, I must point out that "all powerful" is logically inconsistent. Easily demonstrated by the hypothetical act of God creating a rock so heavy that not even he can lift it.
A. God can create anything. (A rock.)
B. God can lift anything. (The rock.)
A and B cannot both be true, ergo your god cannot exist as all powerful.
Now, skipping the definition philosophy. If your god is all powerful then he is, by the nature of his being, responsible for every, single, thing. If something happens it is because God wills it to be as such. (Even giving an argument akin to that of the freewill argument isn't helpful because it would be God's will in that regard as well.)
First, I must point out that "all powerful" is logically inconsistent. Easily demonstrated by the hypothetical act of God creating a rock so… more heavy that not even he can lift it.
A. God can create anything. (A rock.)
B. God can lift anything. (The rock.)
A and B cannot both be true, ergo your god cannot exist as all powerful.
Now, skipping the definition philosophy. If your god is all powerful then he is, by the nature of his being, responsible for every, single, thing. If something happens it is because God wills it to be as such. (Even giving an argument akin to that of the freewill argument isn't helpful because it would be God's will in that regard as well.)
"Good discussion"? You think this is good discussion? This thread is very obviously prone to arguments and already has had them, I really don't find that good discussion.
He did not ask but the reason why he is worshiped is because of his teachings, and his work, generosity and kindness. as he brought enlightenment and happiness to those around him, he did achieve enlightenment so because of his accomplishments and his teaching to bring happiness and end suffering he is worshiped. sorry if my English is bad right now because i just came back from a teaching from Buddhist monks from Tibet and after a while i talk like them and it translates into typing for some reason.
He did not ask but the reason why he is worshiped is because of his teachings, and his work, generosity and kindness. as he brought enlighte… morenment and happiness to those around him, he did achieve enlightenment so because of his accomplishments and his teaching to bring happiness and end suffering he is worshiped. sorry if my English is bad right now because i just came back from a teaching from Buddhist monks from Tibet and after a while i talk like them and it translates into typing for some reason.
Religion is such a strong subject that it can cause anyone to argue, even people on a forum about choice based games for zombies and shit. G… moreeez.
Just make your peace and say if you believe or not. No need for arguements.
I would also say be careful, I'm an atheist, but I don't go round bashing people's beliefs, you got to respect its their choice to believe the range of religions out there.
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Religion is such a strong subject that it can cause anyone to argue, even people on a forum about choice based games for zombies and shit. Geez.
Just make your peace and say if you believe or not. No need for arguements.
I would also say be careful, I'm an atheist, but I don't go round bashing people's beliefs, you got to respect its their choice to believe the range of religions out there.
No probably not atleast not as we know it. I mean that is some pretty wacky stuff in the bible. I do believe in something but I don't know what. Hell maybe Aliens are our gods or something zany like that.
True. A small error in my word choice, I was meaning to say that science has given us reasonable significant evidence that a God's existence is irrational.
Until then, Science proved x religion was wrong about X God, but that's all.
Science only explained how, is based on many presumptions, and never explained why.
IDK
Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night.
You're a legend.
Why is one an act of God, but the other is just happenstance?
Most definitely.
If you're trying to convince me to stop believing in God, it's not working. And it's not going to.
Convincing someone to change a belief on a moments notice is nigh impossible. I'm simply sowing seeds by asking questions.
Your line of reasoning has always confused me. You push God on the good things that happen, but refuse to label him the culprit of the bad. If he is the god of the Abrahamic religions, is he not responsible for it all? Why is it that God is praised for ridding 6 year old Brittney of her cancer, but he isn't lambasted for giving her cancer to begin with.
How is God responsible for it?
Is God all powerful?
Yes.
Wow, everyone's already arguing on this thread.
Being a Buddhist i do not believe in god.
First, I must point out that "all powerful" is logically inconsistent. Easily demonstrated by the hypothetical act of God creating a rock so heavy that not even he can lift it.
A. God can create anything. (A rock.)
B. God can lift anything. (The rock.)
A and B cannot both be true, ergo your god cannot exist as all powerful.
Now, skipping the definition philosophy. If your god is all powerful then he is, by the nature of his being, responsible for every, single, thing. If something happens it is because God wills it to be as such. (Even giving an argument akin to that of the freewill argument isn't helpful because it would be God's will in that regard as well.)
Sorry?
Okay, we're done here.
A mod should close this thread before more arguing starts.
In Buddhism, there is no god. Even the Buddha though he is worshiped in prayers he is not considered a deity.
Nope.
Why?
I am proud to be a member of the Flying Spaghetti Monster church
Because you're scaring me.
Strange, I thought that in Buddhism Buddha is just a wise man who was the first to achieve "enlightenment", did he ask to be worshiped?
How so?
IDK, you just are.
I'll consider the seeds sown.
He did not ask but the reason why he is worshiped is because of his teachings, and his work, generosity and kindness. as he brought enlightenment and happiness to those around him, he did achieve enlightenment so because of his accomplishments and his teaching to bring happiness and end suffering he is worshiped. sorry if my English is bad right now because i just came back from a teaching from Buddhist monks from Tibet and after a while i talk like them and it translates into typing for some reason.
Nice! If I were ever to leave my current religion I would surely be a Buddhist, Namaste
Not all atheists here are that tolerable sadly.
ooo Thanks!