Is There a God?

**ioan** · 24th Jun 12, 22:32

Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

Who? Me???!!!?!

To quote you " given how knowledgeable you are, that picking one case to counter another thousand is not really useful ". So it's you who choose the proportion. I picked up a case and I'm still waiting for your 1000....

It looks to me that you either do not understand what you post or you are just looking for a fight, which you wont get, I hope it's the later.

**airshifter** · 25th Jun 12, 12:07

Originally Posted by ioan

It looks to me that you either do not understand what you post or you are just looking for a fight, which you wont get, I hope it's the later.

It looks to me like she called your bluff and you have nowhere to go with it. It is a quote.

**gloomyDAY** · 26th Jun 12, 21:50

[sarcasm]I change my vote! I am no longer an atheist.

Long live Frigga...[/sarcasm]

Originally Posted by 52Paddy

I believe there is a God. I find it very fulfilling to live my life believing that there is.

Why? If you didn't believe in God, would that mean that your family, possessions and feelings would be less fulfilling? I'm not sure I see the connection.

**52Paddy** · 26th Jun 12, 22:16

Originally Posted by gloomyDAY

Why? If you didn't believe in God, would that mean that your family, possessions and feelings would be less fulfilling? I'm not sure I see the connection.

If I didn't believe in an afterlife, maybe. I can't answer that because I do believe in God. Anyway, the fulfilling part of my life is not solely bound up with family and possessions. Living my life by God's word, to the best of my ability, makes me feel good inside and also confident about a place in heaven. Having a relationship with God is like having a really solid friend continuously by your side and that is fulfilling.

**gloomyDAY** · 27th Jun 12, 05:21

Originally Posted by 52Paddy

If I didn't believe in an afterlife, maybe. I can't answer that because I do believe in God. Anyway, the fulfilling part of my life is not solely bound up with family and possessions. Living my life by God's word, to the best of my ability, makes me feel good inside and also confident about a place in heaven. Having a relationship with God is like having a really solid friend continuously by your side and that is fulfilling.

Well, I do respect your belief in God, but as an atheist I still find it hard to believe that there is some omnipresent-being who is constantly by your side. I guess I like the fact that I can be in control of my own life.

I'd probably end up getting stoned to death for apostasy if I were in a Muslim-led nation.

**race aficionado** · 27th Jun 12, 16:10

Originally Posted by 52Paddy

If I didn't believe in an afterlife, maybe. I can't answer that because I do believe in God. Anyway, the fulfilling part of my life is not solely bound up with family and possessions. Living my life by God's word, to the best of my ability, makes me feel good inside and also confident about a place in heaven. Having a relationship with God is like having a really solid friend continuously by your side and that is fulfilling.

It's nice to see someone that is at peace with his faith. and this doesn't mean that "I see it how he sees it."

It would be so cool if we all followed the Golden Rule which simply states that we are to treat other people as we would wish to be treated ourselves.
*not to be confused with "whoever has the gold, makes the rules."

And we will be closer to all be at peace.

Now I will switch my peace mode to: Spain will destroy Portugal today in the Eurocup.

**Brown, Jon Brow** · 27th Jun 12, 20:12

Originally Posted by 52Paddy

If I didn't believe in an afterlife, maybe. I can't answer that because I do believe in God. Anyway, the fulfilling part of my life is not solely bound up with family and possessions. Living my life by God's word, to the best of my ability, makes me feel good inside and also confident about a place in heaven. Having a relationship with God is like having a really solid friend continuously by your side and that is fulfilling.

If it makes you feel good then so be it. But one could have a relationship with a imaginary friend that makes them feel good, but this wouldn't mean that the friend actually existed.

What I would like to know is - how do you feel that in the time it's taken me to write this post, your 'friend' has allowed hundreds of children throughout the world to die, either as part of his plan or because he chooses not to save them? Surely that makes him evil?

**race aficionado** · 27th Jun 12, 20:42

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**Brown, Jon Brow** · 27th Jun 12, 20:50

Originally Posted by race aficionado

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Well if you did ask him I am almost most certain that you wouldn't get a response.

**52Paddy** · 27th Jun 12, 22:00

Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

What I would like to know is - how do you feel that in the time it's taken me to write this post, your 'friend' has allowed hundreds of children throughout the world to die, either as part of his plan or because he chooses not to save them? Surely that makes him evil?

I wish I knew the answer, but I don't. Simple as. I don't profess to know everything about the mystery I believe in. There are so many things in the world that beckon the question "Why would God allow this to happen?". Although I can't authoritatively give a reason, I feel it must make sense along the line somewhere. Generally, I don't think about this - why? My faith is purely a personal 'venture', if you like. I get on with my bit and try to avoid thinking about massive issues. I'm not the person to ask. You know, I've questioned my faith over such issues, but can't help but believe. God's existence just makes sense to me.

**52Paddy** · 27th Jun 12, 22:03

Originally Posted by race aficionado

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This is not God's doing. It's man's doing. God gave us free will.

If you believe this, of course. If you don't, that's no problem

**Roamy** · 28th Jun 12, 06:49

Originally Posted by 52Paddy

This is not God's doing. It's man's doing. God gave us free will.

If you believe this, of course. If you don't, that's no problem

Well if I were God I would probably destroy this Fucuped Planet and start over !!

**gadjo_dilo** · 28th Jun 12, 07:30

Originally Posted by Roamy

Well if I were God I would probably destroy this Fucuped Planet and start over !!

There's no need to be God to do this....

**Roamy** · 28th Jun 12, 16:36

Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

There's no need to be God to do this....

sad but true

**ioan** · 28th Jun 12, 22:05

Originally Posted by airshifter

It looks to me like she called your bluff and you have nowhere to go with it. It is a quote.

You don't understand squat either but you sure like to talk a lot, just like her. It must be a believer's sickness.

**ioan** · 28th Jun 12, 22:08

Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

There's no need to be God to do this....

So you think that anyone else but god could start new life after the Earth is destroyed? Interesting concept for a believer.

**gadjo_dilo** · 29th Jun 12, 07:27

Originally Posted by ioan

..... but you sure like to talk a lot, just like her. It must be a believer's sickness.....

Well, if you really think I'm too talkative from now on I'll let you talk by yourself. I'm a very sensitive person ( as the christian I am ) and I don't want to annoy any member of this lovely forum, esp.a fellow countryman.

There is a saying " Silence is golden " and I decided that from tomorrow I'll be in " silentio stampa ".

However, our sweet language has also a saying that applies very well to your post:

Dacă tăceai, filozof rămîneai ( If you were silent, you would remain a philosopher )

**race aficionado** · 29th Jun 12, 17:29

Keep it up and you are all going to go to hell.

**ioan** · 29th Jun 12, 18:54

Originally Posted by race aficionado

Keep it up and you are all going to go to hell.

There's no hell!

**janvanvurpa** · 29th Jun 12, 20:37

Originally Posted by ioan

There's no hell!

I thought there from what you've said and and it was where you were!
I am confused..
Bug-a-rest?
Pook-a-best?

Is this a question on How Good Can You Google Geography?