If you were God....

[researchok]

If you were God, how would run things? Would you run things?

How could you explain the joys and the pains, the happiness and suffering?

Answer the question and then post a new question....

Dear God.....Why are we here?

 

[Haggis McBagpipe]

We are here, my son, because I wasn't fast enough with the Raid when you first came crawling out of the primal soup. Okay, okay, your god couldn't resist that one.

You are there because you evolved from some soupy stuff that had enough bacteria to kill a horse. Except there weren't any horses yet. You're an accident kid, get used to it.

___

But God, why are you seemingly indifferent to our pain here on earth?

 

[researchok]

I am not indifferent.

In my creation, there are laws of nature.

When a baby drowns, its not because I willed it. It is because it is a law of nature that babies cant swim.

I grieve with you?


Why war, God? What is the point?

 

[Haggis McBagpipe]

War? Are you kidding? It works a helluva lot better than Raid. And no, you can't get mad at god for making funnies, because he can smite you with a lightning rod. I have one kicking around here somewhere.

What is the point of war? What is the point of people who declare war in my name? Hmm, now that we're on the subject, what is the point of Commander Bunnypants? What's up with him? You can't blame me for that one, I want nothing to do with it.

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Dear God, What do you do with all the prayers sent your way?

 

[researchok]

I wonder about the moral justification of killing in Gods name.

Thatpeople are weak and fight for selfish reasons is bad enough-- bu to use Gods name? Ever notice how those who claim to talk for God always seem to have another agenda, beyond the immediate?

As for prayers, thyre not for God.

I believe He doesnt need our prayers. We need to pray for ourselves, if only to keep the connection.

Is depleting the natural resources a sin, or is it our right?

 

[Haggis McBagpipe]

It is not a sin nor is it our right. Irresponsible depletion of natural resources is a crime against our own children's children.

 

[researchok]

How do we define define responsible?

 

[Haggis McBagpipe]

In the case of natural resources, a couple of quick questions should do it: Is it responsible to use 'em all up so there's nothing left for your grandchildren? Is it responsible to use 'em in a way that damages the health of people and animals?

 

[Paranoid Dot Calm]

Hey!

The very first thing that I (as a God) would do, would be to
get a new bible printed.
Not one like God gave us before.
All mixed up, and full of blood, guts and fear.
If I were a God, I'd print one that did not leave anything to
the rantings of feeble minds. A new bible with no mystery.

Calm

 

[researchok]

Ok, but how do we balance our needs vs the needs of our children?

And is it our obligation to to find alternative and reusable resources?

 

[researchok]

Hey!

The very first thing that I (as a God) would do, would be to
get a new bible printed.
Not one like God gave us before.
All mixed up, and full of blood, guts and fear.
If I were a God, I'd print one that did not leave anything to
the rantings of feeble minds. A new bible with no mystery.

Calm

you know, thats a not a bad idea-- at all.

Would you make one religion or many?

 

[Haggis McBagpipe]

You balance your needs by not being greedy. Follow the commandments, kid. The only need that wretched excess fills is the need to show off to the neighbours.

Of course it is your obligaiton to find alternative and reusable resources. Why'd ya think I gave you a brain? Not using your brain is the only thing that really pisses me off. If you'd just use your brain, everything else would fall into place. But no. You elect Commander Bunnypants. Then you pray to me. I just don't ge it. Where did I go wrong. Hey, Zeus is serving up some supper, gotta run.

 

[Paranoid Dot Calm]

I don't care about religious demnominations.
If folks wanna wear tall hats and pig-tails or rags on their
heads .... thats okay with me.
Heaven will be like Canada .... Multi-cultural.
And the 10 Commandments will be on CD disks.

Calm

 

[researchok]

Sounds like a plan, paranoid.

Now, how would you sell it? How would you get everyone on board?

 

[Paranoid Dot Calm]

I'm not a salesperson.
There is always a place called hell for those folks who refuse
to buy my new bible.
Of course, there would be no Purgatory for the Catholics.
No chance of buying your way in with 5 dollar candles lit
in God's name.
And no Limbo either.
No churches either.
I'd make a deal.
I'd just promise everyone that if two or more folks gather in my
name, I would be there.

Calm

 

[researchok]

LOL

Whole new meaning to "seek and ye shall find"

 

[peapod]

Just keep chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Myoho-renge-kyo. Keep chanting and all your questions will answered.

Don't laugh its true or so I have been told.

 

[researchok]

I learn so much in here, peapod....

 

[galianomama]

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

Pea: How many times do I hafta tell ya to quit using your pig latin on these boards......

 

[peapod]

Listen up you two. The eyes are indeed the windows to the soul. The eyes express a person's life totally. Similarly, the immense energy of a nuclear explosion is expressed by the succinct formula E=mc (small two above the c) While these are merely analogies, the single phrase NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO is the key that unlocks limitless energy of life. The Gohonzon of NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO contains all the wisdom of the lotus sutra.

SO THERE!
By the way I have no idea what any of that means :wink: