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November 18th, 2006, 12:35 PM
This could not be accomplished until death and only then would one truely know.
Quoting china
Well Project Man,That is a big project that you are suggesting . If you are seeking a finit definition of god ,you can find it in a dictionary. But my advice is to ask directly, straight from the man , go and get the "in-finite answer".That could be your next project.
This could not be accomplished until death and only then would one truely know.
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November 18th, 2006, 12:38 PM
Does one have to be a theologian to answer this question. Don't you think a "non-professional" would come with less bias.
Quoting Curiosity
There is no way this request can receive an adequate answer especially not on a public form.
Nice try tho....
Nice try tho....
Does one have to be a theologian to answer this question. Don't you think a "non-professional" would come with less bias.
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November 18th, 2006, 12:41 PM
To us atheists, the same can be said for superman. I am trying to get what people believe "god" is to them. Helps with my ideas and thoughts of the world.
Quoting tamarin
God is God. Surely the latter confirms the former. Even an atheist knows who God is. He's God.
To us atheists, the same can be said for superman. I am trying to get what people believe "god" is to them. Helps with my ideas and thoughts of the world.
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November 18th, 2006, 12:42 PM
In a modern context, I would suggest:
God is Faith. Faith in one's self, faith in society and the greater good. Belief in a greater power and energy beyond this physical world. Answers to the unexplainable.
If we all cannot be proponents of a god, we all should be at least be keepers of the Faith and keepers of our brothers and sisters.
In a modern context, I would suggest:
God is Faith. Faith in one's self, faith in society and the greater good. Belief in a greater power and energy beyond this physical world. Answers to the unexplainable.
If we all cannot be proponents of a god, we all should be at least be keepers of the Faith and keepers of our brothers and sisters.
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November 18th, 2006, 12:43 PM
Is this framework tangable or mythological in nature. Is god the 'framework' or the 'framer'?
Quoting Vereya
My opinion is that -
God is the contrary of Chaos. God is the framework within which we all function. The basic principle of all that exists.
God is the contrary of Chaos. God is the framework within which we all function. The basic principle of all that exists.
Is this framework tangable or mythological in nature. Is god the 'framework' or the 'framer'?
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November 18th, 2006, 12:45 PM
In the same functioning, as a double edged sword, it has divided far more people than it has united. I understand it was a very useful tool in politics.
Quoting the caracal kid
gods are the placeholders man has used to fill in the great gaps in his understanding. Along the way, it became a useful tool to unite and control populations as well.
In the same functioning, as a double edged sword, it has divided far more people than it has united. I understand it was a very useful tool in politics.
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November 18th, 2006, 12:49 PM
I concur doctor. It is with the shallow imagination he has been created. By those same imaginations he was given the non virtuous traits of a blood thirsty and manipulative deity.
Quoting Dexter Sinister
Simple. A god is a being imagined by humans and given any or all of a long list of possible supernatural or paranormal powers, most commonly omniscience and omnipotence, at least for starters, and infinite measures of human virtues, like kindness, mercy, wisdom, etc.
I concur doctor. It is with the shallow imagination he has been created. By those same imaginations he was given the non virtuous traits of a blood thirsty and manipulative deity.
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November 18th, 2006, 12:53 PM
Is this due to mans limited perception or limited imagination?
Quoting Silkwhip
I believe that God is equal to the Tao and the "definition" remains the same. The God that can be explained is not God.
Is this due to mans limited perception or limited imagination?
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November 18th, 2006, 12:55 PM
If so give me the Lotto numbers. JK
Because you are a temple, nuts, or having a laugh?
Quoting selfactivated
Goddess is.............
ME!
ME!
If so give me the Lotto numbers. JK
Because you are a temple, nuts, or having a laugh?
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November 18th, 2006, 12:57 PM
Does this stem from a people's fear of reality, knowing they can not truely have control of anything in the world? Is this a comfort zone set aside for safety?
Quoting TenPenny
Excellent, except that I would suggest "A god is a CONCEPT imagined by humans"
The whole concept of a god or God or whatever is simply a way for people to explain why things happen and why things are.
The whole concept of a god or God or whatever is simply a way for people to explain why things happen and why things are.
Does this stem from a people's fear of reality, knowing they can not truely have control of anything in the world? Is this a comfort zone set aside for safety?
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November 18th, 2006, 01:01 PM
Reading it now. The only reason I would have the hope that something exists is for judgement. The poor people that actually follow the good aspect of a religion may they have piece in the end. the wicked may they get a piece in the end.
This will not happen because of non-existance of a god, just wishful thinking.
Quoting cortex
God is a mass delusion.
Please read Richard Dawkin's ---"The God delusion"---its all there.
Reading this book finally gave me the impetus to move from agnostic to athiest--and it feels great.
To think that I feel I can with confidence know the answer to one of life's greatest mysteries.
Please read Richard Dawkin's ---"The God delusion"---its all there.
Reading this book finally gave me the impetus to move from agnostic to athiest--and it feels great.
To think that I feel I can with confidence know the answer to one of life's greatest mysteries.
Reading it now. The only reason I would have the hope that something exists is for judgement. The poor people that actually follow the good aspect of a religion may they have piece in the end. the wicked may they get a piece in the end.
This will not happen because of non-existance of a god, just wishful thinking.
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November 18th, 2006, 01:02 PM
Please, this is a cliff hanger statement, elaborate if you can.
Quoting Vereya
The strange thing is that I can say the same phrase, practically word for word, only meaning that the existence of Gods is a certainty 
Actually, after seeing and experiencing certain things the existence of God(s) is no longer a matter of faith. It is a matter of knowing.
Actually, after seeing and experiencing certain things the existence of God(s) is no longer a matter of faith. It is a matter of knowing.
Please, this is a cliff hanger statement, elaborate if you can.
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November 18th, 2006, 01:07 PM
Faith in what though? I am my brother's keeper, but if my brother has faith then I am of no consequence in his well being.
Quoting gearheaded1
In a modern context, I would suggest:
God is Faith. Faith in one's self, faith in society and the greater good. Belief in a greater power and energy beyond this physical world. Answers to the unexplainable.
If we all cannot be proponents of a god, we all should be at least be keepers of the Faith and keepers of our brothers and sisters.
God is Faith. Faith in one's self, faith in society and the greater good. Belief in a greater power and energy beyond this physical world. Answers to the unexplainable.
If we all cannot be proponents of a god, we all should be at least be keepers of the Faith and keepers of our brothers and sisters.
Faith in what though? I am my brother's keeper, but if my brother has faith then I am of no consequence in his well being.
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November 18th, 2006, 07:21 PM
I take it back. If I were a true Goddess Id never let anyone I love die or get sick. Id definately wouldnt allow my soulmate to have a stoke and Id .....Im just nuts ask anyone
Quoting The Project Man
If so give me the Lotto numbers. JK
Because you are a temple, nuts, or having a laugh?
Because you are a temple, nuts, or having a laugh?
I take it back. If I were a true Goddess Id never let anyone I love die or get sick. Id definately wouldnt allow my soulmate to have a stoke and Id .....Im just nuts ask anyone
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November 18th, 2006, 08:35 PM
Honesty is always appreciated. As has been stated if you know your nuts, your not!
Quoting selfactivated
I take it back. If I were a true Goddess Id never let anyone I love die or get sick. Id definately wouldnt allow my soulmate to have a stoke and Id .....Im just nuts ask anyone
Honesty is always appreciated. As has been stated if you know your nuts, your not!
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November 20th, 2006, 06:09 AM
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Well, since we live in a tangible world, and not in a myhtological one, I'd say that the framework in which we function is very much tangible, too. And as for the framer... You know, my idea of God and Gods is that Gods are the off-spring of the great creative power that has created the whole universe. They are not Creators themselves. And that power is even greater than the Gods. What that power is, I don't know yet. Most likely, I never will.
Is this framework tangable or mythological in nature. Is god the 'framework' or the 'framer'?
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It is hard to explain this statement, in fact. How do you explain a mystical experience to people, who didn't share it with you? Let's just say that I had certain training with a Shaman, that included several altered consciousness experiences. The nature of these experiences is such, that its reality and validity are undisputable. And for me right now the existence of Gods is a matter of knowing that they do exist.
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Originally Posted by Vereya
Actually, after seeing and experiencing certain things the existence of God(s) is no longer a matter of faith. It is a matter of knowing.
Please, this is a cliff hanger statement, elaborate if you can.
Originally Posted by Vereya
Actually, after seeing and experiencing certain things the existence of God(s) is no longer a matter of faith. It is a matter of knowing.
Please, this is a cliff hanger statement, elaborate if you can.
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December 2nd, 2006, 05:55 PM
If to personal then tell me.
Quoting Vereya
I have had experiences myself. Opiates and teachers. I have had quite vivid dreams were as to talk to the subject aloud while sleeping. I would have my friend withold the information until I brought it up. She made several revelations to me over many breakfasts. Do you feel you were in the presence of such a being. The way it made you feel. Just a simple uderstanding of it, once the experience was over?
Well, since we live in a tangible world, and not in a myhtological one, I'd say that the framework in which we function is very much tangible, too. And as for the framer... You know, my idea of God and Gods is that Gods are the off-spring of the great creative power that has created the whole universe. They are not Creators themselves. And that power is even greater than the Gods. What that power is, I don't know yet. Most likely, I never will.
It is hard to explain this statement, in fact. How do you explain a mystical experience to people, who didn't share it with you? Let's just say that I had certain training with a Shaman, that included several altered consciousness experiences. The nature of these experiences is such, that its reality and validity are undisputable. And for me right now the existence of Gods is a matter of knowing that they do exist.
It is hard to explain this statement, in fact. How do you explain a mystical experience to people, who didn't share it with you? Let's just say that I had certain training with a Shaman, that included several altered consciousness experiences. The nature of these experiences is such, that its reality and validity are undisputable. And for me right now the existence of Gods is a matter of knowing that they do exist.
If to personal then tell me.
