The plans of God - Page 9

Multivac · 30th November 2011, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by Leumas

Or it could be a more meaningful relationship. For all I know the bacteria that inhabit my lower intestines could be burning offerings for me right now....in fact that might be how they help me digest my food.

This could explain indigestion and heartburn: bacteria in the stomach burning offerings to their gods.

Limbo · 30th November 2011, 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by Multivac

Surely this contradicts everything said about god in the bible.

Nope. And don't call me Shirley.

Limbo · 30th November 2011, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by Multivac

You may be part of god, but I don't want anything to do with the racist, homophobic, petulant and misogynistic god described in the bible.

Humanity has those traits and so God has those traits. Christ is the Son of Man. As above, so below. If we forgive ourselves, then we should forgive God too. If we don't forgive ourselves, then we should damn ourselves too. If we bind those traits on earth, then God will bind them too.

"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." -Matthew 16:19

As above so below.

Resume · 30th November 2011, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Humanity has those traits and so God has those traits. Christ is the Son of Man. As above, so below. If we forgive ourselves, then we should forgive God too. If we don't forgive ourselves, then we should damn ourselves too. If we bind those traits on earth, then God will bind them too.

"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." -Matthew 16:19

As above so below.

If you're saying what I think you're saying, it needs a bit punching up. To make some sort of, I dunno . . . sense, I think.

Unless you're showing off the wonderous fruits of mysticism, then keep it up.

Limbo · 30th November 2011, 05:04 AM

Originally Posted by Resume

If you're saying what I think you're saying, it needs a bit punching up.

What do you think I'm saying? I'm curious.

Resume · 30th November 2011, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by Limbo

What do you think I'm saying? I'm curious.

Not much of anything. That's not snark, by the way. It may seem profound in your mind but your are not communicating that profundity that is in any way that's accessible.

Unless you're trying to say that humans created god and doing so, included all the foibles that vex humankind; if that's what you're trying to say, well, say it.

Limbo · 30th November 2011, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by Resume

Not much of anything. That's not snark, by the way. It may seem profound in your mind but your are not communicating that profundity that is in any way that's accessible.

Unless you're trying to say that humans created god and doing so, included all the foibles that vex humankind; if that's what you're trying to say, well, say it.

That's not what I'm trying to say. I'm saying humans become God. And God becomes human.

Resume · 30th November 2011, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by Limbo

That's not what I'm trying to say. I'm saying humans become God. And God becomes human.

Humans found a need to create gods, and I suppose some think they are god, but that's about as far as it goes.

Limbo · 30th November 2011, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Resume

Humans found a need to create gods, and I suppose some think they are god, but that's about as far as it goes.

Just asserting that doesn't make it so.

Gods plan is the same throughout world religion and myth. The pattern transcends borders. The imprint that Gods plan makes on mystics, regardless of their culture or era, is the same. It's an unchanging testament. The field of comparative mysticism makes that quite clear. Maybe you could try, oh I don't know, studying it? Then you wouldn't have to run around laboring in ignorance and making glib assertions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diviniz...28Christian%29

Resume · 30th November 2011, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Just asserting that doesn't make it so.

Gods plan is the same throughout world religion and myth. The pattern transcends borders. The imprint that Gods plan makes on mystics, regardless of their culture or era, is the same. It's an unchanging testament. The field of comparative mysticism makes that quite clear. Maybe you could try, oh I don't know, studying it? Then you wouldn't have to run around laboring in ignorance and making glib assertions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diviniz...28Christian%29

The irony, she is strong.

Resume · 30th November 2011, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Just asserting that doesn't make it so.

Gods plan is the same throughout world religion and myth. The pattern transcends borders. The imprint that Gods plan makes on mystics, regardless of their culture or era, is the same. It's an unchanging testament. The field of comparative mysticism makes that quite clear. Maybe you could try, oh I don't know, studying it? Then you wouldn't have to run around laboring in ignorance and making glib assertions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diviniz...28Christian%29

What field, where?

Sledge · 30th November 2011, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Resume

What field, where?

I'm guessing it's a cow field judging by the amount of manure.

The Norseman · 30th November 2011, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Maybe you could try, oh I don't know, studying it? Then you wouldn't have to run around laboring in ignorance and making glib assertions.

After reading your many posts on the world's religions, I was going to suggest you do the same thing.

edge · 6th December 2011, 03:28 PM

One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS.

dafydd · 6th December 2011, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by edge

One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS.

What is a DISATER? Why can't you spell? Surely God could help you with that problem?

Donn · 6th December 2011, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Gods plan is the same throughout world religion and myth.

Just asserting that doesn't make it so.

Originally Posted by edge

One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS.

Just asserting that doesn't make it so.

Limbo · 6th December 2011, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Donn

Just asserting that doesn't make it so.

Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself.

dafydd · 6th December 2011, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Donn

Just asserting that doesn't make it so.

Why can't the woos understand that simple fact?

Donn · 6th December 2011, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself.

No.

Wasted too many years on mysticism in my teens (Huxley et al.) and I know the con quite well now.

Originally Posted by dafydd

Why can't the woos understand that simple fact?

Because when they state stuff it's all deeply paradoxical and mysterious. The mystical and the mendacious feel very much alike.

Limbo · 6th December 2011, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Donn

No.

Then maybe you should stfu?

dafydd · 6th December 2011, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Donn

No.

Wasted too many years on mysticism in my teens (Huxley et al.) and I know the con quite well now.

.

Limbo overlooks the fact that some us here passed through the primitive gullible stage when we were younger. Limbo hasn't said anything that I haven't heard before.

Resume · 6th December 2011, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself.

Or he could do something constructive with his time. Almost anything really.

ETA: Actually comparative religion and mythology can be instructive in a sociological sense. Mysticism, not really.

tsig · 6th December 2011, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself.

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.

tsig · 6th December 2011, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Then maybe you should stfu?

Is that some mystic utterance? Or an all too human bleat of frustration?

Elizabeth I · 6th December 2011, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by edge

One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS.

On the assumption that you meant "natural disasters," if you like natural disasters, then what? And who likes natural disasters? (Except possibly the God of the Bible, if he existed.)

Giordano · 6th December 2011, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself.

It has been my observation that many of the individuals on this forum understand a lost more about these topics than you even begin to suspect!

Admittedly studying these topics is useful for dealing with other individuals who believe in such things. It also allows one to understand cultural references to religious and mythological narratives. Some of it appeals to the imagination, or is well written and represents good literature and drama (unfortunately most of the Old and New Testament is terribly written).

One can gain from religion and mythology (oops, same thing) insight into how humans think and feel, just like studying any great fiction. But seeking insight into how the Universe works, or the mind of God, by studying made-up lies and myths, is a sad misdirection of effort.

Paulhoff · 6th December 2011, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by edge

One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS.

Once again you tell us that your so-called god is useless.

Why do you keep him as your god, it makes no sense at all.

Paul

Donn · 6th December 2011, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Then maybe you should stfu?

Sorry, I don't grok stfu. Could you, Limbo, lay it out in another way?

Mr. Scott · 7th December 2011, 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by edge

One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS.

God's plan is apparently to hint at who doesn't have it together by sabotaging their posts with spelling errors.

Mr. Scott · 7th December 2011, 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by Limbo

Then maybe you should stfu?

I am dazzled by this example of your spiritual enlightenment.

Donn · 7th December 2011, 03:49 AM

DISATERS, I suspect, is a neologist portmanteau of 'dis' and 'aters'.
'Dis' being to disrespect someone and 'aters' a shortening of 'haters'.
Hence 'natural disaters' means those who disrespect and hate nature.

All very simple when one is channeling Stephen Fry. What. What.

edge · 7th December 2011, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Donn

DISATERS, I suspect, is a neologist portmanteau of 'dis' and 'aters'.
'Dis' being to disrespect someone and 'aters' a shortening of 'haters'.
Hence 'natural disaters' means those who disrespect and hate nature.

All very simple when one is channeling Stephen Fry. What. What.

Get over it, it was a typo.
That doesn't make it unreadable and I am not perfect.
And yes I don't mean to disrespect haters.
I just hate you.
I hate you for disrespecting others beliefs or trying to Belittling others.

edge · 7th December 2011, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Elizabeth I

On the assumption that you meant "natural disasters," if you like natural disasters, then what? And who likes natural disasters? (Except possibly the God of the Bible, if he existed.)

So you know the mind of God now?
Why in the world would you say God of the bible when he's God of all?
God doesn't and has never wanted this for us, it was us that wanted this the way it is.
We are the ones that rejected God, or at least,(skeptical atheists).

edge · 7th December 2011, 07:12 AM

As if you are all perfect here's Giordano's posting error:
" It has been my observation that many of the individuals on this forum understand a lost more about these topics than you even begin to suspect!"
Since you want to nitpick.

MRC_Hans · 7th December 2011, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by edge

So you know the mind of God now?

And

Originally Posted by edge

God doesn't and has never wanted this for us,

So you know the mind of God now?

Hans

Donn · 7th December 2011, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by edge

Get over it, it was a typo.
..
I hate you for disrespecting others beliefs or trying to Belittling others.

Oh, tut. It was a jest. You know? Ha ha. I find these kinds of threads sad, frustrating and deeply hopeless so I made a wee funny. Shoot me.

Paulhoff · 7th December 2011, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by edge

So you know the mind of God now?

Why, are you the only one that does????

Paul

Donn · 7th December 2011, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by edge

Why in the world would you say God of the bible when he's God of all?

He says this to create a space between the bibble and some other mysterious über god that he knows all about; to keep you guessing.

When it suits him, though, he will be all about the bibble, just watch.

Mr. Scott · 7th December 2011, 08:30 AM

Edge, or Limbo, demonstrate that all this god stuff isn't just happening in your head.

edge · 7th December 2011, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by MRC_Hans

And

So you know the mind of God now?

Hans

Well skeptics doesn't have a clue.

No I can't know all of his thoughts only what he wants to revel to me

personally and what all others before have learned and what’s been

revealed to them.

A atheist will not receive any revelations about things to come and if they do

they will no longer be atheistic, that I do know and that is up to God.

30th November 2011, 04:16 AM	#322
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	Originally Posted by Multivac Surely this contradicts everything said about god in the bible. Nope. And don't call me Shirley.
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	__________________ "Faith in what?" he asked himself, adrift in limbo. "Faith in faith," he replied. "It isn't necessary to have something to believe in. It's only necessary to believe that somewhere there's something worthy of belief."

30th November 2011, 04:31 AM	#323
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	Originally Posted by Multivac You may be part of god, but I don't want anything to do with the racist, homophobic, petulant and misogynistic god described in the bible. Humanity has those traits and so God has those traits. Christ is the Son of Man. As above, so below. If we forgive ourselves, then we should forgive God too. If we don't forgive ourselves, then we should damn ourselves too. If we bind those traits on earth, then God will bind them too. "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." -Matthew 16:19 As above so below.
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	__________________ "Faith in what?" he asked himself, adrift in limbo. "Faith in faith," he replied. "It isn't necessary to have something to believe in. It's only necessary to believe that somewhere there's something worthy of belief." Last edited by Limbo; 30th November 2011 at 04:36 AM.

30th November 2011, 04:44 AM	#324
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015	Originally Posted by Limbo Humanity has those traits and so God has those traits. Christ is the Son of Man. As above, so below. If we forgive ourselves, then we should forgive God too. If we don't forgive ourselves, then we should damn ourselves too. If we bind those traits on earth, then God will bind them too. "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." -Matthew 16:19 As above so below. If you're saying what I think you're saying, it needs a bit punching up. To make some sort of, I dunno . . . sense, I think. Unless you're showing off the wonderous fruits of mysticism, then keep it up.
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015

30th November 2011, 05:04 AM	#325
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	Originally Posted by Resume If you're saying what I think you're saying, it needs a bit punching up. What do you think I'm saying? I'm curious.
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	__________________ "Faith in what?" he asked himself, adrift in limbo. "Faith in faith," he replied. "It isn't necessary to have something to believe in. It's only necessary to believe that somewhere there's something worthy of belief."

30th November 2011, 05:29 AM	#326
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015	Originally Posted by Limbo What do you think I'm saying? I'm curious. Not much of anything. That's not snark, by the way. It may seem profound in your mind but your are not communicating that profundity that is in any way that's accessible. Unless you're trying to say that humans created god and doing so, included all the foibles that vex humankind; if that's what you're trying to say, well, say it.
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015

30th November 2011, 01:44 AM	#321
Multivac Graduate Poster Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,931	Originally Posted by Leumas Or it could be a more meaningful relationship. For all I know the bacteria that inhabit my lower intestines could be burning offerings for me right now....in fact that might be how they help me digest my food. This could explain indigestion and heartburn: bacteria in the stomach burning offerings to their gods.

30th November 2011, 05:34 AM	#327
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	Originally Posted by Resume Not much of anything. That's not snark, by the way. It may seem profound in your mind but your are not communicating that profundity that is in any way that's accessible. Unless you're trying to say that humans created god and doing so, included all the foibles that vex humankind; if that's what you're trying to say, well, say it. That's not what I'm trying to say. I'm saying humans become God. And God becomes human.
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	__________________ "Faith in what?" he asked himself, adrift in limbo. "Faith in faith," he replied. "It isn't necessary to have something to believe in. It's only necessary to believe that somewhere there's something worthy of belief."

30th November 2011, 05:54 AM	#328
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015	Originally Posted by Limbo That's not what I'm trying to say. I'm saying humans become God. And God becomes human. Humans found a need to create gods, and I suppose some think they are god, but that's about as far as it goes.
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30th November 2011, 01:13 PM	#329
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	Originally Posted by Resume Humans found a need to create gods, and I suppose some think they are god, but that's about as far as it goes. Just asserting that doesn't make it so. Gods plan is the same throughout world religion and myth. The pattern transcends borders. The imprint that Gods plan makes on mystics, regardless of their culture or era, is the same. It's an unchanging testament. The field of comparative mysticism makes that quite clear. Maybe you could try, oh I don't know, studying it? Then you wouldn't have to run around laboring in ignorance and making glib assertions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diviniz...28Christian%29
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	__________________ "Faith in what?" he asked himself, adrift in limbo. "Faith in faith," he replied. "It isn't necessary to have something to believe in. It's only necessary to believe that somewhere there's something worthy of belief." Last edited by Limbo; 30th November 2011 at 01:20 PM.

30th November 2011, 01:56 PM	#330
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015	Originally Posted by Limbo Just asserting that doesn't make it so. Gods plan is the same throughout world religion and myth. The pattern transcends borders. The imprint that Gods plan makes on mystics, regardless of their culture or era, is the same. It's an unchanging testament. The field of comparative mysticism makes that quite clear. Maybe you could try, oh I don't know, studying it? Then you wouldn't have to run around laboring in ignorance and making glib assertions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diviniz...28Christian%29 The irony, she is strong.
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015

30th November 2011, 01:57 PM	#331
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015	Originally Posted by Limbo Just asserting that doesn't make it so. Gods plan is the same throughout world religion and myth. The pattern transcends borders. The imprint that Gods plan makes on mystics, regardless of their culture or era, is the same. It's an unchanging testament. The field of comparative mysticism makes that quite clear. Maybe you could try, oh I don't know, studying it? Then you wouldn't have to run around laboring in ignorance and making glib assertions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diviniz...28Christian%29 What field, where?
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015

30th November 2011, 02:00 PM	#332
Sledge Grammaton Cleric Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Swingin' on a star Posts: 7,123	Originally Posted by Resume What field, where? I'm guessing it's a cow field judging by the amount of manure.
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30th November 2011, 02:57 PM	#333
The Norseman I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Treasure Valley Posts: 3,236	Originally Posted by Limbo Maybe you could try, oh I don't know, studying it? Then you wouldn't have to run around laboring in ignorance and making glib assertions. After reading your many posts on the world's religions, I was going to suggest you do the same thing.
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6th December 2011, 03:28 PM	#334
edge Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where my two best friends are, in here now. Posts: 5,246	One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS.

6th December 2011, 03:32 PM	#335
dafydd Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belgium (Flatland) Posts: 31,444	Originally Posted by edge One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS. What is a DISATER? Why can't you spell? Surely God could help you with that problem?
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6th December 2011, 03:55 PM	#336
Donn Graduate Poster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Cape of Africa, a mountain, the ocean; between. Posts: 1,615	Originally Posted by Limbo Gods plan is the same throughout world religion and myth. Just asserting that doesn't make it so. Originally Posted by edge One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS. Just asserting that doesn't make it so.
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6th December 2011, 03:56 PM	#337
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	Originally Posted by Donn Just asserting that doesn't make it so. Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself.
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	__________________ "Faith in what?" he asked himself, adrift in limbo. "Faith in faith," he replied. "It isn't necessary to have something to believe in. It's only necessary to believe that somewhere there's something worthy of belief."

6th December 2011, 03:59 PM	#338
dafydd Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belgium (Flatland) Posts: 31,444	Originally Posted by Donn Just asserting that doesn't make it so. Why can't the woos understand that simple fact?
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6th December 2011, 04:05 PM	#339
Donn Graduate Poster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Cape of Africa, a mountain, the ocean; between. Posts: 1,615	Originally Posted by Limbo Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself. No. Wasted too many years on mysticism in my teens (Huxley et al.) and I know the con quite well now. Originally Posted by dafydd Why can't the woos understand that simple fact? Because when they state stuff it's all deeply paradoxical and mysterious. The mystical and the mendacious feel very much alike.
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6th December 2011, 04:08 PM	#340
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	Originally Posted by Donn No. Then maybe you should stfu?
Limbo Jedi Consular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,000	__________________ "Faith in what?" he asked himself, adrift in limbo. "Faith in faith," he replied. "It isn't necessary to have something to believe in. It's only necessary to believe that somewhere there's something worthy of belief."

6th December 2011, 04:08 PM	#341
dafydd Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belgium (Flatland) Posts: 31,444	Originally Posted by Donn No. Wasted too many years on mysticism in my teens (Huxley et al.) and I know the con quite well now. . Limbo overlooks the fact that some us here passed through the primitive gullible stage when we were younger. Limbo hasn't said anything that I haven't heard before.
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6th December 2011, 05:03 PM	#342
Resume Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,015	Originally Posted by Limbo Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself. Or he could do something constructive with his time. Almost anything really. ETA: Actually comparative religion and mythology can be instructive in a sociological sense. Mysticism, not really.
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6th December 2011, 05:29 PM	#343
tsig a carbon based life-form Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 26,670	Originally Posted by Limbo Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.

6th December 2011, 05:32 PM	#344
tsig a carbon based life-form Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 26,670	Originally Posted by Limbo Then maybe you should stfu? Is that some mystic utterance? Or an all too human bleat of frustration?

6th December 2011, 06:25 PM	#345
Elizabeth I Olympic Equestrian Wannabe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Defending the Alamo Posts: 9,255	Originally Posted by edge One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS. On the assumption that you meant "natural disasters," if you like natural disasters, then what? And who likes natural disasters? (Except possibly the God of the Bible, if he existed.)
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6th December 2011, 08:53 PM	#346
Giordano Graduate Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,392	Originally Posted by Limbo Then go spend a decade studying comparative mysticism, comparative religion, and comparative mythology so that you might see for yourself. It has been my observation that many of the individuals on this forum understand a lost more about these topics than you even begin to suspect! Admittedly studying these topics is useful for dealing with other individuals who believe in such things. It also allows one to understand cultural references to religious and mythological narratives. Some of it appeals to the imagination, or is well written and represents good literature and drama (unfortunately most of the Old and New Testament is terribly written). One can gain from religion and mythology (oops, same thing) insight into how humans think and feel, just like studying any great fiction. But seeking insight into how the Universe works, or the mind of God, by studying made-up lies and myths, is a sad misdirection of effort.

6th December 2011, 09:36 PM	#347
Paulhoff You can't expect perfection. Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 12,570	Originally Posted by edge One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS. Once again you tell us that your so-called god is useless. Why do you keep him as your god, it makes no sense at all. Paul
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6th December 2011, 11:11 PM	#348
Donn Graduate Poster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Cape of Africa, a mountain, the ocean; between. Posts: 1,615	Originally Posted by Limbo Then maybe you should stfu? Sorry, I don't grok stfu. Could you, Limbo, lay it out in another way?
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7th December 2011, 03:25 AM	#349
Mr. Scott Under the Amazing One's Wing Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,270	Originally Posted by edge One of God's plans is: to let nature rule, or if you like natural DISATERS. God's plan is apparently to hint at who doesn't have it together by sabotaging their posts with spelling errors.
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7th December 2011, 03:26 AM	#350
Mr. Scott Under the Amazing One's Wing Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,270	Originally Posted by Limbo Then maybe you should stfu? I am dazzled by this example of your spiritual enlightenment.
	__________________ "thhere's waaaay too much colonialism and white supremacy in our culture to even THINK about addressing the religion of brown people, the end." A+ Global Moderator ceepolk, Dec. 9, 2012 Last edited by Mr. Scott; 7th December 2011 at 03:38 AM.

7th December 2011, 03:49 AM	#351
Donn Graduate Poster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Cape of Africa, a mountain, the ocean; between. Posts: 1,615	DISATERS, I suspect, is a neologist portmanteau of 'dis' and 'aters'. 'Dis' being to disrespect someone and 'aters' a shortening of 'haters'. Hence 'natural disaters' means those who disrespect and hate nature. All very simple when one is channeling Stephen Fry. What. What.
	__________________ "If I hadn't believed it with my own mind, I would never have seen it." Source unknown (thanks sackett) "So I say, stfu and go study .. and experience mysticism .. Until then, you are an uninitiated thrall. " Limbo - post here Last edited by Donn; 7th December 2011 at 03:50 AM. Reason: Would you believe, clarity?

7th December 2011, 07:03 AM	#352
edge Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where my two best friends are, in here now. Posts: 5,246	Originally Posted by Donn DISATERS, I suspect, is a neologist portmanteau of 'dis' and 'aters'. 'Dis' being to disrespect someone and 'aters' a shortening of 'haters'. Hence 'natural disaters' means those who disrespect and hate nature. All very simple when one is channeling Stephen Fry. What. What. Get over it, it was a typo. That doesn't make it unreadable and I am not perfect. And yes I don't mean to disrespect haters. I just hate you. I hate you for disrespecting others beliefs or trying to Belittling others.

7th December 2011, 07:07 AM	#353
edge Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where my two best friends are, in here now. Posts: 5,246	Originally Posted by Elizabeth I On the assumption that you meant "natural disasters," if you like natural disasters, then what? And who likes natural disasters? (Except possibly the God of the Bible, if he existed.) So you know the mind of God now? Why in the world would you say God of the bible when he's God of all? God doesn't and has never wanted this for us, it was us that wanted this the way it is. We are the ones that rejected God, or at least,(skeptical atheists).

7th December 2011, 07:12 AM	#354
edge Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where my two best friends are, in here now. Posts: 5,246	As if you are all perfect here's Giordano's posting error: " It has been my observation that many of the individuals on this forum understand a lost more about these topics than you even begin to suspect!" Since you want to nitpick.

7th December 2011, 07:27 AM	#355
MRC_Hans Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whithin earshot of the North Sea Posts: 16,600	Originally Posted by edge So you know the mind of God now? And Originally Posted by edge God doesn't and has never wanted this for us, So you know the mind of God now? Hans
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