So then what would you consider yourself?[b said:Quote[/b] (LauraZ5 @ Mar. 24 2005,4:42)]I believe in God. I believe in the same awesome God in which Christians place their faith. I do not believe Jesus Christ was the son of God. I do not believe in the existence of Hell.
Forget the Merlot April honey, pass me a Mike's Hard Lemonade or a nice cheap glass of a decent table wine. Preferably a white zinfandel.
JLP... I thought you were in this to not help my cause... but I think she meant sorta like the island anaology. Just all one place. And that there isn't eternal suffering? Correct me if I'm wrong.[b said:Quote[/b] (JustLikeAPill @ Mar. 24 2005,6:50)]you cant believe in god but not hell. thats a contradiction.
you can't bend the rules like that.
[b said:Quote[/b] ]but i think religion is for the weak and desperate, or in most cases, closed minded and forcefed.
[b said:Quote[/b] ]I have to agree with the quote wesley b/c most christians have not tried other religions and vice versa
As was said, it was just an analogy. but if ya don't like that one here's another one: It's a relational one. I have a father. I have a son. I also have a brother. I am all three at the same time.[b said:Quote[/b] (JustLikeAPill @ Mar. 24 2005,5:59)]i disagree because water cannot exist as a solid, liquid, and gas ALL AT ONCE. for example, you can't have one ice cube, while at the same time it's a cube of liquid water (which without a container or gravity, is impossible) and while it is a solid AND liquid, it's also water vapor (gas) at the same time. it's impossible.
and yes, they should have removed the ten commandments.
[b said:Quote[/b] ]And please, don't give me that "This is a Christian nation" screed. Because it's not true. Treaty of Tripoli, anyone?
Thanks![b said:Quote[/b] (LauraZ5 @ Mar. 24 2005,8:38)]Jim, that was a nice analogy.