We have to agree to disagree on this subject LD.<br /><br />My belief is that man said that God said it, with that being told over and over and over a couple of mellenium, what do you know? fiction is accepted as fact.<br />Todays churches are some of the most profitable businesses to be involved in, not much has really changed from the churches of the past
Its all to do with mans insatiable desire for greed and power, the weak must be devoured in mind body and soul.<br />The meek shall inherit the earth,....six feet deep.
Great news, lark, and I mean that most sincerely. I have no qualms believing that you experienced a miracle.<br /><br />Thing is, I fear that to believe this as evidence that a prayer chain "worked" is to believe that any tragedy could have been averted if enough people had prayed for it, or just said the right words. Then you have to accept all the prayer chains that "don't work" as evidence of the lack of "power of prayer". I mean, didn't enough people pray for the West Virginia coal miners who survived last week's explosion only to die before help arrived? Or did they just not use the right words? Can we really manipulate God's will?
I have stayed out of this thread, until now, because there are such strong feelings on what people believe, and anything said here will probably not change anyones mind, only further entrench their beliefs that they are the holder of truth.<br /><br />However, I must respond to PW when he asks why does it matter what others believe? Well, it matters because I care about my friends.<br /><br />How many have you told about iboats? Why did you tell them? Well, you can get great deals, learn all kinds of things from knowledgeable people, and make new friends. It was a good experience for you, and you want to share that experience with those you care about.<br /><br />Why do I care about what others believe, and why do I share what I believe? Because I have found something that works. Because of my relationship with Jesus Christ, I have personally experienced many miracles - from healing of the body, to healing of the mind, to healing of the spirit. I have a sense of peace and joy, even in the middle of problems that I attribute to my Heavenly Maker. I have found something good, and I want to share it with those I care about. That is why I do it.
Aspeck that was a great post. The thing is its my belief that religion is a major problem for people who dont believe in God......Sound weird huh? Well this is how I see it, Religion is mans way of trying to reach God through our actions......its a flawed way. Relationship between Gods son Jesus is his way to reach us, perfect in every way. All I can say if you try to please God through actions you will always pale in comparison to the person who just wants a relationship. The problem is we as peole got into the mix and screwed everything up and others can look at it and go" nope thats not the way" Yes Im a firm believer the only way into heaven is through Jesus Christ and accepting his gift of salvation..........much of every thing else is just us trying to understand God and its about as possable as an ant understanding me. I will keep on trying though and every little morsel of wisdom I gleen from my studies seem to help me in becomeing more and more Christ-like. We can never be perfect but we can head in that direction.
Enlightenment, but I'm not sure zactly what that means. I think they're running in a spiral up the cone.<br /><br />Buddist to hot dog vendor: "Make me one with everything."Originally posted by 18R:<br /> <br />Im not sure what Buddhists believe, I think it might be reincarnation. If so, I guess they are stuck running in circles around the base of the cone?!?<br />
