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i just lovvvvvvvvvvvvve this topic..............hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmgodly.............uh moses parting the red sea????no wait.........the guy threatening to kill his son til an angel intervened? how 'bout the parts of the bible our christian fathers deemed necessary to hide from us........damn...........i am on a roll

Was it Moses or Abe that was told to kill his son. Man that god was HOSTILE!!!

this is my best subject, lets keep it rolling.

People ragging on religion. Why is it that when someone wants to speak with like minded individuals about God people come and spew their discontent? Do they not realize by talking this way of the bible only plays into what the bible prophecies? I'm not by any means religious but let people believe in whatever they want to believe. What are you gaining, self satisfaction by defeating those pesky faithful? Get a life.

I agree.

All of you sinners, REPENT...!

And let those who have never sinned cast the first stone!

Heathens, one and all... repent...!

I agree.

All of you sinners, REPENT...!

And let those who have never sinned cast the first stone!

Heathens, one and all... repent...!

would it be alright if i threw a stone just out of pure meaness?

Hey Baboon

Hell yeah let it rip......you look similar to the animal humans evolved from. Check out tck beachbum's site too. www.wetmonkey.org

now that was funny. lol

My sentiments exactly Josh.

I believe that was Abraham.....earthlady

I prefer to sit in a tree and fling by poo and passer bys.

thought we were talking about something godly. I was saying that god of the old testament was hostile. Its still godly talk eh????

Thanks robbi, I thought it might have been.

This is mingles, and as one of the OG's here, i have to tell you how things really go here, at anytime, a thread can take a hard left turn, and turn into something totally different.

Something godly. If we restrict ourselves to the new testament, the teachings of christ, the likelihood of childish comments is low. People who criticize the bible tend to focus on the old testament. I suppose it's a backlash against people who shove god in others faces like a weapon. I have my beliefs. I respect others. When someone is condescending toward me concerning my beliefs as if they know better.....You've proven who you are.

Not to trash this topic but I would be far more interested in knowing how people see god and relate or, if they have no god what they do believe in and why.

Otherwise it becomes a pep rally.

I wonder if the topic was started if people could be open and honest and if they could resist the temptation to ridicule others for being honest just because views are different. Nothing is more defeating in all ways than when you belittle something that moves people. The outcome is never pretty, spoken or unspoken.

wholey go with the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. If we could but practise them today. Totally different from the teachings of god of the old testament. Turn the other cheek is what he said, not go annihilate those people and I'll give you their land.

Well Said Twice! For me God is male/female energy that we all encompass. It is the energy of the universe that connects us all as one. To hurt you would be to hurt myself. The same with all life. If people would view everything living around them as an extension of themselves (like an arm or leg) would they be so ready to abuse or kill it in anyway? God/Goddess is divine love it comes through us not around us, we are it.This is what jesus was trying to teach us I believe.

Namaste'

"Jesus wept."

-John 11:35 (NIV)

My belief/faith in God has kept me living and hoping and believing in brighter days during some of the stormiest times of my life; it has given me strength to walk away rather than to strike back; it is the only thing that has stayed consistant in my life when all things around me are forever changing. If a belief or faith assists one to be a better person - than why critize it - regardless of what faith or belief it is? (That is my belief - like it or not)

Nice post Taters, and thanks for getting things back on track. I also liked what Novalee had to say, and am in complete agreement as well. And yes mlady...I also believe God is consistency, and an "unbreakable" faith. Well, I guess I'll throw my 2 cents in and give you my views as well, and then my own belief/experience also.

First of all, I have respect for any path that leads us toward truth, and ALL paths to God have truth within them, and even intersect at some point. I'm not an avid Bible reader, but I do believe that religions tend to divide and separate, as opposed to God's love, unity, and oneness. I believe the Old Testament is very metaphorical in nature, grossly distorted at times, taken out of context, and has become nothing more than a weapon many use against one anoher. This being the case, it has become very supportive of the chaotic law that the "truth is different for everyone"...thus giving rise to the countless religions we experience today that can only seem to agree to disagree. And in the process of this, accomplish absolutely nothing. The New Testament I can sum up very easily, by simply saying in my opinion, that Jesus was a teacher of love.

My own persoanl beliefs? God is not a theory nor a statistic; God is an "experience." Heaven is not a place nor a condition, but rather, a state of mind. God is everywhere, in everyone, and in everything.....and we only need to look as far as ourselves to find Him. We don't need a temple, a building, a guru, or a middle man of any sorts to find Him and know Him; many simply choose NOT to find Him. Until we open ourselves up to the experience that IS God, and allow that experience to engulf, consume, and absorb us completely, again, we will accomplish nothing. God is all that is, and we are an extension of "All."

I could go on and on with this, but I don't want to wear out my welcome, so I'll shut up now. (-:

Hugs to you ((((( BEYOND))))))) I could not have said it better. What I tell my children, family and friends when they ask.... it does not matter HOW you get there, just that you get there!!! I believe the "experience" is unconditional love.

Beyond please talk some more I'd love to read it : )

Thank you for that delightful hug Nova, and rest assured, another hug comes right back to you. (-: I love good conversation, so I'd be happy to expand on what you've most recently written......just be sure to slap me if I get too carried away and can't stop! lol

Yes, it doesn't matter how you get there, just the same as God doesn't care what you call Him, as long as you call! (-: There are no labels, categories, etc., and God does not fit into a nice, neat, little box...like many would like to think. Our true essence is in spirit, and there ARE no limitations to spirit, and the Universe. When we deal with the physical world, physical laws apply. However, when we embark on a journey of truth, we are no longer dealing with the physical world, so different laws apply. Being unlimited beings, we need to allow the mind to expand and take in new input, without the preconcived notions and thoughts that keep us contained in our little "boxes." The truth in itself is simple, just as it was created to be. We complicate it, just as the world complicates everything. We have countless theories for everything that goes on in our lives and in this world, but yet we have no answer. We analyze everything to death, and still have no answer. We've complicated everything so much that we've obscured the simple truth. All the theories and words in the world will not bring the answer. All the bickering and fighting about who's right, only complicate the issues more. Theories in themselves however are not the problem, but rather what man does with them that creates the confusion. They are used as defense mechanisms to "protect" one, and attack vessels to disprove another. And when all is said and done, what have you gained through this type of behavior? Absolutely nothing! Unless the theory is accompanied by means of a practical application that can bring the experience, and most importantly, you open your mind to another viewpoint that will enable the experience to come to you, words and theories become utterly useless.

So, what is the experience? Is it unconditional love as you mentioned? Yes it is....and much more! It's a culmination of different levels of consciousness that simply can't be defined in words. Believe me, I've tried to define it many times, but it just doesn't work! lol If I tell you what a fun and wild time it was to ride the roller coaster, you may believe me, but until you ride it for yourself and own the experience, it's just words. See what I mean? (-:

Well, I better control myself and stop there! lol Again, these are my beliefs and what I've found to be true, and experience everyday. I would not trade it for anything, because there is nothing that can remotely compare! Again, we all have our own thoughts and beliefs, and I'm simply sharing mine, as requested. (-: Have a great day!

It's truely all that and more Beyond. Great post for me to wake to, thanks for sharing.

When you change the way you look at things, The things you look at change : )

Very interesting and thought provoking posts.......

Thanks shop....it's nice to have a "physical" conformation that like minds do exist on occasion. (-:

Robbi...it's nice to meet you. If I may expand a bit.....the world is run by thoughts and ideas. The more we share, the more powerful they become, thus expanding into the limitlessness of the universe. This is why everything begins and ends with a thought....and why "thought provoking" is so good. (-: What we think about expands within the mind, and becomes the days of our lives and the world we see. And since all minds are "one" in truth, this is how we effect change. (-: It's like you said in your profile, "Sometimes the things you search all over the world for are right in your own back yard." The same is true here. Everything we need is within us right now; we just need to choose recognize it. (-:

It's nice to meet all of you, and receive such a warm welcome as well! I'll admit I was a bit hesitant to post at first, but you've all made this a very enjoyable experience! Thanks, and have a great day!

Thoughts are THINGS...........Choose the GOOD ones!!!!!