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Originally posted by Zateel:
"Bullvye - why not answer Dramnek's questions instead of just quoting a Creed?
YOU believe in the Creed, Dramnek_Ulk wanted answers to his questions. As a believer, you should be able to answer those questions. Can you?
I am an atheist, and even I can give bible answers to every one of them. I've been waiting for christians to do so." and
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"The answers to all Dramnek's questions are in the bible, Zateel. Why don't you give him chapter and verse? "
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Fljotsdale, you are an Earthling. Why don't you tell me the most subtle nuances of the entirity of quantum physics and why all things are? You *ARE* from Earth, so why don't you know EVERYTHING that happens and exactly why?
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Bullvye never said he was the Pope. He was trying to express his belief. Why don't you try asking a child of three why she loves her mother, and then tell her that that reason isn't good enough for you? I have tremendous respect for your knowledge of the Bible; you know much more than I know- Is that that what you want to hear? Everyone:
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FLJOTSDALE KNOWS MORE ABOUT THE BIBLE THAN ME!!!! and probably most everyone else that has ever visited Ironworks. Relish in that pride, along with the pride you feel for using that gift to make people feel small and ignorant. If you want a Bible quote from me, how about this one...
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1 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV) "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength."
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because someone cannot understand why God does or does not do things he would like God to do or not do, does not mean God is evil. It means that person has no clue. If the person elects to take a phrase out of a three thousand year old recopied document and think he can accurately assess God's psychological profile, I say that he has a problem, not me. "Clearly" this can be seen.
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Here's another one for you: Matthew 11:25 (NIV)
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"At that time Jesus said, 'I praise you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to children."
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I think you understand my point.
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It's not how much you know, it's how you use the tiny bit you do know to do good. I'm sorry, and I'll probably regret posting this later, but I hate it when people pick on others who have done nothing but try to contribute in a nice way. This thread was to give constructive and diverse answers for Boowinstheday. You didn't see me asking why a Wiccan can't fire off a lightning bolt "You *are* a witch , aren't you?", etc.
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Fljotsdale, I do respect you, but please, just share your gift with others instead of teasing, taunting, and boasting. Perhaps you will change someone's life for the better.
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Hm. Don't know why I deserved a rant. I do not look for praise regarding my knowledge of the bible: I have never said I was an expert. I am not a Theologian, after all! I just have 25 years of bible study under my belt. No big deal - lots of people have studied it much more than I have.
I only asked that Dramnek's questions be answered, rather than quoting the Creed, since christians SHOULD be able to answer him.
What is wrong with that?
I was not aware of taunting and boasting. Teasing? Yes, just a little, in a friendly way, certainly not enough, I would have thought, to call for the above response.
And, btw, Dramnek is not three, and the answers ARE in the bible!
Keep it cool, Zateel!
Epona & Melusine: Thanks!!
Much appreciated.
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[This message has been edited by Fljotsdale (edited 10-05-2001).]