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Bart Ehrman - a wishy washy Christian
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Cooper Jan 22. 25 Replies 0 Likes
If you do not know of Bart Ehrman, he is a popular author of many texts concerning New Testament theology--I even used one in my classes. However, one of his recent works has me doubting as to his…Continue
Why sin does not exist--according to what most Christians believe.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gallup's Mirror Jan 19. 12 Replies 0 Likes
In relation to my previous discussion on ethics, I am interested in others views on "sin."Now, for a Christian that believes Jesus dies to save them from their sins, and believe Paul when he said the…Continue
Hypothetical Question - What would society be like if there were no consequences?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Cooper Jan 23. 155 Replies 0 Likes
What kind of a society (sans a god) do you think we would have if everyone believed they were born bad,couldn't help but to do bad--but that it didn't matter because they would never get thrown in…Continue
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Isn't this an interesting admission by the christian organization "Fixed Point" ?
Started Feb 7, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
They are responsible for broadcasting the John 3:16 Superbowl commercial at the Superbowl on Sunday. At the end of the commercial they tell you to "look up" lookupjohn316.com--which I did. This is…Continue
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Cathy Cooper commented on Cathy Cooper's blog post 'How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken'"Simply put Brookelynn, every marriage that goes through the Judaic/Christian process, according to the Bible, was joined together by God. If Yahweh did not approve of multiple wives, why did he permit it? If divorce was not to be…"
Cathy Cooper replied to Professor Robert's discussion 'An Atheist's Creed'"As a philosopher, I do not claim to know that the cosmos (as we know it) is all that is or ever was, or ever will be. Why, there could be multiple cosmos' --multiple dimensions to the universe that we have not and cannot experience--but…"
Suzanne Olson-Hyde commented on Cathy Cooper's photo
Which one doesnt belong
"I don't know about the kangaroo, or koala or the Tasmanian Devil, The Tasmanian Devil could not have been taken on the ark, he would have ripped Noah's leg off in seconds. - but the Unicorn was alive and well, and just didn't make it…"
brookelynn rainwater commented on Cathy Cooper's blog post 'How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken'"who's to say that a marriage that ends in divorce over adultry was ever joined together by God? and Jesus in His wisdom didnt correct every sin He came across, like when Mary the prostitute washed His feet. it doesnt mean He wasnt approving of…"
Suzanne Olson-Hyde commented on Cathy Cooper's photoWhich one doesnt belong
"The lovely White Unicorn is in the bible, but not on the ark
Dear Noah
We could have sworn you said the Ark didn't leave until five.
The White Unicorn Family"
Magnus Mayus commented on Cathy Cooper's blog post 'How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken'"Surely God doesn't mind when two people love each other. That's what he set out in his directives to the world. Hasn't Jesus surrounded himself with just men? But yeah, seeing that the bible also talks that you should hold slaves,…"
Reg The Fronkey Farmer commented on Cathy Cooper's photoWhich one doesnt belong
"I really admire Noah the way he was so thoughtful to go all the way to Australia to drop off the Kangaroos after the flood. Where did he find the time to collect them in the first place? They can’t be easy to round up. I can just hear him say…"
Cathy Cooper posted a blog postHow Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken
Marriage is still viewed as a sacred institution in our society, although it has different meanings for many people. Christians view it as a "gift from god," or a"spiritual representation" of their relationship with God. Truth be told however, the institution of marriage came about for economic reasons, and not out of love for a god, or the love for a potential mate.Marriage has been defined differently by different cultures four thousands of years, and not solely in the realm of Christian…See More
Cathy Cooper commented on Sophie's photo
Never thought of it that way. But true!
"The above graphic illustrates what is known as "Cultural Relativism. " i.e., Cultural norms and values derive their meaning within a specific social context, and this applies to everything from religion, to food to how we treat each other…"
Cathy Cooper replied to dragotron's discussion 'List of scientific facts which contradict religion and religion has admitted were true'"Many Christians will say that the "fall of man" is allegorical, and do not take it literally. However, if they do not believe it to be literal, then there is also no need for Jesus, as they have nothing to be "redeemed"…"
Milos Cakovan replied to Cathy Cooper's discussion 'Hypothetical Question - What would society be like if there were no consequences?'"@ Cameron
Now that I had time to answer to your absolutely embarrassing, childish, empty headed reply, I would like to conclude that you get no more of my time until you provide evidence that your Jesus exists, and until you learn to read and spell…"
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How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken
Posted on May 17, 2013 at 10:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Marriage is still viewed as a sacred institution in our society, although it has different meanings for many people. Christians view it as a "gift from god," or a"spiritual representation" of their relationship with God. Truth be told however, the institution of marriage came about for economic reasons, and not out of love for a god, or the love for a potential… Continue
Why Jesus (if he existed) Ain't Coming Back -The Bible Version.
Posted on January 13, 2013 at 12:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Most Christians believe that Jesus will return one day to save them from us godless heathens and "take them up into the clouds"--but if they actually read their bibles they would realize that it ain't gonna happen. Nope, never. See the following excerpt from our book which explains why:
"Although Christianity was practiced shortly after the supposed “death” of Jesus Christ, in the Roman Empire it only…
Continue Why Yahweh is Not Against Abortion
Posted on May 13, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is a short excerpt dealing with abortion from Chapter 2 of the book I have almost completed. The chapter goes into much greater detail to explain why the Christian god is not against abortion at all. The following is just one of many explanations:
Why I Hate Thanksgiving
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 5:50pm 13 Comments 3 Likes
For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a time where family and friends gather together to "Thank God" for their "blessings" --which I find bizarre. Traditionally, Thanksgiving is said to have originated with the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians who are said to have shared an autumn harvest feast in the year 1621, but the roots of Thanksgiving are deeper than that. Harvest celebrations were common amongst many groups--from the the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who feasted and paid…
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- At 6:30pm on February 4, 2011,
Gregor Basić said… - Hello, hope I can read your books one day, there should be more books on that subject. Religion still has somewhat untouchable status in the world and that should change.
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