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Originally posted by Yorick:
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Originally posted by LordKathen:
1.The bible itself has been interpreted many times also my friend. The current version you read, being King James, is only an interpretation of the origanal scripters.
2.Religion started as a way to answer all our questions and fears of the unknown and fear of death.
3.There is know god or budda or any other "manifestation" of god.
4.There is only PROVEN facts of logic. There is no logic in faith or fantasy or excuses for our human instincts.
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1.I think you mean TRANSLATED, not interpreted. THe Bible is often translated yes, because language changes. Would you prefer it that is remained only in the original Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic so that only scholars could read it? If it's in a contemporary language any literate person speaking that language can read it. Power to the people.
2. You would know this of course, because you were there when religion started, and you are not relying on faith that the historical information you have received from others is true. Oh hang on, you don't believe in faith....
3.I think you meant "There is no God or Buddha". Well I can assure you Siddartha was a historical figure. Buddhists today are divided over whether he passed on into Nirvana (doesn't exist anymore) or chose to stick around and guide others to Nirvana (exists in Spirit) or is actually reincarnated as the Dalai Lama. (Exists here and now)
As for whether God exists, As I said, all you can state is that you have not experienced him. I have no doubt you have not. I however have. He is very real to me. [img]smile.gif[/img]
4. To love one must have trust. One must have faith in the other person. Are you suggesting that love does not exist? Are you suggesting love is not logical?[/QUOTE]1. Sorry my spelling bothers you.
2. No, I meant interpreted. It has been interpreted by every religion out there to there own personnel agenda or opinion. All the differences in the religions prove that. Whats a sin to one is not to another. Was that power to the people? What about power to the god? Do you think it was his intention to confuse the crap out of everybody. I know this becouse I have no fear of death. I am not afraid to come outside the box and question the norm. Where you there to put so much "faith" in something you can not prove?
3. I dont think you can assure me of anything. As you said, they are divided themselves, so how could you know? By what you read? More doctrine.
I think you have experienced something you cannot explain, so you say it was god, as humans have been doing for ever. Was it an overwhelming feeling of joy or comfort? These can be explained biologically. And until you prove THAT wrong, its all fantasy to ME [img]smile.gif[/img]
4.Yes, I do think there is no logic in love. Love is an emotion, thats all. Of course it exists, does anger exists, loneliness, happiness? Trusting my wife is completly different than trusting an invisable god going on nothing but doctrine.