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Any Other Agnostics Out There?
- Thread starter Miss_Piggy
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XL-entLady
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Did you hear about the agnostic dyslexic insomniac who stayed awake all night wondering if there was a Dog? 
Lady
Lady
Show-me
Well-known member
I don't have the answers and I am not a very good Christian but...... One thought I am thinking this beautiful Sunday morning as I suck up a hot cup of coffee in the brisk air of Missouri.
This is a Country founded by people who "In God We Trust" and wrote the foundation of our laws and rights based on those beliefs and faith. I believe we prospered due to that foundation. The larger we become and the more we have moved away from God, it seems the worse our Nation is doing.
I am reminded of these because of the movie Seven. Seven Deadly Sins: LUST, GLUTTONY, GREED, SLOTH, WRATH, ENVY, PRIDE. Porn, rape, sex slaves, prostitution, over weight, stroke, heart failure, diabetes, economy, politics, golden parachute, laziness, entitlement programs, welfare, food stamps, drugs, road rage, cell phone rage, standing in line rage, rage at a little league game, wanting what everyone else has and using credit to get it, etc. God will not come down and twist your arm into not doing them, but there are consequences in them all.
The Ten Commandments, again not a bad set of standards to live by.
I know, I know it is a horrible argument to make to a agnostic or atheist because it requires no proof just faith and to believe. My main point is that the Bible is a very good set of standard to live by even if you do not have faith or belief in God.
Maybe the worst is yet to come. Look back at Rome and see how they fell. See ya at Church.
This is a Country founded by people who "In God We Trust" and wrote the foundation of our laws and rights based on those beliefs and faith. I believe we prospered due to that foundation. The larger we become and the more we have moved away from God, it seems the worse our Nation is doing.
I am reminded of these because of the movie Seven. Seven Deadly Sins: LUST, GLUTTONY, GREED, SLOTH, WRATH, ENVY, PRIDE. Porn, rape, sex slaves, prostitution, over weight, stroke, heart failure, diabetes, economy, politics, golden parachute, laziness, entitlement programs, welfare, food stamps, drugs, road rage, cell phone rage, standing in line rage, rage at a little league game, wanting what everyone else has and using credit to get it, etc. God will not come down and twist your arm into not doing them, but there are consequences in them all.
The Ten Commandments, again not a bad set of standards to live by.
I know, I know it is a horrible argument to make to a agnostic or atheist because it requires no proof just faith and to believe. My main point is that the Bible is a very good set of standard to live by even if you do not have faith or belief in God.
Maybe the worst is yet to come. Look back at Rome and see how they fell. See ya at Church.
Rod
Well-known member
I do not question the existence of God. But rather, I question all religious circles that claim to have received a divine authority or directive from Him. That leaves no one left.
Therefore, I shall continue to strive after God as I see Him and as He reveals Himself to me , and not after established religion's many interpretations or 'revelations' of Him.
Therefore, I shall continue to strive after God as I see Him and as He reveals Himself to me , and not after established religion's many interpretations or 'revelations' of Him.
XL-entLady
Well-known member
I beg to differ with you on just one point, my friend. My sense of things is that you are a very good Christian. Matthew 7:16, "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit...."
Lady
McDuck
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I'm not surprised. But how can you be 100% sure that you are really an agnostic.
McDuck
Well-known member
You could NOT do that with with this group (tsptalk).
Miss_Piggy
Member
Gee, it was pleasant to find others believe as I do.
But "Good Ol' Birch" - who would have thought! I'll have to give him an extra acknowledgement for that one -
But "Good Ol' Birch" - who would have thought! I'll have to give him an extra acknowledgement for that one -
Buster
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Why?..cuz he'll burn in eternal damnation as you..I guess misery does love company...Gee, it was pleasant to find others believe as I do.
But "Good Ol' Birch" - who would have thought! I'll have to give him an extra acknowledgement for that one -
This thread is pathetic.
McDuck
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peterson82
Member
That burn is the same burn Santa feels when he comes down the chimney.
Buster
Well-known member
In your contemptuous attempt to blaspheme the name Of God by comparing him to Santa Claus...Makes this thread even more Pathetic..
St. Nicholas
Artist: Susan Seals
Used by permission The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.
Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=38
I hope all you Atheists ans agnostics don't celebrate Christmas or take the day off as a Holiday..otherwise you are being a hypocrite.
St. Nicholas
Artist: Susan Seals
Used by permission The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.
Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=38
I hope all you Atheists ans agnostics don't celebrate Christmas or take the day off as a Holiday..otherwise you are being a hypocrite.
XL-entLady
Well-known member
Please, folks, let's everyone take a deep breath and step back here. Maybe we ought to leave it at that old saying, "There are no atheists in foxholes." 
When we're being shelled so heavily from the outside, there is no reason to try to frag each other. :worried:
Lady
When we're being shelled so heavily from the outside, there is no reason to try to frag each other. :worried:
Lady
Miss_Piggy
Member
XL-entLady
Well-known member
No, no, no, Miss Piggy! We should be able to have civilized discussions about these things. In fact, there are days I count on these "make you think about it" discussions to keep the Alheimers at bay. :cheesy:Thanks Mike, I was about to commit hari-kari for my foolishness.
I was just trying to calm someone down before there was a blood vessel rupture, without getting too pointed about it.
You just keep on keepin' on,
Lady
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