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<t>Ted;772423 wrote: Paradox:-6<br/>
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In many cases what appears to be prophesy fulfilled is simply prophesy written after the fact thus making it appear as if it is prophesy fulfilled. Three Isaiahs are a classic example. Crossan, Borg, Anderson among others.<br/>
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Once you are able to ...

<t>Jester;772428 wrote: Im a complete creationist, that puts the earth as old as 14000 years as far as time frame. I fully realize the current scientific 'evidence' suggests otherwise, I still belive that the dating system we use is flawed and the biblical record remains correct. <br/>
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<t>Jester;772352 wrote: Biblically speaking your time frames are off for the aboriginal peoples and humans as a whole. I did not say that all peoples have the law of the bible written on thier hearts, but they do have a basic law of right and wrong, (good and evil) in this conversation. I would ...

<r>spot;772285 wrote: You're slightly adrift in a few numbers there. The sun loses around 5 million tons a second as mass converted to radiated energy, not 5000 a minute.<br/>
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A million years ago that would make the sun 1.6 x 10^20 tons heavier than now if it's been shining at the same rate ...

Sheryl;772315 wrote: For me what is evil is given in the Bible. I'm not an expert on other religions, but I think what is considered to be "evil" is also laid out to the followers of each religion. So I think God does recognize evil.


I agree!

spot;772288 wrote: I've never seen that point made so effectively before, and I agree with it entirely.


Thanks Spot!

<r>Bryn Mawr;771795 wrote: Probably - man has the choice how to act.<br/>
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I agree, man does that the choice on how to act, but does that mean that the original source of evil comes from our mind? <br/>
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<r>Ted;771796 wrote: paradox:-6<br/>
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One can believe the Bible is divinely inspired without believing that it is the inerrant and absolute word of God. One has to become aware of how the Bible came to be what it is today and that takes a great deal of study.<br/>
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Lon;771289 wrote: Demons only exist in our own minds.




With all due respect, where does evil come from? Our minds?

<r>rjwould;771632 wrote: This is your first time, isn't it?<br/>
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It takes a little practice but it can be lots of fun if you can put aside your inhibitions. Just relax and let it flow---be creative..<br/>
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:wah: Why?

rjwould;771589 wrote: No! I no longer believe in a "living" God..


May I ask why?

<t>spot;771578 wrote: Let me try again?<br/>
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If you pray really really hard and ask "is the bible really the word of God" you'll get a convincing affirmative response that could come from no other source than the creator of the universe and that proves the bible was written by God.<br/>
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What is the sure way to know that the Bible is divinely inspired?

rjwould;771534 wrote: Because they are simply not believable to me. No insult intended..


None taken Do you think the Bible could be Divinely inspired?

<t>rjwould;771098 wrote: The more I read others opinions on Jesus, the more possibilities open up to me.<br/>
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I will never again believe in the miracles associated with him in the Bible, but I can certainly understand someone is responsible for this religion. After reading yaaarrrgg's version ...

Can prophesy be a distinguishment between the Divine and non-divine?

Is it possible that we may know more about Jesus and God's word (the Bible) if we look further into it? Could if be possible that the Bible may have something beyond the text that would have GOD's signature to ensure that He influenced it's writtings?