Skyrad 0 #1 November 8, 2006 There are 2.1 billion Christians of various denominations is the world. There are 1.3 billion Muslims in the world. That means in total there are 3.4 BILLION people in the world that believe that Jesus is coming back. What do you think? If you don't belive its true then a) Why not? and b) What makes you think you know better than 3.4 BILLION PEOPLE?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,501 #2 November 8, 2006 QuoteIf you don't belive its true then a) Why not? and b) What makes you think you know better than 3.4 BILLION PEOPLE? a) Because its absurd. b) I'm cleverer than they are.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #3 November 8, 2006 QuoteWhat makes you think you know better than 3.4 BILLION PEOPLE Because I have enough independent thought NOT to be BRAINWASHED by some man-made religious dogma. I don't doubt that some dude by the name of Jesus died on some cross many many moons ago. But the man was human just like the rest of us, and he died on that day and can't come back any more than one of your dead relatives (or mine) can come back. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #4 November 8, 2006 Well, according to ZZ Top; Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans. Well now, Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans. Yeah, yeah. Workin' from one end to the other and all points in between. Took a jump through Mississippi, well, muddy water turned to wine. Took a jump through Mississippi, muddy water turned to wine. Yeah, yeah. Then out to California through the forests and the pines. Ah, take me with you, Jesus. You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same. You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same. Yeah, yeah. You don't have to worry 'cause takin' care of business is his name."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #5 November 8, 2006 I believe he is coming back and he will take his true followers with him. ( His plan, not mine) Of course, even with a disappearance of millions of people, especially people who loved God...no doubt in my mind it still won't be evidence enough for those left behind. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #6 November 8, 2006 My mother is fond of saying "If a billion people do a stupid thing, it's still a stupid thing" Simply because x number of people believe something absurd doesn't make it the truth. There were a lot of people that believed in the gods of the Roman empire, most of their population. Today, the vast majority sees that they were wrong. The same can be said for all the gods that people have believed in in the past, and will be what happens to the gods that people believe in now. The idea that someday a percentage of the population will magically dissappear and go to a happy place is just as laughable as all the beliefs of all the past religions. It's all a crock."Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #7 November 8, 2006 All I can say Steve ( I knew you were going to respond to this thread) is guess we'll find out in the end. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #8 November 8, 2006 QuoteI believe he is coming back and he will take his true followers with him. ( His plan, not mine) Of course, even with a disappearance of millions of people, especially people who loved God...no doubt in my mind it still won't be evidence enough for those left behind. Just think off all the things I can have and do if I'm left behind after that many people disappear. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #9 November 8, 2006 QuoteI knew you were going to respond to this thread Why, did god tell you, or did you use your ability to reason? Quote is guess we'll find out in the end. Yes, we will. It's a shame, though that so many people will be killed in the name of a god that doesn't exist, in the interim."Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #10 November 8, 2006 I don't know what you think but I can state for the record, that Jesus would be the world's best pointman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #11 November 8, 2006 I have no idea if he will return or what time as I do not know much of anything at all. I know the bible tells us so. I don't think I will ever live to see if it is true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #12 November 8, 2006 QuoteI know the bible tells us so The Burble (New Testicle and Old Tentacle versions) as well as the Holy Ka-Boom are nothing more than fictional books written by humans looking to control other humans many many moons ago before any knowledge of science, physics and the universe we find ourselves in, existed. Stop the cycle. Starting thinking for yourself for a change. Say no to man-made religious dogmas. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lummy 4 #13 November 8, 2006 Don't Muslim's believe that Mohammed will return? Are you trying to say that Jesus and Mohammed are one and the same?I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #14 November 8, 2006 QuoteI don't know what you think but I can state for the record, that Jesus would be the world's best pointman sure, he could fly point on a good 4-way team, but really, all those mirrors and memories are pretty tough. better start him out on tail ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,461 #15 November 8, 2006 QuoteI don't know what you think but I can state for the record, that Jesus would be the world's best pointmanQuotesure, he could fly point on a good 4-way teamBut he doesn't swoop, so why should I listen to him when it comes to canopy choice and swooping? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #16 November 8, 2006 QuoteBut he doesn't swoop, so why should I listen to him when it comes to canopy choice and swooping?. I really wanted to reference that comment, but I didn't think anyone would recognize it...... thank you ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,461 #17 November 8, 2006 QuoteI didn't think anyone would recognize it...... You did, and I think Billvon used it first, so thanks for the opening Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stumpy 284 #18 November 9, 2006 And there are somewhere around 6.7 Billion people in the world, so what makes you think you know better than the other 3.3 Billion?Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #19 November 9, 2006 QuoteDon't Muslim's believe that Mohammed will return? Are you trying to say that Jesus and Mohammed are one and the same? No Muslims belive that Muhammed was God's last Prophet but he has done his thing and won't be coming back Musliims belive that Jesus is more special than Muhammed as he will com back and sort the wheat from the chaft just as the Christians do. There are only two real diffrences in the belife relating to Jesus between Christianity and Islam. 1) Muslims belive that Jesus was a Prophet, the most important prophet in fact. 2) That Jesus wasn't crucified. They belive this is the case as they can't belive that somone so special to God would be allowed to die in such a way, they belive that Jesus was far to special to die on the cross. Other than that (Yes I know the major importance of those two points) Christians and Muslims (I'm not talking about extremists here) pretty much belive the same thing.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tonyhays 86 #20 November 9, 2006 Nice post!!“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites headoverheels 333 #21 November 9, 2006 QuoteAll I can say Steve ( I knew you were going to respond to this thread) is guess we'll find out in the end. You will not find out anything, you will just be dead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites br0k3n 0 #22 November 9, 2006 I tell you what, show me 1, just 1 thats all I ask a single piece of evidence that Jesus ever existed, and ill vote for yes hes coming back. until then im all about the FSM...----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaVinci 0 #23 November 9, 2006 Favorite bumper sticker. Jesus is coming!!!!!..........Quick, look busy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tonyhays 86 #24 November 9, 2006 Can't be done...in my experience they just point to the bible as proof (which it isn't) or say something along the lines of "just look around you, look at how everything works together, it's too much of a miracle!!" Of course, they don't like my reply that just because you can't understand something doesn't necessarily mean divine intervention. I guess it all just boils down to faith.“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #25 November 9, 2006 Prove to me God DOESN'T exist, Steve. edited to add: Ahem* I know you have friends with other beliefs. Do you think that what they believe is stupid? Why or why not? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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warpedskydiver 0 #11 November 8, 2006 I have no idea if he will return or what time as I do not know much of anything at all. I know the bible tells us so. I don't think I will ever live to see if it is true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #12 November 8, 2006 QuoteI know the bible tells us so The Burble (New Testicle and Old Tentacle versions) as well as the Holy Ka-Boom are nothing more than fictional books written by humans looking to control other humans many many moons ago before any knowledge of science, physics and the universe we find ourselves in, existed. Stop the cycle. Starting thinking for yourself for a change. Say no to man-made religious dogmas. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #13 November 8, 2006 Don't Muslim's believe that Mohammed will return? Are you trying to say that Jesus and Mohammed are one and the same?I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 November 8, 2006 QuoteI don't know what you think but I can state for the record, that Jesus would be the world's best pointman sure, he could fly point on a good 4-way team, but really, all those mirrors and memories are pretty tough. better start him out on tail ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,461 #15 November 8, 2006 QuoteI don't know what you think but I can state for the record, that Jesus would be the world's best pointmanQuotesure, he could fly point on a good 4-way teamBut he doesn't swoop, so why should I listen to him when it comes to canopy choice and swooping? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #16 November 8, 2006 QuoteBut he doesn't swoop, so why should I listen to him when it comes to canopy choice and swooping?. I really wanted to reference that comment, but I didn't think anyone would recognize it...... thank you ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,461 #17 November 8, 2006 QuoteI didn't think anyone would recognize it...... You did, and I think Billvon used it first, so thanks for the opening Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #18 November 9, 2006 And there are somewhere around 6.7 Billion people in the world, so what makes you think you know better than the other 3.3 Billion?Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #19 November 9, 2006 QuoteDon't Muslim's believe that Mohammed will return? Are you trying to say that Jesus and Mohammed are one and the same? No Muslims belive that Muhammed was God's last Prophet but he has done his thing and won't be coming back Musliims belive that Jesus is more special than Muhammed as he will com back and sort the wheat from the chaft just as the Christians do. There are only two real diffrences in the belife relating to Jesus between Christianity and Islam. 1) Muslims belive that Jesus was a Prophet, the most important prophet in fact. 2) That Jesus wasn't crucified. They belive this is the case as they can't belive that somone so special to God would be allowed to die in such a way, they belive that Jesus was far to special to die on the cross. Other than that (Yes I know the major importance of those two points) Christians and Muslims (I'm not talking about extremists here) pretty much belive the same thing.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhays 86 #20 November 9, 2006 Nice post!!“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 333 #21 November 9, 2006 QuoteAll I can say Steve ( I knew you were going to respond to this thread) is guess we'll find out in the end. You will not find out anything, you will just be dead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
br0k3n 0 #22 November 9, 2006 I tell you what, show me 1, just 1 thats all I ask a single piece of evidence that Jesus ever existed, and ill vote for yes hes coming back. until then im all about the FSM...----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVinci 0 #23 November 9, 2006 Favorite bumper sticker. Jesus is coming!!!!!..........Quick, look busy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhays 86 #24 November 9, 2006 Can't be done...in my experience they just point to the bible as proof (which it isn't) or say something along the lines of "just look around you, look at how everything works together, it's too much of a miracle!!" Of course, they don't like my reply that just because you can't understand something doesn't necessarily mean divine intervention. I guess it all just boils down to faith.“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #25 November 9, 2006 Prove to me God DOESN'T exist, Steve. edited to add: Ahem* I know you have friends with other beliefs. Do you think that what they believe is stupid? Why or why not? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
