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I can only repeat what was taught me as an undergraduate: an almighty god could have created a world in which all his beloved humans made the appropriate choices and were saved. Well, I certainly wouldn't want to force anyone to make an advance on answers obtained as an undergraduate. :D I think th...

Ah, you've misread my pseudonym, and thus attributed to me an arrogance I would hope not to have...and certainly a claim I do not make. The name isn't "I Can." It's "Immanuel Can." If you are aware of the true Referent of that full name, then you know I'm not claiming special wis...

You're upset. I get that. I apologize if I am the cause of that upset. However, we are here to discuss philosophy, are we not? So we need not become personal and nasty in the process. We can discuss the ideas without assassinating each other's personalities, or so I believe. So I'm going to take the...

Omnipotence admits to no other agency by god. This is definitive. Actually, your allegation is a non-sequitur : it doesn't follow logically. For example, suppose you "have power" to beat your spouse...does that mean you *do* it too? Omnipotence implies, " having all power." It d...

On reading about Hinduism I found that there is a version of the Triune God. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, different forms of the same all-pervading Brahman. I realize that others may have different interpretations of this, but this is the way I see it. thedoc: I don't want to be contentious -- I actually...

Actually, Arising_uk is right on target. The basic laws of logic say that things cannot "be" and "not be" at the same time. And that's not his mere opinion, but rather a fundamental of logic. It's quite useless to argue against him, since in order to do so at all, you are yoursel...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7TAAw3oQvg

Well worth the watch.

behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Seriously? This is your best shot? Your entire theory depends on a precise interpretation of a single word: "within." I had no idea you were such a literalist! :D Unfortunately for you, the word you're trying to use literally is " entos ,&quo...

In fact I have considered changing many times but then I've come to realize that at the core, all religions are basically the same, it's only all the window dressing that differs. So I'll stay where I am as far as churches go, and carefully choose where I put my faith. I guess that's why I don't sa...

That's pretty funny. For a second, I almost thought "yellow and black" myself, but then realized ours are red and white. I don't have a problem imagining that a lot of people are religious or atheistic out of mere rote habit or traditional expectation. I'm pretty sure it's true, in fact. M...

much of it has been corrupted by later writers who were promoting some policy that neither Jesus nor any of his followers, advanced in his teachings. Well, I assume then that you have proof this is what happened? I hope you have something better than the usual fare that goes along with this allegat...

If you follow the teachings of Jesus as most Christians say they do then you would know that Jesus says to look within ourselves for God and that his laws are written in our hearts. I do. Unfortunately, you're following old wives' tales. Jesus Christ never said this. Nor does any other part of the ...

Then you are in good, if sparse, company as most of the Christians I have encountered welcome rules and dogma (propositions?). Wow. That's super sad...but common enough, I suppose. Yet we should not judge a belief by those who fail to follow it properly, should we? Not unless it proves entirely imp...

As far as your interpretation of the terms upon this thread I believe that we have some common ground; When it comes to the subject of gods - belief is just as valid as logic. Both are false. You've misunderstood me, I'm afraid. I didn't suggest that because a belief is probabilistic it's "fal...

What else could someone be seeking when seeking God other than his laws and rules? Why, a Person, of course. Not a "big, flying guy," obviously: that would be childish. But a Supreme Entity with a consciousness, will, identity, purposes, characteristics and qualities of His own, one with ...