Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #176 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Right but why is this still in the Bible? That's what I mean, it's known that it is incorrect, but it's not fixed for all Bibles. Many things were added and removed. True but I can't think as to why things where added and removed, could it be true that things where added/removed to suit the person who had re-written it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #177 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Sure like when Emperor Justinian removed reincarnation from the Bible. Other texts that were removed were deemed heretical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #178 Share Posted January 8, 2006 It's funny how those that went against traditional theories to suit themselves and doctored the bible, that people today who are well aware of it, still take it as gospel truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #179 Share Posted January 8, 2006 (edited) Which people would that be? The majority of Christians I've met have slammed me for believing in reincarnation. And the irony, I tell them, is that it used to be a part of their belief system, but it was removed because an emperor's mistress didn't like it. Edited January 8, 2006 by Yelekiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #180 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Which people would that be? The majority of Christians I've met have slammed me for believing in reincarnation. And the irony, I tell them, is that it used to be a part of their belief system, but it was removed because an emperor's mistress didn't like it. From what I have had to read and listen to, I'm afraid it's christians, and no matter what you try and tell them, they will not take notice and may result into calling you a lair and so on. People like that can get angered by hearing something they do not understand and don't wish to either. I myself in real life have gotten into one too many arguements with christians about what is real and whats not ref to the bible, one of which was my own mother, who used to be more realistic about life in general but ever since she became a christian everything changed and by that I mean her attitude towards the bible, she now believes all that is written, so from that day when I saw I couldn't get through to her and saw how upsetting it was I made it up with my mom but decided not to follow something that was doctored by a religious joe blogs. I have been thrown out of RE classes in high school for my theories, goes to show you that if you have a strong mind and you seek further into a particular subject such as the bible and come up with questions and theories of your own, there is a big chance you will either get slammed for it or ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #181 Share Posted January 8, 2006 goes to show you that if you have a strong mind and you seek further into a particular subject such as the bible and come up with questions and theories of your own, there is a big chance you will either get slammed for it or ignored. Which makes them look foolish, so it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #182 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Which makes them look foolish, so it's all good. The funny thing is they thing you look foolish when you do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #183 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Not really. I explain to them what they don't know and they are usually embarrassed about it by the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #184 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Well I wasn't speaking about you personally, I meant in general. Yea I am sure they are usually embarassed about it in the end but will that make them think twice about their beliefs?? I have yet to meet one that has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #185 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'm sure they do think twice but I'm not trying to convert anyone. They can choose to believe whatever they want to believe. I am just telling them history. I am just telling them the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #186 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'm sure they do think twice but I'm not trying to convert anyone. They can choose to believe whatever they want to believe. I am just telling them history. I am just telling them the truth. Oh don't get me wrong I fully understand you and see where you are coming from, in fact anyone that likes to broaden their minds will do...IMO of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #187 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I concur, BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #188 Share Posted January 8, 2006 (edited) I agree also but what I dont get is if you do not understand what someone is trying to tell you and you don't know the 1st thing about what he/she is talking about, why make a fool out of yourself (speaking in general) to try and argue back?? I never understood as to why people do that!!!!!!!!! I asked a question once on here and that was...If you where to point in the direction as to where you think God is...would you point left, right up or down...I would be intrested as to what others might say Edited January 8, 2006 by Beckys_Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Paranoid Android Posted January 8, 2006 #189 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Perhaps if we pointed to our hearts..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #190 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'd point at myself, and I don't mean that to be blasphemous. Because inside of yourself is how you find God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #191 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Me too but some have pointed up, and I then ask, when you point upwards how can you be sure? as the earth spins constantly so which way is up!?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
......................... Posted January 8, 2006 #192 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Very philosopical, BM, cool stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #193 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I never understood as to why people do that!!!!!!!!! Pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #194 Share Posted January 8, 2006 TY Rowan but hey it's true though LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #195 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Pride. Pride it maybe but a persons pride can make them look foolish, it's a pity they can't see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #196 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Or perhaps they do but they don't want to back down. Save face really. Admitting it is the hardest part I think I'm going to ask some people I know to point to where God is. That should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #197 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Or perhaps they do but they don't want to back down. Save face really. Admitting it is the hardest part I think I'm going to ask some people I know to point to where God is. That should be interesting. you cheeky git lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
......................... Posted January 8, 2006 #198 Share Posted January 8, 2006 LOL @ BM It is a pretty good indication of their beleif systems. I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted January 8, 2006 #199 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I get a kick out of it LOL when I do ask someone to point in the direction as to where they believe God is and they keep saying up up, and when I tell them about the earth spinning ect they still say NO THAT IS UP SEE i wonder what Norman would say as he believes God is in the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelekiah Posted January 8, 2006 #200 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I thought you said Norman didn't believe in God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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