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Don't know why most people on here quote the bible word for word when jesus spoke in parables, and even his own disciples did not understand the true meaning of what he was sayingFrom this website: http://www.goodnewsaboutgod.com/studies/spiritual/home_study/parables.htmAnd this is common knowledge within religion, but it is extremely looked over.
The shocking truth is that Jesus hid the meaning of His teachings from the masses. The word Parable means a similitude or (symbolically) fictitious narrative that conveyed a moral truth. The word Proverb means essentially the same thing – a fictitious illustration.So the stories that jesus told WERE fictitious, atheists you are so correct on that.But where atheists, agnostics and religious followers alike are wrong and where we start to get confused by religion is because we take the stories literal. You are not supposed to take the stories literally, they are symbolic and metaphorical.
Even Jesus’ own disciples had to have these parables explained to them. But He often did that by telling them - - another Parable! Why would Jesus do that? Because God’s plan involves calling MANY, but choosing only a FEW – at least in this eon.So as you can see, not even his disciples understood what he was trying to tell them and explain to them.I'm not claiming I do, but I am claiming 99% of religious followers don't understand the stories either. So what do we do? Read it as symbolism, like in revelations "And I saw a beast rising up out of the seas"In ancient times this would have meant another nation rising to power. You have to understand that in revelations, these people were trying to explain our modern day times in their ancient day language.Can you imagine trying to explain that?Nope. That would be very hard to explain.
Look at the police state we are headed into, this article just absolutely blows my mind.This is the most terrible thing i have ever read or heard of: http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/lending-friend-your-car-can-get-you-life-sentenceTo sum it up, a kid lent his friend his car, which he had done many times before in the past, but this time the friend he lent it to took his friends to rob a lady who was selling marijuana, in the break in, a teenage girl was killed.They all received their punishments.But ryan, the kid who lent out the car and WAS ASLEEP IN HIS BED THE NIGHT IT HAPPENED, (an undisputed fact even by the prosecutor) was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. he is in his eleventh year now.Is this fair? America is the only country with the Felony Murder Law, 3 states have dropped it, kentucky, michigan and hawaii.Wow. Blows my mind.Don't loan out your car you may go to prison for life.
So, why the fuck is none of this being reported on, or debated, why?For obvious reasons.This is the most tyrannical shit i have ever seen in my lifehttp://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/militias-mobilizing-support-embattled-clark-county-rancher-clash-federal-rangers
Think about it, any atheist on this site, not anarchists, atheisst, probably believe the government is untouchable, knows everything, and controls what you do.Please explain how the government is no different than god.But when you worship god, you are not letting others oppress you.When you believe in government you believe only the government is correct, how dare anyone go against the government? Its the government, it cant be wrong, it sees all...Also, you allow your government to murder and commit thievery (taxes)Thats terrible. And its true.If you dont believe in god, you believe in government.The two do not mix
All she is doing, is TRYING to contradict christianity.How do i know this? Because i used to do the exact same thingI understand religion much more now than i did before, and i can tell that she is just going to google and trying to find "contradictions"I tried that with my christian friend, it got us nowhere except for a broader perspective of each others view points. Which is good.So, 4real, just stop, your not going to get anywhere and all you are going to do is create more stress for yourself and possibly induce a mental disorder.Dont rely on god to solve your problems, thats what prayer is for, you pray, and you are given the strength of gods willWhether you follow through with that strength is up to you becauseeeeeeee...................we have free will
Watch the part at 1:48 about the professional criminal who advocates gun control heavily because it will create less competition.If you are for gun control, you need to rethink your life
Ok, so atheists, religion can be deciphered as symbolic and still carry the same message in our hearts!the devil personifies mans ego and sinful nature.And god represents humility and self sacrifice.Thats all it is really. Just make sure you choose the best side ;)
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If 100 years ago, we didn't pay celebrities and sports stars as much as we do, and we had focused more on the trades of life such as philosophy and psychology and the sciences etc... would we be in debt? It seems that it would make up most of our debt if most of it had come from over 100 years of accumulating paying people ridiculously high prices for thhings that should not be that high priced.And yes i am aware of marketing
I am not trying to push my beliefs on anyone, but whenever i meet someone new, irl, i don't ever really talk about god unless it pops up and then once it comes out a little bit it all spills out about how much i believe and stuff... and then they gradually start to stop talking to me, even if we had great times together, they just start to think i am crazy yet the things i am interested in are as scientific as they can come.So why do people automatically start hating on people who talk about god? Its not like we believe in god for no reason.
God is the ultimate Man's man. The ultimate father. The ultimate example.If you don't feel the need to model yourself after such flawlessness, then there is something wrong with you.Too much pride perhaps? ---------------------------------------------Why does society look for the "ultimate perfection" And we mock it?
Take for instance, left handed people. I am left handed. I was born left handed. I use my left hand for EVERYTHING.Did I choose to be left handed? No, I was born this way, BUT. I can CHOOSE to become right handed, it would just take time and effort. Even though it would be highlyh uncomfortable at first I would eventually get used to it and use it more than my left hand. But everyday I CHOOSE to use my left hand.Gay people can decide to become straight if left handed people can learn to be right handed.