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Originally posted by AvatarIII View Postif that is so, how can you possibly know what or what not to believe.
As far as creation goes, I think God creted life with the ability to diversify, through microevolution, the small changes within a species that make it more diverse over time. I do not believe that God created a system where a reptile could turn into a bird, or an ape into a human because it is not scriptural.Never, never, never believe any war will be smooth or easy...
... or that any man can measure the tides and hurricanes he will
encounter on the strange journey.
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2 Cor. 10:3-5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; )
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
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Originally posted by AvatarIII View PostCan omniscient God, who
knows the future find
the omnipotence to
change his future mind?
Karen Ownens
a little poem i foundNever, never, never believe any war will be smooth or easy...
... or that any man can measure the tides and hurricanes he will
encounter on the strange journey.
Spoiler:
2 Cor. 10:3-5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; )
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
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A lot of people won't agree with me...but when I look at the universe, Nebula, colorful worlds, stars, the vastness of the cosmos itself and the much smaller, but just as interesting biological universe within us and all things I see amazing creations of God. I see the beautiful complexities and flow of galaxies and all the rest that were touched by God. And the wonders of Science that allow us to further know that creator.
That's just me though.It feels good to be alive.
Cause i've been dead for so long.
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A quote which I have always found so very very true.....in my opinion anyway:
If I take a lamp and shine it toward the wall, a bright spot will appear on the wall. The lamp is our search for truth, for understanding. Too often we assume that the light on the wall is God. But the light is not the goal of the search; it is the result of the search. The more intense the search, the brighter the light on the wall. The brighter the light on the wall, the greater the sense of revelation upon seeing it! Similarly, someone who does not search, who does not bring a lantern with him, sees nothing. What we perceive as God, is the byproduct of our search for God. It may simply be an appreciation of the light, pure and unblemished, not understanding that it comes from us. Sometimes we stand in front of the light and assume that we are the center of the universe. God looks astonishingly like we do! Or we turn to look at our shadow, and assume that all is darkness. If we allow ourselves to get in the way, we defeat the purpose; which is to use the light of our search to illuminate the wall in all its beauty - and in all its flaws. And in so doing better understand the world around us.Please do me a huge favour and help me be with the love of my life.
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Originally posted by P-90_177 View PostA quote which I have always found so very very true.....in my opinion anyway:
If I take a lamp and shine it toward the wall, a bright spot will appear on the wall. The lamp is our search for truth, for understanding. Too often we assume that the light on the wall is God. But the light is not the goal of the search; it is the result of the search. The more intense the search, the brighter the light on the wall. The brighter the light on the wall, the greater the sense of revelation upon seeing it! Similarly, someone who does not search, who does not bring a lantern with him, sees nothing. What we perceive as God, is the byproduct of our search for God. It may simply be an appreciation of the light, pure and unblemished, not understanding that it comes from us. Sometimes we stand in front of the light and assume that we are the center of the universe. God looks astonishingly like we do! Or we turn to look at our shadow, and assume that all is darkness. If we allow ourselves to get in the way, we defeat the purpose; which is to use the light of our search to illuminate the wall in all its beauty - and in all its flaws. And in so doing better understand the world around us.Click the banner or episode links to visit the virtual continuations of Stargate!Previous Episode: 11x03 "Shore Leave" | Previous Episode: 6x04 "Nightfall" | Now Airing: 3x06 "Eldest"The Continuing Stargate Wiki | Stargate: Avalon l The New "Ark of Truth" | Stargate: Universe Reviews | Banner designs by Alx
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Originally posted by AvatarIII View Post
... unless they're really conspiring with the aliens! *X-Files theme plays*
Originally posted by AvatarIII View Postif that is so, how can you possibly know what or what not to believe.
Originally posted by Coco Pops View PostCould you please explain? I don't think I have ever heard anyone say "partial evolution"
Originally posted by GhostPoet View PostA lot of people won't agree with me...but when I look at the universe, Nebula, colorful worlds, stars, the vastness of the cosmos itself and the much smaller, but just as interesting biological universe within us and all things I see amazing creations of God. I see the beautiful complexities and flow of galaxies and all the rest that were touched by God. And the wonders of Science that allow us to further know that creator.
That's just me though.
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Originally posted by Coco Pops View PostCould you please explain? I don't think I have ever heard anyone say "partial evolution"
what I mean is I don't believe man originated/evolved from apes. I do, however believe that our bodies were designed to evolve to new situations/enviroments. Similiar to how various animals evolve to their enviroments...like their fur/hair changing color to match leaves or trees. We're adaptable. Live in an enviroment long enough and the consequence is your body evolving to live in that enviroment more comfortably.It feels good to be alive.
Cause i've been dead for so long.
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hm...since we're sharing beliefs. I wanted to throw one last thing in that I believe.
No one can prove God to anyone else. It's self evident. It's like me trying to prove I love my wife to other people. Sure, I can tell people how much I love her, but those are just empty words to other people...they don't know if it's true. They can't feel it, they can try to understand...but love is personal.
And to those christians out in the world that try to shove their beliefs down other peoples throats over and over...they are not even following their own beliefs. Jesus teaches us that we are to spread God's word...BUT we can only share it, if they reject it,then move on...it's up to THEM to decide. Not Christians. Anyone who force feeds Christianity is infact not only hurting God, but going against the very beliefs they claim to stand for.
SHEESH!! sorry...don't mean to ramble.It feels good to be alive.
Cause i've been dead for so long.
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Originally posted by s09119 View PostIs this G'kar?Please do me a huge favour and help me be with the love of my life.
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Originally posted by GhostPoet View Posthm...since we're sharing beliefs. I wanted to throw one last thing in that I believe.
No one can prove God to anyone else. It's self evident. It's like me trying to prove I love my wife to other people. Sure, I can tell people how much I love her, but those are just empty words to other people...they don't know if it's true. They can't feel it, they can try to understand...but love is personal.
And to those christians out in the world that try to shove their beliefs down other peoples throats over and over...they are not even following their own beliefs. Jesus teaches us that we are to spread God's word...BUT we can only share it, if they reject it,then move on...it's up to THEM to decide. Not Christians. Anyone who force feeds Christianity is infact not only hurting God, but going against the very beliefs they claim to stand for.
SHEESH!! sorry...don't mean to ramble.
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Originally posted by Ltcolshepjumper View PostBecause God gives clear instruction on what to do and what not to do. The Devil distorts and perverts. Aside from trying to cause death and destruction, that is his primary objective, and the effect of sin. Everything is distorted, perverted, and marred.
As far as creation goes, I think God creted life with the ability to diversify, through microevolution, the small changes within a species that make it more diverse over time. I do not believe that God created a system where a reptile could turn into a bird, or an ape into a human because it is not scriptural.
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