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This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it. |
Though to the above, in the quote, that god pays attention to those who pray with more than one person...that to me just says that as a single entity we don't matter, a single person doesn't matter, but a group does. Kinda sounds like the government to me >.>
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While it is anyone's prerogative to start a museum, and I'm not opposed to its existence, I think the term "creation science" is pretty amusing. No offence, but to me, that's the same as "middle earth science", or (since I can just see the outrage coming here - Lord of the Rings isn't as old and influential, etc.) "the scientific mechanism of the sirens' calls". The analysis of fictitious stories is literary, not scientific.
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BUT IT'S NOT FICTICIOUS YOU HEATHEN GRRRR
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Think about it this way. If Scientology exists, and we all know that it is fake/doesn't even matter, think about how easy it was for people back 2000 years ago to believe that a man could walk on water blah blah blah.
Sure, Hubbard was one guy, but get enough people to back up your claim, and soon it spreads. Hell, I don't even know if Hubbard actually STARTED that damndable religion, but hey...Following what went on with the whole "God" thing, only a few people have seen 'god' and wrote about it...same with Hubbard...yet we bash scientology because Tom Cruise is an active member. So what's the big difference? FELIPE NO |
The difference lies in how deeply rooted and accepted Christianity is in our society. Its influence (both positive and negative) on our very basic laws is far greater than the influence of a -so far deviant- group of scientologists. It's easy to stigmatize an out-group.
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Christianity states that there is only one God correct? And if anyone doesn't recognize their god, they are heathens and will suffer for all eternity. Well, if God created man in his image, that's pretty much saying that a LOT of what God is is rubbish, and isn't worthy. Know what I'm saying? That is why I love Greek and Roman, even Egyptian and Norse Mythology. Sure, there was one God that started it all, but you have CHOICES as to who to actually worship without everyone going up in arms. And the great thing about it is, no matter who you worshipped, everyone went to the same place...though that place wasn't just black and white, it was an entire account of what good deeds you did and what bad deeds you did...and if the bad outweigh the good (and I mean seriously bad shit like murder for profit yadda yadda) Then your ass unfortunately got sent to the bad side of things. Christianity: What? You don't belive in OUR god? Well shit...off to the fryer with you then. Jam it back in, in the dark. |
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One would think that acceptance would rule high up their on God's list of things he wants from Man, but shit...guess not. And I do believe that if God does sit up there and enjoy watching people argue over him, then we actually MIGHT be in his image...I mean shit, how many people watch Jerry Springer or fucking Maury Povich? YOU ARE NOT THE FATHER OH HELL YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH BOOOOOI This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it. |
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It's just an idea, I'm not any different than anyone else, but I'm not a bible thumper either. What you're asking me, I believe, is if I know exactly what God's idea of proper worship is...and I don't. I just don't think a good way of worshiping one god would be to completely alienate everyone who doesn't agree with me. To me that would be more along the lines of kissing ass, which was mentioned above...brown nosing to get into heaven if you will. I was speaking idiomatically. |
Of course it's a fictirious account. I was just saying that it's one which is deeply rooted in our society (whether I like it or not). Alternative groups threaten this authority, which is why they become stigmatized.
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My personal take on church (assuming you are religious in the first place) is that it's good for offering opinions/teachings/theologies you wouldn't otherwise be exposed to or learn about. However, it can be bad if you just take everything in and assume it is correct. If you never think about it, never apply laws of common sense, or indeed, what the Bible/Jesus actually teaches to what you heard in church, that can become a very bad thing. Consequently, I've got a lot of beliefs the church would probably find pretty heretical. I'm not trying to say that everyone just goes out and does their own thing, and decides what truth is - but I don't think getting your truth by being a "church sheep" is an intelligent idea at all.
-------- I don't think the Bible is very clear on specific ways to worship in a church setting. I think fellowship is important, but the how is not. Nobody knows what the idea of proper church worship is, but it's not like everyone is doing it wrong because of that. People just have different ways of doing things, ways that make them feel closer to God, etc. I don't think people should make a big deal out of someone who thinks having "tongues" in service is a good idea, or someone who thinks it's better to take communion every single service, etc. Whatever floats your boat. Some of things Christians debate about are quite petty and irritating. The original topic, at any rate: Creationism is not science. It's a religious theory that uses scientific methods to make it more plausible. As such I don't think it has any place being funded by any sort of public money. A creation museum is just laughable. Creation scientists have thought up some of the dumbest things I've heard of in years. Not to say I haven't heard interesting, thought-provoking, and intellectual arguments for Creationism, but I'd be afraid to go to a "Creation museum" for fear of busting out laughing. I'd be throwing a huge fit if my money were going to fund something like this. If it's completely privately funded, then whatever. Let the people who enjoy that sort of thing enjoy it. How ya doing, buddy? FGSFDS!!!
Last edited by DarkLink2135; Dec 4, 2007 at 03:42 AM.
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