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    Quote Originally Posted by Trish View Post
    God came from man's imagination to be used as a fear tactic by overlords to keep large masses of people in line and to dominate certain sub populations.
    Or, "God" or a greater being has been $#@!ized for this purpose.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Obvious View Post
    Or, "God" or a greater being has been $#@!ized for this purpose.
    Nah, God is a concept conjured up by man. It is a successful brainwashing technique to control large masses of people. It has evolved in order to soften it's original conception and to make it more mainstream. More importantly it has become a very powerful tool to manipulate and control the vote of a faction of people.

    What I've come to realize is it's a tool for self forgiveness for all the horrible things that people do in the name of God. Look at all the horrible things religious people do in the name of God. They voted in and continue to support the worst human being in my lifetime as President and pretend it's okay because according to them he's doing the work of the lord. hahahahahaha I guess he's doing this in-between $#@! grabbing, cheating on his wives, stiffing his workers, cheating people by selling false promises, threatening those who challenge him, promoting a white nationalist agenda........you get the picture. Anyone who claims they are religious and are a representative of God's values but can support this man, has some seriously $#@!ed up values.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trish View Post
    Nah, God is a concept conjured up by man. It is a successful brainwashing technique to control large masses of people. It has evolved in order to soften it's original conception and to make it more mainstream. More importantly it has become a very powerful tool to manipulate and control the vote of a faction of people.

    What I've come to realize is it's a tool for self forgiveness for all the horrible things that people do in the name of God. Look at all the horrible things religious people do in the name of God. They voted in and continue to support the worst human being in my lifetime as President and pretend it's okay because according to them he's doing the work of the lord. hahahahahaha I guess he's doing this in-between $#@! grabbing, cheating on his wives, stiffing his workers, cheating people by selling false promises, threatening those who challenge him, promoting a white nationalist agenda........you get the picture. Anyone who claims they are religious and are a representative of God's values but can support this man, has some seriously $#@!ed up values.
    I have a strong mistrust of organized religion and written history (bible) because I believe those are the words of controlling white men, not God so much but I do believe in God.

    Not because of some silly scripture, I love it when "scripture wars" happen and folks try to one-up the other on how much of scripture they know. My personal faith and beliefs are my own which is why I don't wear them on my sleeve or try to shove them down other peoples throats.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Obvious View Post
    I have a strong mistrust of organized religion and written history (bible) because I believe those are the words of controlling white men, not God so much but I do believe in God.

    Not because of some silly scripture, I love it when "scripture wars" happen and folks try to one-up the other on how much of scripture they know. My personal faith and beliefs are my own which is why I don't wear them on my sleeve or try to shove them down other peoples throats.
    I respect your position.

    It's difficult for me to respect those who hide behind the cross and the idea that the end justifies the means. My morals and principles will not allow me to turn my head and ignore the behavior and character of people. My soul is not for sale. I truly believe there is something more than me and I'm confident that if the time comes that I'm judged I feel confident that by following my heart I will be accepted. Those who dismiss doing the right thing by pretending the end matters are fools. What matters is NOW and how we treat each NOW not how we treat each other once we get what we want. I mean, it's easy to be accommodating once you have what you want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trish View Post
    I respect your position.

    It's difficult for me to respect those who hide behind the cross and the idea that the end justifies the means. My morals and principles will not allow me to turn my head and ignore the behavior and character of people. My soul is not for sale. I truly believe there is something more than me and I'm confident that if the time comes that I'm judged I feel confident that by following my heart I will be accepted. Those who dismiss doing the right thing by pretending the end matters are fools. What matters is NOW and how we treat each NOW not how we treat each other once we get what we want. I mean, it's easy to be accommodating once you have what you want.
    I get that. Morality out of the want to be moral, not out of fear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by southwest88 View Post
    Philosophy 101 was a long time ago. Yes, if transcendent when applied to deity means beyond physical limitations - I suppose I prefer to simply spell out the attributes, rather than rely on half-remembered philosophy/theology.
    That God is ever-present beyond physical limitations, where He said, "...before Abraham was, I am". In also, that He is ever-present wherever anyone is, wherever they go, the things they do, the things they speak, as He is their witness, as also the testimony of the truth, of all that has ever transpired. Psalm 139:7: "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?" Not one can.
    Plant farms and animal sanctuaries with just compensation: Genesis 1:29-30, 2-3, Lev. 24:18-22, Psalm 50, Isaiah 1, 11:6-9, 65, 66, Daniel 1, Hosea 2:18, Revelation 20-22.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trish View Post
    God came from man's imagination to be used as a fear tactic by overlords to keep large masses of people in line and to dominate certain sub populations.

    The Marxist view^^ "Die Religion ist der Seufzer der bedrängten Kreatur, das Gemüt einer herzlosen Welt, wie sie der Geist geistloser Zustände ist. Sie ist das Opium des Volks." http://www.dober.de/religionskritik/marx1.html

    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Obvious View Post
    I have a strong mistrust of organized religion and written history (bible) because I believe those are the words of controlling white men, not God so much but I do believe in God.

    Not because of some silly scripture, I love it when "scripture wars" happen and folks try to one-up the other on how much of scripture they know. My personal faith and beliefs are my own which is why I don't wear them on my sleeve or try to shove them down other peoples throats.
    The neo-Marxist postmodern view^^.
    Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. ― Gustav Mahler

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trish View Post
    Nah, God is a concept conjured up by man. It is a successful brainwashing technique to control large masses of people. It has evolved in order to soften it's original conception and to make it more mainstream. More importantly it has become a very powerful tool to manipulate and control the vote of a faction of people.

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    Believe what you will, and deal with the fact that a large percentage of the planet disagrees with you.

    The world will continue to spin on.

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    Precise meanings?

    Quote Originally Posted by Orion Rules View Post
    That God is ever-present beyond physical limitations, where He said, "...before Abraham was, I am". In also, that He is ever-present wherever anyone is, wherever they go, the things they do, the things they speak, as He is their witness, as also the testimony of the truth, of all that has ever transpired. Psalm 139:7: "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?" Not one can.
    It's more than that, the Bible cites Him standing outside of time, history, the physical universe - He created the universe, time, created life & all the living things. So it's not purely a physical question - God is presumed to be outside all categories. Unless that's included in transcendent?

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