| Author |
Message |
| Topic: Does god actually want us to believe in Her? |
ShaSha
Replies: 15
Views: 7350
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 2:54 pm Subject: Does god actually want us to believe in Her? |
There are some other beliefs, some will even allow those "innocent of belief" ie, those who have never had access to the gospel, to enter heaven according to the content of their heart.
I ... |
| Topic: Does god actually want us to believe in Her? |
ShaSha
Replies: 15
Views: 7350
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 9:09 pm Subject: Does god actually want us to believe in Her? |
There are some other beliefs, some will even allow those "innocent of belief" ie, those who have never had access to the gospel, to enter heaven according to the content of their heart.
I ... |
| Topic: New here... and a follower of Christ |
ShaSha
Replies: 85
Views: 16738
|
Forum: Introductions
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:47 am Subject: New here... and a follower of Christ |
And doesn't "Follower of Christ" just mean "Follower of the bible".
Hey MG,
I'll let aplacetotalk answer too of course. My pov is that following christ by no means suggest ... |
| Topic: Dating a theist |
ShaSha
Replies: 40
Views: 17603
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:48 am Subject: Dating a theist |
We had some of the best discussions and most adversarial "relations" I've ever had.
And that's a good point. Just because you disagree -- argue, even -- with someone doesn't mean it can't b ... |
| Topic: Bill Maher speaks out against religion again. |
ShaSha
Replies: 20
Views: 12279
|
Forum: Entertainment and Media
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:46 am Subject: Bill Maher speaks out against religion again. |
| I stopped watching Bill Maher a while ago. I don't mind him that much, but he seems to be one who says things more so as to shock people than to get a point across. (I think the last time I watched hi ... |
| Topic: Bill Maher speaks out against religion again. |
ShaSha
Replies: 20
Views: 12279
|
Forum: Entertainment and Media
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:57 am Subject: Bill Maher speaks out against religion again. |
Good thoughts both of you. I am doing some googling right now that brings up other interesting thoughts that I didn't know concerning him and food as well as health. I'll get back to this.
Mockin ... |
| Topic: Bill Maher speaks out against religion again. |
ShaSha
Replies: 20
Views: 12279
|
Forum: Entertainment and Media
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:02 am Subject: Bill Maher speaks out against religion again. |
I watched Bill for quite a few years while we had HBO. I really liked him except his new rules. We have too many rules and need to get rid of some.
Of course he could be just joking but I doubt i ... |
| Topic: Theists disallowing comments |
ShaSha
Replies: 22
Views: 12617
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:08 am Subject: Theists disallowing comments |
| In addition to these more cynical ideas it is just a likely that many times Christians are wanting to eliminate crude language from comments. For many it is a violation of their religious convictions ... |
| Topic: Prophet of Death |
ShaSha
Replies: 7
Views: 3531
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:21 pm Subject: Prophet of Death |
You must admit, though, that religion provides one of the most convenient vehicles for motivation by fear. After all, if there is an afterlife, and it is for forever, then not doing God's will wou ... |
| Topic: Prophet of Death |
ShaSha
Replies: 7
Views: 3531
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:59 am Subject: Prophet of Death |
ShaSha,
The book does a lot of things (inadvertently, I think) like demonstrating how one can interpret very disparate things into a clair 'sign from god,' how to use fear of hell to manipulate pe ... |
| Topic: Prophet of Death |
ShaSha
Replies: 7
Views: 3531
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:03 pm Subject: Re: Prophet of Death |
Recently I have been reading a 'true crime' book (I don't often read in this genre) called "Prophet of Death." Iti s about Jeffrey Lundgren and the "Kirtland Cult killings."
I h ... |
| Topic: US Congressman Pete Stark Announces he is an Atheist!!! |
ShaSha
Replies: 37
Views: 12217
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:13 am Subject: US Congressman Pete Stark Announces he is an Atheist!!! |
Yes. I admire very much the way Michael Newdow handled himself during his goings on, and only wish that O'Hair would have done the same. I think that leading by example is much more effective th ... |
| Topic: US Congressman Pete Stark Announces he is an Atheist!!! |
ShaSha
Replies: 37
Views: 12217
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:58 am Subject: US Congressman Pete Stark Announces he is an Atheist!!! |
Great discussion going here. I like what you say about the lack of publicity on Stark.
Kevin, I can't believe I am correcting you but Madlyn didn't get prayer out of school. A group of six did, m ... |
| Topic: Atheism outlawed in prisons? |
ShaSha
Replies: 11
Views: 5303
|
Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:00 pm Subject: Atheism outlawed in prisons? |
I assure you if there was such a law, it would have been challenged years ago and would have won since it is in a category of religious freedom.
My thoughts exactly, but this is from an Amazon listin ... |
| Topic: Presidential Candidates |
ShaSha
Replies: 19
Views: 11116
|
Forum: General Discussion
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:58 am Subject: Presidential Candidates |
"No religious test" is supposed to be upheld and ALL the canidates should refrain from divisive pulpit politics.
How does “no religious test” equate to “politicians shouldn’t use religio ... |
| |