First page of the Bible

[LotusBud]

I've always found this fascinating. A single word the Council of Nicea neglected to expunge from the book. OUR.

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

 

[Admin.]

A bit too anthropomorphic, I think.

 

[Alticus]

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[Lily]

I get confused about Genesis when Adam's children leave the GOE and discover other peopke...I'm like wait...didn't God just create...nevermind *sigh*

 

[Alticus]

I get confused about Genesis when Adam's children leave the GOE and discover other peopke...I'm like wait...didn't God just create...nevermind *sigh*

What do you mean Lily?

 

[Lily]

What do you mean Lily?

Why are there people in other lands if God just created everything?

 

[Admin.]

Why are there people in other lands if God just created everything?

 

[Alticus]

Why are there people in other lands if God just created everything?

The OT can be tough to understand. It gives old school a new name. There's a story about the tower of Babel. They wanted to build a tower to the havens to make themselves known all around. To prevent this arrogance God created different languages and scattered them all over the world. That's how I understand it anyway.

 

[Admin.]

The OT can be tough to understand. It gives old school a new name. There's a story about the tower of Babel. They wanted to build a tower to the havens to make themselves known all around. To prevent this arrogance God created different languages and scattered them all over the world. That's how I understand it anyway.

So Adam and Ever were like pre-historic time travelers?

 

[Alticus]

Genesis is all about the creation of everything. It tells the story of how the earth was created and populated.

 

[Lily]

The OT can be tough to understand. It gives old school a new name. There's a story about the tower of Babel. They wanted to build a tower to the havens to make themselves known all around. To prevent this arrogance God created different languages and scattered them all over the world. That's how I understand it anyway.

Okay, but that's not what I'm asking about.

It's a mystery because they're just stories...some more interesting than others.

 

[Admin.]

Okay, but that's not what I'm asking about.

It's a mystery because they're just stories...some more interesting than others.

And many of those stories tell lessons on human behavior and how to be less of a jerk.

 

[Alticus]

Okay, but that's not what I'm asking about.

It's a mystery because they're just stories...some more interesting than others.

If you read Genesis it's about the creation of everything by God. Why would it matter if they're stories if it gets God's message across?

 

[Lily]

Genesis is all about the creation of everything. It tells the story of how the earth was created and populated.

Yes, I've read it.

God creates everything, first Earth, then everything in it-including man than woman.
Then he taunts them with fruit and says don't eat it. Then Eve is taunted to eat it by Satan, which he allows to exist for whatever reason, then he fucks them over when they do. Also, blaming women for everything in the process.

Then they become fruitful and multiply. Their offspring leave this newly created Earth and enciunter....other people?

But I thought you just said...

 

[Lily]

If you read Genesis it's about the creation of everything by God. Why would it matter if they're stories if it gets God's message across?

What's the message? Do as I say or I'll fuck with you?

 

[Alticus]

Yes, I've read it.

God creates everything, first Earth, then everything in it-including man than woman.
Then he taunts them with fruit and says don't eat it. Then they are taunted to eat it by Satan, which he allows to exist for whatever reason, then he fucks them over when they do.

Then they become fruitful and multiply. Their offspring leave this newly created Earth and enciunter....other people?

But I thought you just said...

To the best of my knowledge it was a test that meant to teach the difference of good and evil and how they relate.

 

[Lily]

To the best of my knowledge it was a test that meant to teach the difference of good and evil and how they relate.

If they didn't know evil, why present it to them to begin with?

The psychology of this is interesting, you gotta admit.

 

[Alticus]

What's the message? Do as I say or I'll fuck with you?

Lily, the message of the bible is all about getting to know God better and living a good life. He wants a relationship with us. By using stories and parables it makes things a little easier to understand for us. Just because we may not know and understand every word and deed from God doesn't mean the bible is wrong. Humans cannot comprehend God in all of His splendor.

 

[Admin.]

What's the message? Do as I say or I'll fuck with you?

It sounds like a Psychology Experiment constructed by a couple marijuana addicts

 

[Lily]

Lily, the message of the bible is all about getting to know God better and living a good life. He wants a relationship with us. By using stories and parables it makes things a little easier to understand for us. Just because we may not know and understand every word and deed from God doesn't mean the bible is wrong. Humans cannot comprehend God in all of His splendor.

That's a good excuse for the megalomanical God of the OT.

Vengeful, vindictive, cruel and judgmental.

 

[Admin.]

That's a good excuse for the megalomanical God of the OT.

Vengeful, vindictive, cruel and judgmental.

"My way or the highway, I gave you freedom of choice just to fuck with your dumb asses, bwahaha!"

 

[Alticus]

That's a good excuse for the megalomanical God of the OT.

Vengeful, vindictive, cruel and judgmental.

I think that you may be focusing too much on our lives on earth and not the life after this. In the OT God establishes himself as the supreme creator and only God who is capable of judgment.

 

[Admin.]

I think that you may be focusing too much on our lives on earth and not the life after this. In the OT God establishes himself as the supreme creator and only God who is capable of judgment.

NOBODY on this side of 'the veil' knows whats on the otherside, near death experience anecdotes included.

 

[Alticus]

NOBODY on this side of 'the veil' knows whats on the otherside, near death experience anecdotes included.

That's where one's faith comes into play and trusting God that He won't let you down if you deserve to go to heaven.

 

[Alticus]

@Lily This can address your concerns better than I. Read the results and see for yourself. :)

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[Lily]

I think that you may be focusing too much on our lives on earth and not the life after this. In the OT God establishes himself as the supreme creator and only God who is capable of judgment.

Yes, my life on Earth matters.

 

[Alticus]

Yes, my life on Earth matters.

Do you believe in Heaven?

 

[Lily]

@Lily This can address your concerns better than I. Read the results and see for yourself. :)

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Frankly, I'm not interested in rationalization. I think we can agree to disagree.

 

[Lily]

Do you believe in Heaven?

No. I believe when we die, it's like before we were conceived. Nothingness.

 

[LotusBud]

A bit too anthropomorphic, I think.

Well, sure, but at least it didn't promote a patriarchy.