Quote (Ed J @ July 24 2012,04:36)But my question remains: where did the energy to create the universe come from?The answer remains the same: the same place “God” came from.Why do you refuse to accept it?  If you, like most Christians, believe that “God” simply exists, with no beginning, then please explain why the universe, (i.e. all of the…[Read more]

Ed,Is that where your god came from?

Quote (Ed J @ July 23 2012,18:15)My question to you is: where did the energy to create the universe come from?The same place where your god came from.

Quote (bodhitharta @ June 19 2012,05:31)If there is no God there is no ABSOLUTE reason to care about anyones pain at all, it would serve no point for the meaning of death itself would be pointless.That's correct.  There is no absolute reason, but there are many relative reasons to care.  And, since we live in a world that is based on r…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ June 19 2012,05:29)So you decide that lying is immoral based on what?Did you read my entire post?  I think that I was quite explicit about why the lying was unethical.Quote Why do you assume he wants an honest relationship with his wife?Ethics are not about what you want.  It's about your relationship to those around you.  …[Read more]

Quote (princess @ June 17 2012,10:04)What of this one, you know someone is hungry and do not feed them, then share it with a group of people. This is a concept that can be applied equally. Is this moral or unmoral to do such.That's another good ethical dilemma.Again, the circumstance makes all the difference.Did you personally witness this person…[Read more]

Quote (journey42 @ June 17 2012,06:05)Hi What is trueThats a good example, but what about this one?Going to fortune tellers is not illegal.  Having seances or having  your tarot cards read is not illegal.  But is it moral?Again, as I mentioned at the end of my post to bodhitharta, questions of morality, (i.e. questions of ethics), are not al…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ June 15 2012,09:24)No, you are talking about “rules” not “Morals” you can very well have sex with your mother and farm animals and still get along with others so what would make those things immoral?You are an ethical simpleton.  Not everything that is immoral is illegal, and not everything that is illegal is immoral.  (In s…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ June 12 2012,07:45)Quote (WhatIsTrue @ June 12 2012,03:53)Quote (Ed J @ June 10 2012,10:02)Hi WIT,Does this mean you did not read my post?No.  I read your post.  Did you expect me to find it profound?Hi WIT,You do agree it is a feasible explanation; correct?God blessEd J (Joshua 22:34)http://www.holycitybiblecode.orgYes, as f…[Read more]

bodhitharta,Yes, there absolutely is a reason for atheists to have morals.  It's call social cooperation.  People who desire to live in community with other people have to behave in such a way as to not be a detriment to that community.There's no need for a man living on an island by himself to have morals, but if he wants to live with other p…[Read more]

Quote (annie @ June 14 2012,00:07)I'm not sure I understand what you mean when you say God's Word is flawed.Here's one example:Deuteronomy 22:28-29:Quote If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay her father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the young woman, for he…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ June 10 2012,10:02)Hi WIT,Does this mean you did not read my post?No.  I read your post.  Did you expect me to find it profound?

Quote (princess @ June 10 2012,19:21)WIT, The deconversion videos were interesting. Thanks for sharing.Your welcome!Even if you don't agree with his conclusions, I think that he tells a compelling story in a unique and interesting way.

journey42,Let's review.Quote (WhatIsTrue @ June 05 2012,03:16)Quote (journey42 @ June 01 2012,05:09)We know the events leading up to it in detail and perfect order.What was the last big event, and what is the next big event?  And how long until it happens?Quote (journey42 @ June 10 2012,10:00)Quote (WhatIsTrue @ June 10 2012,06:08)Let's focus on…[Read more]

Quote (WhatIsTrue @ April 12 2012,21:19)Ed J, wrote:Quote If I showed you verifiable evidence that the bible got something wrong, would you question the bible or the evidence?…The point is what you would do with such information. responded with:Quote Debunk it: because I can illustrate that it is your understanding that is in error, rather than…[Read more]

Ed J,Your usage of the word “refute” is incorrect. Like I said, if you have a specific point to which you would like a response, go ahead and bring it up.

Ed J,I always respond to people when they have worthwhile questions or points.  If you have one, bring it up.

Quote (Ed J @ June 07 2012,06:10)Hi WIT,You did not comment on my synopsis?     …will you please do so?God blessEd J (Joshua 22:34)http://www.holycitybiblecode.orgLook at Journey's synopsis.  Then look at Wakeup's synopsis.  I bet that I could find ten more different interpretations if I cared to google it.The bottomline: passages so vague tha…[Read more]

Quote (journey42 @ June 09 2012,15:34)The next kingdom to come and rule will consist of 10 kings.  They are about to emerge in the next couple of years.  …  By what is going on in the world, it is looking like this new kingdom will be Europe, as this leader will control the economy also.  He will change laws and times. He also deceives the who…[Read more]

Annie wrote:Quote Evil will be no more!  He has told us all things ahead of time.  He has promised evil will be destroyed completely, and his own will live eternally, with him in glory.Does that mean there will be no more free will?  Will everyone be robots for all eternity, or will there be the possibility that someone could choose “evil”, (i…[Read more]