Quote if mazda created mankind, wouldn't he have some connection with mankind. Wouldn't he want us to know him? Wouldn't he want to tell us how to live lives that benefit ourself? Since he's the creator, I'd think he'd know the answers to some things like this and he'd want to share. But maybe he's not the sharing type.Any…[Read more]

“almost forgotten.”–zoroaster.net or whatever.

Quote Diversion. I don't see how. You don't seem to agree with the idea behind that 'scripture' or whatever the verses in the gathas are called.

Quote Surely? References please, not conjecture.“What does the bible say about that? Should I watch Ultimate Fighting.”–kejonnPSALM 11:5“Jehovah himself examines the righteous one as well as the wicked one, And anyone loving violence His soul certainly hates.”(would you consider “ultimate fighting” violence? Would you entertain yourself by vio…[Read more]

Quote Because He created it for us. Let me ask you, do you have children? When they get past a certain age, do you constantly interfere in their life, or do you let them live it as responsible adults?Will your god let us destroy ourself? Does he care about people? Will he step in, ever?Quote Stu has been asking on here, but why is homosexuality…[Read more]

Quote It will never be popular because people cannot grasp a religion that is not about promises of heaven or threats of hell. I think you're wrong. I don't expect to go to heaven, and I know the hell (hades) of the Bible isn't a place of firey torment. Yes, as predicting, false teachings and false stories spread.

Quote Zoroastrianism was never about fear. Thus, it could not be used as a tool. It will never be popular becauseI'm not saying it should be popular. True Christianity is not popular. Jesus, nor his first disciples weren't popular. JW's too, for example, not popular. But, the message, while not being a popular one, is known.MATTHEW 24:14“And t…[Read more]

Quote (kejonn @ April 15 2008,12:16)Quote (david @ April 14 2008,15:27)Quote each person should choose their own creed.–kejonn (and the gathas)Why say this and then attack that same creed?Because some creeds would have others living in fear and believing God is a merciless killer.So, just to get this straight, you, and the gathas are saying that…[Read more]

Quote Should I use drugs? What does the bible say about that? Should I watch Ultimate Fighting, what does the bible say about that?For the ultimate fighting, it says: “Anyone loving violence my soul certainly hates.” It says a lot of things, but that's the only scripture I currently remember.For the drugs, there are of course many principles that…[Read more]

I'm not sure what your question has to do with my response. You said:Quote I know as a JW you are looking forward to God punishing people who do not believe as youI look forward to no such thing.

Quote I know as a JW you are looking forward to God punishing people who do not believe as you, so I am already aware of the answer you want.You know even less than I imagined.

Quote Like what?Like anything, other than his name, which we now have established is ahur mazda. Quote And? You make the “popularity” plea. If this is the case, Allah exists and Mohammed was a great prophet.Incorrect. I'm not really making a popularity plea so much as an “unpopularity” plea, or really, a no one has ever heard of this god plea,…[Read more]

Quote each person should choose their own creed.–kejonn (and the gathas)Why say this and then attack that same creed?

Quote Do you follow the 600+ mitzvot of the OT? If not, come back to me when you do. Because before then, you are no different from me in that you choose to do whatever you wish. The real difference is that you choose to justify your choices based on twisting scripture to suit what you wish to do. “why then the law”?It was needed to make…[Read more]

Quote Lame. If you ask me question, I will likely respond. If you ask Yahweh, how will he respond?–kejonn.I guess through his word, the Bible, the most available book in the universe. That was the point in having it written. There is nothing man hasn't gone through that wasn't recorded in there. There are principles and advice on virtually…[Read more]

Quote Can you explain how the Kiwi got from Mt. Ararat to Auckland or not?Stu, as of yet, there are a lot of things scientists cannot explain. That doesn't mean they're wrong or stupid. It simply means they don't have enough information yet.While I can suggest several things, and can point out the assumptions that lead to what at first appears…[Read more]

Quote Not interested in 'proof of evolution of the species' (whatever on earth that is). Just want to know how biblical literalists explain the fossil record that shows changes in morphology of species over very long periods of time. The actual changes that happened would be explained much as you would explain them. God created us and animals…[Read more]

Quote This thread is entitled “The Too Hard Basket, What biblical literalists can't explain”. It is not called “what biologists know”. Can you explain how the Kiwi got from Mt. Ararat to Auckland or not? stu, I thought you would actually enjoy injecting some science into this. But if there is no science to be injected, then what are you…[Read more]

As far as I can tell, the immortal soul belief came from Babylon.It is this false belief that is the cornerstone of reincarnation.Much like the trinity concept, and hellfire, the immortal soul belief is false and a part of babylon the great, false religion.It is a popular belief. But false. At least, if you believe the Bible.If you don't believe…[Read more]

Quote David You Said …When Jewish priests asked John, “Are you Elijah?” he said, “I am not.” (John 1:21)John is on the other team,He calls Jesus a Lamb, thats right he needs blood,by no means is John happy to receive the covenent harken and hear and your soul shall live? “John is on the other team”?So, the guy that lead people to Christ, and tha…[Read more]