Quote I mean from some of the symptoms you read about these mentally unstable people they often say they heard voices telling them to do it.And you would even deny that this was demonic too I guessSurely you have heard of psychosis or schizophrenia?T8, just as you ask me, now i ask you: do you believe that psychosis is real? (If there is a person…[Read more]

Quote Please move on. As I said before, the wise thing to do is to look at scripture because this is a case of having to be there and my word which I know is proof to no one. And I don't care anyway. It is of no advantage that you believe me or not. But you want me to believe you. And more importantly, you want you to keep believing you.  And you…[Read more]

Quote Get over it. I know you don't believe and it is irrelevant. It wouldn't matter to you which way the thumb was pointing. You already have your conclusion.It actually does matter to me and that is why I originally said it was a very important question and then asked it again. How long ago was this. What is his email address.

Quote (Lightenup @ Nov. 26 2012,15:30)No David, I am not a 'Binite.'Now that I said that I am not a 'Binite' and don't believe in a binity, you probably, being a smart type of guy would not call what I believe as binity, right?  Just checking…lU, I've never looked up the word.  Frankly, I'm too busy with things far more bizarre right now.  I ju…[Read more]

“So why would you think it a strange thing for me also to be a character written in the bible approx 400 years before I wrote the book that documents the “Proof of God””Ed, do you really believe you are a character written in the bible? I know this is from another thread, but realized its a thread between you two, and you believing you are in the…[Read more]

This is by far the most colourful thread that has ever existed. As well, I have never seen so much information about Michael the archangel in one spot before. I will have to read through all this.

Quote (Lightenup @ Nov. 26 2012,15:10)Quote (t8 @ Nov. 25 2012,18:11)Quote (david @ Nov. 26 2012,11:04)I suggest we invite lighten up into our inner circle, because she seems to have complimented me in this post.Definitely, if we convert to the Binity.Would certainly be a requirement that a person believed in one God the Father as stated in…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 26 2012,10:45)Interesting thing about experiences is that people often frame them into their cultural experience.Often what was called demon possession or a demon experience is called alien contact to many westerners who have been brought up as Atheists and brought up on a diet of science fiction movies about aliens.Is the whole…[Read more]

“Interesting thing about experiences is that people often frame them into their cultural experience.”–t8Agreed.

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 26 2012,10:39)Quote (david @ Nov. 26 2012,13:13)It occurs to me to ask if atheists are ever victims of possession or if it is just the religious, those who were told about such things growing up.I have seen an Atheist torment a group of Christians, who use to sing hymns in a public space of the city I lived in. I was not…[Read more]

It occurs to me to ask if atheists are ever victims of possession or if it is just the religious, those who were told about such things growing up.

Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 26 2012,09:04)To all,Here is a case of possession that was documented between Oct. 30, 1671 to Jan 12, 1671.  The “Reverend” that observed it documented it and approached it from a scientific angle. It was a religious community and prone to interpret events by that point of view.It also has a modern non-religious…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 26 2012,09:04)To all,Here is a case of possession that was documented between Oct. 30, 1671 to Jan 12, 1671.  The “Reverend” that observed it documented it and approached it from a scientific angle. It was a religious community and prone to interpret events by that point of view.It also has a modern non-religious interpretation.1671 ?

Quote (Lightenup @ Nov. 26 2012,04:13)Ahhhh…depending on who is 'invited,' this could be the beginnings of the HN cybercult directed by a fearless leader, i.e. 'Super Moderator.' Would there be an initiation ceremony? How about levels to achieve?Wait a minute…this sounds like something that would be considered an 'organized religion' that…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Nov. 26 2012,04:08)Quote (t8 @ Nov. 24 2012,21:32)I was talking about a completely different place similar perhaps to discussions that the disciples of Jesus would have had with each other when the Pharisees weren't around.It sounds nice, now that you put it that way.  Is there room service? How comfy are the beds? I would…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Nov. 26 2012,05:56)Quote (david @ Nov. 24 2012,10:12)Stu, watch the video.  I am actually certain you will enjoy the video.  I know you will.  I'm sorry.  I guess you were on topic.  I thought you were saying something else.  If you want me to tell you why God doesnt heal amputees, you perhaps misunderstand my thoughts on this.…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Nov. 26 2012,07:13)To All………….Jesus said…..> Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that i do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do; becasue I go unto my Father. Whosoever that has ears to hear let him hear. IMOpeace and love to you and…[Read more]

“a space where more mature believers…”So far, what I'm getting is that the mature believers, or the “true believers” can get away from the other ones in the same way Jesus disciples, got away from the Pharisees. I vote “yes.” I need a vacation from Ed.

Thanks ED. It seems I need a computer to do this. M:(

Quote I have to chuckle a bit about your last comments regarding Stuart. However it is your own to find outNow this does confuse me. Has Stuart come out of the closet? Was he once a catholic monk?