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  1. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    St. Frankenstein: I have often had the experience of being reminded of scripture, which is an experience Christ appears to describe: But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remindyou of everything I have said to you. (John...
  2. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    No problem. :)
  3. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Sure.
  4. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    I think perhaps if you give me an example to demonstrate relevance it might help me understand your meaning.
  5. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Please continue. :)
  6. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Hi George. My name is Chris, and I admire the logic of Spock and the curiosity, humor and method of Socrates, hence my name Spockrates. How do you do?
  7. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    What you heard, were they words, or some feeling, such as a strong conviction that some action is the right or wrong one to take?
  8. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Maybe when we get to know each other a little better. :) So tell me, why choose the name of a monkey?
  9. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Just checking! LOL! So the words that come into your thoughts--how do you know they are not your own? Or are they feelings rather than words?
  10. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Well, I suppose an insane person is like a person who is dreaming. The two don't know what they are experiencing is not real, at least not until they wake up. So if you don't mind my asking, has anyone ever questioned your sanity? If the question is too personal, we can talk about something else.
  11. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Saint Frankenstein: So I hope you aren't offended by my asking, but how do you know you are sane? Please understand, it's a philosophical question, not intended to be an insult.
  12. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Why George, you ARE curious! ;)
  13. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Spiny: So let's consider the possibility that I had some psychotic break. I think such is improbable not only because it happened only once, but also because I was not under any great stress at the time. In fact, I was quite relaxed and enjoying myself, feeling no guilt, even. For I was...
  14. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Spiny: This was different. Unlike anything I experienced before or after. The thought was not my own. I think those who are insane might have such experiences, but from what I've heard, they occur more than once.
  15. Spockrates

    Does God exist....

    Carlita: Interesting premise, but I don't think (1), (2) or (3) apply to me, at least not in this instance: Many years ago when I was in college I was engaged in an activity I liked and had no idea was wrong. OK, this might sound like I'm a nut job, but please bear with me. I then heard the...
  16. Spockrates

    Wondering About Faith (Ephesians 2)

    Pegg: I suppose a witness testifies to what she sees and hears. Perhaps Jesus' closest followers would qualify, but I don't think I would. Anything I'd say is likely hearsay. Regarding gaining admittance to heaven, would you say that a condition for receiving such is to "practice our faith...
  17. Spockrates

    Wondering About Faith (Ephesians 2)

    Brickjectivy: Fascinating! So should the meaning of the biblical text be different today than what the author originally intended?
  18. Spockrates

    Two names all around

    Just a thought: I believe that those God chose for some special purpose he renamed. This tradition continues in the New Testament where Jesus gives Peter his name and Saul is renamed Paul.
  19. Spockrates

    Wondering About Faith (Ephesians 2)

    Hi. So I've heard it said we are saved from hell by grace alone through faith alone. The grace is God's part and faith is our part. But I wonder if faith is the only condition we must meet. One biblical passage we might consider is: 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and...
  20. Spockrates

    To Forgive or Not to Forgive?

    To All: Thank you for all of your replies and helping me think this through. :)
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