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I agree. Not everyone has the same experience, of course. But I always remember Paul's experience, formerly known as Saul. I know there are those who would put the account down, but interestingly enough, Paul found himself trying to reason with others, including those in power, who did not agree with him. The word went out. Some believed, some did not.
The traditional concept of hell is off the mark. The Bible says that the dead know nothing. They are dead. When I was in college and had to read certain literary works, the idea of hellfire (such as expressed in Dante's Inferno) always made me think poor, poor Dante -- what absurdities and sadness that someone would think that way. And at that point I was not a "believer." Later upon looking into the Bible, I realized that the usual recognition of hell is not in harmony with (1) godly principles, and (2) the Bible.
From what I understand, "serious exploration of Classic Maya sites began in the 1830s. By the early to mid-20th century, a small portion of their system of hieroglyph writing had been deciphered, and more about their history and culture became known. Most of what historians know about the Maya comes from what remains of their architecture and art, including stone carvings and inscriptions on their buildings and monuments."
Context matters. That was in response to the false claim of God that they would die that day.
O ., kay. So what does that have to do with this discussion? Are you implying that you are a "fake Christian"? After all you do claim that God is a liar. You just do not understand how you do that. Earlier Christians would have an excuse, modern ones not so much.
Now you are just being a smorgasbord Christian. I can quote verses that describe people suffering in hell to you. But in a way you are right.. If one ignores the verses that one does not like and only pays attention to the verses that one likes one can get the Bible to say almost anything.
As one who studied the Holocaust in Poland, Israel, and here in the States, you are so correct. Matter of fact, Hitler's Nuremburg Laws were from Luther's Nuremburg Laws.That appears to be the case. I have not read this yet, the download which is free is 83 pages long, but it was an award winning article and makes that case at least from the abstract:
Luther and Hitler: A Linear Connection between Martin Luther and Adolf Hitler’s Anti-Semitism with a Nationalistic Foundation
From another source:
“Hitler’s fight and Luther’s teaching are the best defense for the German people.”
Again with the vengeance. No, again, it's not vengeance I'm looking for. I'm trying to figure out where the morality is here. You keep saying your way is moral, but when we dig deeper into it, it's pretty revealing that it isn't.
Heb 1:1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.
Heb 1:10 He also says,
“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands.
11 They will perish, but you remain;
they will all wear out like a garment.
12 You will roll them up like a robe;
like a garment they will be changed.
But you remain the same,
and your years will never end.”
(a quote from Psalm 102:25-27 being applied to Jesus)
So now you can see that the New Testament teaches that through the Son all things have been created and therefore that Jesus cannot have been one of those things.
..so you prefer the opinion of an anonymous author, over what Jesus is reported to have said in the Gospel?
Yes .. Jesus was sent "to become a man" .. not God.
Mmm .. I agree that faith is a valuable thing.
God's fault?
You may believe that the evidence proves the concept of evolution, but it does not. Since you don't see that the evidence or remains are pieced in to the concept, I refrain from going further right now. Perhaps one day you will, who knows? I know you were deceived by your initial introduction to what is erroneously called Christianity and I don't blame you. It's sad and reminds me of the deal the Devil wanted to make with Jesus Christ -- he offered him all the kingdoms of the world if only Jesus would do one act of worship to him. He promised him all the kingdoms of the world. That tells me something. Regardless of whether you believe that God can do marvelous extraordinary things, and one of those things is to encounter a person. But just like demons approached and even entered people, me personally, I can't answer for everything. As to how God or the demons did it. But I have come to understand there are some things we cannot see but that happen. It's kind of like evolution -- no proof, but belief by those that it happened. And yes, I know there are religions that believe their way and not even Jesus could change their minds.
And in your first sentence you demonstrated that I was correct.
Again -- hell is not what many people make it out to be. (Including Dante's version.)
Only in your personal interpretation. There are others that appear to be just as valid.
Again -- did they die? The Devil said they would not die. But they did. God said they would die. Satan said they would not. They were dy-ing or as good as dead when they ate from that tree. I know you don't like that explanation, but then -- did they die, or did they not?
OK.
You're making me smile because you won't look at the translations and original words. It's not my personal interpretation. But then we could always go to Dante's version to see a personal interpretation. Hell does not mean torture, as so many false religions make it out to be. And day does not always mean 24-hour period, protest as you will. I wish you well.
No, the serpent did not say that. You are ignoring context again. He denied the "on that day" claim.