And nothing seems to be coming from this either.The beginning does not have a starter. How is that possible? The beginning is always the starter. Nothing comes before the beginning... and from nothing comes what? Nothing.
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And nothing seems to be coming from this either.The beginning does not have a starter. How is that possible? The beginning is always the starter. Nothing comes before the beginning... and from nothing comes what? Nothing.
It appears that you just refuted your own beliefs.The beginning does not have a starter. How is that possible? The beginning is always the starter. Nothing comes before the beginning... and from nothing comes what? Nothing.
@Xavier Graham don't mind @Dan From Smithville I put him on ignore for reasons I cannot mention, but intimidation is the least on my concerns on these forums.
No reason to be afraid of weakness.
@Xavier Graham don't mind @Dan From Smithville I put him on ignore for reasons I cannot mention, but intimidation is the least on my concerns on these forums.
No reason to be afraid of weakness.
Here's the real question: can things magically poof themselves into existence?I am? No, you must be reading something other than what I wrote.
I find it's rather simple.
Revelation 22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
The beginning is not a process. Any process that exists, would only start after the beginning.
If unguided, it would be that God started it... and then left it. There must be a start of any process.
If guided, God started, and controls or directs it... like the baker.
So there is bread, because the "baker" exists.
If the baker did not exist, there would be no process; no bread.
You need the mover... regardless.
No.Here's the real question: can things magically poof themselves into existence?
How so?- if yes, then the God you describe is unnecessary.
- if no, then the God you describe is impossible.
It is evident to me he does not.Dan believes in the same creator God you do, he just believes a little differently and less vocally.
Obviously, I am not on ignore or you wouldn't know I am around or try to communicate with me passively through posts to others.@Xavier Graham don't mind @Dan From Smithville I put him on ignore for reasons I cannot mention, but intimidation is the least on my concerns on these forums.
No reason to be afraid of weakness.
I wasn't aware that you did not believe in the God of the Bible.It is evident to me he does not.
I wasn't aware that you did not believe in the God of the Bible.
I’ve been reading through a couple of threads, and I see that it is said that there is no evidence for a god, it’s an unfalsifiable idea. We all agree on this? If you don’t, care to explain the evidence there is for god?
I’m in agreement. I used to believe my personal experiences to be subjective evidence for god, but I know now that’s not the case. I am not a theist anymore because I recognize I was a Christian thanks almost completely to my environment. That’s why I believed. I was brought up in it. Wasn’t because of any proof or anything,
So, theists, why do you believe? Is it mainly because of your environment and geographical location? There is no proof for god (right?), so what logically keeps you believing? Or is logic not supposed to be a factor when it comes to faith? Is it too jarring, the idea of leaving the comfort that religion and belief in a god brings?
I am curious about personal evaluations on why you believe. It can’t be because of logic, as there is no proof of god, right?
I find your claim that someone can only "believe" in something when there is proof to substantiate it to be illogical.I’ve been reading through a couple of threads, and I see that it is said that there is no evidence for a god, it’s an unfalsifiable idea. We all agree on this? If you don’t, care to explain the evidence there is for god?
I’m in agreement. I used to believe my personal experiences to be subjective evidence for god, but I know now that’s not the case. I am not a theist anymore because I recognize I was a Christian thanks almost completely to my environment. That’s why I believed. I was brought up in it. Wasn’t because of any proof or anything,
So, theists, why do you believe? Is it mainly because of your environment and geographical location? There is no proof for god (right?), so what logically keeps you believing? Or is logic not supposed to be a factor when it comes to faith? Is it too jarring, the idea of leaving the comfort that religion and belief in a god brings?
I am curious about personal evaluations on why you believe. It can’t be because of logic, as there is no proof of god, right?
I think so. When I was into Bible apologetics in my teens, I saw a great deal of focus on trying to validate the Bible itself, from a historical perspective. Like, using archaeology and stuff to prove the Bible was a reliable source of history.What would be evidence of a god
Would it vary from person to person?
Yes. It definitely would. And all that I can say is:What would be evidence of a god
Would it vary from person to person?
I think so. When I was into Bible apologetics in my teens, I saw a great deal of focus on trying to validate the Bible itself, from a historical perspective. Like, using archaeology and stuff to prove the Bible was a reliable source of history.
Each religion claims different things, and conceptions of god are different for that matter.
Yea, my education about the Bible first came from my church which didn’t really do a good job. Then my education turned into self education, which is what it still is. I read books and research what I can online, no special education.Xavier, everyone here in this forum as far as I have experienced throughout does apologetics, and they will be doing the same tomorrow. There are some who only spread their personal hatred, day in, day out, and will do so tomorrow. What we must try to do is be real.
Now trust me, a lot of people who who read that previous paragraph would say "you too", which is perfectly true.
Consider this hard. When you were doing "Bible apologetics", were you taught any kind of curriculum like redaction? Just as an example. And that's one out of many things that in my opinion should be taught. This is the state of affairs in the world where people do apologetics without being taught in some "real stuff". Do you understand what I am saying? Lets say there is a company selling a brand, and person A is a salesman. Should not he be educated in the product? Of course he should be. But what I see is that most who do these apologetics are not. This could be a particular thing with religious propagation alone, and strangely, people buy. It could very well be the only product in the world which is purchased so blindly, sold by the blind. This is not applicable to every apologist, but in my opinion, to most. And I must say there are some religions that make it a point to educate their adherents.
Gotta go. Will engage later.