Does God Exist?

what do you mean evoliution has stopped? daft

the less said about your monkey question the better

 

The question wasn't do you believe in religion, it was do you believe in *, not the same thing therefore discussion around a particular religion are off no relevance to this thread.

I do believe in *, with my whole heart and soul, He has been there for me when I needed him most. When I was at my lowest point it was my belief in * that saw me through, I just had to open my heart to Him.

 

There is a village in India, which has the highest concentration of King Cobras & lethal snakebites in the World.

It is also THE ONLY PLACE that a certain type of root grows, the local have been using this root since pre-history to treat lethal snakebites successfully.

Pharmaceutical Companies are developing a marketable Anti-Venom from this root & have proved in studies that the root makes a more powerful anti-venom, than they can currently make by collecting venom from King Cobras. It also save them the hassel of collecting King Cobra venom, as they just cultivate the root.

There are many examples thoughout the World of what I personally see as proof of Intellegent Design.

No way, can a super plant, capable of producing a potent anti-venom, be just happening to ONLY grow in an area, where it would be most needed.

* happens all the time, even Science stumbles on *, like penicilin...it's all there for us - we just have to look.

People are in the Rain forrests looking for plants that cure Cancer, Science knows that * has given us everything we need to survive & prosper on Earth...why would they be looking for plants to make medicine from, if they didn't know this?

I'm not Religious though, Religion sucks the Boaby.

 

Mate I just wanted to get him to ask himself some questions before deciding against believing in *.

Without getting into it, I am a creationist, so don't really believe in Darwinism. We can easily get drawn into a deep theological debate on this matter - which I didn't think was the point of the thread, so I thought I'd just keep it simple.

If you want a more deep and meaningful discussion then ask me a question and I'll be happy to debate - to call me daft is a wee bit out of order. Anyway, no offence taken

 

so your saying that the only problem with the big bang theory is what caused it. then answer me this, how did * come into existance. this question is just as difficult to answer as the question of where the big bang came from. If * exists he had to have came from somewhere.

 

Why? He IS the creator.

 

lol, nah it all good no offence intended, but beleif in darwanism doesnt need to lead to atheism, im agnostic myself but there is overwhelming evidence to support evolution, to reject it is pretty tragic considering as its the staple of modern biology, pick up a book and research it, its fascinating, all without clashing with faith. Most religious folks see it as gods way of creation.

 

Twice that I've read this thread wrongly..

Does good exist and now Does gold exist.. Need to get my eyes sorted..

As for *.. If he exists we may get proof of it tonight.. c'mon the hoops...

 

Good stuff mhate

 

You got a source for this? I'm struggling to find it online.

 

I can't remember if it was on the Discovery channel or a website sorry. If you get the chance to read up on it, it is really interesting. Apparently the conditions on earth which allow life are so precise that certain scientists believe that it is almost impossible that it could merely have happend by chance over a number of years.

 

How do you know?Dont tell me...faith!
We are made in his image?Is that right?If so,why does he have reproductive organs?Are there some female gods up there?Why does he have an appendix..does his hair grow? his toenails?does he wear clothes...if so why?What is the point of his existence?You guy seem to use the fact that science does not have all the answers as evidence of your beliefs.....of course science does not have all the answers...it is ongoing.We are learning all the time, and the more we learn and dispel more and more of the bibles illusions, the more the apologists are bending over backwards trying to re-interpret the bible to accommodate new evidence which makes the bible seem more and more out of touch.If you look on the internet you will even find creationist "scientists"with their "newly found evidence"refuting general scientific tenets.They are preposterous and frowned upon by most of the scientific communities.
People keep saying, "who created the universe, the big bang etc"?It couldnt have just appeared....it had to be someone....intelligent design!!!! My answer to that is that just because science does not have all the answers(and it doesnt), doesnt mean the answers are not there to be found.They are there, and as long as humanity does not destroy itself too quickly, many of them will be found.But hey.....we have had 2000 years of brainwashing...science has literally only found its feet in the last 100 years....and already the various religions are running for cover....changing their tune to suit!

 

If you mean *(s) created by human religions then no, he/they don't exist. If you mean * as in some kind of supernatural creator of the universe then it's possible, but it's only one of the infinite number of possibilities. Personally I don't believe the creator theory. How can you say that everything that exists must have a creator but the creator has always existed? It doesn't make any sense. I imagine that the real truth is far beyond our current understanding, and the only way we'll discover it is through maths and science.

 

This is just a light hearted but valid point to those of you that are creationists:


In her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.


The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, written by a US resident, and posted on the Internet.


Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding *'s Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination... End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of *'s Laws and how to follow them.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there degrees of abomination?

7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of * if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I'm confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that *'s word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan.

James M. Kauffman,
Ed.D. Professor Emeritus,
Dept. Of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
University of Virginia

PS: It would be a * shame if we couldn't own a Canadian.

 

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Watched a documentary on it.

The documentary had nothing to do with *, just talking about this village & King Cobras.

I made to * connection myself, as I couldn't believe it was coincidence such a powerful natural anti-venom would be growing wild, in the area with the highest population of one of the most venomous snakes on the planet.

 

That big long post by Mygirlmaria is mixing up the thread with Religion again, not really relevant.

 

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The church christ established 2,000 years ago ie the catholic church will never be phased out..."The gates of * will never prevail against her"

 

Ghod exists

 

Is there a temple to Zeus where you live?