Colorado shooting had me thinking again

[Fresco]

Originally Posted by Sybilline

Hi Theophilus,

I respect your statement, but it kind of makes me wonder why wait, if we all deserve it, just strike us now Hugs, peace

I've learned over the years its pointless to try to debate with a fundamentalist christian.
All your attempts will be futile, and you'll just make him miserable

Futile I will accept but I hope I don't make him feel miserable :(

Hugs to you Theophilus, and Fresco :))

[theophilus]

Originally Posted by Sybilline

I respect your statement, but it kind of makes me wonder why wait, if we all deserve it, just strike us now

Perhaps this is the reason.

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
(2 Peter 3:9 ESV)

Originally Posted by Fresco

Yup, so true. Ever since I had my out-of-body experience I can happily say I've left religion behind. There's nothing more confusing then the Bible, try reading the whole thing some time, it makes absolutely no sense to anyone.

Right now I'm all about Law of Attraction and things like that. Things that will actually improve my life, and not leave me snickering in fear every day that I might have sinned and I could be going to hell when I die. Thats not living, thats existing! And its a very poor form of existence if I may add.

I still believe in God, I just dont believe in religion and dogma anymore. Its pointless

fundamentalist christians are the most fearful people on our planet.....one has to feel sorry for them......

Originally Posted by psychoslice

I'm sorry but i cannot resonate with that theory of your's, we will not just pop into oneness at death, we are already that, its the mind body that thinks otherwise, and that is where you are coming from.

did I not say, the "illusion" of separateness????? You are coming from the Oneness????? then what the heck are you doing here in the physical with your mind body debating with me????

[Fresco]

Originally Posted by theophilus

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

(2 Peter 3:9 ESV)

So Theo, do you believe God is going to put non-repentant sinners in hell where they will be tormented for eternity??!

[theophilus]

Originally Posted by Fresco

So Theo, do you believe God is going to put non-repentant sinners in hell where they will be tormented for eternity??!

What else can he do with them? The Greek word translated hell is Gehenna, which is the name of a valley near Jerusalem where the city's trash was taken to be burned. This is a perfect illustration of the purpose of hell. God created a perfect universe but he gave some of his creatures the ability to choose whether or not they would obey him. Some chose to disobey and this was the origin of evil. God is in the process of cleansing his creation of sin and hell is the place where he disposes of those who refuse to repent of their sins and accept the forgiveness he has povided.

[Fresco]

LOL

Originally Posted by theophilus

What else can he do with them? The Greek word translated hell is Gehenna, which is the name of a valley near Jerusalem where the city's trash was taken to be burned. This is a perfect illustration of the purpose of hell. God created a perfect universe but he gave some of his creatures the ability to choose whether or not they would obey him. Some chose to disobey and this was the origin of evil. God is in the process of cleansing his creation of sin and hell is the place where he disposes of those who refuse to repent of their sins and accept the forgiveness he has povided

Destroying them would be one thing, but I'm talking about torturing someone for eternity?? You're OK with that?!

Just gimme a yes/no answer, please

[theophilus]

Originally Posted by Fresco

LOL

Destroying them would be one thing, but I'm talking about torturing someone for eternity?? You're OK with that?!

Just gimme a yes/no answer, please

I'm OK with anything God chooses to do. He knows better than I do what is right.

Originally Posted by theophilus

I'm OK with anything God chooses to do. He knows better than I do what is right.

silly question, but how could "you" possibly know what God chooses or chooses not to do, if anything at all.......?