I wasn't done with atheism/theism

[Reincarnate]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

For you to assume "I think God exists" would make me an agnostic atheist such as yourself, would it not?

I know God exists.

... huh? Rephrase what you are trying to say

I think ya'll getting trolled. Just saying.

Probably. I refuse to believe someone's brains can be addled this hard.

[JJTrixX]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

I'm sorry, I have posted in a hurry and made confusion. Please replace "catholic" with "christian" and answer to a question for once.

You asked no question to begin with.

[hi19hi19]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

Yo I just want to go on record saying the Flying Spaghetti Monster has done way more for my life than any other omniscient being has.

[Reincarnate]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

This is not a hard question: You say you know God exists. How do you know?

[Crazyjayde]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

I'm more or less referring to those by saying that you don't answer to questions but rather dodge them:

I could claim that the Spaghetti God brought the universe into being, loves me, and deserves constant praise. What (aside from scientific research about the origin of the universe) gives my claim less credence than those of someone with a different set of beliefs?

You could NOT make such a claim for you don't believe it to be so. You would be lying if you said otherwise.

Why do you think God exists? Because you feel it? Do you think things are true just because you feel it?

For you to assume "I think God exists" would make me an agnostic atheist such as yourself, would it not?

I know God exists.

This goes back to what I've said earlier about the faith you defend not being eligible to reason. I'd like you to express your opinions on my original post, and to explain to me your viewpoint on how you consider reason and faith, and if reason can be used as a way to reinforce faith. (existence of God)

[JJTrixX]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

This is not a hard question: You say you know God exists. How do you know?

Whatever answer I give, you will not listen, for you don't wish to know God. You seek only to mock God.

[Reincarnate]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

Whatever answer I give, you will not listen, for you don't wish to know God. You seek only to mock God.

No, I'm asking you what you base your view on. Now you're deliberately avoiding the question (for reasons I think are obvious).

How do you know God exists? How can you claim to know God?

[JJTrixX]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

No, I'm asking you what you base your view on.

I base my knowledge of God through the Gospel in the Bible.

[Reincarnate]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

I base my knowledge of God through the Gospel in the Bible.

And why do you consider the Bible a credible source / a source worth accepting as truth of God?

[JJTrixX]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

And why do you consider the Bible a credible source / a source worth accepting as truth of God?

1. The Bible was written by divine inspiration:

2Tim.3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God
1Thes.2:13 Ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the Word of God
Heb.1:1 God...spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
2Pet.1:21 Men of God spake as they were moved by Holy Ghost


2. God's Word is eternally true and never fails:

1Ki.8:56 There hath not failed one word of all His good promise
Psa.119:89 Forever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in Heaven
Psa.119:160 Every one of Thy judgements endureth forever
Isa.40:8 The Word of God shall stand forever
Isa.55:10,11 So shall My Word be...it shall accomplish...and prosper
Mat.24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My Words [never]
Jn.10:35b The Scripture cannot be broken (cancelled, annulled)
1Pet.1:25 The Word of the Lord endureth forever


3. The Importance of God's Word:

Deut.32:46,47 Set your heart unto all the Words...for it is not a vain thing for you; it is your life
Psa.138:2b Thou (God) hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy name

A. Jesus is the "Word made flesh":
Jn.1:1 In the beginning was the Word...and the Word was God
Jn.1:14 The Word (Jesus) was made flesh and dwelt among us
Rev.19:11-13 His (Jesus') name is called the Word of God (See also 1Jn.1:1)

B. The power of the Word:
Jn.6:63 The Words that I speak, they are spirit and they are life
Psa.33:6,9 By the the Word of the Lord were the heavens made... He spake, and it was done
Rom.1:16 Gospel of Christ...is the power of God unto salvation
Heb.11:3 The worlds were framed by the Word of God
2Pet.3:5-7 Earth...by the Word, kept in store, reserved unto fire


4. The Bible was written for our benefit:

Psa.102:18 This shall be written for the generation to come
Jn.19:35 He (John) that saw it bare record...that ye might believe
Jn.20:31 These are written that ye might believe
Rom.15:4 Written for our learning, that we through...the Scriptures might have hope
1Cor.10:11 And they are written for our admonition (See also 1Jn.5:13)


5. Keeping (obeying, heeding) the Word:

A. It's important to heed and keep the Word:
Deut.11:1 Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, and keep His...statutes, and His judgments, and His commandents, alway
Heb.2:1 We ought to give more earnest heed to the (Word)
2Pet.1:19 Sure Word...ye do well that ye take heed

B. Obeying and keeping the Word proves we know and love Jesus:
Psa.119:167 My soul kept Thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly
Jn.8:31 If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeed
Jn.14:15 If ye love Me, keep My commandments
Jn.14:21,23 If a man love Me, he will keep My Words
Jam.1:22-24 Be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only
1Jn.2:3 Hereby we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments
1Jn.5:3 This is the love of God...keep His commandments
2Jn.6 This is love, that we walk after His commandments
Rev.3:8 Thou...hast kept My Word, and hast not denied My name

[Reincarnate]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

So you believe in the Bible because the Bible says so?

[JJTrixX]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

So you believe in the Bible because the Bible says so?

I believe in God. I believe in Gods word because it is so written in the Bible.

[HalfStep]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

(clap)

[Reincarnate]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

I believe in God. I believe in Gods word because it is so written in the Bible.

checkmate


stop trolling you numpty

[Crazyjayde]

Re: I wasn't done with atheism/theism

I believe in God. I believe in Gods word because it is so written in the Bible.

What you have listed are reasons to believe in God, which is highly insufficient to what Reincarnate asked as they do not regard the integrity of the Bible itself. To reiterate the question for better understanding: How do you know the Bible is the Word of God?

Therefore, when told about your religion you should answer that you place your faith in the Bible but not in the words of God as the only rational evidence we can observe is that God is the repercussion of the Bible, and not the other way around. You basically say "I believe in God because the Bible says so". Where is your faith in God then? In the Bible. And therefore, your faith in God consists of more faith? Would you admit that there is no rationality in that sense and therefore, no existence of God apart from in your faith?

I'd like you to express your opinions on my original post, and to explain to me your viewpoint on how you consider reason and faith, and if reason can be used as a way to reinforce faith. (existence of God)

Whenever you feel like it