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Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by huxley(m): 10:59pm On Jun 19, 2008
Re: Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:51pm On Jun 19, 2008
Who is a fool?  Check it out in Psalm 14:1

A fool is someone who:

1.  Does not know his origin;
2.  Does not know his purpose here on earth;
3.  Does not know why death is inevitable;
4.  Does not know what happens to him/her after death;
5.  Only thinks of today and not of eternity.
6. Only perceives the physical realm and is ignorant and blind to the spiritual world
Re: Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by huxley(m): 12:02am On Jun 20, 2008
OLAADEGBU:

Who is a fool? Check it out in Psalm 14:1

A fool is someone who:

1. Does not know his origin;
2. Does not know his purpose here on earth;
3. Does not know why death is inevitable;
4. Does not know what happens to him/her after death;
5. Only thinks of today and not of eternity.
6. Only perceives the physical realm and is ignorant and blind to the spiritual world


Matthew 5: 21-22

21"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother[b]will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.[/b]
Re: Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:09am On Jun 20, 2008
huxley:


Matthew 5: 21-22

21"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother[b]will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.[/b]

Remember, your Creator who can at anytime take your breath is the One calling the shots here, that whoever thinks that there is no God is a fool, so take it up with Him. smiley
Re: Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by tpia: 12:12am On Jun 20, 2008
OLAADEGBU:

Remember, your creator who can at anytime take your breath is the One calling the shots here, that whoever thinks that there is no God is a fool, so take it up with Him. smiley

Intimidating free thought serves no purpose beyond making you look scared.

And making you sound like a Christian jihadist, I have to say. undecided
Re: Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:26am On Jun 20, 2008
Here are 12 characteristics of fools in Psalm 14:1-5

They:

1. Deny the existence of God;
2. Live corrupt lives;
3. Do abominable works;
4. Are without understanding;
5. Ignore God- do not seek Him;
6. Are not good, not one;
7. Have all gone astray from God;
8. Have become filthy in life;
9. Live in ignorance of God;
10.Destroy God's people;
11. Never pray;
12. Oppress the poor.

This is how God has diagnosed the atheists, and the like, so if you fall into this category it is my prayer that you repent and change your ways before it is too late. shocked
Re: Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by tpia: 1:07am On Jun 20, 2008
ok, look at number two alone on your list.

is this a joke?

You want to talk about corruption and the Nigerian religious scene?





as for numbers 4, 6, 7, 9,10- do you really want to go there.  Because we all know wetin we dey hide for inside pocket.

Sunday sunday attendance does not a Christian make, as far as I'm concerned. I may be wrong oh.

but by their WORKS actions you shall know them.
Re: Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:44am On Jun 20, 2008
Romans 1:18-32 (King James Version)

18[b] For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; [/b]

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20[b] For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: [/b]

21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

23[b] And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things[/b].

24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

26[b] For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature[/b]:

27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:

32[b] Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.[/b]

This proves that the Word of God is fresher than tomorrow's newspaper.
Re: Why Religious Believers Don't Take Intellectuals Seriously by tpia: 2:54pm On Jun 20, 2008
@ oladegbuu

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:


so why would you read this and still believe intellectualism and religion dont mix? Do you get my point here?






as per the entire quote, check verses 18 and 19, for the summary.

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