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Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 9:45pm On Dec 23, 2013
OlaoChi: Ok do u honestly have all those qualities shinning brightly in your life?
yes! And they will shine brighter and brighter unto the perfect day!

Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.


The reason I will continue to stand unshakeable in Gods word is because its reality has been proved in my life, and has explained the ages since ancient times
(notice that rhyme? I italicized it so you'd notice. No joke with me and rhyming abeg cool)
Christianity EtcRe: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Joshthefirst(m): 4:44pm On Dec 23, 2013
In addition to Ihe's answer(s), God has actually saved everyone. He died for all and saved all through Jesus' death on the cross. But salvation is a gift you receive. And you do that by faith. God has extended the gift of salvation on all of mankind, but we must be aware of this gift and its need, and we must receive it by faith.

Also, God's predestination is good. Its our choice to walk in his will for our lives and his word and purpose, and all will turn out for our good. He told israel "I know the thoughts I think of you. Thoughts of good and not of evil, to give you an expected end(Jeremiah 29:11)

We must choose his will. Not everything we choose and do is Gods will. He knows, but its not his will.
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 4:24pm On Dec 23, 2013
texanomaly: Wow Josh...you go Buddy! smiley
thank you ma'am cheesy
Christianity EtcRe: "Who Made God?" by Joshthefirst(m): 4:14pm On Dec 23, 2013
Kay 17: ^^ that will only mean God's perception of time is different from ours.
yes na. Its even written in the bible. Nawa for you o. If you know this thread, why are you repeating basically the same questions asked here on the other thread?
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 4:09pm On Dec 23, 2013
Kay 17: @joshthefirst



Ok, I would let you go on the causality premise. Still it is hypocrisy to believe the Universe requires a cause as a result of its complexity and in the face of a greater complexity (God) blindly deny the necessity of its cause. *EDITED
don't act as if you're stooping to a faulty premise, the hypocrisy is on your part. The starter of this universe must be direct and conscious. He is the starter. The starter of all things must not have a beginning, shall never have an end, or he is not truly the starter.

Kay 17: To my next objection, from what did God create the Universe and everything?
from nothing. Things that do not appear.
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op):
aManFromMars: Hypocrite. When a person does good, he's Christian. When he does wrong, he isn't. What then does he become? An atheist? A Muslim? Unbeliever?

The prodigal son remained the son of his father, despite the mistakes he made. He never lost his 'sonship'. Maybe you should spend a little time studying that parable.
when a person derails and still makes the bold claim of being in the right with God, he is a hypocrite. The prodigal son realized he was wrong and repented. Wise people do not use his wrong-doing as an excuse to rebel against his father.

Be wise and think before speaking in ignorance.

OlaoChi: Ok so those ones with the features I mentioned are not Jehovah's followers even though they claim christianity?

So give the attributes of a Christian who isn't hypocritical and a true Jehovah follower
Galatians 5:22 But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have put to death their human nature with all its passions and desires. 25 The Spirit has given us life; he must also control our lives.


It doesn't mean he is perfect of himself, but as he walks in God, God works in him until the perfect day.
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 1:46pm On Dec 23, 2013
aManFromMars: Of course. There is no TRUE christian. All Christians are hypocrites.

On one hand, you illustrate the qualities of the ideal Christian. But you're unwilling and unable to point at one because there's none. What's that old saying about God judging the heart while men judge by looks?

Can a Christian sin and falter? Yes, they can. Yes, they will. Yes, they do. Over and over again.
nonsense. Go and look around. They're everywhere. By their fruits you know them. By their sacrifice.
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 1:41pm On Dec 23, 2013
Kay 17: @joshthefirst

BUT this throws away your premise that everything is caused, in the light of what you are saying, not everything is caused ie God and probably artificial intelligence.

Now the suggestion that God caused everything becomes doubtful, as its not everything that is caused.
my stand is that God is the starter. The one who "caused" all things into existence in the beginning.

OlaoChi: So You mean a person needs to show the works of his God in his life? So wat do you say about Christians who embezzled money from the government and spread corruption in the country, is that Jehovah showing himself through his followershuh

Or Christians who are living in poor conditions with different problems Jehovah has not solved, is that how he shows he is the true image of the creator?
no it isn't. Why will you blame hypocrisy on God's followers, why would you ignore what is being done by Gods followers showing his nature and look at other people's hypocrisy and use their hypocrisy as an excuse? That's just biased and even pathetic.
Christianity EtcRe: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Joshthefirst(m): 11:51am On Dec 23, 2013
[quote author=uj_sizzle]Hi people smiley I have another religious question to ask embarassed[/quote]shoot
Christianity EtcRe: "Jesus Appealed To God On The Cross When He Himself Is God, Supposedly" by Joshthefirst(m): 11:49am On Dec 23, 2013
I ddo not understand this particular analogy ola.
Christianity EtcRe: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Joshthefirst(m): 10:55am On Dec 23, 2013
HumbledbYGrace: ....Lawd have mercy.
grin grin grin grin grin


Hey HBG. Merry christmas. How've you been?



Hey everyone. Have a wonderful day today.
Christianity EtcRe: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Joshthefirst(m): 10:43am On Dec 23, 2013
HumbledbYGrace: all is well sir, how soon are you planning to change your whatsapp profile pichuh
grin grin grin
Christianity EtcRe: Why Did God Do These Things? Inviting Reyginus And Any Other Interested Parties by Joshthefirst(m): 10:38am On Dec 23, 2013
Kay 17: €

Ok. To be divine is to be beyond morality.
to be divine is to be the source and standard of morality. God is the author of law. He chooses to do good. Don't be like wiegraf and use foolish thinking and pretty words to twist ordinary logic.
How does me setting a law in motion according to my nature of good make me subject to the law or the law mightier than I?


And for those who actually think God would punish an innocent person for the sins of his ancestors; be careful.


Individual Responsibility
Exekiel 18:1 The LORD spoke to me 2 and said, “What is this proverb people keep repeating in the land of Israel?
‘The parents ate the sour grapes,
But the children got the sour taste.’ 3 “As surely as I am the living God,” says the Sovereign LORD, “you will not repeat this proverb in Israel any more.

4 The life of every person belongs to me, the life of the parent as well as that of the child. The person who sins is the one who will die.


Twisting scripture to suit pathetic world view.

God punishes sin, but we also reap the natural consequences of sin, our sins also affect others innocent of our sins.

An evil man, immoral, godless, will be punished all the same, but if his child refuses to be evil, God will exalt and bless him. Shame on thehomer for his poor perception and bias.

Please read the whole of exekiel chapter 18 to strengthen your knowledge and correct yourself before talking nonsense.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Please, Seun Give The Religion Section The Mods They Need And Remove Mynd-44 by Joshthefirst(m): 10:01am On Dec 23, 2013
Logicboy03: Why are you such a biased person?

Tomorow, you will come and claim that you are the shining light of christ
what has this got to do with my comment? I don't blame you shaa.
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 9:49am On Dec 23, 2013
OlaoChi: You say God is not a concept, how come the Japanese God is different from the Roman God, how come the Yoruba God is different from the Hindu Godhuh

Everyone has his concept of God and None should be scrutinized and labeled false for being different from yours

You believe in the Israel God but to a Japanese your God is false, how can u prove Israel's stories of God is the truth and not another false image?
as I said, human beings tend to create different images of the creator. Its left for those who have the real deal to show his image in their lives. Stories are told of God coming to reveal himself to human beings, after allowing them to see the futility of conjuring false conceptions and idols for themselves. We know which one is real by their fruits. Let God prove himself through his own people and confirm those who are truly his followers. He has been doing that since. You choose to ignore.

Kay 17: My question was God is far more complex than a simple gas (oxygen), and yet you expect such a gas to be necessarily created. Same goes for artificial intelligence, you would be unable to accept that such can arise naturally without any designs, yet God being far more complex has no cause?!

If so, the concept of causality is put into question! That causality is not generally applicable!
the designer is superior to what is designed. Don't just speak to me, speak to yourself also. you also expect a simple gas to be created, not so? Or did it create itself? Did energy arise from nothing?

The final cause is uncreated. But he must be vast and conscious and intelligent and immense, as he has shown himself to be through the ages, to be capable of making these things we see around us, this universe(s).

Stop all this rigmaroling with question marks and exclamation marks.
Christianity EtcRe: Let's Talk About Gay Rights - From A Religio-Philosophical Perspective by Joshthefirst(m): 8:44am On Dec 23, 2013
Kay 17: Having gone through most of the thread, I must ask, are we talking about incest, pedophilia and bestiality or we are supposed to talk on homosexuality?!

Homosexuality is definitely not inces.t nor pedophilia nor bestiality, and the moral objections thereof cannot operate against it.

Joshthefirst mentioned that marriages are for the sole purpose of reproduction. That is absolutely untrue. There is no such criterion imposed on marriages.
we're talking about the moral and even psychological and biological basis of public supportance of homosexuality in our society.

Marriage is a legal platform that enables you to lawfully have children and claim them as your own, is it not true?

Public homosexuality may not faze me, but giving them rights to adopt children as well worries me the most. Have we forgotten to be human? There is a definitive parent-gender-child relationship that has huge psychological bearings on children of a family. I will never support this damaging of children psychologically because of human selfish interests.

Once we start fighting for rights to be inhuman, we give ourselves authority to disrupt the natural order of things. Humans go haywire(just as you have seen an atheist here admit he has no problem with humans having sexx with animals and in-breeding). God forbid.


We must understand that not everything we find ourselves wanting are for our own good or the good of our society. I may want to steal or be greedy, that does not mean I should do those things.

So I disagree with you and davidylan on this. Homosexuality should not be given public resonance, by the society, especially by the church. Homosexuals should not be allowed to adopt children. God forbid.

We see societies who have blurred the lines of marriage and gender roles and natural human inclinations and see chaos and disorder among their children.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Please, Seun Give The Religion Section The Mods They Need And Remove Mynd-44 by Joshthefirst(m): 8:30pm On Dec 22, 2013
texanomaly: Ok LB, lets say you get what you want. Can you honestly say you would not treat us the same way you treated the recent mods? When one of us bans you? Let's face facts here, we all know you WILL be banned at some point. You are logicboy after all. wink

You belly ache about every ban. No matter the reason. It doesn't make a difference who did it, or even if you deserve it. Maybe you didn't deserve this one. Who knows. I'm still not sure voting on mods will really change anything for you. No vex here. I love ya. I gotta say though, you can be bit mouthy Bud. Just sayin'.

*in my southern drawl*
"Bless your little heart."
bless his darling heart. grin
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 8:24pm On Dec 22, 2013
OlaoChi: I have read the Bible very well and it's just Jewish men feeling proud that's why they are so racist. They think only them are Gods people when African nations have had their own Gods.

Even in the Bible it states that "Every nation should walk in the name of it's God"

Yahweh is to Israel, Olorun is to Yoruba.
Before Christianity got to West Africa, people have been Worshiping a God so why force them to worship your own God?


We know Olorun is the Supreme God of Yoruba people and Is worshipped through Orisa or Osa just like Christians worship Jehovah through Jesus

But to Christians and Muslims you try to force your concept of God on people
How can you say you worship Olorun when you don't recognize His Orisha children?
That's like saying you worship Jehovah but call Jesus(his son) a worthless demon
God is not a concept. And this leads me to the next part;

Although men percieved God and acknowledged his attributes and himself. We always try to make false images of the creator to suit our consciences. Because the fact remains that if this creator exists, our very existence will bear its hinges on him. And his purpose.

Men always made false images of God, so God chose to reveal himself. He started with a faithful man, and made a nation for himself, and expanded to the ends of the earth.



Today, anyone can call on the creator. He has revealed himself. He has reconciled man to himself once more. He commands people to repent and change their ways and seek him.


Merry Christmas. cheesy
Christianity EtcRe: The Person by Joshthefirst(m): 8:02pm On Dec 22, 2013
aManFromMars: Interestingly, at least 3/4 of your interactions on this forum has been with atheists or about atheism. Your recycling plant is doing quite well.
I tend towards evangelism. And most of the time you guys start the interaction. Its like I threaten you with my words, no? I've appealed to be ignored many times.

Besides, I love you guys. And I love the human beings who would like your very appealing fantasies of life, who would derail. So I give regular doses of the truth to stand against your falsehoods.
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 7:57pm On Dec 22, 2013
Kay 17: You mean to say God was always intelligent, always conscious, and super! Yet a gas that lacks all that complexity, basic and simple must caused?!
what do you mean? we see complexity and balance in everything in existence.

Why can't something simpler be the final cause? How do we conceptualise life (that of God) to be without cause?
because the complexity and direction is oposed to a simple cause. There is a creator. His touch show his attributes of power and intelligence.

Your second question is a repeat question again. Carefully read the op. The world cannot be self-existent from infinity, because the world itself is tending to disorder.
Christianity EtcRe: Let's Talk About Gay Rights - From A Religio-Philosophical Perspective by Joshthefirst(m): 7:50pm On Dec 22, 2013
thehomer: What is the "natural order"? Is it in the "natural order" for humans to live in space? Or underwater?
natural order is marriage leading to consummation leading to children. Our very natural physiology bear witness that homosexuality is extremely unnatural. Go ahead and wed them yourself if you have the power to do so.

The Church of Christ in Nigeria will not support this perversion
Christianity EtcRe: The Person by Joshthefirst(m): 7:39pm On Dec 22, 2013
The person is truly a miracle. The mental man, the physical man, the spiritual man. There's a miracle in life. The ancients recognized. Our people deny, foolishly reducing themselves to products of randomness and bonobo dna. They ignore the designer of this miracle of life and become foolish in their thinking, ungrateful, speculators of arrant nonsense

Romans 1:21 Because when they knew and recognized Him as God, they did not honor and glorify Him as God or give Him thanks. But instead they became futile and godless in their thinking [with vain imaginings, foolish reasoning, and stupid speculations] and their senseless minds were darkened. 22  Claiming to be wise, they became fools [professing to be smart, they made simpletons of themselves]. 23  And by them the glory and majesty and excellence of the immortal God were exchanged for and represented by images, resembling mortal man and birds and beasts and reptiles.


Fools who claim to be wise. A waste of words...
Nairaland GeneralRe: Ban Me by Joshthefirst(m): 12:02am On Dec 22, 2013
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Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 11:56pm On Dec 21, 2013
plaetton: Yeah. God self-existent and eternal only because he lives deep inside your convoluted brain.
as usual, retorting to blanks when self-defeated.

I just wonder why humans will always clutch at their fantasies because reality may not be as convenient for them although its for their own good. Clutching at straws, cocooning themselves in delusions of selfish grandeur. Humanity needs a strong dose of reality, and needs to be stirred up to walk alongside what is real.
Christianity EtcRe: Religious Immorality (part 1); Top 5 Failed Moral Stories In The Bible by Joshthefirst(m): 11:53pm On Dec 21, 2013
emyguz: Have you ever read about the history of Christmas? I guess not. mean while where was it written in the bible that Jesus as born on 25th December?
don't derail na. And we remember Jesus birth on the 25th, we don't claim he was born on the 25th. Park well. grin
Christianity EtcRe: Let's Talk About Gay Rights - From A Religio-Philosophical Perspective by Joshthefirst(m): 11:52pm On Dec 21, 2013
wiegraf: What are you going to use to defeat evil me, your hate, foo.lishness or bigotry?
why would I use hate, foolishness and bigotry to fight hate, foolishness and bigotry?

No, I'll use wisdom and speaking the truth to pull men from stupidity and give them love and humility.

Watch out.
Christianity EtcRe: Let's Talk About Gay Rights - From A Religio-Philosophical Perspective by Joshthefirst(m): 11:50pm On Dec 21, 2013
okeyxyz: grin grin grin I know people who start-off an argument like this. They don't believe in the strength of their argument and know that it is likely to be disarmed, so they sound-off first to get under the skin of the opponent, thereby distracting from the main issue which they(the proponents) are unable to make a credible case. So, nice try, but fail!!!



grin grin grin Oh what a shallow logic. Just answer these simple questions:

Do we seek consent before we slaughter animals and use them for food??
Do we seek consent before we imprison and domesticate animals and make it our slave? depriving them of dignity to exist as nature has endowed them to exist??
Do we seek consent before we castrate pets, depriving them of rights to love and procreate just as we humans confer the same rights to ourselves??
Do we seek consent before we destroy forests which are the natural and most conducive habitats for these animals??
etc etc

But now we want to have s.ex with them and you come screaming "consent!! consent!!!" Somebody please define hypocricy for me again huh huh

Obviously you don't know anything about bestiality. Go to any porn site and look through the bestiality sections, it would look pretty obvious that the dogs and horses are enjoying themselves.




Another silly argument. You are outlawing a practice because of the risks you perceive in such practice, No?? Do we now ban driving because people die everyday from motor accidents? Do we ban anal sex because you are more likely to contact STDs through it than through vaginal sex? Do we ban guns because criminals use it as a tool for crime? Do we ban sexy dressing by women because they provoke rape?? I could go on and on to expose the utter illogicality of this line of thinking, but I believe the message is clear enough for anybody who calls himself a "wise man".
nice finishing. I hope lb will get your point.
Christianity EtcRe: Why Do Atheists Always Debate Theists And God's Existence? by Joshthefirst(m): 11:40pm On Dec 21, 2013
Emusan: What a million question....
Atheist have been helping Jesus to separate the tears from the wheat (those who didn't know their stand in Christianity) and helping those who are weak to be strong.
nice answer. Atheists are too inflated to differentiate between hypocrisy and religion.

They have become people who see no good thing in religion, and pray for hypocrisy to happen so their points can be proved.

Speaking like the evilbrain, atheism is mankind's enemy. Has turned its adherents blind and lawless. In the pretence of offering mankind freedom, they have landed us in deeper bondage.

They claim religion is the main problem of this country, but it is a lie. Faulty human nature is, they show they are God-haters by making this obviously incorrect and stupi.d assertion. And when asked to stand for good in this country, even right on this forum, they alluded to the impossibility of their pathetic "freedom" in curing this country of corruption.

Why will man be easily decieved? The solution to our problem is already being administered by the disciples of Jesus this evil vehemently fights against. Jesus people are beginning to stand for good.

To say religion is a problem is foolishness.

Atheists argue because they live for it. Constant and blind arguments on their part might change what is real. I laugh.


The loud mouths can keep shouting. The real deal will keep working, giving people hope in Jesus Christ, changing people, Christ strengthening men and enabling them to stand for good and righteousness.
Christianity EtcRe: Religious Immorality (part 1); Top 5 Failed Moral Stories In The Bible by Joshthefirst(m): 11:18pm On Dec 21, 2013
Ajibam: he is afraid to reply..
lemme help him.

same to you bro. grin
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Christianity EtcRe: Let's Talk About Gay Rights - From A Religio-Philosophical Perspective by Joshthefirst(m): 11:16pm On Dec 21, 2013
wiegraf: What an honest op honestly conflating homosex to incest in such a non dubious manner

To add to what has already been said rather well, assuming prohibiting incestuous relationships is unjust, well, obviously two wrongs don't make a right. I enslave mr x therefore it's fine to enslave mr y. Really? (I'm not even sure incest is illegal in most of the world, but meh. The stigma seems to be enough to discourage it. Unlike homosex which has been equally, or even more so, vilified. What does that tell you about homosex?);



And note, I have no issues with incest, polygamy etc. But of course most, atheists well included, disagree with me. And they at times have justified concerns. That's another issue though
it tells me human beings like yourself have become self-destructive as they base their rights on selfish instincts that are to be fought against.
Science/TechnologyRe: China Land's On The Moon. Does Nigeria Need Need A Space Program? by Joshthefirst(m): 11:13pm On Dec 21, 2013
texanomaly: Music is my life babe. Did you really think I wouldn't get it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=62XB9IbMnxQ
I didn't get the joke.
Christianity EtcRe: The Uncaused; Origins Of The Universe... The Attributes Of The Starter. by Joshthefirst(op): 11:11pm On Dec 21, 2013
Kay 17: Ok, then what made God conscious and intelligent? Because conscious and intelligent beings don't drop from the sky.
go and read the convo between me and plaetton. God is self-existent and eternal. You're bringing in infinite regression once more.

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