hopefulLandlord:


I've been helpless before, I've gone through life threatening situations but not once did I call on an imaginary friend

Even if some atheists do pray in foxholes (life threatening situations), so the fork what? It doesn't prove there's a god. It doesn't even prove that the atheist secretly believed all along. All it proves is that desperate people are desperate, to which I can only say: No sheet, Sherlock.
Deathbed conversions are meaningless. Foxhole conversions are meaningless. People are not themselves when they're being traumatized, or when their brains are in the process of shutting down, or they are being pumped full of drugs. These are the same kinds of events that cause PTSD. They don't reveal a person's true self. They distort, or sometimes even completely destroy it.
When Christians praise deathbed/foxhole conversions, they are admitting that they will accept conversions elicited via torture. They won't actually kidnap you and waterboard you 'til you love Jesus (anymore) because nobody would accept that conversion as genuine (anymore). But if the torture is coming from an impersonal source like cancer, or an outside source like wartime, or in this case being lost in space hooray! You secretly knew there was a God all along! It's despicable.

You're right, but I noticed on your signature.... 'I ain't gonna live forever"..... I understand why you say so... But tell me honestly, don't you wish you could live forever? This just an honest question, don't intend to annoy or argue... Just want to know. Do you want to live forever if you could?

butterflylion:


If the nature is unknown then how do you know God exists? I am not understanding. If the descriptive nature of a thing is unknown then how can it exist?

How about Amoeba?

dalaman:


If his oxygen mask goes off he'll die. Why must it take death to see God? Sounds like a fraudulent scheme.

It doesn't take death to see God, but in extreme cases like his (not believing God exists) , being at the point of death.... When suddenly the fear of what lies ahead engulfs him and he feels his spirit gradually going out... Feeling totally helpless for once in his entire life, fighting hard to accept the fact that he can't save himself or get back his life because all his life he hadnt acknowledge the one who gave it to him in the first place.... That's the only time, he will tend to admit that there is God.
It's not a fraudulent act dear, cos for those that believes in God and walked with him with the entirety of their life, what they feel at the point of death is Joy.

Benekruku:
Rubbish!

So is God that created oxygen?

Everything about the God is all fiction!

Walked on water, healed the sick, woke the dead, fed a million, converted water to wine, patched a ear and none has been replicated by its believers except staged!

Who doesn't know where oxygen comes from or how it can be produced

All this sheeples sef! God created Oxygen and who created Carbon mono Oxide? Devil?

Mental slavery!

Lol, so oxygen just happened?
With your logic I might as well say, you're just a fiction to me.... I don't know if you exist, I can't see you... Just your posts here on a faceless Nairaland.

Why not drop your error inspired knowledge or whatever you believe in a imagine what God can do if his son could do all that!

Where does oxygen come from my dear, and how is it produced?

Lol, can't you see a CO has a combination of two gases... So because science discovered it, it means they created it? Common think!

Mental Slavery! You say.... Na! It's common reasoning.

Evaberry:
Christians have been saying the end is near for many years even before I was born but I Still haven't seen any end

Does that mean the end won't come?

purem:
When I look at religion I see people enslaving themselves Thinking that they are serving one being that doesn't know anything about there existence.

You're right to some extent but the later part isn't true, he definitely knows about their existence.

Your point is exactly what I don't understand?
Are you saying, d disfellowshipping and hence shunning of rebellious witnesses arrangement is not scriptural or what?
And concerning the awake you cited up there, if you had sincerely and patiently gone through it you would have noticed that, it was refferring to a religiously divided home where the child found the truth but the parents are against it.... And not when a former member has been disfellowshipped between families.... Even Jesus said we must love him more than father and mother - Mathew 10:37... So what are you saying exactly... I'll love to understand please...

darknez:


If I don't know any better, I'd swear you are trying to describe the devil up there. Lol.

Yea, I was describing the devil. He has succeeded in hiding the right way to know God from many people, just as he has convinced many that he himself doesn't exist.

What makes you believe that the God you speak of is yet to reveal itself? [/quote]
Of course he has revealed himself, nature and our surroundings gives outstanding proofs of his existence but what I was trying to say is that, he hasn't revealed himself to people yet in terms of his power...

I noticed you ascribe masculinity to this God. If it is yet to reveal itself as you said, why call it a 'him'?[/quote]
May be I used the wrong word in saying he hasn't revealed himself... But what I was saying is that it's the devil that's behind most people not grasping the truth that God surely exists.... He has hidden from them the true way to know him.

Well, You're right saying God has revealed himself, but is it everyone that believes he exist? So why has some gotten hold of him while some hasn't? Why are some convinced of his existence while some are bent on using their life to prove that there is no creator some where.... It only has to be the work of his adversary the devil.... Don't get me wrong, Satan can't hide God from people he has only succeeded in hiding the the right way to know God from people... Just has he has convinced most people that he himself doesn't exist either.

darknez:


The argument from design is another strong one but the focus here is the multiplicity of religion.

Yes I know, I just wanted to show that it's was humans natural desire and longing for God that has brought about the diversity in the search for him.... But I also believe that the diversity in the religions of the world is propagated by someone, an higher force than human but much lesser than God. It seems he is really trying to hide the truth about God from humans... On the other hand, why God is silent about revealing himself plainly and the right way to know him is another discussion for another day.

superhumanist:


I would say that there is a god but none of the religions understand him. I would say that god does not need religion or books to communicate with us.

How then does he communicate with humans?

darknez:
Hmmmmm....

Though there are more compelling arguments for the existence of God, I just don't think the fact that we have numerous religions proves that he exists.

It may, however, show man's longing to have a relationship, of whatever form, with something or someone they perceive to be greater than themselves.

It may also show man's desire to live or be remembered forever, as the hope of an after life could just mean a fulfilment of that desire.

Why the desire or longing in the first place if it wasn't put there by someone.
You naturally won't long for food if you weren't designed to survive by food, nor long for sleep if it wasn't there in the first place...
So if humans long for or desire for a higher force than themselves, then such higher force must exist.

The fact that there is religion at all even if it's one goes on to prove that there is God... No matter how much knowledge a man can gain, he will still get to that point where he ask about his origin... We are naturally not created to live independently of God and hence the many diverse religions we find today. Well all of them cannot be right or the true religion since they differ in beliefs and doctrines, never... It's either just one is or none is.... But really, it takes a humble, hungry and honest heart to find the one and only true religion.

One thing I've noticed about being an atheist is that it doesn't take away pain,suffering and sadness. it only takes away hope... Still can't understand why a peck of dust called human will say there is no God... SMH

Hmmm....

Hmmm....

OLAADEGBU:
How does fearing God add length to a person's life (Proverbs 10:27)? Does fearing God guarantee that you will live a long life?

Fearing God implies reverential worship of Him, not the morbid fear people think of. This reverential fear entails hating what he hates and loving what he loves. In other words Fearing God means obeying him in all aspects of our lives.
Now how does Fearing God( obeying him always) guarantees long life? Well, briefly this is so, in a way that if we fear God i.e obey him all the time, his advises will always prove to benefit us maximally( 2Timothy 3:15,16).
For instance he says do not commit adultery, obeying that command will save you from numerous STDs prevalent today, unwanted pregnancy, marriage breakdown, and emotional distress which can all lead to death. Now the willingness to obey the command in the first place shows that you fear God. Look at those breaking many of such commandments today, they comprises mostly of people that doesn't believe in God hence, how will they fear him? I'm not saying that there are no such discrepancies even among those that profess to believe and serve God but one thing common to all who go against the normal moral and scriptural jurisdiction is the lack of fear of God which could make us plunder into terrible mistakes which could terminate one's life prematurely, the exact opposite of what having the fear of God will do for You. Even the Bible says the wise/shrewd/prudent one sees calamity ahead and conceal or hide himself from it but the stupid one walks right into it and suffers (proverbs 22:3), Now the question is how can one even be wise in the first place?- By Fearing God! - Psalm 111:10.
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slawomir:
I don't see why a man should cheat
Sex is overrated. You climb a woman. Both of you start breathing excitedly. You tear off her dress, and bra. She start loosening your stupid belt. Hmm. Quickly you insert your Dickk inside her vagina Then you begin to do the up and down thrusting of your waist to give her deep penetration. She start moaning orgasimically
To penetrate her deeper you give her the advanced missionary style where you have to place her two legs on your shoulder and place a pillow beneath her ass. After a couple of minutes both of you start screaming and shaking like zombies because she is about to Squirt and you Are about to ejaculate.
Booooooom. The whole hot akamu is out. Your dickk and her pussyy is covered with her squirt and your sperm.
Then after that ejaculation both of you become weak. And instantly she becomes like a dead wood to you. No sexual urge. You have to wait for some minutes for Little sperm to be Restored in the epididemis of your pennies so that the urge will come back
Then when this finally happens you start all over again and call it round 2
That is how two of you imbecilic moronn will continue that same stupid process until it gets to round 5.
After exhausting your strength on Her body. She is now left to dress herself put on her bra, pant whereas you were the one who removed them before sex.
you will now be looking for banana, yoghurt and so on to replenish the lost vitamins, minerals and protein you just wasted on her body through sperm ejaculation .
What a show of shame

That's the same way, You were conceived Dear. it's no show of shame. it's a beautiful thing when done appropriately.

Inspired Errors.
SMH

I'm really suprised at how people view marriage today. many saying the instantly call off the marriage, some saying they'll just keep having sex with her no emotional attachments.... why the easy change of heart, didn't you say 'I do' to the 'for better for worse question?'
aren't there more pressing issues that may come up in the marriage that we have to worry about?
well for me, I'll forgive her, still remain with her, still cherish her, still love her because for us to have made it that far to be married is not by accident or chance. we both worked it out which means together we can always get tru anything In our marriage.
Love should conquer stuffs like this, except if they both never loved each other and especially if the guy never loved the lady in the first place just her virginity.
marriage is an institution, we learn, we are tested and we strive day to day to get better for ourselves...

We should respect, superior authorities no matter what.

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Mutual Love and respect will make any marriage last long. In addition, make sure you love the idea of spending the rest of your life with someone you can call your own. True and happy marriage radiates self-sacrifice,respect, passion and trust between partners in a way that's is so beautiful and commendable. In summary, to enjoy fully the benefit of marriage, we just need to see it the way Jehovah it's originator sees it.
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Preparing for a successful Marriage requires a lot.
Constructing a building requires careful preparation. before the foundation is laid, land must be acquired and plans drawn up. however, something else is vital. The Bible records @ Luke 14:28 Jesus' statement when he said: "Who of you that wants to build a tower does not first sit down and calculate the expense, to see if he has enough to complete it? what is true of Constructing a building also applies to Constructing a successful marriage. many say: "I want to get married" but how many stop to consider the cost? ( I must commend you for having such for sight) While the Bible speaks favourably of marriage, it also draws attention to the challenges that marriages presents. (Proverbs 18:22; 1Cor. 7:28) Therefore, those contemplating marriage need to have a realistic view of both the blessings and the cost of being married. Using the principles found in the Bible one should be able to determine the answers to such questions as: Am I ready for marriage?, What should I look for in a mate?, How can courtship be kept honourable?
Are you ready for marriage?
Getting married seems challenging enough; however, maintaining a marital relationship year after year must also be considered. what does maintaining such a relationship entail? a vital factor is a wholehearted commitment. here is how the Bible describes marriage relationship: "A man will leave his father and mother and he MUST stick to his WIFE and they must become ONE flesh".(Genesis 2:24) Jesus Christ gave the only scriptural basis for divorce with the possibility of re-marriage - "fornication", that is, illicit sex relations outside the marriage. (mathew 19:9) if you're contemplating marriage, bear these scriptural standards in mind. if you're not ready for this solemn commitment, then you're not ready for marriage. Deuteronomy 23:21; Ecclesiastes 5:4,5.
Know yourself first. do you find it easy to list the qualities you want in a mate? Most do. however, what about your own qualities? what traits do you have that will help you contribute to a successful marriage? what type of husband or wife will you be? for example, do you freely admit your mistakes and accept advice, or are you always defensive when corrected? are you generally cheerful and optimistic? or do you tend to be gloomy, frequently complaining? ( proverbs 8:33; 15:15). always remember that marriage will not change your personality. if you're proud, oversensitive, or overly pessimistic when single, you will be the same when married. if you learn or find out these changes that needs to be made, work on these before taking steps to marry.

Counsel on how to achieve happiness in the family is offered from all sides. In the West, a never ending stream of self-help books and magazines offer advice. The problem is that human counselors contradict one another, and what is fashionable counsel today may be viewed as unworkable tomorrow.
So, Dear where then, can we look for a reliable family guidance? Well, would you look to a book completed some 1900 years ago? or would you feel that such a book is hopelessly out-of-date? the truth is, the real secret of family happiness is found in just such a source. That source is the Bible. according to all evidence, it was inspired by God himself. The Bible itself confirms that when it says at 2Timothy 3:16 that "All scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness. I'll encourage you to consider how the Bible can help you prepare adequately well for marriage. If you're inclined to dismiss the possibility that the Bible can help make families happy, why not think of the fact that the One who inspired the Bible is also the originator of the marriage arrangement, so he will have the best advice for since he knows the in and out of it. (Genesis 2:18-25).
The post seems long already so I'll continue in my next post about how one can prepare for a successful marriage.

Luke 11:13: " Therefore, If you, although being wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more so will the father in the heaven give holy Spirit to those ASKING him!

Now let's pause, will an unbeliever ask God for holy Spirit when he doesn't even believe in God? for what purpose will he ask for it? what does he want to do with it?
2Cor 4:4- "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the UNBELIEVERS, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about Christ might not shine through.

How does holy Spirit work in someone who doesn't even have the light of Christ in him or her?

Only believers who ask God sincerely for the Holy Spirit for the sake of his purpose will he give it to. not to the unbelievers because they wont even ask.
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