How Many Believe in God?

No! That's not the strength of "god" at all! That's my own strength, and I'm taking credit for it. I denounced god, openly. I am not an extension of something I don't believe in. I just finally accepted that my strength will only come from me, and me only. I've cursed god with the worst insults I could possibly dream up, and challenged him to take me on. I've stood in the middle of a lightning storm with a 20ft metal pole cursing "god" and asking him to strike me down! Yet, nothing. It's BS....sorry. That little voice, is my own. If it sounds like anyone other than your own voice, seek psychiatric care immediately.

That's about the dumbest story I've ever heard. Sorry, but it doesn't seem to dawn on you xians that either:

1) The guy likes his hair long
or
2) He's a bum and/or doesn't have money for a haircut

Only see what you want. It's easier that way, right?

The only truth is that no one will agree on this subject. But, I am thankful, thus far, that we are able to believe in whatever or whomever we wish in this country. As far as personal spirituality, I am a devout believer, at least, in karma: you get what you give and that's a fact!

Satyr, a slight correction in your summary of answers.
I did say that I am born and raised Muslim, but i also said that I have seen proof of God's existence and so have a few members of my family too, that actually made me believe again after a few years of questioning faith.
So, the reason why I am Muslim is because thats the faith I was taught so I figured why not stick with it, is a good religion, but the reason why I BELIEVE is proof.

Hehehe. You're really something. Good one

I'd say that standing with a 20 ft metal pole in a lightening storm without being hit is quite a miracle. I'd say it rather speeks for the idea of God, not against it. Man! 20ft metal pole.... You're insane, man hehe. Have you done other experiments like this one too? Like swimming among great white sharks with a bloody carcas tied to your body? If you have any future plans to test for God's existence, can you please get someone to film it and post it here on ATS. Definately a winner in the d/l section.

Blessings,
Mikromarius

Why would that be anymore proof of his existence than disproof? It was pure sacrilege, so he should've cast me into hell, especially since I denounced his ass. No proof = no proof. Believing that, since nothing happened, there must be a god, is an example of the most backward and illogical thinking I've ever seen. That reminds me of Archie Bunker, when Gloria tells him how many people are killed by guns per year, and Archie says, "Would it make you feel any better if they were pushed out of windows?" This seems to be the common denominator amongst xians, though.

[Edited on 9-20-2003 by Satyr]

Well the big book says that we may speek against the Father and the Son and get forgiveness, but to speek agsinst the Holy Spirit is a sin which will not be pardoned. But you cannot speek against the Holy Spirit for you don't know it. For if you did, you would never have done what you have done.

Blessings,
Mikromarius

Sorry, I made a mistake in my last post. I am an Athiest, I was a Christian but I gave my belief up when I was 12.

Perhaps I was a bit harsh in the start of my Statement. But as you can believe, being called a Thirteen year old isn't the nicest of things. I don't want to go through Puberty again Your forgiven. There was a point that I thought you weren't going to answer my post, so thanks.

I don't think I've got anything more to add to this debate so I'll take my leave.

[Edited on 20-9-2003 by MrEisenhower]

Well thanks alot for the forgiveness. God bless you.



See you around somewhere else then....

Blessings,
Mikromarius

Man, that's about the most worthless thing I've ever heard of! Never pray for anything, but thank "god" in prayer when something good happens? No offense, but that's #ing stupid! I wasn't asking for selfish, material possessions, or anything of the kind. You believers have an illogical answer for everything that doesn't pan out in your favor.

That's too bad... Because it has worked for me...

And you have completely misunderstood me.

[Edited on 21-9-2003 by TheBandit795]

I'm a humanist, I don't beleive in god.

Don't remember who said this :






But it's still resuming what I think about that subject.

Many of my friends have told me that I "# diamonds" at times, so I don't see how prayer has anything to do with shear luck.


How so?

Because you said this.

"ever pray for anything, but thank "god" in prayer when something good happens?"

I didn't say "never pray for anything. I meant that the way we've been thought to pray (as in a form of begging) doesn't work.

And as for it working for me. I have used it for example, twice to pass exams I didn't study that much for and wasn't expecting to pass. The last time was last friday.

Hahaha! I never studied for exams, yet always passed them anyway...without prayer. Either way, what you're saying is that you're a hypocrite! You prayed for self advancement, which you didn't even deserve, since you neglected your studies! Don't even try to lecture me on this BS. Not after what you've just said. Man, you are very hypocritical, if that's your idea of "proper prayer". There's no similarity between what you just were on my case about? So, what you're actually saying is, if you're too desperate, god will ignore you?

Ok, give me an example of your "please let me pass my exam" prayer that's not in the form of begging. That's a good one! I'd love to see your answer to this. LOL

[Edited on 9-21-2003 by Satyr]

We'll me personaly I never pray.
I find it selfish to pray to God for selfish reason, maybe it be passing a test, winning a lottery.
I just cant seem to get myself to do it.
Deep

Tssss, too bad you think like that. Thanks for the laugh!!!

And I didn't neglect my studies. I didn't finish them. Right now you won't understand what I did, because you won't allow yourself to see it anyway, so why bother?

If you want to know exactly what I did.. Look here.. www.angelfire.com...

How come did you have to wait at least ten hours to come up with this??? The first sentence was there alone for almost the whole day...

1) I have a forum of my own, and this is not the only place I hang out 24/7.

2) My life suddenly got busier. (interviews/new job) I don't have time to check this forum every day anymore.

3) I didn't reply until I saw it. (quite self explanitory, from the first two)