Ironic, "...you shall have no other gods." What is the bible? It's a book written by humans but it's a christian god.
Mormon, JW's, Brethren, Catholic, Scientology, Pentecostal etc all call themselves christian, all think their way is their right way, but catholic are not as dogmatic like the others, nor do they go about pounding on front doors. Muslim, that's another religion altogether, not included in this discussion.
Well, this has not been enlightening at all. Pretty typical. And since this thread makes you feel superior to that group you have listed as Christian, I'll just bow out and leave you feeling like you bested me.
Of course it's not enlightening for you with entrenched dogmatic beliefs taught by one eyed but charming preachers. Never forget, the church wants to entertain with grandiose stories and music in order to keep you captive. But there's a price!
All the fancy church buildings, the land they own, the wages to the pastors, their houses, the holiday camps, who do you think paid for it?
Hey Mickey!!!! Can I steer this highly theological thread (back) off course for a second? Not that I was being nosey lol, but that 58% intrigued me and I had to zoom in and see what this Bundy stuff was. "Overproof" Rum eh? Hmph. So I looked it up, and I don't think we can get it here. You Aussies are pretty proud of this stuff. And check this out ( while you're contemplating VZ's Xmas gift this year): https://devinecellars.com.au/buy/sp...limited-edition-125th-anniversary-75-9-700ml/ ... 152 proof. Eh I noticed something else too btw while I was checking out the Bundy's lol. You must be a grouchy son of a b*tch Mick, because obviously you don't have any friends in low places stopping by and hanging out. Know how I know? Not one broken seal in that entire liquor cabinet. I'm thinkin' this whole anti-religion thing you've got going on is a facade and you are secretly a Mormon doing research for the church. So bearing that in mind, mail one of those Bundy's to your dear buddy VZ and allow him to do some devil's work with it. I will now re-steer things back on course so the ET Holy Wars can press on: "What is faith?!!! Faith is something you believe in you meathead... that no one else in their right mind would believe. Lemmee tell you something you atheist you... God don't make no mistakes. That's how he got to be God!" ~ A.B.
Well actually I hadn't noticed, I no longer drink, since the cancer scare episode which is now behind me (touch a wooden holy cross). My wife's a foody cook and a hoarder, so am not surprised you mention about unsealed bottles. Am not athiest, more agnostic, but actually, no, not even agnostic, I think there is a realm beyond us but also in us. I'm leaning these days more toward the belief, all religions are actually gateways, they are not the full answer, they are not a destination, they are openings for us to enter and explore. The christian bible is a great book, has some fantastic teachings, but it has flaws. If it is God's word, it is contaminated by human intervention, weakness and can never be perfect for that reason. For example, many of the historical events in the bible never happened and any that may have, never happened in the time or sequence as claimed. Much of what is written in bible should be taken figuratively, not literally but the concepts of truth, honesty, love etc are things I can accept. Even faith can be true if applied correctly, eg, have faith you can overcome adversity, don't fear.
Due to the discussions on ET about religion, so I frequently look up bible references to either use for or against an argument. But the fact is, often when I read bible scripture quotes when researching, I still get a tingly feeling of being inspired or in awe. But I'm not convinced in being coralled by churches or christian dogma. The devil for example as taught by the new testament is really a scapegoat figure for humans who break universal laws. So an electic fence to keep in the cows will hurt you if you piss on it, it's not the devil who has you by the balls.
Hahaha... that quote wasn't directed at you silly. Just me using the great archie bunker to poke fun at things in general.