It seems like one out of every ten questions recieves answers that tell people that Jesus and god are as real as the dirt beneath my feet.So many of the responses are hate-filled,science bashing,and quite unintelligent.Are you all so gullible that you will believe something because it says it in a old book?
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Perhaps we can conclude that there are so many spiritual responses because there really are more people in the US who are believers than not.\n\nIf you read a hate-filled, science bashing response, then you can assume that you are dealing with an unlearned person and they are talking from ignorance or spewing rhetoric.\n\nAs for myself, I don't believe in something just because it says it in an old book.  I can see the result of following its teaching by what my life is like.\n\nAlso, what if it is totally wrong?  How can living a life that honors our family, friends and even strangers be a bad thing?  And if we get comfort from knowing that we are not alone and that we have something to look forward to when we are gone from here then who are we hurting?\n\nMaybe if you had something to believe in besides Narcissism you wouldn't be so cynical.
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You know, I get the impression that many of your questions in this catagory are simply meant to provoke others for your amusement in their answers. \nI'm not attacking your beliefs--and I say beliefs because I've seen that it takes as much faith to be an athiest as it does a Christian. \nIf you have a genuine purpose to asking these questions other than laughing at the people who take them seriously, I'd like to know... actually I'd be pretty interested.\nthanks,\nJB
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Are you doubting God? That's what those people do. They are put here from Satan to doubt your beliefs. Stand Firm!!
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yah....It pisses me off because alot of "christistians" are full of sh*t. They talk about god and preach this and that, then they live and act the complete opposite. It makes it feel like any kind of christianity is really bull sh*t, like everything else in this world. Maybe it is.
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This is a question that I've always asked.  I see it as being closed-minded to believe that the Bible is 100% true.  It was written my man, not God.  It is human nature to exaggerate stories, and that's what the Bible is; stories.  I believe that there is truth in the Bible, but I think it's nuts to assume all of it is true.
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I agree with your statements. \n\nMost people like to believe everything others accept as truths - it is so much easier that way. Not everyone has the intellect or time or truth seeking characteristic in them to make them want to find out the absolute truth (if it exists!). \n\nHere are some other things I question:\n\n1) the book of Mark was the first recorded version of the synoptic gospels (the other books follow mark) - however, early versions (about 50 AD) ended at mark 16:8 and did not include anything about the resurrection.\n\n2) I suppose you are discussing the literary christians - have people really looked at the teachings of the gnostics? Their interpretation makes a lot more sense to me. Perhaps jesus was married to Mary Magdalene....and Saul/Paul was a woman hater....\n\n3) isn't it strange that Paul ursurped the new testament (his teachings take over from those of the apostles after the gospels)? Does this make sense to anyone else - if paul was the right person to expand the religion, why did Jesuah ben joseph (Jesus to most) not accept him as an apostle? Oversight?\n\n4) Popes through the ages have committed incesteous acts, organised murders, led crusades against Christian parties (Saracens were Christians), meddled in politics, made huge errors in scientific terms (earth is flat and all that)...and people still believe that they would not edit the bible to suit their own needs?\n\n5) Most of what Christians believe today were decided at the Council of Nicea (Apostle's creed, Holy Trinity etc etc) - does this make sense? A group of old men telling future generations what to believe rather than letting them make up their own minds?\n\n6) Everything is based on faith. If you wanted to buy a stereo but you could not try it (you have to pay upfront of course), would you do so? You have to rely on faith that it is good and it works....Does this make sense? Can faith be described as ignorance and acceptance of what people tell you without being able to find out the truth? if Thomas can ask questions, are we not allowed to do so as well or is he just an exception?\n\nWhat irks me most are the bible loving people who have not read and have not bothered to do more research on the basis of their beliefs and yet come around and preach to others. isn't it a case of "blind leading the blind", and perpetuating the infallibility of the bible?\n\nI remember a Jehovah Witness telling me that he believes the bible to be true so I should as well. I asked him if a madman genuinely believed he was Napolean Bonaparte, does it make him Napolean? Of course not, this is a subjective belief. Perhaps this is it: we will never find objective evidence to prove religion either way and can only decide subjectively if we want to believe. \n\nBTW, for every example of a scholar who converted to Christianity after doing research, there are also the opposite cases, where scholars have given up their beliefs due to their findings. To quote one or the other as irrefutable evidence of the truth/untruth is probably naive.\n\nHowever, in my search for the truth, I have not come across the indication that the First Holy Roman Emperor removed all references to reincarnation. I question this quote from you.... \n\nUltimately, I ask if the teachings have harmed humanity and I think that my answer is no. The teachings of the bible are in essence good but only intellectual flyweights would believe it wholeheartedly and as literal truth.
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haha I asked the same question but about fundalmental christians.  For someone trying to figure out my own sprituality I find both sides rather annoying and superfical.  I think the reason both Atheists and Fundalmentals are on here so much is because their point of view is very simple to give a easy answer.  Beleive and don't question for the fundalmentals and don't beleive at all for the Atheists.  To answer many of the deep questions posted on here a lot of thought has to go into those answers.  Even with lots of thought, a good answer is hard to communicate.  Whole books have been written to answer some of these questions.  So it only appears to be narrow minded people in the population but in fact its just easier for them to give their narrow minded answers because to them everything is black and white
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I think they are here to ask questions that will probably shake up someone weak in their faith, they want to break down, and poke holes into what we believe. They call it opening our eyes to what's Logical, I simply view it as fulfilling the prophecy in God's word. I don't know about you but they increase my faith every time they try and provoke doubt, condemn our faith, put us on trial for our beliefs, crack jokes about our faith, and most of all spread the message of disbelief in God. What I truly can not understand is if they really do not believe why do they even bother, I have said it once and I will say it again I DO NOT believe in Smurfs so there for I do not seek out people who do in order to try and change their minds. But to each his own live and let live, preach on Atheist preach on.....
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cdf-rom: You are a lunatic. No one is trying to sway people away from the faith. Seriously. If you honestly believe that is a real motive for anyone, anywhere in this whole Magdalene/DVC controversy, then you suffer from paranoid delusions and need to get your head checked. \n\nIt just seems weird to a lot of people, myself included, that so many Christians (not all, but a lot) went totally apesh*t over the mere suggestion of Jesus acting like a normal guy of his times.\n\nI really like Mary Magdalene, always have. Never cared much for the Madonna, though. What did she do, really? She had a kid, supposedly while a virgin (not actually true, see Hebrew version of Isaiah 7:14, definitely says young woman, not virgin). So, basically she had a kid. Which is what the "Church Fathers" believed was all women were really good for, anyway. So their number one female figure is a girl whose biggest accomplishment is getting knocked up.\n\nNow take a look at this passage from the Pistis Sophia, referring to Mary Magdalene:\nJesus, the compassionate, answered and said to Mariam:\n"Mariam, thou blessed one, whom I will complete in all the mysteries of the height, speak openly, thou art she whose heart is more directed to the Kingdom of Heaven than all thy brothers."\n\nYeah, she was bright, she got was Jesus was saying, apparently more than his other (male) disciples. And that's nothing compared to the Gospel of Mary (go look it up). So I figure, why not have the female co-star of Christianity be Jesus's wife instead of his mother? She was actually an intelligent woman, rather than just a pregnant one. Aren't we a little past the 'barefoot in the kitchen' era?
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These people "VANGYBLUE, FRODO, PEYI2, & TEENEY1116" give you negative answers,\n\nAnd they do the SAMETHING, "teeney1116" says it is a "load of crap" her answer is a "load of crap" when you accuse someone of something, and then you do the same thing.  If you will notice she lists 5 web sites to prove her point.\n\nIt's always the "JW's" that you complain about, and most of you do the same thing, but I love it, because it gives me something to respond to.
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You mean like you and all your "questions" regarding religion.  You repeat and repeat the same stuff.  Most people aren't closed minded and stubborn ...I think they are just tired of hearing the same old stuff from you.
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It's sad you cannot post a question without being attacked by Christians that claim  to adhere to the words of the Bible, particularly "Judge ye that not be Judged" and "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." These so-called Christians should be ashamed for not allowing you to express your different Point of view in an open forum.  I think an even better point to make for these individuals who are willing to attack you in such a juvenile way is to quote my Kindergarten teacher “If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all." May whichever god you choose, even if it’s none, bless you all.
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Seems like a lot of them like to make ridiculous claims and then hide behind the anonymity of the yahoo answers forum doesn't it DOUBT.\n\nThese same people like to send me nonsense emails telling me that I'm going to go to hell for not believing in their tiny little God.\n\nAt least you can get a chance to email them back this way. 9 times out of ten you get no reply.\n\nPerhaps the email is unable to burrow deep enough into the sand to reach their heads.\n\nLove and blessings Don
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I don't know why they keep asking this question....it's rather annoying if you ask me. I think I'd fancy it much better if the questions about "if ghosts are real" stopped. If I never saw or heard of this question again it would be too soon! People also ask questions about Jesus too much...apparently they can't do their own damn research...
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Um, there IS a gospel of Judas, and it says NOTHING about Judas being the Messiah. You can read it for yourself at the link. What's with the disdainful way you phrase your questions? I know it has little to do with beliefs, because I've met many a respectful and tolerant atheist and agnostic on this site.
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Dear Brown Sugar...My dear, stop listening to the ignorant rantings of a few...it's not "cool" to get on your knees and pray to our Creator who ALLOWS us to breathe and live! Everyone wants some "sign"--perhaps a note on their pillow at night saying,"HEY! I'M GOD! I'M REAL! WON'T YOU BELIEVE ME???" GOD ALMIGHTY has GIVEN US PROOF! Look around you! Do people really believe the magnificent Human Body just happened on it's own? The Brain just FORMED ON IT'S OWN? Yeah, right...and my car just assembled itself--no maker, it just came together out on the road--you would think I was crazy!!! What about the STARS,MOONS, AND SUNS? AN ACCIDENT OF STUPID NATURE? PLEEEEEAAAASSSSEEE!!! I think we are a bit more intelligent than that--at least I do! Of course, there is another being who loves you to keep on having no hope for your life...and he is very clever in disguising himself as a "god". Demons are real, too....and they have many believing life is hopeless and going nowhere. But I tell you now YOU MATTER! What you do in this life DOES have consequences! But they don't have to be BAD! GOD WANTS TO GIVE YOU AND ME THE UNIVERSE!!! That is the absolute truth!!! But He won't give it to rebellious,hateful,disobedient people! He's ALREADY BEEN THROUGH THAT WITH SATAN!
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I've read quite a bit of it, and the more I read the more I realize how utterly bogus it is when taken literally.\n\nOh, and I think "jackiedj8952" ment to say you needed to have your ears poisoned and be brainwashed by a preacher or someone. That's what she ment by "spiritual ears". \n\nShe's right in a way, you first need someone to tell you that this book is perfect in everyway and if you don't believe in it you will go to hell, because without that it'll just be another book of fantasy and make believe.\n\nI encourage christians to be honest with themselves and go here to give your ex-christian testimony:\n\nhttp://exchristian.net/