Is the material universe god's perfect reality TV show?
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Of COURSE! What a great question .. I wish I had 10 points to give you ...\n\nOMG, the thought of an INFINITE number of His commercials, though ..... all the proselytizers .. interrupting with .... "And now a Word from our Sponsor"
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Geez I hope so. Reality TV really is crap, and has no real entertainment value what so ever. I cannot understand what the attraction was in the first place.
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In the begining...(sorry, couldn't help myself) God decided that he wanted to see if he could create a rock so big he couldn't lift it. Since God was self-eternal, he knew he that what was directly "created" could never be truly equal to a being that was self-eternal, so he thought to himself "how about a place where they might be more likely to arise"?\nHaving pondered the logistics he finally decided that the best approach was to compact everything into a "ball", and then detonate said ball with such force that matter would be seperated from energy. He knew that certain elements would naturally bond together in the aftermath, forming chunks here and pieces there. Eventually forming more and more complex entities. Even to the point of being able to temporarily trap some of the free flowing energy that tried to pass through the material. \nThis trapped energy would, in it's attempt to move out of said material, give the appearance of animation. Some of this "animating energy", depending in part on the length of time it was trapped and the complexity of the matter it was in, would come to realize it's situation of separation. Perhaps then, if the animating energy accepted it's separation as not necessarily a bad thing, it could organize itself in such a way as to keep itself intact once it left the host material.\nOn a large scale this can be seen when some stars evolve into a black hole, with a "singularity" inside. On a small scale it can be seen in Jesus or Buddha or a few others who have organized their animating energy into a permanent consciousness.\nThus fufilling God's original experiment as to whether he could make a rock so heavy he couldn't lift it. A universe where separated energy can indeed become self-eternal. \n"In the image of God", but on a smaller scale.
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how about every reality show
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I believe so, based upon not only what the Bible says about it, but also based upon the evidence in nature that points to a Creator.  Many scientists, such as myself, have become believers after examining the numerous things that have to be balanced within 0.00010% or less of where they are for the universe to exist as it does and for life as we know it to be possible.
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God is both external reality and an internal reality. And for God, nothing is external or internal. He is just "Here". We have an example of air. As air is everywhere, in the same way God is everywhere. when we blow air in a balloon , this balloon takes a shape and it becomes a separate entity and when we pinch a pin the same air comes out and it merge in the external air.\n                 We are human beings and we have limits so for spiritual practice in the starting we need external materials like idols or gurus etc. But we should keep in mind that it's only for those who have no deep insight or for those who cann't concentrate on an abstract object. Later on we should proceed towards internal God . Because there are some limitations externally. Internally God is available everytime for you.
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i think god is the universe. he is the energy that moves it. this energy hasn't been able to be detected by science, YET. \n\ni think we are able to manipulate this energy through prayer, meditation, the occult, feng shui etc. it's mind over matter, because we are of the same energy that is of god.
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I'm answering tentatively, because I'm not sure exactly what you're describing and there *is* a lot of crazy stuff out there, unfortunately.  \n\nIf you mean the spiritual perfection of the Church on earth "without spot or wrinkle or any such thing" through "Christ in me, the hope of glory" then I'm with ya.  George Warnock.  Bill Britton.  "The manifestation of the sons of God."  Wonderful truths that are warred against feverishly.  Even among those that believe, many often change their mind or become discouraged because they forget that it is a work that *God* is going to do, not us.  We can't perfect ourselves.  :)  But God IS going to have His overcoming Church on earth!\n\nIf this is what you're talking about, e-mail me at silverdeege@yahoo.com.  I'd love to talk.  My pastor preaches this and, additionally, wrote a book you might enjoy if you find yourself interested.  Also, if you haven't read George Warnock, check out:  \n\nhttp://meatindueseason.org/warnock/warnock-index.html
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Yes. Let me work this through logically as I see it.\n\nGod created you in his own image - meaning that you are infinite in potential and creative power. (You also have free will. Cool.)\n\nThen you chose this setting* to experience your power. In heaven / nirvana / afterlife, it's kind of dull... everything is unified and perfect, and there's so much love, there's no way to experience it. So you created this place with your infinite power, and you caused yourself to temporarily forget who you are. So here you are, wandering down the street wearing a coat and completely unaware that you have these infinite powers. Right?\n\n(*This "setting" is whatever reality you're experiencing right now. I don't need to go into detail.)\n\nSo you come upon a big rock. You look at the rock and the first thought that enters your mind is "Man, there's no way I'm going to be able to lift that." And - poof - you've created that experience, based on your creative thought, which was based on an assumption that you set there voluntarily. So you go to try to lift the rock using the only strength you know you have: your physical muscles. You fail. No surprise.\n\nNow back up: You've tried to lift the stone. You and God are actually one and the same, but you don't realize this. You created the stone in the first place. So yes, God is all-powerful and he created this Universe, and he has created a stone that he then experienced not being able to lift. That isn't to say that you can NEVER lift the stone... just that you have experienced not-lifting-ness.\n\nJust as your logic is based on assumptions which are based on your observations, MY logic (which I use here) is based on assumptions which are based on MY observations. Given the assumptions that I have made, does my logic make sense?\n\nContact me if you're curious.
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It is perfect.  Physical life is exactly what your spirit wants it to be.
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In the world of reality, whatsoever is captured by the senses, seen or unseen is real. In the world of faith, whatsoever is captured by the senses, seen or unseen is unreal and can never be held as God because the Real God can never be imagined by imagination and can never be captured by the senses. The Real God is Real; and can be realized by the creatures in faith only. After the acceptance of faith and practice of good deeds and by the answer of the prayers asked in the presence of God, God is almost realized by the heart. Once God is realized, God is realized forever and only then one can realize the reality of The Real God.\n\nGod says:\n‘I and I Alone am God\nand all other gods are unreal.’\n\nWe know all other gods are very much seen and can be perceived and imagined easily. Since, they are imaginable images, they can be destroyed and that is what makes them Unreal.\n\nGod has commanded us not to make an image of God and worship it. Whosoever will do so, will be held as an enemy of God. God does not resemble things. Things maybe of any kind, physical or meta physical, existent or non existent. Whatsoever is captured, touched or felt by the senses is not God. Worship God, Honour God and Serve God and always remember that God is Unseen. In this world whosoever is worshipping image or image like things is not worshipping the Almighty Unseen God of all the things in heavens and earth.\nGod created this universe and made it a home for the creatures. So that the creatures might pay thanks to God through worship and obedience and in turn they might receive God’s blessings.\n\nUniverse is a creation of God and behind it____ is God’s Almightiness. God created the needs___ the needies____ and all the things of needs. God is God____ God is need-free and Absolute Holy.\n\nGod is Almighty. God creates whatsoever God wills to create. Each and every creature of God is answerable to God and God is not answerable to anyone.\n\nIf the worshippers worship God and obey Gods commandments, it makes no difference to God. But on the other side, it makes a lot of difference to the worshippers if they do not worship God as they become empty-hearted and remain empty-hearted until and unless they resort to God.\n\nIf the sinners sin and disobey God, it makes no difference to God but the sinful life brings a lot of difference to the sinners as the sins necessitate the curse of God.\n\nCurse is the God ordained result of sin\nWhile blessing is the God ordained\nresult of virtue.\n\nGod has already judged the sinners and the righteous, in terms of their deeds through revealing the commandments and ordaining the ways to Hell and Heaven.\nKey-point to receive the blessings of God___ is to become God’s dependent by all means____ through prayers_____ and patience ____ and trust in God.\nGod helps and guides aright to those who ask God for God’s help and guidance.\nThe people who do not believe God and lead a lustful life____ are always mislead to disaster.
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Heaven comes to you.  Look around.  It peeks at us from Nature.\nWould you like to see a real photgraph that we have recently made of the beginning of the Universe?\n\nhttp://www.princeton.edu/pr/pwb/03/0217/
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"The heavens are declaring the glory of God; and of the work of his hands the expanse is telling."--Psalm 19:1.\n\n"Science and religion--no longer seen as incompatible."\n - The Daily Telegraph, London, May 26, 1999. \n\nI guess you've never seen the book:\n\n"Life--How Did It Get Here?  By evolution or by creation?"\n\nAlso, You must have missed getting a copy of Sept 2006 Special edition of the Awake! magazine: \n\n"Is There A Creator?"  \n\nIt is 32 pages of much of the latest info about Creation, including comments from 6 professional scientist/researchers who believe in Creation, and why they do.  Copies are still available, upon request.  http://www.jw-media.org/newsroom/index.htm?\ncontent=/region/global/english/releases/educational/060901.htm\nBoth publications are available at no charge.\nIf you'd like to pick up a copy/ies --or get Scriptural answers to more questions-- where you can find us, and what you can expect during a visit, is found here:\nhttp://jw-media.org/people/worship.htm\n\nThe quotes my A begins with are found in some of the following on-line articles, which are 'loaded' with Scriptural reasoning regarding Creation: \n\n Reconciling Science and Religion\n - An Enduring Quest\n - - Accept the Limits\n - - Let the known facts speak\n - - The Creative Days--Just 24 Hours Each?\n - - Faith, not credulity\n - - Respect science; acknowledge belief\n - - Has Science Taken the Moral High Ground?\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20020608/article_01.htm\n\nLife A Product of Design :\n - Copying Life's Marvelous Designs\n - Learning From Designs in Nature\n - The Great Designer Revealed\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20000122/article_01.htm\n\nThe Awesome Universe---Where Did It Come From? :\n - The Big Bang--What It Does & Doesn't Explain\n - So Mysterious, yet So Beautiful \n - 'Something is Missing'--What? \nhttp://watchtower.org/e/19960122/article_01.htm\n\nWhy I Believe the Bible\n--A Nuclear Scientist Tells His Story\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20040122a/article_01.htm\n\nHumans---Are We Just Higher Animals?\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/19980622/article_01.htm\n\nUnraveling the Mystery of Your Genes :\n - Genes, DNA, and You\n - Peering Into the Microscope\n - What Is Behing the Mystery of Life?\n - How DNA Replicates\n - How Proteins Are Made\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/19990908a/article_01.htm\n\nWhat Birds Can Teach Us\nhttp://watchtower.org/library/w/2003/6/15/article_01.htm\n\nI trust that you will find this helpful ... (:
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I loved it when it was on.  I really think it was realistic view of God and the Bible.
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dude what the hell is wrong with you? No God wouldnt need any help creating the universe. he would have it created in 1 second with a snap of his finger. and dont you dare question God ever!. God has done nothing wrong to you all he ever does is look after you and this is his thanks.
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i prefer mine, which also happens to be the truth. god is a person i know that exists in storybooks and in the minds of gullable people who have been brainwashed into emptying their wallets so they can purchase an empty promise.\n\nah reality...its cold! its hard! its heartless! but its the best reality we have!
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I would rather stick my head into a blender and hit "frapee" than watch reality TV, which usually isn't as real as people think.  I watch football, which is a heckuva lot more real than reality TV.