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61. Did they endure ANYTHING like what they inflicted on others?

Thu Oct 18, 2012, 06:59 PM

Oct 2012

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Do thousand or millions of horrible deaths equal one? Is that "reciprocity"? Does every person who does nothing but good in their lives die a peaceful, pleasant death? No. No. No. And No.

Guess your so-called scientific "law" is a "law" except when it isn't...

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Whose Side Is God On? And How Will the Conflict and Tribulation End? [View all] SarahM32 Oct 2012 OP

This assumes God is bound by sides. rug Oct 2012 #1

The title simply refers to those who THINK God is on their side. The article is not anthropomorphic. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #4

God or Divinity is the same universally. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #6

Anthropomorphism makes poor theology. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #7

It's the exact opposite. rug Oct 2012 #8

I suppose that's why it's easier to mock cartoon notions of a god AlbertCat Oct 2012 #9

If you have to ask you have not progressed beyond cartoons. rug Oct 2012 #10

Was that supposed to be wit? AlbertCat Oct 2012 #11

Maybe it is you who should stop reading Chick comics and try Schleiermacher for starters. rug Oct 2012 #12

try Schleiermacher for starters. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #15

Then you're in a poor position to discuss it. rug Oct 2012 #18

Then you're in a poor position to discuss it. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #27

Apparently, you. rug Oct 2012 #31

Apparently, you. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #35

How come many religions have cannibalism as a major part?? Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #16

I can't think of one. rug Oct 2012 #17

Communion Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #19

As expected. rug Oct 2012 #20

But it is okay to base a religion on centuries old misstatements?? Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #21

Be my guest. rug Oct 2012 #22

I see you are still afraid to answer a direct question ...... Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #23

I told you. Read on the Eucharist. rug Oct 2012 #24

No...... you and I are discussing this ..you need to state your view Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #25

No I don't. It's your (borrowed) claim that Communion is cannibalism. rug Oct 2012 #26

I borrowed nothing Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #28

Oh, it's an original thought, is it? rug Oct 2012 #29

Too bad you have trouble coming up with original thoughts Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #30

Too bad you have trouble coming up with original thoughts rug Oct 2012 #32

I can't think of one. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #33

You are correct. I thought it was just human sacrifice but I was wrong. rug Oct 2012 #34

Anthropophagy makes poor theology, but it certainly had its day. dimbear Oct 2012 #39

which god? there are so many to choose from nt msongs Oct 2012 #2

The real one? Or all them other fictional ones? Iggo Oct 2012 #3

We reap what we have sown in the karmic consequences of our words and deeds. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #5

Yes. It's the scientific law of reciprocity, cause and effect, action and reaction. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #13

but also because we reap what we sow due to the karmic consequences AlbertCat Oct 2012 #14

I've already shown how and why it is universal, and scientific. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #41

Many of the wisest people in the world have said .... AlbertCat Oct 2012 #42

It's not merely action and reaction. It's karmic consequences, and justice. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #45

There isn't any *scientific* "law of reciprocity". It doesn't exist. Silent3 Oct 2012 #60

I understand your point, but look at it this way: SarahM32 Oct 2012 #68

utterly nonsensical question.... mike_c Oct 2012 #36

Tell that to the victims of so-called "holy war," waged by those who think God is on their side. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #37

all the more reason to call BS on questions like "who does God like best...." mike_c Oct 2012 #38

Then you miss the point entirely. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #40

just for the sake of being contrary AlbertCat Oct 2012 #43

That's your opinion and belief but you claim it's true. I'm not talking about opinion or belief. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #44

scientific law of reciprocity AlbertCat Oct 2012 #46

The scientific law of reciprocity SarahM32 Oct 2012 #47

No, its not...not remotely skepticscott Oct 2012 #48

Not to mention.... AlbertCat Oct 2012 #51

This is just Woo/New Age babble. mr blur Oct 2012 #49

You are just making this stuff up, aren't you? Scientific Law of Reciprocity? cleanhippie Oct 2012 #50

How and why it works. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #53

Horseshit. trotsky Oct 2012 #54

Already answered, but I will elaborate. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #55

I repeat: you have no evidence. trotsky Oct 2012 #57

Explain Joseph Stalin to me. kwassa Oct 2012 #56

Good point. But not entirely accurate. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #58

Did they endure ANYTHING like what they inflicted on others? skepticscott Oct 2012 #61

Good observation. But here's the thing ... SarahM32 Oct 2012 #65

Here's what you said skepticscott Oct 2012 #71

Your observation is correct, though your conclusion is not accurate. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #81

"Not going to take the time to check"?? skepticscott Oct 2012 #84

Thank you. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #86

I disagree kwassa Oct 2012 #62

Well, I partly agree, and partly disagree. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #66

By that logic we should consider demonic possession of dogs proven Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #79

Why hypocrites who think God is on their side must be corrected. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #52

This is equivalent to asking DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #59

You miss the point. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #63

No, you're missing the point DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #64

I understand your point, but it merely reveals you don't understand mine. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #67

In other words, "God" is a meaningless word DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #69

Not if you've experienced it. It's very real, and more meaningful that anything else. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #70

People get transcendent experiences from drugs, too DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #72

Yes, they can, but they're not the same as those brought by natural revelation. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #73

! cleanhippie Oct 2012 #74

Sigh. Yes. That's the only appropriate response. DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #75

No, not appropriate, but understandable. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #76

"an explanation of God" is a meaningless phrase DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #77

"You have deluded yourself into thinking that you possess knowledge when all you possess is fantasy. cleanhippie Oct 2012 #78

Really? What is the difference between a natural hallucination and a drug induced one? Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #80

A hallucination is not the same as a revelation. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #82

yeah it is, or more precisely .... Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #83

Not really. And that's not at all "precise." SarahM32 Oct 2012 #85