Michelle Bachmann

[Antitrust32]

I still dont understand how God talks to people.

Do you really hear voices in your head? or is a feeling?

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I still dont understand how God talks to people.

Do you really hear voices in your head? or is a feeling?

If you hear voices in your head, that's probably schizophrenia or a bad drug trip, and both are good reasons to see a doctor.

I didn't see the original quote, but I would think there is a difference between someone saying "God spoke to me" versus "God has made His will known to me", and that would have to be a feeling, presumably of inspiration towards the doing of good works for others.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by joeydb

If you hear voices in your head, that's probably schizophrenia or a bad drug trip, and both are good reasons to see a doctor.

I didn't see the original quote, but I would think there is a difference between someone saying "God spoke to me" versus "God has made His will known to me", and that would have to be a feeling, presumably of inspiration towards the doing of good works for others.

does someone need to read the bible to have inspiration towards the doing of good works for others? cant you just come up with that because homo sapians have advanced brains?

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

does someone need to read the bible to have inspiration towards the doing of good works for others? cant you just come up with that because homo sapians have advanced brains?

Of course. But intelligence alone doesn't predispose one toward benevolent action. There have been a lot of smart evil people too.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by joeydb

Of course. But intelligence alone doesn't predispose one toward benevolent action. There have been a lot of smart evil people too.

Joey, I agree with that...it's not intellect but one's moral compass that dictates behavior....but belief in one specific deity is not the determining factor either.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by joeydb

If you hear voices in your head, that's probably schizophrenia or a bad drug trip, and both are good reasons to see a doctor.

I didn't see the original quote, but I would think there is a difference between someone saying "God spoke to me" versus "God has made His will known to me", and that would have to be a feeling, presumably of inspiration towards the doing of good works for others.

a co worker of mine always talks about how big G speaks to her. I think she's schizophrenic. She told me God told her to look under a box of tissue's to find a scorpion. I personally believe it was free will.

[Antitrust32]

do you have to be a christian to get to heaven? what about people who were born into a hindu or muslim, or jewish family? no chance?

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

do you have to be a christian to get to heaven? what about people who were born into a hindu or muslim, or jewish family? no chance?

I think we have left the subject of the thread. I would not believe that only Christians get into heaven. I would guess that all religions center around peace and good will towards others have a good shot.

Those guys screaming "Kill the Infidels" and blowing up planes probably have reason to worry. After all, if God made 6 billion plus people and counting, I don't think He meant for part of them to be prey and part to be predators.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by joeydb

I think we have left the subject of the thread. I would not believe that only Christians get into heaven. I would guess that all religions center around peace and good will towards others have a good shot.

Those guys screaming "Kill the Infidels" and blowing up planes probably have reason to worry. After all, if God made 6 billion plus people and counting, I don't think He meant for part of them to be prey and part to be predators.

Agreed!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by joeydb

I think we have left the subject of the thread. I would not believe that only Christians get into heaven. I would guess that all religions center around peace and good will towards others have a good shot.

Those guys screaming "Kill the Infidels" and blowing up planes probably have reason to worry. After all, if God made 6 billion plus people and counting, I don't think He meant for part of them to be prey and part to be predators.

I like this answer


so do you believe in hell? i find the concept of hell to be so evil and horrible, I dont know why any God (big G or little g) would create something like it. what are the requirements to stay out of the place? If you are one of the most generous people on the planet, and always look to do what is right, but you are an athiest, does that mean you burn for eternity? its just not something I can bring myself to support.