Think as you wish Mr. P, after all, god gave you free will...... just like me!Mr. Perfect wrote:For those of us that are non label phobic we call them adjectives.Simple Minded wrote:
Again with the labels! Fascinating projections Mr. P.
Seems like it. Some people find it terrifying that maybe it won't be subjective, in the end.I'm just enjoying the banter/discussion. Discussing religion is fascinating. Few things are as subjective as individuals claiming they are the sole keepers of the absolute, eternal truth.
Some ancient texts aged better than others.Especially now that people who may never have been within 500 miles of each other, can communicate so easily.
As someone once said "People don't react to reality, they react to their interpretations of reality."
Seems a timeless aspect of being human. Ancient texts seem to support it.
"Worship my god or burn in Hell for eternity!" is another ancient text that as aged well.
If one is terrified that their god is not subjective, one should get one's ass to church and pray a lot to the most vengeful and powerful god one can find.
It is a timeless, fascinating subject, often over lapping with philosophy and psychology. To each their own (free will, remember?).
My only point is the " my god is better than your god" preachers (like the preschoolers threatening their peers with "my Daddy can beat up your Daddy!") seem to be describing their own psychology more than revealing absolute truth. But if helps them sleep better, be better people (another can of worms), and if they are happy, more power to them. They found an appropriate god. Life is good.