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Mageth · 10-15-2002, 08:42 AM

"In the beginning, Man created God as an explanation for the heaven and the earth..."

sakrilege · 10-15-2002, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by enemigo:
Thou Shall Not Think.

Who needs 10 commandments when it can be so well expressed as this one.

Bible Humper · 10-15-2002, 10:34 AM

How to make a fortune running a shell-game without a pea, for showmen who need a new gig.

OR

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

kingjames1 · 10-15-2002, 11:44 AM

I realize I am wasting my time in this response, but I had to simply offer this observation. I've read through every response to the challenge to summarize the content of the Bible. There is not one single thoughtful response. "One drop of reason..."? There are certainly several drops of SOMETHING.

but, hey, i'm just funnin' ya!

In the unlikely event that anyone is actually interested, here's a 'serious attempt' at a summary: God, as the sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe is working through and in history to redeem the human race, restore creation, and establish universal righteousness (i.e. justice and peace) through the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Not Prince Hamlet · 10-15-2002, 12:25 PM

"Give a man a Bible, and he'll feast for eternity. Teach a man to think, and he'll burn in Hell."

Novowels · 10-15-2002, 12:34 PM

Idiots guide to hatred, racism, sexism, and other forms of narrow-mindedness.

Or,

WWGK (Who Would God Kill) (hint: answer: You.)

Walter_Mitty · 10-15-2002, 12:35 PM

Quote:

I realize I am wasting my time in this response, but I had to simply offer this observation. I've read through every response to the challenge to summarize the content of the Bible. There is not one single thoughtful response. "One drop of reason..."? There are certainly several drops of SOMETHING.
but, hey, i'm just funnin' ya!

In the unlikely event that anyone is actually interested, here's a 'serious attempt' at a summary: God, as the sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe is working through and in history to redeem the human race, restore creation, and establish universal righteousness (i.e. justice and peace) through the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

If you want a "serious" response, might I suggest that you post your question to the <a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=51" target="_blank">Biblical Criticism</a> forum? Also, you may wish to spend a little time in the <a href="http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/theism/christianity/index.shtml" target="_blank">LIBRARY.</a>

Correct me if I'm wrong, but after using my "one drop of reason," I think it was pretty obvious that Ax was not looking for a "serious" response--hence the sarcasm.

[ October 15, 2002: Message edited by: Bibliophile ]

Walter_Mitty · 10-15-2002, 12:40 PM

My 2 cents...

Quote:

I think the bible can be summed up as:

Two words: door stop.

Hastur · 10-15-2002, 12:49 PM

Tasty things you're not supposed to eat.

ImGod · 10-15-2002, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kingjames1:
..There is not one single thoughtful response. "One drop of reason..."? There are certainly several drops of SOMETHING....

I thought mine was a thoughtful response. I placed it in the literary category that christians place many other non-christian religious texts. If I wasn't being thoughtful, I would have said "Bound Toiletpaper" instead.

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10-15-2002, 08:42 AM	#31
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	"In the beginning, Man created God as an explanation for the heaven and the earth..."

10-15-2002, 10:34 AM	#33
Bible Humper Veteran Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,125	How to make a fortune running a shell-game without a pea, for showmen who need a new gig. OR This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

10-15-2002, 11:44 AM	#34
kingjames1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 84	I realize I am wasting my time in this response, but I had to simply offer this observation. I've read through every response to the challenge to summarize the content of the Bible. There is not one single thoughtful response. "One drop of reason..."? There are certainly several drops of SOMETHING. but, hey, i'm just funnin' ya! In the unlikely event that anyone is actually interested, here's a 'serious attempt' at a summary: God, as the sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe is working through and in history to redeem the human race, restore creation, and establish universal righteousness (i.e. justice and peace) through the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

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Not Prince Hamlet Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,309	"Give a man a Bible, and he'll feast for eternity. Teach a man to think, and he'll burn in Hell."

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Novowels Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,658	Idiots guide to hatred, racism, sexism, and other forms of narrow-mindedness. Or, WWGK (Who Would God Kill) (hint: answer: You.)

10-15-2002, 12:49 PM	#39
Hastur Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carcosa Posts: 238	Tasty things you're not supposed to eat.

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