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Pierre · 12-05-2002, 04:12 AM

If one looks at all the misery that religion has brought to the world – some people might stone God if they could get hold of him. So even he does show up one day, or proves his existence otherwise, that would not make believers/ worshippers out of everyone – or would it?

Nectaris · 12-05-2002, 04:19 AM

Well it depends, I assume since you use the capital G, you are referring to the Judeo/Christian/Muslim God that was either El or YWH in the Old Testament. If he showed himself (and offered substantial proof), than I would have no choice but to believe that he existed. However if he were to state the bible was an accurate depiction of him, I would not worship him.

Dave

Pierre · 12-05-2002, 04:34 AM

Hi Dave

When would you worship him?

winstonjen · 12-05-2002, 04:55 AM

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Originally posted by Pierre:

When would you worship him?

For me, when he apologises to everyone for being such a hypocrite.

Nectaris · 12-05-2002, 05:03 AM

Pierre

"Hi Dave
When would you worship him?"

Me:

I don't honestly know, but since I'll never have to answer that question I'm not going to worry about it. . .

Dave

tommyc · 12-05-2002, 06:54 AM

I would only worship him if he was serious about the whole "heaven/hell" thing... Unless satan could show his deal was a lot better. ( I mean, loads of screaming naked people, whips and chains doesn't sound like too bad a deal hey??!, nice and toasty as well!)

Mazer9 · 12-05-2002, 05:56 PM

I would ask if he were serious about the whole hell thing. If so, I guess I would be forced to spend the rest of eternity kissing his stinking sandals...nice alternative eh?

B. H. Manners · 12-05-2002, 06:17 PM

I remember reading the Jews had a quip that goes like this: "If God lived on Earth, people would throw stones through his windows."

winstonjen · 12-05-2002, 06:37 PM

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Originally posted by BH:
I remember reading the Jews had a quip that goes like this: "If God lived on Earth, people would throw stones through his windows."

Only stones? I would throw bombs.

Amie · 12-05-2002, 07:25 PM

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Originally posted by Pierre:
If one looks at all the misery that religion has brought to the world – some people might stone God if they could get hold of him. So even he does show up one day, or proves his existence otherwise, that would not make believers/ worshippers out of everyone – or would it?

I think if God showed up one day that would be proof of his existence, however many would not necessarily "worship" him...

I can picture Infinity saying "where the hell were you? what took so long?"

I would try to hide any bombs from winstonjen...

I personally would give God a hug because I love him

(can I have some marshmallows with the flames that may be coming my way

I rather enjoy making smores)

12-05-2002, 04:12 AM	#1
Pierre Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Africa Posts: 44	If God shows himself... If one looks at all the misery that religion has brought to the world – some people might stone God if they could get hold of him. So even he does show up one day, or proves his existence otherwise, that would not make believers/ worshippers out of everyone – or would it?

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12-05-2002, 04:19 AM	#2
Nectaris Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 855	Well it depends, I assume since you use the capital G, you are referring to the Judeo/Christian/Muslim God that was either El or YWH in the Old Testament. If he showed himself (and offered substantial proof), than I would have no choice but to believe that he existed. However if he were to state the bible was an accurate depiction of him, I would not worship him. Dave

12-05-2002, 04:34 AM	#3
Pierre Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Africa Posts: 44	Hi Dave When would you worship him?

12-05-2002, 05:03 AM	#5
Nectaris Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 855	Pierre "Hi Dave When would you worship him?" Me: I don't honestly know, but since I'll never have to answer that question I'm not going to worry about it. . . Dave

12-05-2002, 06:54 AM	#6
tommyc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,206	I would only worship him if he was serious about the whole "heaven/hell" thing... Unless satan could show his deal was a lot better. ( I mean, loads of screaming naked people, whips and chains doesn't sound like too bad a deal hey??!, nice and toasty as well!)

12-05-2002, 05:56 PM	#7
Mazer9 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 8	I would ask if he were serious about the whole hell thing. If so, I guess I would be forced to spend the rest of eternity kissing his stinking sandals...nice alternative eh?

12-05-2002, 06:17 PM	#8
B. H. Manners Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,213	I remember reading the Jews had a quip that goes like this: "If God lived on Earth, people would throw stones through his windows."

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