Think it's possible to honor and even worship the Creator, even if you don't believe He wrote (inspired) an instruction Book for us?
No doubt, you can worship Him and honor Him in your own way. But, on what basis do you determine His existence and Who He is? What is He? Where is He?
Is it possible you are still thinking of Him from the words that you read about Him in that Book that you think He may not have inspired? I did notice you capitalized Book. Was that on purpose?
Thanks again for your response. Not trying to be nosey! Just curious. Enjoy your posts.
BeenThinkin'
By the way, you make me think more, and that's dangerous!
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"From the time you're born, 'til you ride in the hearse, there ain't nothing bad that couldn't be worse!"
LIFE: Some days you're the dog and some days you're the hydrant!
I have ... Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia! The fear of long words.
"Prediction is very hard, especially about the future." - Yogi Berra
"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave in reflection." - Thomas Paine
No doubt, you can worship Him and honor Him in your own way. But, on what basis do you determine His existence and Who He is? What is He? Where is He?
Is it possible you are still thinking of Him from the words that you read about Him in that Book that you think He may not have inspired? I did notice you capitalized Book. Was that on purpose?
Thanks again for your response. Not trying to be nosey! Just curious. Enjoy your posts.
BeenThinkin'
By the way, you make me think more, and that's dangerous!
Yes, I capitalized it so everyone would know what I was referring to, and yes I do have a certain respect for the Bible. And I pretty much always capitalize pronouns for God. Ever notice that?
And yes, I do, to some extent, think of God in terms of how the Bible describes Him, in some cases. Though I am skeptical about the Bible's inspiration and infallibility, I am not committed to believing either all of it or none of it! Some of it makes good sense (and some doesn't) and it has some good (and bad) advice for living. I don't just discard it all!
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Just curious Timmy, what parts of the bible would you remove if any, can ya give us some particular examples and maybe a guiding principle so we can figure out the other parts of it you would remove?
Yes, I capitalized it so everyone would know what I was referring to, and yes I do have a certain respect for the Bible. And I pretty much always capitalize pronouns for God. Ever notice that?
And yes, I do, to some extent, think of God in terms of how the Bible describes Him, in some cases. Though I am skeptical about the Bible's inspiration and infallibility, I am not committed to believing either all of it or none of it! Some of it makes good sense (and some doesn't) and it has some good (and bad) advice for living. I don't just discard it all!
All I can say, "Boy, you are a case!" lol j/k
Your thoughts are challenging and most honest. I myself question sometimes when I'm told, and understand that certain scriptures were not in the original manuscripts, editors changed thus and thus, etc. Then I meet Rev. Joe, (hope there's no Rev. Joe on AFF) and he declares he uses nothing but the King James Version. (You know, if KJV was good enough for Jesus it's good enough for him. lol) And then someone reads from another version and it seems to change what we did learn in earlier days from the KJV. I'm about to decide that everyone's crazy but me and you, and I'm watching you with both eyes! lol Hope you're having a great New Year and hope you're not tired of my posting.
BeenThinkin'
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"From the time you're born, 'til you ride in the hearse, there ain't nothing bad that couldn't be worse!"
LIFE: Some days you're the dog and some days you're the hydrant!
I have ... Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia! The fear of long words.
"Prediction is very hard, especially about the future." - Yogi Berra
"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave in reflection." - Thomas Paine
Think it's possible to honor and even worship the Creator, even if you don't believe He wrote (inspired) an instruction Book for us?
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Timmy
Yes, I capitalized it so everyone would know what I was referring to, and yes I do have a certain respect for the Bible. And I pretty much always capitalize pronouns for God. Ever notice that?
And yes, I do, to some extent, think of God in terms of how the Bible describes Him, in some cases. Though I am skeptical about the Bible's inspiration and infallibility, I am not committed to believing either all of it or none of it! Some of it makes good sense (and some doesn't) and it has some good (and bad) advice for living. I don't just discard it all!
I had wondered how you could consider yourself agnostic and use so many scripture references. Now we know the secret.
When I feel what I believe is the Spirit it feels like what Jesus called "living waters". It sometimes comes in prayer. Sometimes in worship. Sometimes just talking about him.
I believe it is the "anointing" of the Spirit. Anointing meaning smearing or rubbing. As when something is "poured upon".
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