Posted By:
Lord Lucan
in somewhere strange Jan 12, 2005
Think and Reason is offering $1,000,000 if you can prove that God exists. There are conditions attached. But they do say: "All you have to do is prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God exists. It is really that easy!"
Is there really this money sitting waiting?
Supposing I said I was God - and prove I exist (should be easy) - is the money mine?
A person of Religion I know once said that the Bible was so knowing and profound, that no human of the time (i.e primitive of thought) could have written it. Well they had wheels then, with spokes! The Romans were pretty advanced, and the Chinese, and let's not forget the Greeks. I have read parts of the bible, and quite frankly most of it is primitive and not at all profound. In fact, almost as though it had been based on myth & superstition, imagine that! And it would seem that no matter how advanced we are, there is an attraction to myths, etc. The leaders of the early Christian church tapped in to this, and converted people who were already practising 'old' religions. This gave them more power, and that is what it all boils down to. Religion = power over the masses.
Now I'm not going to rubbish the bible 'cause there are things of value in there, and if we are to believe the teachings of Jesus are real, he seemed quite a nice bloke. But people who live their lives by it are very scary. Case in point, George W Bush, the scariest man on the planet. And most people who do live their life by it, tend to pick and choose thhe bits they like.
I don't think I'd mind if there was a god, but there ain't no god in no heaven. 6000 years old, pah!
Teryn
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 | 01:57 AM
hehe my spanish teacher's name was jesus!
except you say it a bit different.......
So the pope is dead. He proved he is just as mortal as the other 6 billion people on the planet. Now the Vatican Mafia will assemble to vote for who will be the next 'God's chosen representative on earth'.
"So the pope is dead. He proved he is just as mortal as the other 6 billion people on the planet. Now the Vatican Mafia will assemble to vote for who will be the next 'God's chosen representative on earth'."
The part I love is how each Pope has different policies for the Church to follow but they're all just doing what God wants. Apparantly, God has a real hard time making up His mind what he wants.
CMG, go easy on poor old God! Imagine having to juggle all those different religions that claim him for their very own. At the same time, he has a full-time job as editor of all those different versions of the bible and then finds time to help all those football players score touchdowns. No wonder he gets confused. So confused, in fact, he misses a tsunami that kills 250,000 people. Oh well, I guess football is more important.
Hairy Houdini
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 | 08:09 AM
Barnacle Billy informs me that he was transfixed by coverage of The Pope by an Irish newscaster, who kept referring to the The Pope as The "Poop", his accent offering to "oo" sound instead of the long O. "When will the Poop be buried? It's unknown at this time, but many will pass the poop of peace in the next few days, while paying their respects"... Pass your own poop, Boy-O
Hairy Houdini
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 | 08:26 AM
I got to hang out with JP2 when he visited NYC in '79. It was at an after-party at CBGB's, after the whole multitudes thing. I went for the many-ed libations, while he pretty well stuck to the vino. He seemed to have a good time- even got up and danced a bit, although I don't think punk music was his thang. He seemed more like a Funk-loving fellow... He asked a lot about Delaware for some reason... I think he knew some hottie that lived there. I'm not suggesting he wanted to make a booty call, just reliving old times... Arrivederce, Johnny P
"CMG, go easy on poor old God! Imagine having to juggle all those different religions that claim him for their very own. At the same time, he has a full-time job as editor of all those different versions of the bible and then finds time to help all those football players score touchdowns. No wonder he gets confused. So confused, in fact, he misses a tsunami that kills 250,000 people. Oh well, I guess football is more important."
And not to mention that, since Bush took office, His hours have been cut back! I understand Heaven has had to outsource to India lately.
Sharruma
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 | 12:54 AM
I can't help wondering what name the next pope will take for himself.
The last two have both been John Paul
I'd like to suggest George Ringo for the next one.
Anything, as long as they don't try and get away naming him "Innocent" again.
How about "Head Elf I"?
I mean, he's the top guy on the planet for his imaginary friend, right?
Cardinal Francis Arinze
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 | 11:19 AM
DEAR FREINDS
AS YOU MAY HAVE HEARD ON THE NEWS RECENTLY MY SPIRITUAL FATHER HAS RECENTLY DIED
HE LEFT BEHIND A LOT OF FAITH WHICH I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING MY HANDS ON DUE TO LEGAL DIFFICULTIES (AND THE POSSIBILITY THEY MIGHT SELECT SOMEONE ELSE TO GET IT)
I NEED HELP TO COVER THESE SMALL PROBLEMS, IF YOU ARE WILLING TO GIVE ME A LITTLE FAITH SO I CAN DEAL WITH THESE LITTLE DETAILS. WHEN I FINALLY GET ACCESS TO THE MAIN SOURCE I WILL BE WILLING TO GIVE YOU 40% OF IT FOR YOUR TROUBLE.
I have a good deal of faith to share; but first, to ensure that you are absolutely legit, I'll need a picture of you balancing a bowling ball on your head while eating two bananas at once. The bowling ball and the banana are the symbols of my church, you see.
I find it very hard to have faith in anyone with poor typing skills (she says as she corrects her errors for the 10th time).
Sharruma
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 | 10:17 PM
Are you sure it's not two bowling balls and 1 banana 8)
Senor Pete
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 | 08:50 AM
Finally, (and i realize this is a bit of a late message, but forgive me ive just now found this site) some people out there with common sense! Im glad to have found people who can question religion with a bit of intelligence. These jesus freaks have been annoying me as of late with their mindless dribble about how you are supposed to just have faith.
