Hi. Firstly i'd like to apologise if anything I ask has been mentioned previously. This is my first day and post here so some of this ground might already have been covered.
1) I wonder why there's planets other than Earth. Perhaps God made a few mistakes and started from scratch several times? If that's the case I'd say he didn't get it that much better in the end
But seriously, can anyone answer me why the other planets are there? I have failed to find major reference to the other planets, (Jupiter/Mars etc), in the bible. I looked in the bible because that seems a religious folks only source of information.
It seems slightly bizarre to me. 5000+ years ago the Sumerians explained all about the cosmos. They explained each planet, including Pluto. Without going into too much detail they did what is, without any possible return argument, known to be impossible. Since then mankind has proven to be true that which the Sumerians stated. That is what I consider evidence, fact. The bible is a mere collection of stories that so many millions believe without question, and yet without asking questions. Explain to me please, the purpose and reasoning for the other planets existence.
2) Having said all that might aswell continue with reference to the Sumerians. It is a fact that a lot of the bible was in fact written by the Sumerians way before its later conversion and 'adoption' into pretty much every single religion. The story of Noah is from Sumerian scripture. It is widely regarded that Genesis is in fact completely based upon original Sumerian literature. Sumerian cities such as Ur are mentioned within the bible. Having now said this would anyone consider it as valid with significance to your particular belief? So many people on so many different forums are so eager to spout text from the bible as if it were written solely for those who 'belong' to the christian religion. We can all sit down and sing hymns to our hearts content but surely there must come a time where we start asking questions and seeking real truths instead of hiding behind our own mortal fears and believing anything without hesitation?
I am currently writing a book which I'd be willing to share with anyone here, (via email only though). It sums up my belief, based solely on evidence and facts, not 'faith' as you lot so admirably put it. I have faith i'm gonna stop smoking this year... the evidence suggests otherwise. Much that it's nice to have faith, it cannot compare to evidence.
3) I was fostered as a child and eventually adopted. From records it transpires I was fostered around 7 times. During those years I must have seen several different religions all preaching different beliefs. Examples:
* Religion 1: Many Gods, Visible beings who directed the weather, life and death, and so forth.
* Religion 2: 1 God, an invisible entity who created the world and all upon it during a busy week and now sits back and laughs at his creation.
* Religion 3: 1 God, a big 6 armed blue dood.
(Btw, these are all just random examples)
My point is thus: One of the above is wrong. As you can see there's no chance they can all be right. So you tell me which of these is wrong... Tell me what makes them wrong and why you, or a specific belief is the correct one. Have you ever considered it could actually be you who is wrong? Have you ever considered the possibility you're sitting there singing hymns and handing out money for roof fixtures for nothing? Plz, this is my final question... just tell me which religion is correct and why.
Regards.
1) I wonder why there's planets other than Earth. Perhaps God made a few mistakes and started from scratch several times? If that's the case I'd say he didn't get it that much better in the end
But seriously, can anyone answer me why the other planets are there? I have failed to find major reference to the other planets, (Jupiter/Mars etc), in the bible. I looked in the bible because that seems a religious folks only source of information.
It seems slightly bizarre to me. 5000+ years ago the Sumerians explained all about the cosmos. They explained each planet, including Pluto. Without going into too much detail they did what is, without any possible return argument, known to be impossible. Since then mankind has proven to be true that which the Sumerians stated. That is what I consider evidence, fact. The bible is a mere collection of stories that so many millions believe without question, and yet without asking questions. Explain to me please, the purpose and reasoning for the other planets existence.
2) Having said all that might aswell continue with reference to the Sumerians. It is a fact that a lot of the bible was in fact written by the Sumerians way before its later conversion and 'adoption' into pretty much every single religion. The story of Noah is from Sumerian scripture. It is widely regarded that Genesis is in fact completely based upon original Sumerian literature. Sumerian cities such as Ur are mentioned within the bible. Having now said this would anyone consider it as valid with significance to your particular belief? So many people on so many different forums are so eager to spout text from the bible as if it were written solely for those who 'belong' to the christian religion. We can all sit down and sing hymns to our hearts content but surely there must come a time where we start asking questions and seeking real truths instead of hiding behind our own mortal fears and believing anything without hesitation?
I am currently writing a book which I'd be willing to share with anyone here, (via email only though). It sums up my belief, based solely on evidence and facts, not 'faith' as you lot so admirably put it. I have faith i'm gonna stop smoking this year... the evidence suggests otherwise. Much that it's nice to have faith, it cannot compare to evidence.
3) I was fostered as a child and eventually adopted. From records it transpires I was fostered around 7 times. During those years I must have seen several different religions all preaching different beliefs. Examples:
* Religion 1: Many Gods, Visible beings who directed the weather, life and death, and so forth.
* Religion 2: 1 God, an invisible entity who created the world and all upon it during a busy week and now sits back and laughs at his creation.
* Religion 3: 1 God, a big 6 armed blue dood.
(Btw, these are all just random examples)
My point is thus: One of the above is wrong. As you can see there's no chance they can all be right. So you tell me which of these is wrong... Tell me what makes them wrong and why you, or a specific belief is the correct one. Have you ever considered it could actually be you who is wrong? Have you ever considered the possibility you're sitting there singing hymns and handing out money for roof fixtures for nothing? Plz, this is my final question... just tell me which religion is correct and why.
Regards.