I am the LORD your GOD. Ask Me anything.

[Nick]

I've got a lot of cracking and dead skin on the bottom of my feet.  Seems to be really bad in the winter time.  Can you get rid of that? (the bad feet...not winter...even thou that would be cool too)

[sun_king]

O Omnipotent, can you divide by zero?

[ParkingPlaces]

 This opportunity not withstanding, where can we learn more about you so that we can avoid misinformation, rumors, threats, cross-burnings, stake-burnings, witch-burning and burnt potlucks before Sunday evening services?

Inquiring atheists want to know.

Oh, and sun-king, of course he can divide by zero. How else would one make republicans?

[Graybeard]

I have a question:

“De:23:3: An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:”

“Ru:2:2: And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.”

Thus we see that a Moabite actually has a book in the Bible, yet would not have been allowed in the Congregation of The Lord.

Is this not inconsistent?

[Jstwebbrowsing]

So you didn't mean "child molestation"?

Fail #2.  Who is supposed to be asking the questions here?  What do I mean?

Is there a kind of pedophelia that isn't evil?

[stuffin]

God you gave me free will and when I used my free will to not believe in you, you then condemned me to an eternity of fire, pain and suffering.

Why the fuck did you give me free will?

[Andy S.]

First, let me thank you for loving and obeying yourself so much that you sacrificed yourself to yourself for my sins.

Question: Can you please explain substitutionary atonement.  If you died in my place then shouldn't you be burning in hell for my sins for eternity?

[J0SH]

Dear God.

Why are you such an asshole?

I take offense to that. Why would you assume I'm an asshole?

Stop being so mean to homosexuals.

[One Above All]

I've got a lot of cracking and dead skin on the bottom of my feet.  Seems to be really bad in the winter time.  Can you get rid of that? (the bad feet...not winter...even thou that would be cool too)

As I mentioned in an earlier post, pray to Me, and I'll either answer "yes", "no" or "wait".

O Omnipotent, can you divide by zero?

Sure.

This opportunity not withstanding, where can we learn more about you so that we can avoid misinformation, rumors, threats, cross-burnings, stake-burnings, witch-burning and burnt potlucks before Sunday evening services?

Inquiring atheists want to know.

I made you with a large brain; all you have to do is search hard enough for evidence of My existence and you'll find it. You're almost at the point of development when you'll be able to find evidence of My existence.

I have a question:

“De:23:3: An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:”

“Ru:2:2: And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.”

Thus we see that a Moabite actually has a book in the Bible, yet would not have been allowed in the Congregation of The Lord.

Is this not inconsistent?

The Bible is not My book. It was written by some idiots who wanted to control other people.

Fail #2.  Who is supposed to be asking the questions here?  What do I mean?

It was rhetorical.

Is there a kind of pedophelia that isn't evil?

Pedophilia in the true sense of the word is sexual attraction to kids. It's not voluntary, so it's not evil.

God you gave me free will and when I used my free will to not believe in you, you then condemned me to an eternity of fire, pain and suffering.

Why the fuck did you give me free will?

I didn't condemn you to anything. There is no afterlife.

First, let me thank you for loving and obeying yourself so much that you sacrificed yourself to yourself for my sins.

Question: Can you please explain substitutionary atonement.  If you died in my place then shouldn't you be burning in hell for my sins for eternity?

Read above. The Bible is not My book.

Stop being so mean to homosexuals.

I created them just the way they are. I'm not mean to them.

[The Gawd]

Puny gawd...

[One Above All]

Puny gawd...

Jealous much?

[Jstwebbrowsing]

Pedophilia in the true sense of the word is sexual attraction to kids. It's not voluntary, so it's not evil.

You've already proven yourself to not be God so I will add this is not true, in light of Jehovah's own word.  Pedophilia is not evil.  Pedophilia causes evil.  It's a simple case of cause and effect.  So Pedophilia is evil.  However being attracted to kids does not make a person evil.   

In your own opinion when does the pedophile commit evil? 

A.  When he molests a child?
B.  When he watches child porn? 
C.  When he allows himself to think dirty thoughts of children?

If he reaches A, then he was already evil.  Wouldn't you agree?  Is C not his first commitment of evil?

[One Above All]

You've already proven yourself to not be God so I will add this is not true, in light of Jehovah's own word.  Pedophilia is not evil.  Pedophilia causes evil.  It's a simple case of cause and effect.  So Pedophilia is evil.  However being attracted to kids does not make a person evil.

Ignoring the obvious falsity that I am not the one whom you refer to as "God" (I much prefer "One Above All"), first you say that pedophilia is not evil, then you say that it is evil. Make up your mind.

In your own opinion when does the pedophile commit evil? 

A.  When he molests a child?
B.  When he watches child porn? 
C.  When he allows himself to think dirty thoughts of children?

If he reaches A, then he was already evil.  Wouldn't you agree?  Is C not his first commitment of evil?

A and B. Thoughts are nearly impossible to control.

[Jstwebbrowsing]

A and B. Thoughts are nearly impossible to control

Okay, I did not clearly express myself. 

C.  When he allows himself to meditate, or concentrate, on dirty thoughts about children?

[One Above All]

Okay, I did not clearly express myself. 

C.  When he allows himself to meditate, or concentrate, on dirty thoughts about children?

Again, thoughts are nearly impossible to control. People can lose track of their thoughts very easily.

[Shandi]

Pedophilia in the true sense of the word is sexual attraction to kids. It's not voluntary, so it's not evil.

You've already proven yourself to not be God so I will add this is not true, in light of Jehovah's own word.  Pedophilia is not evil.  Pedophilia causes evil.  It's a simple case of cause and effect.  So Pedophilia is evil.  However being attracted to kids does not make a person evil.   

In your own opinion when does the pedophile commit evil? 

A.  When he molests a child?
B.  When he watches child porn? 
C.  When he allows himself to think dirty thoughts of children?

If he reaches A, then he was already evil.  Wouldn't you agree?  Is C not his first commitment of evil?

How do you want to know that C happened? In our minds we are free, we can think of the most hideous things but as long as we don´t act like that who is going to press charges? This can only work within a mindframe where restrictions go so far as to interfere with one´s personal thoughts. This phenomenon is better known as religion.

[Jstwebbrowsing]

Pedophilia in the true sense of the word is sexual attraction to kids. It's not voluntary, so it's not evil.

You've already proven yourself to not be God so I will add this is not true, in light of Jehovah's own word.  Pedophilia is not evil.  Pedophilia causes evil.  It's a simple case of cause and effect.  So Pedophilia is evil.  However being attracted to kids does not make a person evil.   

In your own opinion when does the pedophile commit evil? 

A.  When he molests a child?
B.  When he watches child porn? 
C.  When he allows himself to think dirty thoughts of children?

If he reaches A, then he was already evil.  Wouldn't you agree?  Is C not his first commitment of evil?

How do you want to know that C happened? In our minds we are free, we can think of the most hideous things but as long as we don´t act like that who is going to press charges? This can only work within a mindframe where restrictions go so far as to interfere with one´s personal thoughts. This phenomenon is better known as religion.

Well excuse me for not wanting to think about pedophelia!  If there are evil acts then there are also evil thoughts.  Evil acts are caused by evil thoughts.  Acts do not proceed thoughts, especially if those thoughts revolve around a tendancy you might have.  A recovering alcoholic should try to think about something other than alcohol.  It's those thoughts that kindle real desire that are dangerous.

Again, thoughts are nearly impossible to control. People can lose track of their thoughts very easily.

Yes, thoughts can be very hard to control.  But if a person is having a problem with something then the first place to start is tying to think differently.  There is an entire science that deals with this.

That is still not to say that people with evil thoughts are evil.  It's only when these thoughts give birth to sin do they become evil.  But that doesn't mean the thoughts themselves are not evil.

[One Above All]

Yes, thoughts can be very hard to control.  But if a person is having a problem with something then the first place to start is tying to think differently.

You have no idea how hard it is to get a human to change their minds.

There is an entire science that deals with this.

Links?

That is still not to say that people with evil thoughts are evil.  It's only when these thoughts give birth to sin do they become evil.  But that doesn't mean the thoughts themselves are not evil.

Thoughts are fairly uncontrollable; only actions matter.

[Jstwebbrowsing]

Yes, thoughts can be very hard to control.  But if a person is having a problem with something then the first place to start is tying to think differently.

You have no idea how hard it is to get a human to change their minds.

There is an entire science that deals with this.

Links?

psy·chol·o·gy

 [ s? kóll?jee ]   


1.study of human mind: the scientific study of the human mind and mental states, and of human and animal behavior
2.characteristic mental makeup: the characteristic temperament and associated behavior of a person or group, or that exhibited by those engaged in an activity
3.subtle manipulative behavior: subtle clever actions and words used to influence a person or group

Synonyms: mind, thinking, mindset, makeup, sensibility, consciousness, attitude, feeling

Thoughts are fairly uncontrollable; only actions matter.

It thought is that hard to control then do you act on every impulse you get?  That's what someone does that cannot control their thoughts.

[One Above All]

psy·chol·o·gy

 [ s? kóll?jee ]   


1.study of human mind: the scientific study of the human mind and mental states, and of human and animal behavior
2.characteristic mental makeup: the characteristic temperament and associated behavior of a person or group, or that exhibited by those engaged in an activity
3.subtle manipulative behavior: subtle clever actions and words used to influence a person or group

Synonyms: mind, thinking, mindset, makeup, sensibility, consciousness, attitude, feeling

I was asking for links to studies. I am well aware of psychology.

It thought is that hard to control then do you act on every impulse you get?  That's what someone does that cannot control their thoughts.

You're gonna need to fix the grammar on the first sentence if you want Me to understand you.

[Jstwebbrowsing]

If thought is that hard to control then do you act on every impulse you get?  That's what someone does that cannot control their thoughts.

[One Above All]

If thought is that hard to control then do you act on every impulse you get?  That's what someone does that cannot control their thoughts.

It's hard to control the impulses you get, but it's relatively easy not to act on those impulses. Two different scenarios.

[Shandi]

But jstwebbrowsing, we were not talking about controlling your own thoughts. What you are talking about is wanting to control other people´s thoughts. And you want to do so by defining good from bad thoughts. And it is so ridiculous because you can´t get a grip directly on somebody´s thinking. If I was sitting next to you in a park, listening to your arguments I might be thinking of punching you right in your face but at the same time I´m smiling at you with my brightest smile; what are you gonna do about my thoughts? They are evil cause I wanna hurt you but as I´m not doing anything, what´s the point then? Religion tries to get deep into people´s heads in order to have best possble control.

[Jstwebbrowsing]

If thought is that hard to control then do you act on every impulse you get?  That's what someone does that cannot control their thoughts.

It's hard to control the impulses you get, but it's relatively easy not to act on those impulses. Two different scenarios.

I'm not talking about impulses.  Of course you can't control impulses.

[Jstwebbrowsing]

But jstwebbrowsing, we were not talking about controlling your own thoughts. What you are talking about is wanting to control other people´s thoughts. And you want to do so by defining good from bad thoughts. And it is so ridiculous because you can´t get a grip directly on somebody´s thinking. If I was sitting next to you in a park, listening to your arguments I might be thinking of punching you right in your face but at the same time I´m smiling at you with my brightest smile; what are you gonna do about my thoughts? They are evil cause I wanna hurt you but as I´m not doing anything, what´s the point then? Religion tries to get deep into people´s heads in order to have best possble control.

I don't want to control your thoughts.  I'm just saying controling your actions requires controling your thoughts.

[One Above All]

I'm not talking about impulses.  Of course you can't control impulses.

Then I have no idea what the point of those sentences was.

I don't want to control your thoughts.  I'm just saying controling your actions requires controling your thoughts.

No it doesn't. I can control my actions without controlling my thoughts.

[Jstwebbrowsing]

No it doesn't. I can control my actions without controlling my thoughts.

Really?  How do you do it?

[The Gawd]

Puny gawd...

Jealous much?

Im just sayin, how can one be The Gawd, and not be the god?

[One Above All]

Really?  How do you do it?

If a thoughts pops into My head telling me to do something, and it's not a good thing, I don't do it. Simple enough.