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The beginning of the universe began as a naked singularity. All matter was concentrated infinitely, and then everything dispersed with the Big Bang. Since life didn’t exist at the birth of space and time, God would have been born sometime afterwards. As for how and why, the answer is a mystery. Humans may not fully understand how the naked singularity came about, but saying God did it is too simple of an explanation.
I disagree with the view that God pre-ordains all events in the universe down to the most miniscule detail. If that were the case, then all the natural disasters, wars, and genocides that happened would have been pre-ordained. That isn’t the case, since it isn’t in God’s nature to do or cause evil. Hence God didn’t motivate world leaders like Hitler, Kim Jong Un, and other bad dictators: It isn’t in his nature.
I disagree with the view that God pre-ordains all events in the universe down to the most miniscule detail. If that were the case, then all the natural disasters, wars, and genocides that happened would have been pre-ordained. That isn’t the case, since it isn’t in God’s nature to do or cause evil. Hence God didn’t motivate world leaders like Hitler, Kim Jong Un, and other bad dictators: It isn’t in his nature.
Thanks for the message. We appear to disagree on how to interpret Bible scripture, but that is okay because everyone has their opinions.
My stance on interpreting scripture can be characterized as relative, not absolute. In other words, I believe it is important to understand the context of certain verses and teachings instead of interpret them literally.
Take the Bible’s teachings on homosexuality, for example. The Old Testament says to kill people for doing something gay in Leviticus 20:13. The New Testament doesn’t instruct Christians to slaughter people for sodomy, but Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 6:9 that homosexuals go to hell (which is still every bit as harsh in my opinion).
These scriptures were written in a much different time. During these days humans practiced slavery, and life in general was much more reactionary by modern standards. However, we live in a much different age where people are socially enlightened, and humans have certainly progressed a long way. Thus, I don’t think the Old Testament or Paul were correct with their condemnation of gay people. Numerous scriptures testify to God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness, so I find it impossible to believe that our heavenly father would want a homosexual to die and spend eternity in hell because of his preference.
For the record, I’m not left-wing. I’ve consistently voted Republican in elections. Also, Donald Trump is supportive of LGBT.
Basically, what I’m saying is that it’s important to view the context of various scriptures before coming to a conclusion on the correct interpretation. If all Bible teachings were absolute, then women who had sex but tried to pass themselves off as virgins would get stoned to death on their father’s porch (Deuteronomy 22:20-21). We don’t live in the Bronze Age anymore, so of course Christians wouldn’t do something like that.
The same applies to the creation narrative in the Book of Genesis. The advent of modern science didn’t come about until relatively recently, so writer of Genesis didn’t have a lot to work with when telling about the beginning. The Big Bang isn’t explained in the Bible because humans didn’t know about it yet given the complete absence of scientific knowledge at the time, so I don’t view the creation tale as a literal account of events that transpired. Interpreting it as a metaphor is okay.
If you disagree with me, that’s okay too. We all have our opinions.
My stance on interpreting scripture can be characterized as relative, not absolute. In other words, I believe it is important to understand the context of certain verses and teachings instead of interpret them literally.
Take the Bible’s teachings on homosexuality, for example. The Old Testament says to kill people for doing something gay in Leviticus 20:13. The New Testament doesn’t instruct Christians to slaughter people for sodomy, but Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 6:9 that homosexuals go to hell (which is still every bit as harsh in my opinion).
These scriptures were written in a much different time. During these days humans practiced slavery, and life in general was much more reactionary by modern standards. However, we live in a much different age where people are socially enlightened, and humans have certainly progressed a long way. Thus, I don’t think the Old Testament or Paul were correct with their condemnation of gay people. Numerous scriptures testify to God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness, so I find it impossible to believe that our heavenly father would want a homosexual to die and spend eternity in hell because of his preference.
For the record, I’m not left-wing. I’ve consistently voted Republican in elections. Also, Donald Trump is supportive of LGBT.
Basically, what I’m saying is that it’s important to view the context of various scriptures before coming to a conclusion on the correct interpretation. If all Bible teachings were absolute, then women who had sex but tried to pass themselves off as virgins would get stoned to death on their father’s porch (Deuteronomy 22:20-21). We don’t live in the Bronze Age anymore, so of course Christians wouldn’t do something like that.
The same applies to the creation narrative in the Book of Genesis. The advent of modern science didn’t come about until relatively recently, so writer of Genesis didn’t have a lot to work with when telling about the beginning. The Big Bang isn’t explained in the Bible because humans didn’t know about it yet given the complete absence of scientific knowledge at the time, so I don’t view the creation tale as a literal account of events that transpired. Interpreting it as a metaphor is okay.
If you disagree with me, that’s okay too. We all have our opinions.
Why not? Putin has already learned a huge lesson: When the West is totally distracted and/or asleep at the wheel, it is time to strike for the Rodina -- Mother Russia. However, since the time Putin became President in 2000 no Western politician has learned any lessons about how this crafty and ruthless man works. If Putin invades Ukraine, nothing will stop him from taking over. And Putin simply laughs at clueless Biden.
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Russian State TV Says the US Will Be “Reduced to Radioactive Ash” If the US Doesn’t Meet Russia’s Demands Regarding Ukraine
Russia demanded that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) should roll back military deployments in eastern Europe and bar Ukraine and other post-Soviet nations from joining the alliance. News of the Week state-TV host Dmitry Kiselyov went on a lengthy monologue about why the U.S. and NATO should meet Russia’s demands.
Russian State TV Says the US Will Be “Reduced to Radioactive Ash” If the US Doesn’t Meet Russia’s Demands Regarding Ukraine
Russia demanded that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) should roll back military deployments in eastern Europe and bar Ukraine and other post-Soviet nations from joining the alliance. News of the Week state-TV host Dmitry Kiselyov went on a lengthy monologue about why the U.S. and NATO should meet Russia’s demands.
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