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by krynn9000
Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:25 pm
Forum: God and Science
Topic: Kurzweil's technological singularity
Replies: 8
Views: 2686

Re: Kurzweil's technological singularity

Do you think humans may augment themselves artificially to the point where the line is blurred between man and machine?
by krynn9000
Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:41 am
Forum: God and Science
Topic: Kurzweil's technological singularity
Replies: 8
Views: 2686

Kurzweil's technological singularity

I don't know if any of you are familiar with this, but I became aware of a disturbing (to me at least) idea known by futurist Dr. Ray Kurzweil as "the singularity". Basically, he argues that advances in computers, nanotechnology, and robotics will advance at an alarming rate in the near (2...
by krynn9000
Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:32 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Salvation in the OT
Replies: 4
Views: 1715

thanks, you guys are great...I like the comment about Christ being eternal. It's comforting to know that Jesus didn't ask us to understand such things, he simply said, "YOU follow me."
by krynn9000
Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:30 am
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Salvation in the OT
Replies: 4
Views: 1715

Salvation in the OT

I have another theological question that has always intrigued me. I am actually just about finished reading the OT, and it always bugs me to think about the souls of those who came before Jesus. How does God save or deal with those who lived before the saving of all through Christ? I mean, clearly t...
by krynn9000
Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: God and Science
Topic: How can we escape the Heat Death or the Big Crunch?
Replies: 16
Views: 4284

Hey guys! I haven't posted in a while sorry. Cobolev, I was very interested in your comment about living in the PRC. How is it a country of atheism? I have heard of Christianity being banned there, it is true? Sorry off topic. Anyway yes, the best part of life is that this universe, though immense a...
by krynn9000
Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:43 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: The Last Time Hell Is Mentioned In The Bible
Replies: 34
Views: 7952

Sins causing loss of salvation

idolatry, adultery, prostitution theft, greed, drunkenness swindling, impurity, witchcraft discord, jealousy, fits of rage dissensions, factions, and envy orgies lying, cowardice, unbelief sorcery, sexual immorality, homosexual offenses slander, hatred, selfish ambition abomination, murder Given th...
by krynn9000
Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:08 pm
Forum: God and Science
Topic: problem with intercessory prayer...
Replies: 9
Views: 2566

Good points. I always try to appeal to the unbeliever on logical grounds if possible. The problem always ends up being that the person does not understand their spiritual side, not that there is anything illogical about faith in God. Personally (miracles aside) I think prayer still helps us in ways ...
by krynn9000
Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:43 pm
Forum: God and Science
Topic: problem with intercessory prayer...
Replies: 9
Views: 2566

I think that prayer typically provides spiritual strengthening and guidance from God, not necesarily physical. For example, if I want to become physically stronger, I would lift weights and do aerobic exercise. If I wanted to stay mentally sharp, I would devote time to reading textbooks and study. B...
by krynn9000
Sun Jun 04, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Christianity vs. Moral Relativism/Conversations with God
Replies: 9
Views: 3468

Thank you so much for your detailed post regarding the book. I will continue to talk about absolutes and address her concerns regarding Catholicism (most were simply that it seemed too judgemental) What is the best way to go about refuting the total lack of objective morality that the author present...
by krynn9000
Sun Jun 04, 2006 10:23 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Christianity vs. Moral Relativism/Conversations with God
Replies: 9
Views: 3468

Christianity vs. Moral Relativism/Conversations with God

Has anyone ever read the book Conversations with God? Well, anyway I finally "broke the ice" and was able to talk to a good friend of mine about God, and her spiritual experiences. It's one of the first times I have been able to witness to someone and it was great! She told me that she use...
by krynn9000
Tue May 23, 2006 4:18 pm
Forum: Moral and Ethical Affairs
Topic: Secular basis for morality
Replies: 4
Views: 1980

Ha! I like the wolves and sheep argument :) I guess what I'm asking is, and this question has been asked many times on this forum, is this. We as Christians use God as our standard of morality to judge the right from the wrong. However, many athiests will claim to be both godless and moral. If they ...
by krynn9000
Mon May 22, 2006 10:31 pm
Forum: Moral and Ethical Affairs
Topic: Secular basis for morality
Replies: 4
Views: 1980

Secular basis for morality

A common problem that athiests face is that of lack of basis for morality, good, and evil. I was surfing the http://www.Capitalism.org site and found this. (by the way, this site totally trashes all religion as legitimate philosophy): By what standard does one judge the good from the evil? Man's lif...
by krynn9000
Mon May 15, 2006 8:31 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Thoughts on my Salvation
Replies: 1
Views: 1027

Thoughts on my Salvation

You know, I have often been thinking of my own personal salvation and had some questions. One of the central points of Christianity has of course always been that of "being born again" and this seems to me to be a sigular event. The problem I have is pinpointing that EXACT moment moment wh...
by krynn9000
Fri May 12, 2006 11:14 am
Forum: God and Science
Topic: NY Times Opinion Piece
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

NY Times Opinion Piece

I recently read an opinion article in the NYTimes written by the chairman of the Chemistry department at UNC. He argues that "intelligent design" and "creationism" (he makes little distinction) have no utility in science. Well, maybe they don't, but I'm having a hard time seeing ...
by krynn9000
Fri May 05, 2006 8:55 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: A few questions on Christianity
Replies: 32
Views: 7690

I think I might be able to go along with your statements about works Byblos. Only problem is that it seems to me that many don't share your attitude about this. Great comments though!