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by Atticus Finch
Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Jesus' death: "My God, why have you forsaken me?"
Replies: 14
Views: 3405

The people who bitterly search for contradictions often call the two different last words of Jesus (before death) as contradicting. These people are not looking at the whole picture. If I remember properly, Matthew and Mark say that Jesus did the Psalm 22 line and Luke and John say he said "I c...
by Atticus Finch
Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:53 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: The Religion of Love
Replies: 10
Views: 2309

The Religion of Love

Looking back on who I've been throughout my life often brings me close to tears. Through the wisdom, love, and forgiveness within the Bible I've found myself changing in major ways. I used to be a musician and a songwriter but I've now dropped that for the sake of humility; my ego had inflated so mu...
by Atticus Finch
Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Christian Morality Without God
Replies: 33
Views: 8097

You started your question by referencing Ecclesiastes. I'll refer you right back to it. Without God, we're in utter bondage to misery. I agree completely. I've noticed that amongst non-believers who have not read a Bible with an open mind and heart that their opinions are swayed by the current anti...
by Atticus Finch
Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:50 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Christian Morality Without God
Replies: 33
Views: 8097

Christian Morality Without God

Would this be hypocritical? The Book of Ecclesiastes reminds us that wisdom is greater than foolishness. This stands even when death renders both as meaningless. If it were discovered that God does not exist in any form and that there is no afterlife, would you change the way you live? Would the wis...
by Atticus Finch
Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:10 am
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: The Temptation of Jesus
Replies: 2
Views: 1174

The Temptation of Jesus

Hello, I am an eighteen year old being (I hesitate in claiming to be a man in fear of being mocked and feel silly saying boy) and before I delve deep into my little theory I feel I should describe my situation with Christianity. I'll keep it brief for now. 1) Raised by agnostic/atheist parents and g...