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Re: What Would It Take? (was:Re: Problems with Christianity)
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Sat, 23 Dec 2000 07:16:03 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:


I would simply define God as a single Entity which created the universe.  We
all instinctively long to be united with that Entity.

I would then go on to state that that Entity entered time and space in the
human form of Jesus Christ, in order to reveal God's true nature in a way
humans could comprehend.  How would you define God?

I personally would certainly not include "we all instinctively long to be
united with that Entity" in the definition, as that seems an (unproven and
highly dubious) attribute of *us*, not of God.

Why muddy the definition up with that other stuff? I think your first
sentence is enough. A singular God is a universe creator. The christian god
requires the Jesus bit too. But convincing me of a Prime Mover is hard
enough, convincing me of your particular brand will be very tough.

Dude, you are one serious skeptic! :-)

One could as easily say you're way too credulous. Watch "The Matrix" some
time...

++lar



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(...) I would simply define God as a single Entity which created the universe. We all instinctively long to be united with that Entity. I would then go on to state that that Entity entered time and space in the human form of Jesus Christ, in order (...) (24 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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