[quote author=kalsam link=topic=13328.msg156097#msg156097 date=1338127280]
Most modern histories of mankind begin with the word evolution, and with a
rather wordy exposition of evolution, for much the same reason that operated
in this case. There is…
Hello Father Peter,
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13328.msg155987#msg155987 date=1337971563]
The Bible is not intended to be the source of issue to worry about. The Christian faith is not in the Bible it is in God.[/quote]
Yes, but the thi…
[quote author=Joshuaa link=topic=13328.msg155975#msg155975 date=1337929572]
Would you deny Christ because you have an inquisative nature?
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"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intell…
[quote author=caji link=topic=13328.msg155973#msg155973 date=1337923026]
So then why would you need faith later on if you have already "proved" the Incomprehensible One?
If it is as you say, then your mind would just accept God as fact and move on …
[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=13328.msg155965#msg155965 date=1337892235]
hi k man, i think it's not so much that faith has to come first, but that being open to the idea of faith that comes first.
my parents were brought up atheist. one grandpa…
Hello Father Peter,
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13328.msg155957#msg155957 date=1337842121]
Just a brief response
i. Modern scholarship has pretty much demolished the older, and generally atheist/deist view that the Gospels are not eyewi…
[quote author=markmarcos link=topic=13328.msg155950#msg155950 date=1337821910]
This is different then normal fire because it doesn’t burn and its known also their are many videos with people putting the fire on them selves and their clothes and hair…
Hi Markmarcos,
[quote author=markmarcos link=topic=13328.msg155944#msg155944 date=1337814634]
Try to think about the many miracles that have happened in our time for example the Virgin Mary appearing in Egypt this can not be explained by science. […
Hello Father Peter,
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13328.msg155938#msg155938 date=1337808680]
There is plenty of reasonable evidence to show that Christ existed and that the Gospels are eyewitness accounts. [/quote]
I agree with the first p…
Hi Andrew,
[quote author=Andrew link=topic=13328.msg155928#msg155928 date=1337802733]
Take your doubt as the greatest evidence of God's existence.
Your very notion of God, when you doubt, is sufficient proof of His existence. You cannot have the …
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=13328.msg155932#msg155932 date=1337807556]
I don't understand why there are so many responses assuming that the only way to God is a spiritual path and void of reason, evidence and logic.
In the spirit of ILSM,
Rat…
[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=13328.msg155930#msg155930 date=1337805460]
wow, nice answers and questions in this thread.
have to go and do some more work but will pray for u all.
God bless yr journeys.
:)
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Thank you!
[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13328.msg155923#msg155923 date=1337794115]
When we test a theory at school, we test it the same ways that this theory work. What if we need to look at it from a completely different angle to find that it is …
[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13328.msg155894#msg155894 date=1337743942]
He does, but does not. He is trying so hard to be an biased that he does not compare the evidence with the bible as much. You would have to do your own research on …
Hi Purity2,
[quote author=Purity2 link=topic=13328.msg155911#msg155911 date=1337787198]
Greetings K-man,
I think your problems stem from not having a personal relationship with God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit, the Com…
Hello Father Peter,
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13328.msg155907#msg155907 date=1337755321]
Our God has created a mature universe. Therefore he has created the history of the universe at the same time. This does not mean that the universe …
[quote author=ReturnOrthodoxy link=topic=13328.msg155902#msg155902 date=1337752968]
Wow, if you write out the word han****, it automatically turns it into stars.
That just made my night.
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Ahahaha, I know.
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13328.msg155901#msg155901 date=1337751673]
Evolution has plenty of evidence, as I stated in my previous post, it depends on how it is interpreted. From other sources of inquiry? Those other sources ALSO predetermined…
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13328.msg155899#msg155899 date=1337749089]
Science is historically closed minded. When Ignaz Semmelweis suggested that doctors wash their hands after performing autopsies and then delivering babies, he was ridiculed …
[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13328.msg155894#msg155894 date=1337743942]
Welcome to the site!
I think that fact that you actually came here and asked with a very open mind, replying to every answer with humility and respect, tell us a lot…
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=13328.msg155868#msg155868 date=1337718575]
K-man,
I think you're going about this the wrong way. All the books you're reading and all the books recommended address issues at different levels of faith. Each book add…
[quote author=childoforthodoxy link=topic=13328.msg155866#msg155866 date=1337717458]
K-man,
Let me go back a bit and welcome you to the forums. I must say, I'm always quite hesitant to type anything on the forums in terms of giving advice because e…
returnorhodoxy:
No problem. I'm telling you, not only do I get it, I was there. I know what it is like.
I recommend you read "Spiritual Languor: Coping with Spiritual Paralysis" by Fr. Matta El Meskeen. If you think I get it, he gets it 10 times …
childoforthodoxy:
[quote author=childoforthodoxy link=topic=13328.msg155858#msg155858 date=1337714992]
Perhaps I should clarify...
The goal here should be attaining noetic prayer. This entails several steps that have surely been outlined by the F…
Hi Morcousw:
Thanks for the link. He covers a lot of information, but unfortunately a lot of the biology stuff he says is contrary to current scientific understanding (I can't speak for the physics stuff).
Joshuaa: I dunno. I feel that if He wante…
Humility13: I'm checking out biologos. I've just started, but there seem to be articles on exactly the questions that I have. Let's see how it goes.
edit: Have you read their article on the Flood? What do you think of it?
humility13: Good to meet you!
[quote author=humility13 link=topic=13328.msg155842#msg155842 date=1337703247]
However, now i am almost done with college and it seems that you and I have come to different conclusions regarding the new testament, acc…
ReturnOrthodoxy,
[quote author=ReturnOrthodoxy link=topic=13328.msg155839#msg155839 date=1337701893]
K-man,
I sympathize with you because I have been going through the exact same problem. Let me tell you that it is the most painful experience kno…