If you are a believer, at what age did you come to the conclusion that your holy book is the word of god, is true in every way and would dictate your every action for the rest of your life.
Hey Sandy, does that work on closing doors too? If I ask for us to be given a break from the relentless rantings of AB's new Christian brethren, do you reckon my wish will be granted? Shut sesame! Magic! ;o)
When I was a boy attending confirmation classes by very enlightened (CofE) parish priest always stresses that the bible was a translation of ancient scrolls that attempted to explain the worlds as it was experienced in those days, and should not be taken literally as the current work of god.
Of course there is a yearning for faith Sandy. I would gladly clean out the toilets in heaven if it exists and I could pass the entrance test. Many people of our age probably think the same. On an intellectual level however, it doesn't seem to hold water. O.K., Jesus said we must be as little children but its hard to shake of f the need to be able to prove everything to accept its validity. Hence an honest agnosticism.
Naomi, the help of God is closer than the door. An old Irish proverb.
These new in-your-face zealots can easily be avoided. All you need do is avoid R&S. ;-)
sandyroe, I find you a sensible person and always read your contributions, as you are not one of those fanatics.
I am however very surprised at your
//We can't ask for a lottery win and expect to get it.
I take that line to mean, sincerely ask for faith and it will be given to you.//
I do not understand. Does that mean that you take the possibility of the existence of your God as much as a chance in winning a lottery?
OK Sandy: I got it, I googled it and you were talking abut the 10 commandments. It is amazing that if people over the years followed them, the world would be better off.