But God does, and in your case he allowed your death.
The Bible tells us that God killed people all the time when he was not happy.
Agreed. If you are part of most organized religions, though, those signs are slammed in your face, over and over - and you are manhandled to the "one true path."
By some thing, not others.
okay
Death is as natural as rain. Should we be angry because we will eventually die? Should we be grateful that we were alive?
I'm not in a position to argue the Bible. Fear runs deep in the collective conscious. Is it any wonder that it would be reflected in our scriptures?
And that might be the problem with most religions--the signs become more important than the destination to which they point. Also, everyone wants to take ownership of God. Wouldn't you agree?
I've an understanding that it's not my job to manage the Universe.
If Physics drops a meteor on your apartment, would it be the divine power of Atheism that saves destiny?
No.
OK.My apologies. It was my attempt at humor. Seemed funny at the time
?? No. But if a worker carelessly dropped a wrench on your wife's head, and she died - would you be angry? Or would you say "no matter; she would eventually have died anyway! So no harm done."
Ah. That is convenient!
Well, not quite. The problem is that they tell you what to believe. They tell you the signs, AND the destination, AND what's along the way.
I think the issue here is that you believe that it is someone else's job to manage the universe - and you think they are doing a bang-up job.
Yep, apparently that's my job.
And Pol Pot, Stalin and Hitler?
Would being angry bring her back?
There are others with a deeper understanding. We could discuss the literal understanding, or try to look deeper for meaning beyond face value.
Belief isn't enough. Knowing is understanding.
Of course I do. Would you want the job?
Yes?
The only way I know of traveling through a wormhole is to be buried in the ground, eaten by worms and move through the wormhole they produce
Yes, the patio behind my house. It's quite nice, especially this time of year. I am with no formal religious organization.
PLEASE don't answer if this is too personal.
Ok.Thanks for answering. I have no more questions.I don't participate in any groups other than Sciforums and Work.
No.
You just said you were not in a position to do that.
Agreed. Unfortunately, most religions preach belief over understanding.
An accident? I think I would be upset because of my loss, of course.
We can still make an effort. To start, who is Jesus and what is his point?
Perhaps understanding comes from different angles? Not certain how it works for everyone. You can hear the same quote for years and still get wrong until someone comes your way and makes it clear. Agreed?