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Title: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 01:38:34 PM
Hmmm what happened to people’s spirits before god sent Jesus 2000 yrs ago.
And Why did god wait so long after Man was on the earth to send Jesus ?
Would’ve made more sense for him to be here from Day 1 to teach & guide.

Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Royalty on April 09, 2019, 01:52:16 PM
Hmmm what happened to people’s spirits before god sent Jesus 2000 yrs ago.
And Why did god wait so long after Man was on the earth to send Jesus ?
Would’ve made more sense for him to be here from Day 1 to teach & guide.



Before Jesus, People went to a place known as Abraham’s bosom (Bosom of Abraham).

When Jesus was crucified, he went to Abraham’s bosom and led them out.. and they went to heaven from there.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 01:55:08 PM
Before Jesus, People went to a place known as Abraham’s bosom.

When Jesus was crucified, he went to Abraham’s bosom and led them out.. and they went to heaven from there.

Ahhh maybe only those that knew of Abraham’s Tit
What about those that didn’t.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Royalty on April 09, 2019, 01:55:55 PM
Before Jesus, God sent prophets*...  and people had the choice to listen or rebel.

Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Royalty on April 09, 2019, 01:56:56 PM
Ahhh maybe only those that knew of Abraham’s Tit
What about those that didn’t.

There was a place of suffering too. Often referred to as “Sheol”
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 02:02:29 PM
Before Jesus, God sent profits... and people had the choice to listen or rebel.



I try my best to make as much Profits as possible  ;D

Where & to who did he send these Prophets - The Vikings ? Stone Age man ?
Abbos ?  Mayans ? Incas ?

Would still of been better for Jesus to be here from Day 1 when there were just a handful
Of Humans - He could of set the path to Righteousness from the Very Beginning.
None of this play catch up Nonsense.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Royalty on April 09, 2019, 02:03:13 PM
I try my best to make as much Profits as possible  ;D

Where & to who did he send these Prophets - The Vikings ? Stone Age man ?
Abbos ?  Mayans ? Incas ?

Would still of been better for Jesus to be here from Day 1 when there were just a handful
Of Humans - He could of set the path to Righteousness from the Very Beginning.
None of this play catch up Nonsense.

HaHa sorry for the typo! I will correct it.

Prophets sent from the God the Father
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Kwon on April 09, 2019, 02:04:21 PM
Before Jesus, there were Norse Gods, Egyptian Gods, Greek Gods, Caliber Fitness Deities, The God of Profit etc
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 02:04:41 PM
HaHa sorry for the typo! I will correct it.

No need - I make plenty  ;D
No offense intended.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 02:06:20 PM
Before Jesus, there were Norse Gods, Egyptian Gods, Greek Gods, Caliber Fitness Deities, The God of Profit etc

Well maybe one of those is The Real God & Only God  ::)
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Royalty on April 09, 2019, 02:06:27 PM
No need - I make plenty  ;D
No offense intended.

 ;)
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: YngiweRhoads on April 09, 2019, 02:29:46 PM
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: IRON CROSS on April 09, 2019, 02:36:08 PM
In book of gods, 'only' 3200 gods 'existed'  ;D
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: SF1900 on April 09, 2019, 02:55:24 PM
Hell consisted of having to wear a bunny suit for all eternity.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 03:45:21 PM
In book of gods, 'only' 3200 gods 'existed'  ;D

ONLY 3200 !!!

And millions still believe & Argue & Kill each other over God & Religion  ::)
So much for the advancement of Human intellect. 
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Tbomzisback! on April 09, 2019, 03:52:32 PM
Usually these sorts of questions, if they are sincere, are rooted in a sense of injustice about the idea that only those who believe in Jesus will be saved. And if this was strictly literally true, such that no one could be saved unless they had explicit knowledge of Jesus, then there would be an element of inequity there to be concerned about.

However, when Jesus talks about people being damned for not believing in Him, what He has in mind is not the damnation of those who have never heard of Him, but the damnation of those who have heard of Him, and who understand who He is, and yet still refuse to believe.

Those who have never heard of Jesus are judged based on how they respond to what they do know about God (as opposed to what they don't know).

Fundamentally, salvation (Heaven or Hell), is a matter of opening up one's heart, in humility, to truth, life, and goodness.

Those who open their hearts up in such manner are, by that action, actually opening themselves up to Christ, whether they know it or not, since Christ is the source of all humility, all truth, all life, and all goodness.

Now this doesn't mean its irrelevant whether you believe in Christ or not, but it does mean that those who never heard of Him are not by that fact necessarily damned.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Royalty on April 09, 2019, 04:00:52 PM
Usually these sorts of questions, if they are sincere, are rooted in a sense of injustice about the idea that only those who believe in Jesus will be saved. And if this was strictly literally true, such that no one could be saved unless they had explicit knowledge of Jesus, then there would be an element of inequity there to be concerned about.

However, when Jesus talks about people being damned for not believing in Him, what He has in mind is not the damnation of those who have never heard of Him, but the damnation of those who have heard of Him, and who understand who He is, and yet still refuse to believe.

Those who have never heard of Jesus are judged based on how they respond to what they do know about God (as opposed to what they don't know).

Fundamentally, salvation (Heaven or Hell), is a matter of opening up one's heart, in humility, to truth, life, and goodness.

Those who open their hearts up in such manner are, by that action, actually opening themselves up to Christ, whether they know it or not, since Christ is the source of all humility, all truth, all life, and all goodness.

Now this doesn't mean its irrelevant whether you believe in Christ or not, but it does mean that those who never heard of Him are not by that fact necessarily damned.

Great post
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 04:04:35 PM
Usually these sorts of questions, if they are sincere, are rooted in a sense of injustice about the idea that only those who believe in Jesus will be saved. And if this was strictly literally true, such that no one could be saved unless they had explicit knowledge of Jesus, then there would be an element of inequity there to be concerned about.

However, when Jesus talks about people being damned for not believing in Him, what He has in mind is not the damnation of those who have never heard of Him, but the damnation of those who have heard of Him, and who understand who He is, and yet still refuse to believe.

Those who have never heard of Jesus are judged based on how they respond to what they do know about God (as opposed to what they don't know).

Fundamentally, salvation (Heaven or Hell), is a matter of opening up one's heart, in humility, to truth, life, and goodness.

Those who open their hearts up in such manner are, by that action, actually opening themselves up to Christ, whether they know it or not, since Christ is the source of all humility, all truth, all life, and all goodness.

Now this doesn't mean its irrelevant whether you believe in Christ or not, but it does mean that those who never heard of Him are not by that fact necessarily damned.

Clap trap - what are you on about.

Do animals go to heaven & hell or do they not have souls / spirits
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: SF1900 on April 09, 2019, 04:26:54 PM
There is no heaven or hell.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: IRON CROSS on April 09, 2019, 05:16:02 PM
Aussie Aboriginals god was Vanjina (!?), then in 1788 British god of BEER arrived & ........... ;D



(regarding to Erich von Danikan, Vanjina was E.T. ,  ::))
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: IroNat on April 09, 2019, 06:28:55 PM
The Jews and Muslims believe Jesus was not the Redeemer.

They are still waiting.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: AbrahamG on April 09, 2019, 06:30:35 PM
The Jews and Muslims believe Jesus was not the Redeemer.

They are still waiting.

Not sure that is accurate as pertains to the Muslims.  Pretty sure he is/was the messiah to them.  They, like Christians are awaiting his return.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 09, 2019, 06:40:56 PM
ONLY 3200 !!!

And millions still believe & Argue & Kill each other over God & Religion  ::)
So much for the advancement of Human intellect. 

There are many "gods" but only one creator.

People kill one another over shoes.

And political differences.

And you're asking why they cant get along?

Theres still people in America claiming Trump isnt their President, even though he won the election.

People argue, fight, kill and war.  For any reason they want.

What you should do is provide scientific evidence God doesn't exist. Really teach everyone how foolish they are.  It should be fairly simple.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 09, 2019, 06:53:27 PM
Not sure that is accurate as pertains to the Muslims.  Pretty sure he is/was the messiah to them.  They, like Christians are awaiting his return.

Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet. But they dont recognize him as the messiah.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: AbrahamG on April 09, 2019, 07:48:01 PM
Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet. But they dont recognize him as the messiah.

In Islam, ʿĪsā ibn Maryam (Arabic: عيسى بن مريم‎, lit. 'Jesus, son of Mary'), or Jesus, is understood to be the penultimate prophet and messenger of God (Allah) and al-Masih, the Arabic term for Messiah (Christ),
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 09, 2019, 07:53:31 PM
In Islam, ʿĪsā ibn Maryam (Arabic: عيسى بن مريم‎, lit. 'Jesus, son of Mary'), or Jesus, is understood to be the penultimate prophet and messenger of God (Allah) and al-Masih, the Arabic term for Messiah (Christ),

You probably know more about Islam than I do, but you can do better than wikipedia.

https://www.christiancentury.org/article/interview/who-jesus-muslims

In Islam, as well as in Christianity, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary and was without a father. But for Muslims, Jesus is neither God nor the Son of God.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: AbrahamG on April 09, 2019, 08:01:25 PM
You probably know more about Islam than I do, but you can do better than wikipedia.

https://www.christiancentury.org/article/interview/who-jesus-muslims

In Islam, as well as in Christianity, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary and was without a father. But for Muslims, Jesus is neither God nor the Son of God.


What is the meaning of Messiah in Islam?

Interestingly, out of all prophets and messengers of God, Jesus is the only messenger who received the title of al-Masih, or Messiah, in the Qur’an. The term can be translated as the Anointed One. The root of the word has something to do with touching: mash means to touch. This is related to Jesus’ touching when he would heal people afflicted with various diseases. Al-Masih also refers to the eschatological purpose of Jesus, his coming at the end of time. But much of the discussion of Jesus’ eschatological purpose is found in the Hadith literature and not in the Qur’an itself.

-Christiancentury.org
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 09, 2019, 08:12:12 PM
What is the meaning of Messiah in Islam?

Interestingly, out of all prophets and messengers of God, Jesus is the only messenger who received the title of al-Masih, or Messiah, in the Qur’an. The term can be translated as the Anointed One. The root of the word has something to do with touching: mash means to touch. This is related to Jesus’ touching when he would heal people afflicted with various diseases. Al-Masih also refers to the eschatological purpose of Jesus, his coming at the end of time. But much of the discussion of Jesus’ eschatological purpose is found in the Hadith literature and not in the Qur’an itself.

-Christiancentury.org

I'm sorry bro.

I guess my main point was that muslims do not recognize jesus as the son of god.  This belief is one of the foundations of christianity. The only messiah in the Christian belief system is the son of god.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: AbrahamG on April 09, 2019, 08:15:18 PM
I'm sorry bro.

I guess my main point was that muslims do not recognize jesus as the son of god.  This belief is one of the foundations of christianity. The only messiah in the Christian belief system is the son of god.

No problem.  You are correct on the son of god issue. 
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 10:53:33 PM
There are many "gods" but only one creator.

People kill one another over shoes.

And political differences.

And you're asking why they cant get along?

Theres still people in America claiming Trump isnt their President, even though he won the election.

People argue, fight, kill and war.  For any reason they want.

What you should do is provide scientific evidence God doesn't exist. Really teach everyone how foolish they are.  It should be fairly simple.

Where did I ask why people can’t get along ?

What you should do is Provide Factual Proof - Yet you do not.
Why is that then.?

And where have you answered what happened to those before Jesus ?
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 09, 2019, 10:56:10 PM
In Islam, ʿĪsā ibn Maryam (Arabic: عيسى بن مريم‎, lit. 'Jesus, son of Mary'), or Jesus, is understood to be the penultimate prophet and messenger of God (Allah) and al-Masih, the Arabic term for Messiah (Christ),

Keep Islam & the Peadophile out of this thread - it’s of no relevance.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 10, 2019, 12:23:41 AM
Where did I ask why people can’t get along ?

You said this.
ONLY 3200 !!!

And millions still believe & Argue & Kill each other over God & Religion  ::)
So much for the advancement of Human intellect. 



What you should do is Provide Factual Proof - Yet you do not.
Why is that then.?


Proof of what? Jesus? God?

And why should I? You didnt ask for proof until I asked you to prove God isnt real, and yet you still offer no proof. And round and round we go.

That I understand your questions and they are good ones to ask.

You want factual proof that Jesus of Nazareth was a real person?

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/did-jesus-exist/

Here is archaeological  proof of his crucifixion.

What happened to those who died before Jesus, what happens to babys who are killed, what about those who never heard of Jesus?

Your hang up on the Christianity faith is how to account for those who died before Jesus came?  You dont believe "God" is fair, just and righteous.

The answer is the same as when Abraham trusted in God and it was counted for him as righteous, so by faith people are saved. So the belief is that they would be with God in paradise


When Abraham's bosum is referenced I'm not sure that is being referred to as a place, as in a destination, but more of a location that is, by Abraham's side.

Do you think Jesus came to bring peace?

The question is who do you believe Jesus is? Examine who the man is apart from the religion if that makes sense.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Axe71 on April 10, 2019, 01:39:58 AM
      
The lordship of Adam had fallen into the hands of Satan and he was now the God of this world.

Physically we were alive but had the curse of death which we inherited from our first parents.    
Spiritually we were dead.

There was no way back to God as the inherited corruption prevented us to ever be with God.

It would take a perfect man to regain what was lost.  To take your place in Death.  To give you his life so that you could live.

Jesus was sent into the world for this purpose.  He had existed as the first of all of Gods creation.  He was present in his spiritual form during the times of the old testament. He was sent to this world in human form. He lived a life as a man.  Tested in all ways.   He is your best friend, your brother,  your high priest.

His perfect life and sacrifice repaired the way back for all who believed.
There is only one Mediator between Man and God and that is the Lord Jesus CHRIST.

God almighty sends the Holy Spirit through Jesus to be in you.     You will never be lost and you always can call upon Jesus's name.
You are never alone as Jesus promised that he would always be with you.

God now has you back.    You who were lost is now found.    He loved you so much that he gave his only Begotten son to gain you back.
God will draw you to Jesus.    He wants to change you to conform you to the image of his son.  

The reason why God took those thousands of years is that the evil in the world tried to prevent the Lord's coming.   That was the reason for the flood where only eight souls were saved.   A minefield was set by Satan to kill the line to prevent Christs coming.  Often there was only one child left who was saved to carry the line down.

Jesus defeated the darkness at the cross.    He destroyed the works of evil.    They now are defeated but not yet destroyed.

Its is the biggest thing you will ever think of in your life.    Everything is designed to keep you from the knowledge of this.    Distractions,  Deceptions.   All the evil wants to do is Kill, Steal, and Destroy if you give them a foothold in your life.

 But if you only spend the time to look to Christ he  will make you better in all of your ways.   

God will search for you all the days of your life.    He will never give up on you.    Thats how important you are.     Your potential is something the evil does not want you to ever know about.

But it is all about your free will.   It is all your choice .....



Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 10, 2019, 01:46:22 AM
You said this.
Proof of what? Jesus? God?

And why should I? You didnt ask for proof until I asked you to prove God isnt real, and yet you still offer no proof. And round and round we go.

That I understand your questions and they are good ones to ask.

You want factual proof that Jesus of Nazareth was a real person?

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/did-jesus-exist/

Here is archaeological  proof of his crucifixion.

What happened to those who died before Jesus, what happens to babys who are killed, what about those who never heard of Jesus?

Your hang up on the Christianity faith is how to account for those who died before Jesus came?  You dont believe "God" is fair, just and righteous.

The answer is the same as when Abraham trusted in God and it was counted for him as righteous, so by faith people are saved. So the belief is that they would be with God in paradise


When Abraham's bosum is referenced I'm not sure that is being referred to as a place, as in a destination, but more of a location that is, by Abraham's side.

Do you think Jesus came to bring peace?

The question is who do you believe Jesus is? Examine who the man is apart from the religion if that makes sense.

I just asked a question as to what happened to the “souls / Spirits” of people who died
Long before there was any kind of religion or people had heard of god / Jesus & Religion.

I really can’t see why a God / Jesus would wait umpteen Thousands of years before
Turning up 2000 yrs ago. Better to have been around from day 1 I’d of thought.

I have no idea who Jesus was & really don’t care as I’m not a Believer & don’t believe
It affects Me now or in the future.

I’ve zero hang up on any god. Those that wish to believe that’s their business,
Only Religion I do Have Issue With is Islam & Musli’s - Its been a pain to the rest of the world
Since it started.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: seCrawler on April 10, 2019, 03:34:12 AM
I wouldn't risk anything for the morons on this site.  No way it's 100% from a pool of jelly - a multi-cellular moron.  I'm putting my money on a higher being when I check out.  You fools can take the detour.

Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: IroNat on April 10, 2019, 03:44:03 AM
Not sure that is accurate as pertains to the Muslims.  Pretty sure he is/was the messiah to them.  They, like Christians are awaiting his return.

"In Islam, Jesus, peace and blessings be upon him, is one of the five greatest messengers of God who are collectively known as the ‘Ul al-Azm or the Possessors of Steadfastness. Jesus is also a real person who lived in Roman Judea in the first century of the Common Era. Muslims share with Christians most of the basic outlines of Jesus’ story, though there are certainly differences. In Islam, as well as in Christianity, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary and was without a father. But for Muslims, Jesus is neither God nor the Son of God."

https://www.christiancentury.org/article/interview/who-jesus-muslims

Judaism's view:

https://www.thoughtco.com/jewish-view-of-jesus-2076763

"Stated simply, the Jewish view of Jesus of Nazareth is that he was an ordinary Jewish man and, most likely, a preacher living during the Roman occupation of Israel in the 1st century C.E. The Romans executed him—and many other nationalistic and religious Jews—for speaking out against the Roman authorities and their abuses."
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Lord Humungous on April 10, 2019, 04:46:40 AM
I just asked a question as to what happened to the “souls / Spirits” of people who died
Long before there was any kind of religion or people had heard of god / Jesus & Religion.

I really can’t see why a God / Jesus would wait umpteen Thousands of years before
Turning up 2000 yrs ago. Better to have been around from day 1 I’d of thought.

I have no idea who Jesus was & really don’t care as I’m not a Believer & don’t believe
It affects Me now or in the future.

I’ve zero hang up on any god. Those that wish to believe that’s their business,
Only Religion I do Have Issue With is Islam & Musli’s - Its been a pain to the rest of the world
Since it started.

God didn't wait 2000 years.

Pre Yeshua God gave the Jews an method of atonement - the sacrifice system. The blood of an innocent to atone for the wickedness of man. In Tanak the Lavitical priests we're almost more like butchers then actual priests. Blood of the innocent had to be shed for the forgiveness of sins.

Jesus Yeshua came before the destruction of the second temple to replace the blood atonement system. Jesus became sin for all man's salvation. He bore the sin of all mankind upon him self. All anyone has to do is take him as Lord and redeemer and except his gift of salvation.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 10, 2019, 07:28:32 AM
I just asked a question as to what happened to the “souls / Spirits” of people who died
Long before there was any kind of religion or people had heard of god / Jesus & Religion.

I really can’t see why a God / Jesus would wait umpteen Thousands of years before
Turning up 2000 yrs ago. Better to have been around from day 1 I’d of thought.

I have no idea who Jesus was & really don’t care as I’m not a Believer & don’t believe
It affects Me now or in the future.

I’ve zero hang up on any god. Those that wish to believe that’s their business,
Only Religion I do Have Issue With is Islam & Musli’s - Its been a pain to the rest of the world
Since it started.

Fair enough.

Theres a couple of good answers to your questions on here.

You should do a thread on Bigfoot or Aliens next.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Kwon on April 10, 2019, 10:24:09 AM
You fools can take the detour.


Hey, that's Detroit!
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Kwon on April 10, 2019, 10:26:39 AM
God didn't wait 2000 years.

Pre Yeshua God gave the Jews an method of atonement - the sacrifice system. The blood of an innocent to atone for the wickedness of man. In Tanak the Lavitical priests we're almost more like butchers then actual priests. Blood of the innocent had to be shed for the forgiveness of sins.

Jesus Yeshua came before the destruction of the second temple to replace the blood atonement system. Jesus became sin for all man's salvation. He bore the sin of all mankind upon him self. All anyone has to do is take him as Lord and redeemer and except his gift of salvation.

Sounds logical enough.

But Jesus Yeshua is not as powerful as The God Emperor Trump.


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Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: loco on April 10, 2019, 11:22:44 AM


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Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: loco on April 10, 2019, 11:25:36 AM
There are many "gods" but only one creator.

People kill one another over shoes.

And political differences.


And you're asking why they cant get along?

Theres still people in America claiming Trump isnt their President, even though he won the election.

People argue, fight, kill and war.  For any reason they want.

What you should do is provide scientific evidence God doesn't exist. Really teach everyone how foolish they are.  It should be fairly simple.

And sports
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: loco on April 10, 2019, 11:37:02 AM
Before Jesus, there were Norse Gods, Egyptian Gods, Greek Gods, Caliber Fitness Deities, The God of Profit etc

Those are indirectly mentioned in the Bible.  They were fallen angels (Zeus, Odin, etc.) and their offspring (Hercules, Thor, etc.) after taking male human form and having sex with female humans.

Genesis 6:1-2
And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.

Genesis 6:4
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

2 Peter 2:4
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;

Jude 6
And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 10, 2019, 12:09:04 PM
And sports

Yes.

Dont go to Dodgers stadium for a night game if you're not a fan.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 10, 2019, 03:21:44 PM
Fair enough.

Theres a couple of good answers to your questions on here.

You should do a thread on Bigfoot or Aliens next.

Very good suggestions
No doubt their are those that believe & will ask for Proof They Don’t Exist  ::)
Rather than proving they do.

I’m sure there are plenty of Books (bibles) to back their stories up
For all You Non Believers.

 ;D
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 10, 2019, 03:54:02 PM
Very good suggestions
No doubt their are those that believe & will ask for Proof They Don’t Exist  ::)
Rather than proving they do.

I’m sure there are plenty of Books (bibles) to back their stories up
For all You Non Believers.

 ;D

Lol what are you going on about?

You dont believe in Jesus, big deal. Now you don't like answers you're given?

You're not asking a question you want an answer for you just want argue, do we need another thread like this?
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 10, 2019, 06:34:20 PM
Lol what are you going on about?

You dont believe in Jesus, big deal. Now you don't like answers you're given?

You're not asking a question you want an answer for you just want argue, do we need another thread like this?

I’m going on about your suggestions - please keep up.
I responded to your suggestion on topics & added my opinion on Likely views & beliefs.

I’ve asked a few questions & not received one definitive response.

Why are You so wound up that I & others don’t believe in a god or gods let alone a book that
As time goes on keeps getting changed.

Here one simple question- Did the Original (if there is / was one ) say that queers 2 men or 2 women could get married when it was written?

That should be straight forward for you to answer.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dave D on April 10, 2019, 06:56:58 PM
I’m going on about your suggestions - please keep up.
I responded to your suggestion on topics & added my opinion on Likely views & beliefs.

I’ve asked a few questions & not received one definitive response.

Why are You so wound up that I & others don’t believe in a god or gods let alone a book that
As time goes on keeps getting changed.

Here one simple question- Did the Original (if there is / was one ) say that queers 2 men or 2 women could get married when it was written?

That should be straight forward for you to answer.


Bro I dont care that you dont believe in god or my god/beliefs. I get that and completely understand.  I know why people find the idea of Jesus as the son of God preposterous.

What i was frustrated with was that instead of looking at my response/answer you responded with your original question of what happened to people who died before Jesus  came? You completely ignored my response.

To answer your question, from a Biblical perspective marriage is between a man and a woman. The first married couple were Adam and Eve.

The bible openly opposes homosexuality so, NO same sex marriage would not be supported.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: gcb on April 10, 2019, 07:56:54 PM
http://www.400monkeys.com/God/ (http://www.400monkeys.com/God/)
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: The Scott on April 10, 2019, 08:07:09 PM
What is it you truly wish to know and if I can answer, I will.  My perspective could be called "unique" but only because it is mine.  If you think about it, we are all unique so that if you are unique and I am unique then it could be said we are the same.

For example, I would say that if God exists, he would use very small words to explain things to us because we would not even be babies in his world.  Thus the simplistic story of Creation.  It would seem to be that it is very easy for early man to understand and accept and that could be why it was explained in that manner.  One doesn't explain quantum physics to a baby. Yes, you could but it would only put the baby to sleep.

Which is probably what God would want, seeing as how we seem to always be whining. Well...at least the Jews, muslimes and libtards are.  ;D

I'm here to help but I have no idea if what I just stated did.   ;)
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 11, 2019, 01:02:06 PM

Bro I dont care that you dont believe in god or my god/beliefs. I get that and completely understand.  I know why people find the idea of Jesus as the son of God preposterous.

What i was frustrated with was that instead of looking at my response/answer you responded with your original question of what happened to people who died before Jesus  came? You completely ignored my response.

To answer your question, from a Biblical perspective marriage is between a man and a woman. The first married couple were Adam and Eve.

The bible openly opposes homosexuality so, NO same sex marriage would not be supported.

Thanks for your answer
I was looking for answers that didn’t revolve around the what the bible says
Just posters thoughts in general.


“To answer your question, from a Biblical perspective marriage is between a man and a woman. The first married couple were Adam and Eve.

The bible openly opposes homosexuality so, NO same sex marriage would not be supported.”

Yet it is Now ok For same sex to get Married in church & even church officials that are queer
Are married - Surely that makes a mockery of those preaching a Religion - Kind of Double Standards
Or oh it’s Now 2018 That part doesn’t apply anymore. !!

Does the bible allow for that is in change what parts you no longer want to accept or find applicable.

I’m not either trying to argue or upset you or anybody- just asking questions.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 11, 2019, 01:17:32 PM
What is it you truly wish to know and if I can answer, I will.  My perspective could be called "unique" but only because it is mine.  If you think about it, we are all unique so that if you are unique and I am unique then it could be said we are the same.

For example, I would say that if God exists, he would use very small words to explain things to us because we would not even be babies in his world.  Thus the simplistic story of Creation.  It would seem to be that it is very easy for early man to understand and accept and that could be why it was explained in that manner.  One doesn't explain quantum physics to a baby. Yes, you could but it would only put the baby to sleep.

Which is probably what God would want, seeing as how we seem to always be whining. Well...at least the Jews, muslimes and libtards are.  ;D

I'm here to help but I have no idea if what I just stated did.   ;)

Thank you
I am just randomly asking questions & to me they are serious ones in the sense
That I am not religious & do not think I know very much about religion/s.

A few questions then
1,Why so many different religions
2,How to know which is The Religion & The God
3,As stated in above reply - Does the bible state it’s ok to change what it says as guidelines
When they no longer seem applicable IE the Queers getting married now.
4,Why all the fighting & wars over Religions
5,Why would god send his son to earth just 2000 years ago & Not 10,000 or 50,000 Etc
To have guided us from day one.
6, Why would a all seeing all powerful god allow so many Peadophiles in his place of worships
And not strike them down - I can’t think of much else more heinous to god than some one
Preaching what’s right & wrong in the name of god as his servant here on Earth & abusing
Children.

There’s a few to start with - Thank you for your Time.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: OlympiaGym on April 11, 2019, 01:25:57 PM
     
The lordship of Adam had fallen into the hands of Satan and he was now the God of this world.

Physically we were alive but had the curse of death which we inherited from our first parents.    
Spiritually we were dead.

There was no way back to God as the inherited corruption prevented us to ever be with God.

It would take a perfect man to regain what was lost.  To take your place in Death.  To give you his life so that you could live.

Jesus was sent into the world for this purpose.  He had existed as the first of all of Gods creation.  He was present in his spiritual form during the times of the old testament. He was sent to this world in human form. He lived a life as a man.  Tested in all ways.   He is your best friend, your brother,  your high priest.

His perfect life and sacrifice repaired the way back for all who believed.
There is only one Mediator between Man and God and that is the Lord Jesus CHRIST.

God almighty sends the Holy Spirit through Jesus to be in you.     You will never be lost and you always can call upon Jesus's name.
You are never alone as Jesus promised that he would always be with you.

God now has you back.    You who were lost is now found.    He loved you so much that he gave his only Begotten son to gain you back.
God will draw you to Jesus.    He wants to change you to conform you to the image of his son.  

The reason why God took those thousands of years is that the evil in the world tried to prevent the Lord's coming.   That was the reason for the flood where only eight souls were saved.   A minefield was set by Satan to kill the line to prevent Christs coming.  Often there was only one child left who was saved to carry the line down.

Jesus defeated the darkness at the cross.    He destroyed the works of evil.    They now are defeated but not yet destroyed.

Its is the biggest thing you will ever think of in your life.    Everything is designed to keep you from the knowledge of this.    Distractions,  Deceptions.   All the evil wants to do is Kill, Steal, and Destroy if you give them a foothold in your life.

 But if you only spend the time to look to Christ he  will make you better in all of your ways.   

God will search for you all the days of your life.    He will never give up on you.    Thats how important you are.     Your potential is something the evil does not want you to ever know about.

But it is all about your free will.   It is all your choice .....





Did you write this? It’s quite moving
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Darren Avey on April 11, 2019, 01:45:19 PM
Hell would be a world without the Mr Olympia contest to look forward to each year.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: IRON CROSS on April 11, 2019, 02:26:25 PM
Hell would be a world without the Mr Olympia contest to look forward to each year.

In Greeks, Olympia is a FEMALE  :-\

 ;D
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Humble Narcissist on April 11, 2019, 02:46:32 PM
In Greeks, Olympia is a FEMALE  :-\

 ;D
Ha ha
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: The Scott on April 11, 2019, 06:54:16 PM
Thank you
I am just randomly asking questions & to me they are serious ones in the sense
That I am not religious & do not think I know very much about religion/s.

A few questions then
1,Why so many different religions
2,How to know which is The Religion & The God
3,As stated in above reply - Does the bible state it’s ok to change what it says as guidelines
When they no longer seem applicable IE the Queers getting married now.
4,Why all the fighting & wars over Religions
5,Why would god send his son to earth just 2000 years ago & Not 10,000 or 50,000 Etc
To have guided us from day one.
6, Why would a all seeing all powerful god allow so many Peadophiles in his place of worships
And not strike them down - I can’t think of much else more heinous to god than some one
Preaching what’s right & wrong in the name of god as his servant here on Earth & abusing
Children.

There’s a few to start with - Thank you for your Time.


1) The world is a very big place.  Men want power and in more primitive times the way to power was to claim to be a spokesman for the gods or even a God.  I put neither stock nor faith in "religion" for in the name of that have so many men called their evil the will of God or the gods.

2)  No one truly knows everything.  I tend to look at it thusly.  If it were true that the world rides on the back of a giant turtle, what then does the turtle stand on?  It's turtles all the way down does not suffice!  What hoMohammed "taught" is evil incarnate.  What Joseph Smith taught was how to steal the wives of other men and take the money too.  What the black nebrews "teach" is pure bullshit.  If I were to believe in anything again it would be in the message of the Nazarene.  I find no evil in his teachings.  None.  I find hope and I find forgiveness.  Is there judgment?  Yup.  But that is why so many avoid the Nazarene.  They are judged according to his teachings and they don't like that.

So again, men invented "religion" to gain control over other men.  Faith is however, entirely different but only if you live it. 

3)  If one accepts the tenets of the Bible then it behooves a person to live them.  You don't change the words of the Nazarene to fit your flaws but rather you live those words to fix those flaws.   Marriage before the state is a farce and a revenue generator.  Nothing more.  Homosexuals would be wise to avoid marriage as it is meant to generate more income for attorneys.  Leeches all.  To be married does not guaranty the respect of the populace.  If you think otherwise then you need only look to the dumbasses of Hollyweird who marry, remarry and intermarry so many times as to make a total mockery of what marriage once represented.

The Christ is the completion of the Word.  Leviticus is for the Levites.  The rule of Law is for the Hebrews (No...not the fucktards of Wiggs BS, LOL!).  The New Testament is meant for all, not just the Jews. But men will be men, in other words, stupid and wicked.

4)  Men are mortal.  But stupidity is seemingly eternal.  It spans the millennia and we are our own worst enemy.  The Inquisition was a war against ourselves.  The Crusades, a war against the evil of islime but if one throws Catholicism into the mix we see that even though we won, we lost a bit of what it means to be humane. By that I don't mean defeating islime because that was and remains a just cause.  By allowing the "Church" to control thought, we gave up one of the freedoms that God supposedly gave us in the beginning.  The freedom to choose. The freedom to accept or reject.  Free will. 

Men of "religion" don't want free will.  They want money and power. God does not want our money and if he exists, he must certainly be far more powerful than we are.  So again, men are mortal but stupidity is infinite.  Here is wisdom for any willing to pay attention - All too often so many people desire immortality but settle for immorality. 

5)  Mankind tends to kill those with a message worth listening to.  Regardless of when the Christ appeared, mankind would've done their best to ignore him.  If the Nazarene were to return now, then few below the age of 40 would notice unless there was an app for the second coming.    There is a time for everything under the sun, moon and stars.  Whether or not we hit the snooze button or turn off the alarm and pay attention is entirely up to each of us.  I think the Christ walked the Earth when it best suited his purpose.

6)  I agree.  I find the typical answer (e.g., God is not deceived or God works in mysterious ways...) given by theologians both learned and layman to be flaccid.  I would not hide from my children let alone allow them to be molested.  Where is God then?  I don't think I can give you the GPS coordinates but I can tell you this.  He is no longer in our hearts or for that matter lives.  And not showing up is a big deal to a great many good people.   If God is not dead then he must be impotent because no man would allow his children to be harmed, especially by someone claiming to speak on their behalf.


Hopefully my words provide if not the answers you seek nor comfort, then at least some insight into what I hold true.  Thanks for asking, brother!
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Axe71 on April 11, 2019, 07:02:27 PM
Did you write this? It’s quite moving



I did write this.  Most of it you can find in scriptural verses.  And if it moved you it was meant for you.  I really am happy that it did strike a chord in you.    If the words resonate in your heart it is pointing somewhere.  It is pointing you back home.    

In a hundred years none of us who are alive today will be here.   We will all be gone and just a memory to some.
Isn't it worth asking yourself

Who Am I
Where Am I from  and
Where Am I going

My answer to those deep questions are that the spiritual part of ourselves is eternal.   That part came from another place that you can't touch, taste, smell, hear, or see.   You can only sense it by your intuition and your conscience.    And once this journey through this realm is done you  will be again in this spiritual place.
Remember there are people who had plans this morning who did not make it to the night.   Death comes to every man.   Thats why this issue is so important.

Jesus was the one who lit the light of every man who enters into this world.  He knew you before the worlds were formed.

But what you must know is that there is a war that you were born into.    A war that rages in the spiritual realm around us still.

Its a battle over us.     We are the prize.      

You have two choices.   Continue on as you always have and look no  further.      
Or
You can look deeper into the spiritual realm and see how deep the rabbit hole goes.  

Its the red pill or the blue pill.

What I love about the story of Jesus is how he changed peoples hearts.   At his moment of pain everyone abandoned him.   Not one person was with him in the end.  Even God turned away from him as he placed all the pain and punishment due to every human upon Jesus and destroyed the power of sin through him.  What a terrible burden for one man to bear.

But after he rose every apostle now understood who he really was and what it meant to follow him.  They all went to their deaths believing in him.    They willingly gave their lives for him in the face of the evil around them.  

Right now Jesus has priestly robes in heaven.   The day is coming when he will lay those robes down and take up his robes of the King of Kings.    He will be coming for you to take you home.


Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: mazrim on April 11, 2019, 07:03:42 PM

“To answer your question, from a Biblical perspective marriage is between a man and a woman. The first married couple were Adam and Eve.

The bible openly opposes homosexuality so, NO same sex marriage would not be supported.”

Yet it is Now ok For same sex to get Married in church & even church officials that are queer
Are married - Surely that makes a mockery of those preaching a Religion - Kind of Double Standards
Or oh it’s Now 2018 That part doesn’t apply anymore. !!

Does the bible allow for that is in change what parts you no longer want to accept or find applicable.

I’m not either trying to argue or upset you or anybody- just asking questions.
It is not ok except to those churches who have fallen/become "part of the world". It is not Biblical to do as they have done. They are dead wrong (not just on that issue either). They have no backbone/true belief so easily are swayed by the culture around them.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: IRON CROSS on April 11, 2019, 11:41:55 PM
It is not ok except to those churches who have fallen/become "part of the world". It is not Biblical to do as they have done. They are dead wrong (not just on that issue either). They have no backbone/true belief so easily are swayed by the culture around them.


Cant stand this Gaucho Pope, yesterday he was kissing Africans feet , needs replacement ASAP  :(
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: budgiesmuggler on April 12, 2019, 02:35:48 AM
Hmmm what happened to people’s spirits before god sent Jesus 2000 yrs ago.
And Why did god wait so long after Man was on the earth to send Jesus ?
Would’ve made more sense for him to be here from Day 1 to teach & guide.



Cos it was God's plan.

You know better than GOD?
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Dokey111 on April 12, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
I don't want to go to Hell
But what's so great about Heaven?
I'd prefer nothingness.

Or, as Will Rogers said: "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

Seriously, why do you want to go to Heaven?  Not just because it's not Hell, but what do you think it is like in Heaven?
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Kwon on April 12, 2019, 04:20:04 AM
I don't want to go to Hell
But what's so great about Heaven?
I'd prefer nothingness.

Or, as Will Rogers said: "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

Yeah, Heaven/Paradise is always depicted as this, i prefer not to go to Heaven.

Looks so dull/boring.

I'm fed up with Lions.

Always these friggin' Lions.

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/47/f1/ea/47f1eaf24242e179620f23f1e0dee28c.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/25/07/ab/2507ab65abcb27165b3f84416171cfd8.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c9/0e/5b/c90e5b2f4c7f30d9d6e7932372bd00cd.jpg?b=t)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6d/8f/0c/6d8f0cb1306061875b1b0e9bd87961eb.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/d5/05/53d505f90e01520129d0da372bb6199a.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/9b/41/349b41623c3bf32d70486d962d2045ff.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/86/37/63/863763406f7ccef06ac4cf202ebf72e5.jpg)
(https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/l/T-17/T-17_E/01.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/72/86/2d/72862d43d3113a14cca47b348f425a10.jpg)

Definitely not my diverse cup of tea
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cc/33/68/cc3368a921d27d85fce44af694363564.jpg)


And whats up with that flying smiling jewish dude?

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c2/49/28/c24928b808de2e20808f10bd35bdffc9.jpg)


Feckin' Lions everywhere! Can a dude havea rest in a hammock without any animals around?
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/23/7c/11/237c11f5e0bbc99982dac463bf296251.jpg)

The father is finally taking his son to the sea to enjoy some seabreeze and what do we have there, a friggin' lion.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/13/54/d6/1354d6885a5995b56fe69c21d4d7e76c.jpg)
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Humble Narcissist on April 12, 2019, 04:43:26 AM
JW tracts? :)
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 12, 2019, 07:06:19 AM
Cos it was God's plan.

You know better than GOD?

Why would you say that ?
I asked a question- I didn’t give an answer or say anything regarding knowing more than a “god”
If there is one.

Please keep up.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 12, 2019, 07:09:30 AM
It is not ok except to those churches who have fallen/become "part of the world". It is not Biblical to do as they have done. They are dead wrong (not just on that issue either). They have no backbone/true belief so easily are swayed by the culture around them.

That’s what I was thinking - Yet these betrayers still claim to be religious & follow the bible  ::)
Ha ha they follow their own version they make up as they go along to account for their
Mental confusion & perversion.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 12, 2019, 07:34:02 AM
1) The world is a very big place.  Men want power and in more primitive times the way to power was to claim to be a spokesman for the gods or even a God.  I put neither stock nor faith in "religion" for in the name of that have so many men called their evil the will of God or the gods.

1,That’s how I see it - it’s about power & control & money.

2)  No one truly knows everything.  I tend to look at it thusly.  If it were true that the world rides on the back of a giant turtle, what then does the turtle stand on?  It's turtles all the way down does not suffice!  What hoMohammed "taught" is evil incarnate.  What Joseph Smith taught was how to steal the wives of other men and take the money too.  What the black nebrews "teach" is pure bullshit.  If I were to believe in anything again it would be in the message of the Nazarene.  I find no evil in his teachings.  None.  I find hope and I find forgiveness.  Is there judgment?  Yup.  But that is why so many avoid the Nazarene.  They are judged according to his teachings and they don't like that.
So again, men invented "religion" to gain control over other men.  Faith is however, entirely different but only if you live it.  

2,Seriously does anyone of reasonable Intelligence & sound mind really believe the world balances on the
Back of a giant turtle  ::) 🤣🤣🤣  That is Beyond Stupidity - No doubt some will ask to Prove the world doesn’t ride on the back of a giant turtle. 🤣🤣🤣

3)  If one accepts the tenets of the Bible then it behooves a person to live them.  You don't change the words of the Nazarene to fit your flaws but rather you live those words to fix those flaws.   Marriage before the state is a farce and a revenue generator.  Nothing more.  Homosexuals would be wise to avoid marriage as it is meant to generate more income for attorneys.  Leeches all.  To be married does not guaranty the respect of the populace.  If you think otherwise then you need only look to the dumbasses of Hollyweird who marry, remarry and intermarry so many times as to make a total mockery of what marriage once represented.
The Christ is the completion of the Word.  Leviticus is for the Levites.  The rule of Law is for the Hebrews (No...not the fucktards of Wiggs BS, LOL!).  The New Testament is meant for all, not just the Jews. But men will be men, in other words, stupid and wicked.

3,Again I agree - They either follow the words / rule of the bible or they are non believers just pretending
As they are going against what the bible says & expects that to be okay & accepted. Idiots.

4)  Men are mortal.  But stupidity is seemingly eternal.  It spans the millennia and we are our own worst enemy.  The Inquisition was a war against ourselves.  The Crusades, a war against the evil of islime but if one throws Catholicism into the mix we see that even though we won, we lost a bit of what it means to be humane. By that I don't mean defeating islime because that was and remains a just cause.  By allowing the "Church" to control thought, we gave up one of the freedoms that God supposedly gave us in the beginning.  The freedom to choose. The freedom to accept or reject.  Free will.  
Men of "religion" don't want free will.  They want money and power. God does not want our money and if he exists, he must certainly be far more powerful than we are.  So again, men are mortal but stupidity is infinite.  Here is wisdom for any willing to pay attention - All too often so many people desire immortality but settle for immorality.  

4,Again I agree with what you say - We are mortal & stupidity knows no bounds.
It’s back to control, power, money.

5)  Mankind tends to kill those with a message worth listening to.  Regardless of when the Christ appeared, mankind would've done their best to ignore him.  If the Nazarene were to return now, then few below the age of 40 would notice unless there was an app for the second coming.    There is a time for everything under the sun, moon and stars.  Whether or not we hit the snooze button or turn off the alarm and pay attention is entirely up to each of us.  I think the Christ walked the Earth when it best suited his purpose.

5,Mankind did kill those types to some extent - others rose to lead & power / control - some good some bad.
Is there a time for everything- not so sure - as I’d think with the state of mankind - Now would be a great time for a Christ to appear & set things right.

6)  I agree.  I find the typical answer (e.g., God is not deceived or God works in mysterious ways...) given by theologians both learned and layman to be flaccid.  I would not hide from my children let alone allow them to be molested.  Where is God then?  I don't think I can give you the GPS coordinates but I can tell you this.  He is no longer in our hearts or for that matter lives.  And not showing up is a big deal to a great many good people.   If God is not dead then he must be impotent because no man would allow his children to be harmed, especially by someone claiming to speak on their behalf.


6,Those answers given by religious people & leaders is Pure Garbage - Because they Really are at a loss to have any logical coherent explanation - An all powerful all seeing god allows umpteen thousands of children to be abused by church leaders & belivers - As they will get their comeuppance when they die  ::)
How convenient a way out that is. I mean he could make an example of one or two highly placed types
Turned to Stone or Set a light.  My non belief is so reinforced by this not happening & continual abuse by these religious people.
No All Mighty Would Allow This Abuse To Of Happened or To Continue.

Hopefully my words provide if not the answers you seek nor comfort, then at least some insight into what I hold true.  Thanks for asking, brother!

Thank You for taking your time to offer your thoughts in a reasoned manner.

I’ll have to read up on the Nazarene.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Agnostic007 on April 12, 2019, 09:48:14 AM
That’s what I was thinking - Yet these betrayers still claim to be religious & follow the bible  ::)
Ha ha they follow their own version they make up as they go along to account for their
Mental confusion & perversion.

What is hypocritical to me is that many Christians are so vocal about gay marriage and yet many of them have divorced and remarried which according to Jesus, is adultery. And also according to Jesus Adulterers will not enter the kingdom of heaven. If the bible were true, can you imagine the look on those "christians" faces when they are standing in the same line the gays are, heading to hell?

Matthew 5:31-32 New International Version (NIV)
Divorce
31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’[a] 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

11 He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; 12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

I attended church from the time I was 8 until in my 30's and I can't recall one sermon where the preacher brought this up... I can recall countless about homosexuality. I guess if you are doing the particular sin, it isn't as bad as the others.

Just 2 days ago a friend posted how hurt she was that someone from her church had the nerve to point out she was living in sin with her boyfriend against the teachings of the bible. She actually took to FB to blast this person. So I asked her... 1. Is it against the teachings of the bible to have sex outside of marriage and if so, what is the proper reaction to that?
1. Continue the behavior that you now know is wrong, because you like it?
2. Adjust your behavior so that you fall within the rules of the religion you follow?

As the Scott pointed out... these people probably REALLY don't believe in the bible, it's just an insurance policy just in case. The irony is, if it is true, they end up with me anyway.

Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: illuminati on April 12, 2019, 01:15:04 PM
What is hypocritical to me is that many Christians are so vocal about gay marriage and yet many of them have divorced and remarried which according to Jesus, is adultery. And also according to Jesus Adulterers will not enter the kingdom of heaven. If the bible were true, can you imagine the look on those "christians" faces when they are standing in the same line the gays are, heading to hell?

Matthew 5:31-32 New International Version (NIV)
Divorce
31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’[a] 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

11 He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; 12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

I attended church from the time I was 8 until in my 30's and I can't recall one sermon where the preacher brought this up... I can recall countless about homosexuality. I guess if you are doing the particular sin, it isn't as bad as the others.

Just 2 days ago a friend posted how hurt she was that someone from her church had the nerve to point out she was living in sin with her boyfriend against the teachings of the bible. She actually took to FB to blast this person. So I asked her... 1. Is it against the teachings of the bible to have sex outside of marriage and if so, what is the proper reaction to that?
1. Continue the behavior that you now know is wrong, because you like it?
2. Adjust your behavior so that you fall within the rules of the religion you follow?

As the Scott pointed out... these people probably REALLY don't believe in the bible, it's just an insurance policy just in case. The irony is, if it is true, they end up with me anyway.



It is totally hypocritical of them & I would tell them so.
You either believe and follow all of what it says - or you don’t believe- Simple.

There’s no oh I Believe these bits & not them bits because I don’t agree with what it says  ::)
Fcuking Ridiculous Twats.
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: Agnostic007 on April 12, 2019, 03:50:19 PM
It is totally hypocritical of them & I would tell them so.
You either believe and follow all of what it says - or you don’t believe- Simple.

There’s no oh I Believe these bits & not them bits because I don’t agree with what it says  ::)
Fcuking Ridiculous Twats.

Since I know this is going to come up I'll address it as well. Yes, the Christian doctrine is that man is worthless, unable to avoid sinning, and without god, is just a POS. All fall short of the glory of God. So Jesus came to pay the price for their failures. So being Christian doesn't mean you'll never sin again , it's just that you are forgiven for it. HOWEVER, that to me doesn't apply to continuing in a sinful situation you KNOW is wrong. Or continually repeating the same sins day after day. Christians according to their teaching, should at least give it a good try and conforming to the guidelines Jesus set forth. Those that don't likely really don't believe that the minute they die, they will be facing judgement. 
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: The Scott on April 12, 2019, 04:46:30 PM
Since I know this is going to come up I'll address it as well. Yes, the Christian doctrine is that man is worthless, unable to avoid sinning, and without god, is just a POS. All fall short of the glory of God. So Jesus came to pay the price for their failures. So being Christian doesn't mean you'll never sin again , it's just that you are forgiven for it. HOWEVER, that to me doesn't apply to continuing in a sinful situation you KNOW is wrong. Or continually repeating the same sins day after day. Christians according to their teaching, should at least give it a good try and conforming to the guidelines Jesus set forth. Those that don't likely really don't believe that the minute they die, they will be facing judgement. 

I have spoken with more than a few christians, Christians and their pastors.  With regard to what you stated above I have said this to them.

When the woman was caught in adultery  by the Jewish leaders and brought before Jesus to test him, was it not odd that only the woman was caught?  The people I spoke to agreed.

Next I said, "And after Christ taught these men a lesson he asked the woman "...where are your accusers?", and the woman replied "gone Lord".  And Christ said "Neither do I condemn you.  Go and sin no more."

I said to those who were there listening to me, please take note that the Nazarene did NOT say, "Go.  And sin some more."

Is it any wonder that I am no longer welcome in any church that I used to attend?  No.  It is not.

Again, people desire immortality but settle for immorality.  In doing so, they have no one to blame but themselves.  Faith that moves mountains cannot be attained when your "faith" is so pitiful as to move only your bowels. 
Title: Re: Heaven & Hell Before Christ Visited the World
Post by: budgiesmuggler on April 12, 2019, 07:40:35 PM
Why would you say that ?
I asked a question- I didn’t give an answer or say anything regarding knowing more than a “god”
If there is one.

Please keep up.

I was just pullin ur chain brah  ;D