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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #100 on: September 30, 2010, 02:16:24 PM »
Quote from: dov on September 30, 2010, 02:06:08 PM
That would make you an agnostic...just like me. You, as I, have no problem with saying "I don't know" and neither does anyone else.

We don't know for sure whether Zeus and Poseidon exist either yet most of us go about our business as if they don't. Same thing applies to the Abrahamic god.
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #101 on: September 30, 2010, 02:18:12 PM »
Quote from: dov on September 30, 2010, 02:06:08 PM
That would make you an agnostic...just like me. You, as I, have no problem with saying "I don't know" and neither does anyone else.


The words are subjective. Regardless, it's not considered a creed but rather a method. A lot of people who call themselves atheists do not have some life purpose or cause to disprove god. Maybe some do.
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #102 on: September 30, 2010, 02:19:01 PM »
Quote from: Deicide on September 29, 2010, 04:54:13 PM
I really don't have a fucking clue?! ???

Too bad you're wasting your time thinking about it!  Just imagine what else you could be doing besides starting a thread like this.  SAD!
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #103 on: September 30, 2010, 03:14:39 PM »
Quote from: jr on September 30, 2010, 02:55:21 PM
Atheists have one less religion to believe in than Christians.

I see you're up on your dawkins
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #104 on: September 30, 2010, 03:30:17 PM »
Quote from: Deicide on September 29, 2010, 04:54:13 PM
I really don't have a fucking clue?! ???

When I pray the majority of time I'm lifting others up in prayer.  Other times either before or during prayer I feel compelled to pray for a person or situation so I do.  I don't pray that much for myself, but I do pray for myself from time to time (for courage, for healing, for strength, for guidance, foor wisdom).  I rarely pray for material things.  I pray for family and friends and those people in my small circle of the world.  I often pray and give thanks and praise to God for the many blessings in my life.  I pray that I develop into a good father.  I pray that my faith won't falter and that I'll have the courage to share it with others.  

In summary, I'm praying to God for those types of things.....that's what I know I'm doing.  
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #105 on: September 30, 2010, 03:34:02 PM »
Quote from: makaveli25 on September 29, 2010, 05:16:43 PM
I've felt the presence of the lord jesus christ in my life I know he's real.

seriously the last guy that told me this in person is now in an institution

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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #106 on: September 30, 2010, 03:40:53 PM »
Quote from: Earl1972 on September 30, 2010, 03:34:02 PM
seriously the last guy that told me this in person is now in an institution

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Earl, I've always respected your brand of humor, but in all seriousness this is a concept (holy spirit washing over a believer) that isn't understood by nonbelievers.  I don't fault them for that....it's just the truth.  Now that I've gotten my head on straight and reclaimed by faith and salvation, I've once again experienced the holy spirit wash over me time and time again.  It happens in times of quiet meditation, during prayer, during worship, etc.....it's a very initimate, special time but hard to put in words.  There are others much wiser and more articulate than me that can explain much better.
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #107 on: September 30, 2010, 03:43:25 PM »
what really sucks is when you die....
thats it ,,its done ..
there is nothing else its over
unfortuately
there is no god
no supreme being
no ala
i mean
nothing
the end
just dirt!
and that really sucks bad!!!!
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #108 on: September 30, 2010, 03:47:02 PM »
Quote from: caseyviator on September 30, 2010, 03:43:25 PM
what really sucks is when you die....
thats it ,,its done ..
there is nothing else its over
unfortuately
there is no god
no supreme being
no ala
i mean
nothing
the end
just dirt!
and that really sucks bad!!!!

Boy do I have good news for you brother!!
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #109 on: September 30, 2010, 03:51:55 PM »
Quote from: Man of Steel on September 30, 2010, 03:40:53 PM
Earl, I've always respected your brand of humor, but in all seriousness this is a concept (holy spirit washing over a believer) that isn't understood by nonbelievers.  I don't fault them for that....it's just the truth.  Now that I've gotten my head on straight and reclaimed by faith and salvation, I've once again experienced the holy spirit wash over me time and time again.  It happens in times of quiet meditation, during prayer, during worship, etc.....it's a very initimate, special time but hard to put in words.  There are others much wiser and more articulate than me that can explain much better.

haha ok "man of steel"

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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #110 on: September 30, 2010, 03:52:06 PM »
Quote from: Man of Steel on September 30, 2010, 03:40:53 PM
Earl, I've always respected your brand of humor, but in all seriousness this is a concept (holy spirit washing over a believer) that isn't understood by nonbelievers.  I don't fault them for that....it's just the truth.  Now that I've gotten my head on straight and reclaimed by faith and salvation, I've once again experienced the holy spirit wash over me time and time again.  It happens in times of quiet meditation, during prayer, during worship, etc.....it's a very initimate, special time but hard to put in words.  There are others much wiser and more articulate than me that can explain much better.

Yea i get that same feeling when i watch a good porno or eat a nice cup of mocha almond ice cream
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #111 on: September 30, 2010, 03:54:01 PM »
Quote from: Nails on September 30, 2010, 03:52:06 PM
Yea i get that same feeling when i watch a good porno or eat a nice cup of mocha almond ice cream

I can't speak to the porn part, but as a fat guy I do get awfully giddy around cookies n cream.
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #112 on: September 30, 2010, 04:02:57 PM »
Well, If you don't believe in God and this is it....WHAT'S STOPPING YOU?????  Go rob a bank, kill a few of your hated enemies.  You don't have to worry about your after life.  If your smart and get away from it then go to it.   That's one thing I figure out about Athiests!
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #113 on: September 30, 2010, 04:08:29 PM »
Quote from: tbombz on September 29, 2010, 05:23:51 PM
the human brain responds to prayer in a unique way, a way only activated by prayer. whther or not you realize the necessary existence of God, its an undeniable fact reveleaed through science that the human brain contains a segment devoted to communication with God. take it for what its worth
No, not even close. They know that people, when doing the act of prayer, have a certain part of their brain stimulated. Guess what? Same when you're horny.

They don't know that the communication is ending up with god.

I don't doubt a lot of these idiots BELIEVE it's effective. But then again, how can you argue with people who refute all logic and evidence, laid right out before them?

Shit is weak, man.
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #114 on: September 30, 2010, 04:09:15 PM »
Quote from: Fallsview on September 30, 2010, 04:02:57 PM
Well, If you don't believe in God and this is it....WHAT'S STOPPING YOU?????  Go rob a bank, kill a few of your hated enemies.  You don't have to worry about your after life.  If your smart and get away from it then go to it.   That's one thing I figure out about Athiests!

Uhm...no.
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #115 on: September 30, 2010, 04:09:33 PM »
Quote from: Fallsview on September 30, 2010, 04:02:57 PM
Well, If you don't believe in God and this is it....WHAT'S STOPPING YOU?????  Go rob a bank, kill a few of your hated enemies.  You don't have to worry about your after life.  If your smart and get away from it then go to it.   That's one thing I figure out about Athiests!

Ridiculous.

Morality is self evident. If you need a god to stop you from being a reckless nut then what does that really say about yourself and why would god want anything to do with you anyway?
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #116 on: September 30, 2010, 04:10:06 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Magoo on September 29, 2010, 06:08:12 PM
Had to respond to this before leaving

My response: Why did God give Adam and Eve the option of the tree of knowledge? Why did God create the tree if he knew (because he has to know by default, he's all knowing) that they would disobey God. Why did God create Adam and Eve with the ability to disobey. Why did God create satan knowing that he would lead humans to hell eventually.

FYI: I am not telling what I believe. I"m telling the arguments. I havn't said yet what i personally believe
How are we supposed to sleep tonight?
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #117 on: September 30, 2010, 04:38:41 PM »
Quote from: garebear on September 30, 2010, 04:10:06 PM
How are we supposed to sleep tonight?

The same way you normally would. Disregarding the argument that isn't your own and keep on living your life the same way as if this thread had never been created.

That's the odd thing about arguing about religion. People still go about their daily lives afterwards no matter what they believe.
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #118 on: September 30, 2010, 04:42:35 PM »
LOL at the :30sec mark ::) ::) ::) guy needs his last prayer read to him before he goes to war  ::) ::) ::)

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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #119 on: September 30, 2010, 04:44:33 PM »
Quote from: Nails on September 30, 2010, 04:42:35 PM
LOL at the :30sec mark ::) ::) ::) guy needs his last prayer read to him before he goes to war  ::) ::) ::)



phil can't read?  ???

 :D this thread is fun lol
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #120 on: September 30, 2010, 04:46:22 PM »
Quote from: Fallsview on September 30, 2010, 04:02:57 PM
Well, If you don't believe in God and this is it....WHAT'S STOPPING YOU?????  Go rob a bank, kill a few of your hated enemies.  You don't have to worry about your after life.  If your smart and get away from it then go to it.   That's one thing I figure out about Athiests!

wtf do u think dude   how bout jail  ah  prison!!!!   duhhhhh
perfect logic from people who essentually believe in the tooth fairy of god

jsut cause there is no afterlife ur suppose to make this life suck by goin to prison   jeeez perfect logic
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #121 on: September 30, 2010, 04:46:35 PM »
Quote from: Man of Steel on September 30, 2010, 01:18:31 PM
James, I'm sorry to say, but at this point in your life you can't understand the meaning of his post.
I get it completely, i just like to make humor (not claiming quality here) of christian beliefs.  
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #122 on: September 30, 2010, 04:50:12 PM »
Seriously though, god wouldn't put before us more than we can handle ourselves right?! He just forgot about Darfur.

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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #123 on: September 30, 2010, 04:53:21 PM »
That's why GOD gave us the ability to create the ADAM BOMB so we can destroy not only ourselves but every living thing GOD ever created into extinction
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Re: What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?
« Reply #124 on: September 30, 2010, 05:09:26 PM »
Quote from: FREAKgeek on September 30, 2010, 04:09:33 PM
Ridiculous.

Morality is self evident. If you need a god to stop you from being a reckless nut then what does that really say about yourself and why would god want anything to do with you anyway?

Exactly, It's the philosophy brother! So why argue about God or not,  If someone wants to worship a rock but they are good, loving people then why not? 

You seem to be on the anti-religion bandwagon.  How many nasty posts have you written on here hurting others in the process?  Maybe you should follow the judeo/christian "philosophy" and be a "nicer" person. Yeah?
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