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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 6:02 pm
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(November 27, 2012 at 5:04 pm)John V Wrote: What do you base that on? Here's an article which says belief in miracles is growing in the US, and is at close to 80%.
Wow. What a disturbing article. When some unusual event occurs, people are quicker to recall an episode of touched by angel than to seek out reasonable explanation. Scary stuff.
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Quote:When some unusual event occurs, people are quicker to recall an episode of touched by angel than to seek out reasonable explanation. Scary stuff.
It's the "CSI effect". Many people believe that everything that appears on TV is somewhat real. Juries have to be told that you can't find DNA evidence in every crime scene, and that results of DNA testing are not as effective as the ones you see on TV.
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 6:33 pm
(November 27, 2012 at 6:19 pm)Kirbmarc Wrote: Quote:When some unusual event occurs, people are quicker to recall an episode of touched by angel than to seek out reasonable explanation. Scary stuff.
It's the "CSI effect". Many people believe that everything that appears on TV is somewhat real. Juries have to be told that you can't find DNA evidence in every crime scene, and that results of DNA testing are not as effective as the ones you see on TV.
A clear consequence of shitty primary and secondary math and science education in the U.S.
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 6:35 pm
(November 27, 2012 at 6:33 pm)cato123 Wrote: (November 27, 2012 at 6:19 pm)Kirbmarc Wrote: It's the "CSI effect". Many people believe that everything that appears on TV is somewhat real. Juries have to be told that you can't find DNA evidence in every crime scene, and that results of DNA testing are not as effective as the ones you see on TV.
A clear consequence of shitty primary and secondary math and science education in the U.S.
Believe me, it's not restricted to the US 
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 9:59 pm
(November 27, 2012 at 4:07 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Why is this ghost incapable of speaking to people Drich?
(and since when did you get shy of explaining things for god.."jesus explains the change"...wtf is that shit? - hows about you rely that explanation?)
He does. as i said it starts with feelings and matures into direction.
It's been my experience that The Holy Spirit speaks to us the whole time, we just don't know how to listen. It isn't until we learn to follow what God has told us to do, that we learn to hear/listen to the Holy Spirit.
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 10:00 pm
That warm fuzzy feeling is more from worship. God also communicates with us directly.
But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 10:08 pm
(November 27, 2012 at 10:00 pm)Polaris Wrote: That warm fuzzy feeling is more from worship. God also communicates with us directly.
My experience allows me to conclude that the proximate cause of the warm fuzzy feeling is Rumple Minze.
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 10:39 pm
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(November 27, 2012 at 9:59 pm)Drich Wrote: He does. as i said it starts with feelings and matures into direction.
It's been my experience that The Holy Spirit speaks to us the whole time, we just don't know how to listen. It isn't until we learn to follow what God has told us to do, that we learn to hear/listen to the Holy Spirit.
Oh....I see...and what does this ghost say to to you (assuming you've learned to listen......)?
(November 27, 2012 at 10:00 pm)Polaris Wrote: That warm fuzzy feeling is more from worship. God also communicates with us directly.
Oh, good, excellent, care to share the particulars of his last direct communication?
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 27, 2012 at 10:44 pm
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Yes, please, do tell...did god send you a text message or is he more of a Morse code kind of guy?
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
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RE: Why do christians think god communicates with warm fuzzy feelings instead of direct verbal speach?
November 28, 2012 at 11:19 am
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(November 27, 2012 at 10:39 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Oh....I see...and what does this ghost say to to you (assuming you've learned to listen......)? He told me to Stick it out with my wife so long as she was 'repentant' (For the Herion thing) to not forsake her, and God would not forsake me. To spend 10 years working in the innercity missions, Most recently to answer your questions, and Go to a new church. Along with daily direction on where to take the business I manage for Him.
(November 27, 2012 at 10:44 pm)Faith No More Wrote: Yes, please, do tell...did god send you a text message or is he more of a Morse code kind of guy? If it is a question or a spiritual matter I am working through I can get a sermon on the radio to speak directly towards it, or can even get a direct revelation. Meaning that I won't know what to do or say and then just know something beyond my scope, that fits the situation or problem perfectly.
Then their are dreams/visions, and of course the angel/messenger story you guys seem to love so much. But I would say the great majority comes from simply being connected with a strong fellowship of believers and allowing God to work or give direction from with in the group.
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