(June 12, 2012 at 1:20 am)Aiza Wrote: Heaven is within the eternal present, so the concept of a "day" makes no sense. Heaven is constant adoration of God.Wings, a harp, and walking on clouds aside, how is that heaven? Isn't god omnipresent? Aren't you already worshipping your god right now?

At least the Muslims can hope for their 72 virgins when they enter paradise. You have nothing new to look forward to.
Quote:Hate causes suffering because it is contrary to goodness, and as humans we long for what is good in our hearts, it is how we are inclined.1. Hatred is but a strong dislike for someone. Feelings by themselves can't accomplish anything. For example you can hate the miscarriage of injustice in a particular high-profile case you hear about on television but not do anything about it, not even voice your anger or frustration at what displeased you. You need direct malicious impulsive action and/or inaction, the intent to cause harm or suffering.
2. I had Helicobacter pylori for years, it caused a lot of pain and suffering until it was finally diagnosed and purged with a cocktail of antibiotics. There was no hate involved in that.
3. Hatred is not the polar opposite of goodness or love, that's apathy.
4. My heart pumps blood. If yours does something more then you should go see a doctor.
Quote:No it isn't!Yes. It. Is. Do you not know the story of the disobedient prophet?
Quote:1 Kings 13:26 - When the prophet who had brought him back from his journey heard of it, he said, "It is the man of God who defied the word of the LORD. The LORD has given him over to the lion, which has mauled him and killed him, as the word of the LORD had warned him."That's how your god operates - "Do as I say or die."
Have the intellectual honesty to admit that's what the scriptures say, or go away please.