Why "mysterious ways" don't matter.

[alexwenzel]

Facts are demonstrated, not merely asserted.

The bible does hold hundreds of facts that can be seen and proven and tested through science, prophecies and archeology.

And let me guess, anyone who has a differing opinion of god than yours doesn't truly know him?

Sorry, your guess was not correct. If you have a honest opinion about God you must first believe Him.

Classy bible verse, but ignoring that childish jab, what's hopeful about believing in something that's false?

It feels false to you because God might be waiting for the right time to revealed you the truth or you are ignoring Him by your own free will.

And we can speak about the character of god in the same hypothetical way we can speak about the character of Darth Vader. Don't be stupid.

You may, but it just sounds like you are angry with God. And if you are not angry with God, what is the purpose of it? Hurt and disappoint other people who believes in God?

Being a dick to prove a passive aggressive point about how great you are is still being a dick.

Hard to reply to this one because I was never implied how great I am. Your response did not have any connection with my quote.

Why is your opinion more valid than theirs?

My opinion is only a jump start for better investigation by others. No one should put their trust on someone's opinion. Our trust should be only in God's word.

Oh, the bible has a contingency plan to wave away and silence any dissent? "They just don't get it, man. Don't listen to them." Shocker. :roll eyes:

The bible does has the answer to everything. "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It does NOT silence any dissent only warns us about it.

It's almost as if the entire book was a coldly calculated psychological pressure cooker written up by semi-literate bronze age mystics with an underhanded aim to compel belief through trickery!

Let's not forget that these "semi-literate bronze age mystics" were separated by thousands of years apart, language, distance, culture, no technology or easy means of communication. Yet they were still able to compile the worlds best seller . Hum... could it be that they were very intelectual or could it be a higher power working behind them?

Thank you for your reply. I enjoyed reading your point of view. :-)