(June 23, 2010 at 11:05 am)rjh4 Wrote:(June 23, 2010 at 10:40 am)Thor Wrote: Then I suppose that the statement "God does exist" can only be accurately/believably said by someone who is omniscient, as only one who is omniscient knows for certain that this deity is real and can determine whether or not the statement is accurate.
I agree with that. And I do not think I have ever said such a thing here. Do I think/believe that God exists...obviously I do.
But many believers I have encountered DO say such a thing. VERY LOUDLY, in fact. They KNOW that "God" exists! They KNOW there is a heaven! They KNOW "Jesus" died for our sins. I would even say that the majority of believers I have come across would say "I know God exists!" as opposed to "I believe God exists."
(June 23, 2010 at 10:40 am)Thor Wrote: Unlike believers, I was not trying to proclaim some absolute truth.
Quote:It sure sounded like it. That is why I was questioning you.
Nope. Believers will proclaim "the truth". I only put forth an opinion.
Science flies us to the moon and stars. Religion flies us into buildings.
God allowed 200,000 people to die in an earthquake. So what makes you think he cares about YOUR problems?
God allowed 200,000 people to die in an earthquake. So what makes you think he cares about YOUR problems?
