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You might get a better gist if you read the middle bit!

I haven't studied this. So prepare for BS. It looks metaphorical language in some parts. 'Rivers of blood' sprang to mind for the 1st one. Weird how when a modern guy says it, it's assumed to be metaphorical, but when you read it you assume the meaning is meant to be literal. Overall, and i...

Metaphor?

If there's anything that i haven't covered in that response (post #184) and you're genuinely interested let me know. Here's a list of churches that would appear to challenge what your view of religion/christianity is: http://www.pcnbritain.org.uk/

No, no. No and no. No. No.

I've been to services like that. :(

If it's explained in an extreme way it would be, if it's explained as metaphor i can't see the problem. I guess it depends on her age, which is why the language is written so.

Why?

Not just historically. :(

It depends what you think prayer/meditation is for. There are known happiness and health benefits.

As mentioned in my reply to badfish, i think that's a useful tool for meditation/prayer - as well as having an underlying message of equality. I have a slightly longer answer in another post.

God's on everyone's side. Here's something to liven up your afternoon!

Quite a complex answer to this one, but here's a quick answer. It's a metaphor, it's part of a meditation/prayer technique. It seems a bit buddhist to me, being able to reach out, that were all of the same 'likeness' (which is probably a better word than image). As usual it's put in the most...

Sorry you're not getting your entertainment on the over 700 dead thread, maybe look elsewhere? :moo:

Hehe, absolutely. I think the truth lies in the commonality. If every culture has it's spirituality, line them all up and see what they have in common, there's some truth there.

Good post. Again i broadly agree with you. I'm glad you're not offended, that was not my intention. I believe open minded self aware people are not usually offended by the word ignorant, as we all are in some aspects. It's a truism. I am wobbly on my belief, i try and question everything, i'm...

Yup, although too many use it with literal meaning. :(

Yes, you're right. Although when i see all the fundamentalist sects do their thing, and then i see the atheists lack of knowledge reacting to it. I can't help but point out 'he' and the ramifications of that is a moot point.

Perhaps, although personally i prefer not to imbue God with human traits.

Who knows? But i wouldn't describe God as a 'he' - that's a little childish.