Does anyone read?

[Stingray]

I love it when people says that God has to exist, cos who else made all of this...to which i normally reply with: who made God then?

I have a bit of an idea of what i believe in, and i'm not so sure if God is one of them...the thing that mostly pisses me off is that the bible is the view of a bunch of people who felt inpired by God and believed that he is using them as a tool, etc. when in fact it could be just a load of bull...i'm serioulsy starting to confuse myself here and I'm not even stoned...lol...

I just feel that it would be very sad if all of this is it and it's as good as it's gonna get...maybe the whole higher being theory i just something we made up to make ourselves feel better about the end and what maybe come after it...

[GHoSToKeR]

maybe the whole higher being theory is just something we made up to make ourselves feel better about the end and what maybe come after it...

Couldnt have put it better myself

[Imotep]

Yeah, you ask a question long enough someone will come up with something, wrong or right.
I beleive in grass and the sun and photosynthesis. sun shines grass grows eat shit and die all happy and lovin.
ahh the simple life.
If our chimp ancestors hadnt eaten the magic mushrooms and started tripping out none of this higher conciousness stuff would have happened.
"wow man, an opposable thumb...heavy..."
"hey bobo, doesnt the sun look like the face of a big loving ape mother looking down on us?" etc

[draykcabsdog]

Does God even understand human american cultural conceptions like left and right wing??? lol....

We're all human and we all fuck up, even our parents, our most respected citizens, our presidents. In fact, the most successful people are successful because they make the most mistakes and they allow themselves to do so.

I doubt God is sitting up there criticizing every person on earth and pointing fingers b/c you love/hate gay people or because you make a lot of money or because you are a communist. lol, God gets dragged into every tiny dispute. It's like 'if you don't listen to me, I'll tell you that God will hate you for doing what in actuality, *I* don't want you to do.' This is the crazy world we live in, where priests molest children and 'good godfearing people' are gun crazy military fanatics.

To find answers, you need to find an objective plane to think on. Don't bother with the institutions, they'll only confuse you and they like to exert authority. The great director Terry Gilliam once said that 'all authority should be undermined'. Its a personal thing, and u know, when you find your happiness, you'll feel like this is what is meant for you, and that is God saying 'hey buddy I'm on your side'.

Forgive my ranting, but I'm just enthusiastic about people believing in something. Even if its just the natural balance of the universe. Even if its the tree in your back yard. Believe in something greater, visualize it, and you will become greater. There is no doubt about it. Focus on the shit in the world, and forget about the good things, and it will kill you no doubt.

I know God as well, and u know, I only take the things from the Bible that speak to me, that ring true...Victors write the history, guys. The Roman Catholic church had a hold of that shit forever, u think they're just going to leave it alone? Or you think they might tweak it a little if it gives them more power and more money in their collection basket? What do you think?

Personally, I'm not a hairshirt fan lol

If God did exist he would fully understand any human conception (such as a party alignment). Isn't that basically what "God" means: a being superior in every way?

But sadly I don't think God exists. I think it is hopeful to believe in a higher being but it is very unlikely. I mean isn't it completely obvious that religion is created by humans? Where is God? That is my real question. Every fucking religion out there "conveniently" avoids ever having God present. It is like there is an excuse or a "scripture" that covers that subject in every religion. Religion is a hoax that was created to benefit the rich elite and to ravish the poor majority. You know if there were no religious beliefs on this planet, Planet Earth, then there would be a LOT less violence. Almost every atrocity can be traced back to religion. Itâ??s ironic isnâ??t it? Religion is based on being a good person, treating others well, being humble and suchâ?¦ But religion is the biggest problem in this world.

[LearyS Disciple]

the bible (in my oppinion) is the same thing as ppl 200 years from now finding a grimm brothers fairy tale book and worshipping it thinking that the characters are holy and going to church every sunday and having a mass about how the crocodile talked to the bear blah blah blah its all made up how come none of that religious miracles and religious leaders (ex. moses and jesus) have come in the past 2000 years? its just hard for me to belive if this doesnt make sense im very high right now

[Wheemer]

I beleive that at a point in time long ago god did have more power on earth. I think there was a time when everyone had his love inside them and followed the way of life described in the bible.

Currently satan's influence on human beleifs and the world around us has cursed the world, causing us to not have the capasity for belief that we once had. The fact is, as the world comes to understand god better and people start to love as the bible teaches, the veil of misunderstanding will begin to lift. As more and more people learn how to live in the present, not concerning themselves with the past, and not trying to predict the future, god will gain more influence. The more man tries to control their life the harder it is for god to have any effect on them. When all your will is shifted to doing and saying the right "loving" thing it will have an effect on the people around you. That is a fact. We must fight hard to suppress hate and negativity, these things block god's love.

[GHoSToKeR]

The more man tries to control their life the harder it is for god to have any effect on them.

thats so funny it hurts.. so, we're not supposed to control our own lives? who is then? oooh let me guess, the church right? aaaaaaahaha

[Wheemer]

you are supposed to empty yourself and have peace in your heart. Then destiny can guide you. The only thing you should be "controlling" or suppressing is your will to do wrong.

It may be true that god gave people free will, but in this free will you also allow evil to enter. It will be the replacement of free will with god's will that will lead this world back to the paradise it once was.

[Sam]

Religon is in place to control the masses-they will be under control if they believe when they die they go to a better place. Of course you would need to be very high before you even started to belive this. Because we are self aware we can't face the fact of non existance once we die. People simply believe what they want to believe.

[Euphoric]

I beleive that at a point in time long ago god did have more power on earth. I think there was a time when everyone had his love inside them and followed the way of life described in the bible.

not to shoot you down but the bible is filled with child sacrifices, genocide, stoning women and much more! nothing in there about compassion towards our enviroment, only exploitation of the species we share this planet with...
just my humble personal opinon on the topic..