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yutterh posted...

minervo posted...

yutterh posted...

That if we find aliens GOD doesn't exist. Because they aren't in the bible.....now I am a Christian but I honestly feel Christians put way too much focus on the bible. Yeah it is an important text and it shows how GOD used to interact with us and ways people have dealt with him. Sure some stuff may be a little metaphorical but it isn't the end all be all. I feel people put the bible above GOD himself sometimes. Like they worship a book and not GOD.

/endrant

The bible is the word of God. How can one get to know God if not through his word?

John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

Yes true, but GOD didn't put down every single detail about everything. So just because GOD didn't have us write down that aliens on other planets exist, doesn't mean that GOD doesn't exist. He just chose not to tell us. The notion that if GOD went against something in the bible or decided against something (like the rapture) people like my friend would consider GOD not real. Which is just silly to me. GOD is above all and GOD can choose to go a different course when he wants too. Just like how no christian follows the mosaic law.

Of course the bible shows how GOD interacted with others and how he explains things. You get a glimpse of GOD's character and personality. When i read the bible, you can feel GOD's shift of temperament and how he has come to see us. How he interacts with us. GOD is ever changing. But of course others won't agree with this because when people think of something perfect, they think it just stays the same. But i argue that GOD is perfect because he changes his ways, because he cares and loves us, and has come to understand his creation in a amazing way. Yes GOD is omnipotent but GOD lives in the now and GOD always has the final word.

The bible is his word but he is able to override it at anytime. He can always make a new covenant. My point is that people see the bible as set in stone, when it has much more meaning and purpose then taking everything literal and too the T no matter what. GOD is more then just words and I feel people really miss out on this fact, since they seem to worship the bible more then GOD.

From my understanding, God is the author of all life and stories. If he were to tell us everything he planned from the beginning, we would become the author and change everything ourselves. I believe God has spoken through his word all that will occur, and no other being can know these secrets. Without the bible, mankind would be doomed to annihilation and destruction but those destined to see the light in their journey towards holiness are the ones he has chosen to dwell with him for eternity; these are the ones who heed the lessons and warnings from the bible. Nothing worldly can last for eternity, but the spirit only dies when it is extinguished by sin and insanity.

God has always been righteous, that doesn't mean he has no right to be angry or disappointed with us. We were made in God's image not just physically but spiritually moreso, and the destruction and wrath he has poured out on certain people has always been justified. But I do agree that God is ever-changing, that's why it would be nice to hear from some real present-day prophets, of course they would be massively denounced by atheists.