- There exists no “separation”, just the Illusion of separation. Instead, dogmas that are about control or the imposition of set ways of doing things will deal in realities and perspectives that imply a separation of everything, and always deal in hierarchy.
So everything is one.
Yes, although The Source does individuate Itself so as to allow for the various Expressions of Itself that we know.
If/when one realises this, then consider what it means for your actions and interactions.
What is an image? A copy, a cameo, a likeness, a resemblance. Children often have a likeness to their parents, however at no point are they the parents. They may look similar, they may have ideological similarities, they may even take up habits, beliefs and religious inclinations similar to their parents. . but they are NEVER their parents.
We are told in scripture that we are made in the image of God and by this decree, we have dominion over all creatures, except for that of others who are made in God’s image.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A26&version=NIV
What does scripture detail regarding those who PROCLAIM to be God? What is the result of such a proclamation? Or those who put themselves on the same platform as God (Nimrod). They are removed because of their pathetic insolence, their desire to exert power over others comes home to roost. At this point they realise that their aspirations of control and imagined grandeur was a big mistake. There is no turning around at this stage as the stone is cast. (double entendre) (see 2 Thess 2, read it)
In response to your (Sky Cat) assertions. God is the creator of all, therefore God knows all, the essence of omniscience. Your implication that God is “not unlimited” in knowledge is asinine.
You were backed into a corner to admit that God is omnipotent but tried to categorise omnipotence with a benchmark. Ignorant to the max!!! To be sure, look up the definition before setting a line in the sand.
I will not share further as some ears are unworthy and marked as obsolete, besides, what I have does not add to the conversation and imaginings of those who are damned by their own insolent volition.
[quote=“Kristan”]What is an image? A copy, a cameo, a likeness, a resemblance. Children often have a likeness to their parents, however at no point are they the parents. They may look similar, they may have ideological similarities, they may even take up habits, beliefs and religious inclinations similar to their parents. . but they are NEVER their parents.
We are told in scripture that we are made in the image of God and by this decree, we have dominion over all creatures, except for that of others who are made in God’s image.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A26&version=NIV
What does scripture detail regarding those who PROCLAIM to be God? What is the result of such a proclamation? Or those who put themselves on the same platform as God (Nimrod). They are removed because of their pathetic insolence, their desire to exert power over others comes home to roost. At this point they realise that their aspirations of control and imagined grandeur was a big mistake. There is no turning around at this stage as the stone is cast. (double entendre) (see 2 Thess 2, read it)
In response to your (Sky Cat) assertions. God is the creator of all, therefore God knows all, the essence of omniscience. Your implication that God is “not unlimited” in knowledge is asinine.
You were backed into a corner to admit that God is omnipotent but tried to categorise omnipotence with a benchmark. Ignorant to the max!!! To be sure, look up the definition before setting a line in the sand.
I will not share further as some ears are unworthy and marked as obsolete, besides, what I have does not add to the conversation and imaginings of those who are damned by their own insolent volition.[/quote]
That you, Max? Thought so.
[quote=“Kristan”]What is an image? A copy, a cameo, a likeness, a resemblance. Children often have a likeness to their parents, however at no point are they the parents. They may look similar, they may have ideological similarities, they may even take up habits, beliefs and religious inclinations similar to their parents. . but they are NEVER their parents.
We are told in scripture that we are made in the image of God and by this decree, we have dominion over all creatures, except for that of others who are made in God’s image.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A26&version=NIV
What does scripture detail regarding those who PROCLAIM to be God? What is the result of such a proclamation? Or those who put themselves on the same platform as God (Nimrod). They are removed because of their pathetic insolence, their desire to exert power over others comes home to roost. At this point they realise that their aspirations of control and imagined grandeur was a big mistake. There is no turning around at this stage as the stone is cast. (double entendre) (see 2 Thess 2, read it)
In response to your (Sky Cat) assertions. God is the creator of all, therefore God knows all, the essence of omniscience. Your implication that God is “not unlimited” in knowledge is asinine.
You were backed into a corner to admit that God is omnipotent but tried to categorise omnipotence with a benchmark. Ignorant to the max!!! To be sure, look up the definition before setting a line in the sand.
I will not share further as some ears are unworthy and marked as obsolete, besides, what I have does not add to the conversation and imaginings of those who are damned by their own insolent volition.[/quote]
Recognizing one’s own nature is not attempting to exert power over others.
It does however deny others of the power to control you.
Hey Kristan 
Since life was created with free will, the Divine can only ever know probabilities and possibilities [at least where our actions are concerned]
[quote=“Kristan”]What is an image? A copy, a cameo, a likeness, a resemblance. Children often have a likeness to their parents, however at no point are they the parents. They may look similar, they may have ideological similarities, they may even take up habits, beliefs and religious inclinations similar to their parents. . but they are NEVER their parents.
We are told in scripture that we are made in the image of God and by this decree, we have dominion over all creatures, except for that of others who are made in God’s image.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A26&version=NIV
What does scripture detail regarding those who PROCLAIM to be God? What is the result of such a proclamation? Or those who put themselves on the same platform as God (Nimrod). They are removed because of their pathetic insolence, their desire to exert power over others comes home to roost. At this point they realise that their aspirations of control and imagined grandeur was a big mistake. There is no turning around at this stage as the stone is cast. (double entendre) (see 2 Thess 2, read it)
In response to your (Sky Cat) assertions. God is the creator of all, therefore God knows all, the essence of omniscience. Your implication that God is “not unlimited” in knowledge is asinine.
You were backed into a corner to admit that God is omnipotent but tried to categorise omnipotence with a benchmark. Ignorant to the max!!! To be sure, look up the definition before setting a line in the sand.
I will not share further as some ears are unworthy and marked as obsolete, besides, what I have does not add to the conversation and imaginings of those who are damned by their own insolent volition.[/quote]
Why is it that so many religious folk are incapable of holding polite discourse with those who hold a different perspective?
From my experience it’s because deep down they fear being caught in a lie.
If they’re honest enough to even face the possibility that the Bible or church doctrine holds falsehoods, then they risk their whole belief construct from collapsing
Fear is a terrible thing to live with. Fear attracts negative energies [like demons 
that use fear as a weapon]
Which leads me to ask; why is it then that the religious think that one must fear a God of Love? Our Creator who made us in His/Her image?
Once one feels the need to insult those who disagree, it’s because they know that they’re losing the debate.
“I will not share further”? So you have nothing left but insults huh?
Don’t let me or others hold you back from making a fool of yourself, do please continue 
Is that really you Max? Sniping from the safety of anonymity?
Do you ever take a close look at yourself Max?
Just the other day I was sharing just how quickly the religious can turn into really abusive, nasty and unpleasant individuals when others refuse to agree.
My ultra-religious parents often advised not to judge Christianity by ones fellow Christians.
Why the fuck not? By what other measure should one apply?
Religion should bring one peace and make the follower a better person, right?
Once a religious antagonist shows their true colours, the obvious question that comes to my mind is; who the fuck would choose to be like you if this is the result of religious indoctrination?
Does it matter? Where is your rebuttal? It is your thread and you are god.. correct?
Recognizing one’s own nature is not attempting to exert power over others.
It does however deny others of the power to control you.
Really Lucy, my disdain is focused on heresy and irreverence. Let me ask you, do you consider yourself to be God?
Is that really you Max? Sniping from the safety of anonymity?
Do you ever take a close look at yourself Max?
Just the other day I was sharing just how quickly the religious can turn into really abusive, nasty and unpleasant individuals when others refuse to agree.My ultra-religious parents often advised not to judge Christianity by ones fellow Christians.
Why the fuck not? By what other measure should one apply?Religion should bring one peace and make the follower a better person, right?
Once a religious antagonist shows their true colours, the obvious question that comes to my mind is; who the fuck would choose to be like you if this is the result of religious indoctrination?
Et tu Elric, at every opportunity, stick the knife in with ridiculous and unrelated hatred. You make the point well, however the arrow of guilt points back at ya.
Hey Kristan
Since life was created with free will, the Divine can only ever know probabilities and possibilities [at least where our actions are concerned]
Apparent free will. Let me ask you, did you embark on a gall stone calamity by your own free will or did it come up out of nowhere? What we sow we reap. Did you at any time during your illness, turn to prayer for assistance? I did..for you!
You asked after my wife. She was very concerned about going under the knife, anaesthetics are not good for old people..as you know. So we turned to prayer and she is walking well now, not stopping to wait for the muscles to be oxygenated. She just had multiple ultrasounds, cranial, aortic and bi-lateral and all results have come back with flying colours.
Do you wear reading glasses Elric? I have done so for over ten years and in recent times I noticed that the glasses are no longer necessary, my 20/20 vision has returned. How so???
I asked you to mail me so that I could explain why I must remain anon, however your response was to remind you, in other words, you have no interest in conversing. So be it.
What is really upsetting is that many who do respect God have read this and not offered their support or opinion. Lukewarm is fence sitting, which is fraught with indecision all around. I do not know you!
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2010%3A14&version=NIV
Scripture tells us that Jesus upturned the tables of the money changers in the Temple. He did so as the Temple is sacred and dedicated to honouring God, not profiteering. This video provides a heads-up for those who defile the name of God.
You bring dogma from your control freak “god” Yahweh, who has one of the most distorted consciousnesses in the universe, to my thread and think “that’s ok” after I said anything constructive is welcomed. You are being anything but constructive.
I will not share further
Yeah, right
I have thought of that over the years. Which also leads to a thing called fate. Or destiny. Do we have one ? Is the thing we call “freewill” actually us making choices in real time ? Or is a certain circumstance setup in life and the “freewill” is our inner mind rebelling in a way as to not wanting to accept the fact of life ?
Yeah, lots to consider, isn’t there?
I do not subscribe to the notion that people have a fate (although, for certain reasons, some people sometimes do), however I do agree that many people have a destiny. As for Free Will Choice, most certainly, within this multidimensional Universe FWC does exist. (There are some Universes where it does not exist.)
I am busy right now so I will answer later.
now now anon. let’s not have this become a shit flinging fest on “true” belief vs “non true” belief. regardless of how you believe in god or a god. why the hell do people do that? it’s a discussion. there’s no need to borderline insult or bring personal things into it.
and i would strongly encourage not to try and take this off topic and have it go onto troll land. that won’t help anyone in here
duuude really? that’s low man…to mock el’s illnesses? then try to make it a “soft blow” at the end by saying “i prayed for you” ?
sorry about what your wife went through but why so passive aggressive and insulting? just because you had an experience and it all worked out doesn’t mean it will be the same for all. you don’t have to be like that
no need for insults on people getting sick my god. wtf was that about anon? this thread is for discussion about god and things to do with all that. not about a pissing contest to call out other members or something. there was no need for that at all.