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Old 04-14-2004, 07:56 PM   #1
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Well, obviously the Christian heaven is better than the Christian hell. But I find that it seems to be a choice between creepy and painful, rather than bliss and torment.
but here is the kicker - the believer risks nothing if he is wrong. if you believe there is an afterlife and then find nothing - what have you lost?

if you are an unbeliever - eternity is at risk. believing that there is no heaven or hell and then be proven wrong??? ouch.

i guess that is why it is called faith. you've got to believe it to see it.
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Old 08-01-2008, 04:14 AM   #2
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but here is the kicker - the believer risks nothing if he is wrong. if you believe there is an afterlife and then find nothing - what have you lost?

if you are an unbeliever - eternity is at risk. believing that there is no heaven or hell and then be proven wrong??? ouch.

i guess that is why it is called faith. you've got to believe it to see it.
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Old 08-01-2008, 03:46 PM   #3
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Freedom and control of your life. Religion is to control.
who's talking about religion? i was talking about faith.
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Old 08-02-2008, 11:38 AM   #4
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who's talking about religion? i was talking about faith.
Who is Faith?
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