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Here's something that's really interesting. Time magazine did an "America by the numbers" piece in the Oct 30 issue where they did a number of broad surveys. One part was about how our view of God affects other views (especially our politics). Just something interesting to check out Obviously not as relevant to our non-American members, but I trust it may still be informational.
I know that I wrote that I would not post any more outside 202, now I think I wrote that before thinking all through. Anyways, here I go.
When I was a kid, I thought of God as an old bearded Man. Nice, wise and polite. He often was desperate, because despite all of his good intentions, he could not please all beings. That made him suffer, because he did not want his children to be unhappy. Then I felt ashamed. In sentimental hours, this thought still comes to my mind.
Interesting how some of the charm and innocence of our childhood still carries through with us to this day.
Here's something that's really interesting. Time magazine did an "America by the numbers" piece in the Oct 30 issue where they did a number of broad surveys. One part was about how our view of God affects other views (especially our politics). Just something interesting to check out Obviously not as relevant to our non-American members, but I trust it may still be informational.
I sometimes wonder if humanity will ever move away from a sense of God. But probably not while there is still a Bible Belt.
Unless they move everyone there some distant planet called Biblious IX - in which a matter of years they will either conquer the universe or blow themselves up to meet the requirements of Revelations.
I sometimes wonder if humanity will ever move away from a sense of God. But probably not while there is still a Bible Belt.
Unless they move everyone there some distant planet called Biblious IX - in which a matter of years they will either conquer the universe or blow themselves up to meet the requirements of Revelations.
-bf
There was a notion of God before the Bible Belt and I imagine it will outlive said Belt.
Even tho I agree there was a notion of God before the Bible Belt.......BF is right.....It has taken on a life of it's own...I live smack dab in the middle of it........and I'm thinking more than a few here may disagree with you Simon or to hear them tell it anyway.......lol
Which came 1st God or the Bible Belt. Bible Belt or God.......
Just trying to make a joke.......not a very good one at that. Just don't have your touch BF.
Here's something that's really interesting. Time magazine did an "America by the numbers" piece in the Oct 30 issue where they did a number of broad surveys. One part was about how our view of God affects other views (especially our politics). Just something interesting to check out Obviously not as relevant to our non-American members, but I trust it may still be informational.
Anyone who is a True Believer (i.e. a fan of South Park) knows that God is a Buddhist Jew. And all the inhabitants of heaven are Mormon.
Speaking of the Time article, I read they did a survey once asking people who their favorite American was. The most common answer? Jesus! Truth.
Palzang
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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
edited December 2006
Which American said (when told, I believe, that a Hebrew, Arabic and Latin version of the Christian Bible was being produced) that if English was good enough for Jesus, it was good enough for him? :crazy:
lol i could so easily believe that... sigh id doubt that wud be the answer here.. too many dumn surverys.. on average it takes 2 hours to program a VCR.. lol my time :5 mins
Nothing against Tulsa, mind you. I actually like Tulsa a lot after my two visits there. But the beliefs of some of the natives are, well, pretty provincial, let's say.
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http://www.time.com/time/covers/20061030/what_we_believe/
Interesting how some of the charm and innocence of our childhood still carries through with us to this day.
-bf
That is interesting.
I sometimes wonder if humanity will ever move away from a sense of God. But probably not while there is still a Bible Belt.
Unless they move everyone there some distant planet called Biblious IX - in which a matter of years they will either conquer the universe or blow themselves up to meet the requirements of Revelations.
-bf
There was a notion of God before the Bible Belt and I imagine it will outlive said Belt.
I don't know... I think it's taken on a life of it's own.
As my ex wife once told me in a very firm tone, "You'd better RESPECT MY BELT!"
One must respect the belt.
-bf
-bf
Which came 1st God or the Bible Belt. Bible Belt or God.......
Just trying to make a joke.......not a very good one at that. Just don't have your touch BF.
-bf
Nice read. The god of my childhood and sentimental hours certainly would be benevolent, if he wasn`t that distant.
Speaking of the Time article, I read they did a survey once asking people who their favorite American was. The most common answer? Jesus! Truth.
Palzang
Are you serious or are you joking?
I'm not kidding, it was a real poll. Have you ever been to Tulsa? If you have, it is perfectly understandable.
Fed - W, right? Who else would be that stupid? Well, I guess I already answered that question, didn't I?
Palzang
Sorry I can't help laughing........Got to call him......
The Bible Belt........should have known. I live in it too.
Palzang
Amen. All hail the furry hippo god!
And yeah, I so believe that survey. Really smart people know that the Bible was really written in Latin (or so the Catholics back home told me).