What I find very disappointing Michael is that you seem to think that someone like Darwin was an a** because he didn't simply mindlessly believe but chose instead to go out and gather evidence for himself and draw rational scientific conclusions from it.
It doesn't seem to matter to you that Darwin's conclusions have been shown to be correct ever since. It's not Darwin but science that you are calling an a**.
Alwight, I do not mindlessly believe in my God. I know He's real. You don't, that's all. In time, He'll let you know too, just like you want Him to. But instead of believing with the faithful, you will be someone who didn't have faith that He was really there instead, and that hurts Him.
So he (Darwin) chose to go out instead of what the Bible said, and gather evidence for himself drawing somehow some rational scientific conclusions from it. Sort of start his own new religion called 'Evolution.' I thought I had read that he was wrong in his deductions and wishes he'd never done what he did.
Darwin is someone I happen to respect because he didn't need to look for fame and fortune but simply wanted to discover the truth. He had the personal means to be able to go out and find facts and information regardless of whatever the traditional religious Biblical beliefs were, and with an inquiring mind. If we are not going to have an inquiring mind then there really is nothing particularly special or worthwhile about humanity.
Alwight, someday VERY SOON you will happen to respect me then, I guess, because I simply wanted to discover the truth. I have an inquiring mind and have done quite well for myself. I've learned tons. I'm not saying I am definitely 100% right, but I'm darn close. And that's FINE with me and I didn't have to go against my God to do it. Maybe Darwin's words are in a small part true. I also have not sought fame or fortune. I GIVE my book away FREE to you all. Other people have to SPEND $15 a copy at the bookstore (Barnes&Noble). If you want to know how to get to read my book free, you can go to the downtown Phoenix Library. Or you can go to my website at:
www.jesusreturningverysoon.com
Once there, left click on the words on the left of the pic that say "Book Copy", then click on SKU-text2.pdf. My book will come up. The Title Page is on the 3rd page. The two blank pages before the Title Page are there to sign the book and also protection from wear or moisture. Use the up and down arrow cursor keys to go through the pages of the book. You can also print out a copy for yourself. It is that simple! FREE!!!!
No, I won't simply believe what I am told I should believe because someone else thinks that what they believe overrules rationality and reason. Sorry but I look to facts and evidence before I just credulously accept others people's fantastic beliefs, even yours.
If that makes me an a** too then so be it.
lain:
Oh, Alwight, you know I don't think you are an a**. I don't think that of Darwin either. I was just frustrated and upset. You know I usually hold my tongue well on this forum. It's not like I don't know which words I could use. You don't have to believe what I tell you. I just want you to hear my words, so you'll have them later, once things hit the fan, you can help out your friends and neighbors with what you've learned from me. Darwin will not be able to help you then at all. You'll understand then, my good buddy!! Give it a bit more time. Only my God knows exactly how much time that will be!! That's not asking much. It's the time of the season. That I know!
God Bless Your A** Tons!!
Michael
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