Minister says virgin birth is bizarre claim, prayer doesn't really work, maybe nothing happens after we die, we make heaven or hell here on earth, etc. Maybe I'm a minister now also.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I wouldn't mind going to that church, except that they would still beg for money all the time.
Stephanie99
Level 8
Apr 21, 2019
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Virgin birth of a g_d is not at all unique.
BufftonBeotch
Level 8
Apr 21, 2019
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Very interesting, she sound very centered on her concepts.
Merseyman1
Level 9
Apr 21, 2019
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How about we stop saying "virgin birth" and say what we are really talking about: God impregnating a woman from the heavens, with or without her consent.
I mean, really? Sure, that is what Gods do - knock women up so they can visit in human form.
Even in early Christian variants of the religion they thought that was a crock. To think that some people today really believe that. Boggling.
David1955
Level 8
Apr 20, 2019
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Virgin birth is technologically straightforwards today. Who knows what technologies were available briefly in the past.
Francool
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Apr 20, 2019
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What you alluded to about what we have today, is obviously not what anyone had in mind by "virgin birth" in the past.
@MST3K assumption?
@Francool Well, we know that they didn't have artificial insemination. Or at least, we have no good reason to think they did. On the other hand, one could say anything is possible. As far as I'm aware, there is no good reason to think that it was possible back then.
I hope this works. If it doesn't, the time stamp I'm referencing is about 3:41.
greyeyed123
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Apr 20, 2019
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Would that then mean that Christianity was a lie? No, faith is stronger than that.
Uh....sure! "Faith" means we can ignore facts and make up shit!
LucyLoohoo
Level 9
Apr 20, 2019
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Maybe this is how they are reaching out to atheists. They just agree with us. About everything.
@greyeyed123 Hmmmm.....maybe. Or maybe, they're just terrified that they've been wrong?
wtf. how... I maybe a minister as well?
Donna_I
Level 8
Apr 20, 2019
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Yeah, as in...I don't believe any of that stuff either.
He also says the resurrection probably didn't happen. What is it that makes someone a Christian if they don't believe anything most Christians believe, lol? I'm confused.
greyeyed123
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Apr 20, 2019
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