There are many verses in the Bible about God's predestination. https://www.openbible.info/topics/predestination Why would a good God predestine anyone to do evil? Surely, a good God would predestine all to do good? Does the existence of evil prove that God is evil? Surely, a good God would have made all living things to be autotrophs instead of making some autotrophs, some herbivores, some carnivores, some omnivores, and some parasites? Here are some examples of evil events which caused or are causing suffering, deaths, and injustices:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extinction_events
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_epidemics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_n ... death_toll
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_famines
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_g ... death_toll
https://thevegancalculator.com/animal-slaughter
Is God evil?
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Post #181Open just about any work of fiction set in the real world and you will find many words of truth. No archaeologists necessary. So, what have you archaeologists found that demonstrates the truth of the extraordinary claims in the Bible? How about a magic basket that can hold enough bread and fish to feed thousands?kjw47 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:52 pm
Archeologists have proven many words of the bible is truth.
You never addressed the issue of automatically rejecting the claims made by other religions, or even different sects within your own. Very telling.
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Post #182How would you respond if I claimed that I know 100% it's false?
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Post #183brunumb wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:48 pmOpen just about any work of fiction set in the real world and you will find many words of truth. No archaeologists necessary. So, what have you archaeologists found that demonstrates the truth of the extraordinary claims in the Bible? How about a magic basket that can hold enough bread and fish to feed thousands?kjw47 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:52 pm
Archeologists have proven many words of the bible is truth.
You never addressed the issue of automatically rejecting the claims made by other religions, or even different sects within your own. Very telling.
I merely plant seeds. God waters the seeds in good hearts.
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Post #185You're on a debate site. Support your arguments.kjw47 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:00 pmbrunumb wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:48 pmOpen just about any work of fiction set in the real world and you will find many words of truth. No archaeologists necessary. So, what have you archaeologists found that demonstrates the truth of the extraordinary claims in the Bible? How about a magic basket that can hold enough bread and fish to feed thousands?kjw47 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:52 pm
Archeologists have proven many words of the bible is truth.
You never addressed the issue of automatically rejecting the claims made by other religions, or even different sects within your own. Very telling.
I merely plant seeds. God waters the seeds in good hearts.
George Orwell:: “The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
Voltaire: "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities."
Gender ideology is anti-science, anti truth.
Voltaire: "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities."
Gender ideology is anti-science, anti truth.
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Post #186It would appear that you are completely unable to demonstrate the truth of your claims and failing in your endeavor.
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Post #187Implies those who reject your unfounded claims have less than honorable intent.
As it exposes you to em thinking it's you that suffers the condition.
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Post #188Never fails to amuse me when a theist carries on about reality.
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Post #189brunumb wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:10 pmYou're on a debate site. Support your arguments.kjw47 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:00 pmbrunumb wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:48 pmOpen just about any work of fiction set in the real world and you will find many words of truth. No archaeologists necessary. So, what have you archaeologists found that demonstrates the truth of the extraordinary claims in the Bible? How about a magic basket that can hold enough bread and fish to feed thousands?kjw47 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:52 pm
Archeologists have proven many words of the bible is truth.
You never addressed the issue of automatically rejecting the claims made by other religions, or even different sects within your own. Very telling.
I merely plant seeds. God waters the seeds in good hearts.
Its you debating against facts. I share facts.
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Post #190JoeyKnothead wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:28 pmImplies those who reject your unfounded claims have less than honorable intent.
As it exposes you to em thinking it's you that suffers the condition.
The majority of mortals have a form of love. Those in Noahs day did as well. It was unacceptable to Gods view. Even Hitler loved his family and friends. The new covenant Jesus brought says that same love must be given to ones enemies as well. Not such an easy accomplishment since pride gets in the way of most who have premeditated return evil for evil in their hearts.