ACTING IN GOOD FAITH

Gotta agree with you hephzibah. Neo nailed it!

(I can't believe I'm doing this...)



Setanta!! Come back!!!

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This is an easy one, Dok! I'd be scared to bloody death if I ever ran into an alien!

Nope, sorry. Might work for your definition, life, etc., but it doesn't fly in mine.

I have NO fear whatsoever of God. He loves me. I love Him. He wants only what is good and right for me. So, fear?! Ha!

So you have no 'reverential awe' of god?
And what YOU would do or feel in a specific situation is of no relevance whatsoever. What of the alien believer that has no fear of aliens whatsoever, but believes them benevolant saviors of mankind and believes with all his heart aliens are REAL.
Is this man faithful or superstitious?

aliens are demons.

Momma Angel wrote:

Doktor S,

Ok, let me rephrase. You said believe nothing (my bad. Thought you meant in nothing.)

So, you don't believe yourself You don't believe your friends You don't believe science You don't believe the dictionary

Or aren't they part of the nothing you don't believe?

Explain to me why my signature line is relevant to this conversation, and then I may start adressing questions about it.
I answered Neo that quick one cause..well..I like Neo.

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aliens are demons.

Strangely enough, there is a sect of devil worshippers out there that believe this same thing.

Answers-dot-com wrote:

faith (fāth) n.

1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See synonyms at belief, trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity. The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.

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su·per·sti·tion (sū'pər-stĭsh'ən) n.

1. An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome.
2.
1. A belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance.
2. A fearful or abject state of mind resulting from such ignorance or irrationality.
3. Idolatry.

(emphasis added in both definitions)

Source for definition of faith

Source for definition of superstition

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Among the pushing type of christians at this site, it is asserted that their faith is something special, and that they are entitled to a special consideration on the basis of the importance of their faith to themselves. I say that this is nonsense, that their faith is indistinguishable from superstition, and is entitled to no more consideration than is a belief in astrological signs, lucky rabbits' feet or any other number of unfounded desires asserted to be truth.

For the sake of discussing any alleged distinction between faith and superstition, i intend to ignore any definitions which are not provided in full as i have done above, and provided without a link, so that they may be examined. Posting a portion of a definition without the full definition and without a link by which the definition can be examined will more than likely constitute an attempt to extract a portion of a definition as a basis for one's argument, without leaving the remainder available for someone else's contention in refutation.

I have referred to specific portions of the definitions given above, by adding emphasis. I have also provided the full definitions and links to the definition pages so that anyone else may attempt to deny the case i'm making.

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aliens are demons.

Strangely enough, there is a sect of devil worshippers out there that believe this same thing.

As I mentioned before, I am a social darwinist..I judge others by their actions, and treat them accordingly. tent.

I am of the opinion that neo (the man behind the machine) probably exists, but I don't 'believe in neo'

Ok, since we're a bit off the topic here I need to ask something... Can anyone tell me is Setanta a real word? If so, what does it mean?

Belief in one God is the corner stone of all religions.

Superstition is the irrational belief in anything and everything. We are talking about faith in God which is not just anything, but we do consider it everything. Superstition is being afraid to walk under a ladder, or not going anyplace without the lucky charm in your pocket. Belief in God may not be anything more than superstition to those who choose to mock and attempt to reduce one's faith to something less than acceptable. The faithful do not have to prove anything to anybody. If the non-believers want to refute faith in God... let them prove that He does not exist.

Ok, since we're a bit off the topic here I need to ask something... Can anyone tell me is Setanta a real word? If so, what does it mean?

Oh yeah, he's that guy who can't stand Christians.

Hope that clears things up a bit, lol.

As an aside. The bible speaks of those angels who forsook their heavenly places in the time of the flood. Many recognize those as demons.

Further, the issues raised on this planet in the Garden of Eden are so important to the order of the universe that they deserve to be worked out without interference. There are Satan and his conscripts, both spiritual and earthly, on the one side espousing the rebellion. And on the other you have God and the angels assisted on earth by a few bumbling humans preaching the "good news".

Were there beings from other planets, their visits to earth would constitute a fly in the soup, so to speak. So any 'extraterrestrial experiences' we may learn of would necessarily have to be demon related.