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sullen 
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Posted on: Mar. 08 2001,21:21 |
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This post is directed more at Americans and Europeans, as, currently standing, 3.5/10 people on the planet believe in God. I also realize that there are a whole slew of religions out there right now, and I could target any of them. But I'll be using the God-loving one's as an example. This will probably also seem more like an article than a post, but I can't cover this in a few sentences. Feel free to insult me as you please, it shows you care. Enjoy.
---------------------------------------------It's a new millenium, and humanity's presence on the Earth is as present as ever. With every new technology that's released, we rely less on God, and more on our own devices. We're near ready to replace God in the world, almost capable of cloning humans. What is to become of us at that point? I believe that we are going to abolish religion. We're going to replace religion like a worn out novelty. Why do I say this? Because it's going to be a waste of time. That's right. Religion is an established waste of time. As we progress into the 21st century, we'll be capable of perfoming God's job. We'll be capable of doing this according to our own needs, as well. So where does God go from here, if he even exists? Take a glance at how many religions have tried and failed in the past. The Egyptians. The Greeks. The mighty Romans. They all died out. With the rise and fall of each great civilization, many religions have come and gone. Today, most anyone will tell you that they were _wrong_, while complacently accepting that 'God' is real. Now how much different are we than them? If you remember your history correctly, the Egyptians oppressed the Jews because they were _wrong_ in their beliefs. We believe in 'God' now. What about 100 years from now? I think that technology will ultimately be an effective replacement of religion. More and more people are getting on their computers every Sunday morning to check the news and stock, and not dressing in their Sunday clothes and heading over to church. Technology is being integrated into your life as you read this, and God is becoming more of an old fad. Where are we going to head from here? How far is religion going to extend its reaches before we shut it down permenantly? And if 'God' exists, how far is he going to allow us to take our technology before he shuts us down? I certainly wouldn't agree with this if I was him, if I was ruler of the stronger portion of the world. Technology has infiltrated nearly every household in America, and some have already begin to replace the Bible with their household PC. Technology, boys and girls. Technology is your new God. This message has been edited by sullen on March 09, 2001 at 04:25 PM
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Dark Knight Bob
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Posted on: Mar. 08 2001,21:23 |
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sullen
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Posted on: Mar. 08 2001,22:39 |
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yeah, i meant to say their religions failed, despite their beliefs, not that they believed in God.
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damien_s_lucifer
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Posted on: Mar. 08 2001,23:33 |
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askheaves, the link please...
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fire_502
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Posted on: Mar. 09 2001,03:24 |
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my views are so ingrained into me that the first thing that comes to mind after reading that is good luck selling that load of crap at the pearly gates. i can see where sullen is coming from, but who's to say technology isn't a big test for mankind. i think we are most definately killing ourselves every day with plastics and pesticides and millions of other chemicals, but who's to say we aren't supposed to? if God didn't want to give us the means to figure these things out, he wouldn't have. maybe computers are the modern day apple in the garden of eden. i doubt it though. eventhough i am going to school for engineering and pretty much consider myself a scientist, i still believe that when i die i'll go to an eternal afterlife and be in the presence of loved ones and God...provided i live a good life and my sins are forgiven.
i guess if you can't find out until you die anyway, what's the harm in having some faith?
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luth13n
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Sullen--
You are, of course, correct in pointing out that Egyptians are gone, ancient Romans are gone, ancient Greeks are gone, Sumerians are gone.
But you know that some religions that existed back then still exist today, right?
One big exampl: the Jews. So your argument does not hold water entirely.Besides, you say "If I were God..." Well, you're not God. And if there is a God, then I hardly think that anyone could conceive what goes through Its mind. (Yes, Its, not His or Her.)And if there is a God, there is no way we can go against him, and thus all the technology is merely what he wants to happen.
And if there is no God, then your argument is just a waste of time.
So, it's a lose lose situation. Personally, I believe there is a God... but that's a different discussion completely. This message has been edited by luth13n on March 10, 2001 at 12:53 AM
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