God did not forsake Jesus. God resurrected Jesus after his crucifixion and ascended him to heaven where he currently resides. It took 3 days which was why Jesus felt abandoned in the cross. But it ended well for Jesus.
Debby · a year ago
God did not forsake Jesus. God resurrected Jesus after his crucifixion and ascended him to heaven where he currently resides. It took 3 days which was why Jesus felt abandoned in the cross. But it ended well for Jesus.
While the view that angels are female is a popular sentiment, particularly in modern art, culture, and certain spiritual interpretations, it differs from traditional interpretations within the major Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam)
.
Here is a breakdown of the various viewpoints regarding the gender of angels:
Traditional View: Genderless or Male
Reasons for the Female Representation
Despite the masculine language in scripture, the perception of angels as female has become prominent in culture for several reasons:
Notable Scriptural Exception
While angels are generally described as male, there is one notable, complex passage in Zechariah 5:9 where the prophet sees "two women, with the wind in their wings!". However, these beings are often interpreted in the context of a vision symbolizing wickedness rather than as standard, holy ministering angels.
Summary: While they are technically considered spiritual, sexless beings in traditional theology, they are overwhelmingly depicted as male in biblical text, and often depicted as female in art and popular culture.
Debby · a year ago
What proves that Jesus is God?
Proof that Jesus is God, from a Christian perspective, comes from biblical accounts highlighting his divine claims (like "I AM" and "I and the Father are one"), acceptance of worship (e.g., by Thomas and disciples), fulfillment of prophecy, recorded miracles, and his unique identity as God in human form, forming the Trinity with the Father and Holy Spirit, supported by apostolic writings and early church doctrine.
Biblical Claims & Identity
Actions & Miracles
Old Testament Connection
Apostolic Teachings & Trinity
Debby · a year ago
Jesus didn't break Roman civil laws during his life, but was executed for a perceived Roman crime (sedition/treason) fabricated by Jewish leaders who accused him of claiming to be "King of the Jews," a threat to Caesar, though Pilate found no guilt in him, essentially executing him as a political nuisance for maintaining order. He was primarily subject to local Judean law, but the Roman authorities held ultimate power for capital crimes like sedition.
The Roman Charges (Sedition/Treason)
Jewish Law & Jesus' Actions
Key Distinction
according to the Gospel accounts, Pontius Pilate repeatedly stated he found no fault or basis for a charge against Jesus, even offering to release him after flogging him as a compromise, but ultimately succumbed to pressure from the Jewish leaders and the crowd, handing Jesus over for crucifixion. Pilate famously washed his hands, declaring himself innocent of Jesus's blood, but still authorized the execution due to the political pressure to avoid unrest.
Debby · a year ago
It was Jesus who identified the Satan in Judas and Peter.
When some of the disciples ask Him who will betray Him, He answers, “It is he to whom I shall give this morsel when I have dipped it.” Then, He gives the morsel to Judas. Verse 27 reads, “Then, after the morsel,” presumably after Judas ate the morsel, “Satan entered into him.”
Jesus said to Peter "Get behind me, Satan," in
Matthew 16:23 and Mark 8:33 after Peter tried to dissuade Jesus from going to Jerusalem to suffer and die, because Peter was unknowingly speaking the mind of man, not God, and acting as a stumbling block to Jesus' divine mission. Jesus called Peter "Satan" (meaning "adversary" or "resistor") because Peter's human-focused concern for Jesus' safety was opposing God's plan for redemption through the cross, mirroring Satan's earlier temptations to divert Jesus from His purpose.
Debby · a year ago
You admit your contributions are negligible.
you posted:”And my contribution to the Universe is a zeptosecond in relative terms, if that. And I do not know why.“
if you were a practicing Christian you would understand why the book of revelations is difficult to read. Your lack of education compounds your problem.
The Book of Revelation is hard to read because it's written in a symbolic, vision-based "apocalyptic" style with imagery unfamiliar to modern readers, requiring knowledge of Old Testament context and ancient cultures to decipher what beasts, numbers, and symbols (like the Four Horsemen) represent, rather than being a literal, straightforward narrative. Its complex, fragmented visions, cultural allusions, and specific literary genre (apocalypticism) make literal interpretation difficult and lead to diverse interpretations, but its core message is to encourage persecuted Christians to stay faithful.
Key Reasons for Difficulty:
How to Approach It:
Debby · a year ago
Your lack of education is showing.
muslims were advanced after embracing Islam.
Historical evidence confirms that during the
Islamic Golden Age (roughly 8th to 14th centuries), the Islamic world was a global hub for science, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy. Scholars in Baghdad, Cairo, Cordoba, and other centers translated and built upon classical knowledge from Greek, Persian, and Indian sources, making significant advancements that laid the foundation for the European Renaissance and modern scientific methods.
Key contributions and areas of impact include:
Contextual Factors
While some scholars argue that early Muslim thinkers laid the foundations for the modern scientific method, others emphasize that modern science was a culmination of contributions from many global cultures, later accelerated by the European scientific revolution.
Debby · a year ago
Your arguments are meaningless.
you are a misguided person.
your profile includes your confession:”I simply do not accept the bible (New Testament in particular) in the way it has come down to us nor how it has been preached to us over the millennia. I have no problem believing that a mancalled Jesus existed minus the so called "miracles".”
you also admit you are not a practicing Christian and did not get enough education.
The idea that "real control" would enable humanity to cure cancer and live forever
reflects a desired, rather than current, reality. While modern medicine has made significant strides in managing cancer as a chronic illness and extending human lifespan, curing all cancers and achieving immortality remain scientifically elusive for several fundamental reasons.
1. The Challenge of Curing Cancer
Cancer is not a single disease but an umbrella term for over 200 distinct diseases. The difficulty in curing them lies in their complexity, adaptability, and diversity:
While some cancers are highly treatable or preventable, a universal "one-size-fits-all" cure is unlikely.
2. The Limits of Human Longevity
While advancements in medicine have increased average life expectancy, there appear to be biological constraints on the maximum human lifespan:
3. "Real Control" vs. Current Capabilities
Current medical research is moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach toward more personalized strategies, such as:
While these innovations significantly improve survival rates and quality of life, they do not constitute absolute "control" over the disease or the aging process.
Copernican heliocentrism is the model by Nicolaus Copernicus (published 1543) that placed the Sunat the center of the universe, with Earth and other planets orbiting it, challenging the long-held Ptolemaic belief that Earth was the center (geocentrism). This radical shift explained planetary motions like retrograde motionmore simply and initiated the Scientific Revolution, fundamentally changing humanity's view of its place in the cosmos.
Key Principles:
Significance:
Debby · a year ago
Key Differences:
Neither are Chinese.
Are they approved by any religion?
Debby · a year ago
Just keep adding to the list. Male gods are dull.
Debby · a year ago
An age of consent of zero is not legally recognized anywhere; instead, laws set minimum ages (typically 14-18, with Canada at 16) to protect minors, recognizing they lack the maturity for sexual consent, though some jurisdictions have limited "close-in-age" exceptions for teens near the age limit, but never for infants or very young children. Laws exist because young minds lack decision-making capacity, and sexual contact with someone below the age of consent is considered sexual exploitation or assault, regardless of the minor's purported agreement.
Debby · a year ago
Several Roman Catholic priests have become infamous for sexually assaulting children, particularly due to their roles in widespread scandals and cases of cover-ups by church hierarchy.
Key individuals highlighted in reports include:
These cases are often noted not just for the abuse itself, but for the practice of "priest shuffling" or "parish transfers," where church officials moved known abusers to new parishes rather than reporting them to law enforcement.
Debby · a year ago
Vivek Ramaswamy speaks to a diverse conservative base, appealing to "America First" populists, anti-establishment youth (Gen Z/Millennials), Christian conservatives, and those seeking a strong national identity, while also drawing criticism for downplaying racial dynamics despite his Indian heritage, attracting some anti-immigrant sentiments, and blurring lines with far-right conspiracy theories
. His coalition includes traditional conservatives, crossover voters, Trump fans, and young, online voters drawn to his "anti-woke" stance and promise to take Trump's agenda further.
Nemesis
refers to the Greek goddess of divine retribution, balancing justice, and vengeance, but also broadly describes an unavoidable rival, downfall, or source of misery, appearing in pop culture from Star Trek to Resident Evil, and even as a concept for a hypothetical star or popular board games. It signifies someone or something you cannot overcome, delivering deserved punishment or an ultimate challenge, embodying cosmic fairness or personal defeat.
In Mythology & General Terms
Pop Culture & Science
Debby · a year ago
Good transferred power to Jesus gradually. As Jesus grew more powerful he became God.
Jesus didn't know the exact hour and day of the end times because, as the
Christian Post article notes, He voluntarily limited His divine knowledge during His earthly human life as part of His submission to God the Father, focusing on His mission and modeling true humanity and trust for believers. This concept, known as the "kenosis" or "self-emptying," highlights that He chose to experience human limitations, including uncertainty, rather than exploiting His divinity, but this doesn't mean He lost His divine omniscience forever; He fully knows now, post-resurrection.
Key reasons for Jesus' limited knowledge on Earth:
What the Bible says:
Modern interpretations:
Debby · a year ago
The Romans killed Jesus primarily for political reasons, specifically for sedition or treason, as his claims of being the "King of the Jews" were seen as a direct challenge to Roman authority and Emperor Caesar. Roman Governor Pontius Pilate executed him by crucifixion—a common Roman punishment for rebels and insurrectionists—after Jewish religious leaders, fearing Jesus's growing influence and disruptive Temple actions, handed him over, presenting him as a political threat Rome couldn't ignore.
Key Reasons for His Execution:
In essence, Rome executed Jesus not for blasphemy (which they didn't care about) but because his message and actions were perceived as a dangerous political challenge to their imperial control in Judea.
Debby · a year ago
The question is when did Judas become evil and decide to betray Jesus.
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus on the night of the Last Supper, in the Garden of Gethsemane, shortly before Jesus' arrest, identifying him with a kiss to the arresting soldiers for 30 pieces of silver. This event, known as the Kiss of Judas, happened during Holy Week, with the specific day of planning often remembered as Spy Wednesday in Christian tradition.
Key Details:
Matthews is simple and easy to understand. But not the book of revelations.
In Revelation, Jesus is depicted as a glorious, divine figure, simultaneously the suffering Lamb and the conquering King, revealed through powerful visions as the "Son of Man" with fiery eyes, bronze feet, and a sharp sword from his mouth, symbolizing judgment and divine authority, holding the seven churches (stars) in His hand, and ultimately returning as "King of Kings" to judge the world and establish His eternal reign. He is the "Faithful Witness," "Firstborn from the Dead," and "Ruler of the Kings of the Earth," who redeems believers with His blood and promises His swift return.
Key Depictions of Jesus in Revelation
Jesus's Roles & Titles
Symbolism
Message
Revelation portrays Jesus as the powerful, glorious, and merciful Savior who judges evil but offers grace, forgiveness, and eternal life to those who believe, constantly inviting people to \"Come\".
Debby · a year ago
Islamic civilization made foundational and transformative contributions, preserving ancient knowledge (Greek, Indian, Mesopotamian), developing algebra, algorithms, advanced medicine (hospitals, surgery, pharmacology), optics, and the scientific method, which significantly advanced global science and paved the way for the European Renaissance. Key figures like Al-Khwarizmi(algebra) and Avicenna (medicine) led this Golden Age of Islamic Science.
Key Contributions
Context
Debby · a year ago
I have read the Bible and several biblical scholars.
Even according to the biblical scholars:
The Book of Revelation is widely considered one of the most challenging, enigmatic, and misunderstood books in the Christian Bible
. Its difficulty stems from its heavy reliance on vivid symbolism, surreal imagery, and apocalyptic literature, which requires specific knowledge to interpret accurately.
Reasons for Difficulty
Common Approaches to Interpretation
Despite its complexity, scholars and commentators often emphasize that its central message is not meant to be terrifying but encouraging, focusing on the hope that God is in control and that Jesus wins.
Yes, according to Abrahamic faiths (Christianity, Judaism, Islam), God created the being who became Satan (originally Lucifer), but Satan was initially a good, powerful angel who chose to rebel out of pride, falling from grace and becoming the adversary. God didn't create evil as an entity but created beings with free will, and Satan's choice to turn from God's purpose brought evil into the world, with God ultimately allowing this for greater purposes, like testing free will and allowing humanity to choose good.
Key Points from Religious Texts & Teachings:
In essence, God created a perfect being (Lucifer) who chose to become evil (Satan) through rebellion, rather than creating evil itself.
Debby · a year ago
Read your profile.
gender sperm donor.
“So I assume no significance greater than my finite potential.” ie sperm donor.
“And I do not know why.”
Subconscious systems (often referred to in research as nonconscious or automatic processes) play a dominant, constant role in regulating physiological functions, but they are not the
only controlling factor, as conscious intervention can override some of these systems.
Key Aspects of Subconscious Physiological Control
Limitations and Interplay with Consciousness
In summary, the subconscious is the primary, continuous operator of involuntary physiological functions, but it does not have exclusive, absolute control over all bodily processes at all times.
Debby · a year ago
He might give the club a big boost.
In the scientific community, spacetime, dark energy, and dark matter are
not considered "fake" or fabricated, but rather foundational, yet incomplete, models used to explain observational data. They are placeholder terms for observed gravitational effects that current theories cannot fully explain.
Here is a breakdown of the current scientific understanding:
Key Points on Scientific Challenges:
While the definitions or nature of these phenomena may change as our understanding of physics improves, they are currently the best explanations for the behavior of the universe.
Debby · a year ago
They have no incentive too. You abused 50 AI girls.