Debby · a year ago
I would produce Superman.
Debby · a year ago
Trump suggests we should concentrate on the weather instead of climate change.
In a tweet on November 21, 2018, President Trump appeared to suggest that recent cold weather disproves the existence of climate change. Citing low temperatures in much of the U.S., President Trump tweeted: “Brutal and Extended Cold Blast could shatter ALL RECORDS – Whatever happened to Global Warming?
Debby · a year ago
That is a matter of opinion.
The claim that Christianity is the only true religion, scientifically and philosophically, is a subjective belief held by some Christians, not a scientifically or philosophically established fact
. While Christianity has historically fostered scientific inquiry, the validity of its theological claims cannot be proven or disproven by scientific methods. Philosophically, the question of religious truth is complex, with most philosophers and many Christians holding diverse views, and any argument for Christianity's sole truth relies on presuppositions rather than universally accepted evidence.
Debby · a year ago
Where is Zeus today?
Whether Zeus was "more successful" than Jesus is subjective and depends on the criteria for success
; Zeus was a more powerful figure in ancient Greek polytheism, while Jesus, within Christianity, is considered omnipotent and the creator of the universe, far exceeding Zeus in power and significance. Success can also be viewed through historical impact, with the followers of Zeus contributing significantly to Western civilization, while the influence of Christianity, centered on Jesus, has reached a much larger global scale over millennia
Belief in God's existence is a matter of faith, personal conviction, or reasoned conclusion, while "possibilities" refers to the objective, empirical, or logical considerations of whether God exists or not
. A prominent framework for considering this is Pascal's Wager, which suggests that even if the probability of God's existence is uncertain, belief is a rational choice due to the potential infinite gain of eternal life if God exists and the finite loss of worldly pleasures if God does not. This contrasts with arguments for or against God's existence based on evidence, reason, or religious traditions.
The statement is largely true, as
most traditionally recognized authors of the Bible were men; however, there are some anonymous contributors whose gender isn't specified, and the concept of "authorship" itself is complex, as God is also considered the ultimate source of the scriptures. The books were written by many different men of various professions and social backgrounds over 1,500 years, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Debby · a year ago
The statement "the Bible is the inspired word of God" is a core tenet of Christian theology, meaning that God, through the Holy Spirit, guided the human authors of the Bible, ensuring the final text was precisely what He intended. This concept, rooted in verses like 2 Timothy 3:16 ("All Scripture is God-breathed"), asserts that the Bible's authority stems from God, not human invention, making it a divine revelation that is authoritative and reliable for teaching and guidance.
Faith and hope are not mutually exclusive, but
faith is often considered the more powerful concept, encompassing a deeper and more active trust in something unseen, while hope is a future-oriented expectation that is often built upon faith. In many traditions, faith is the substance and foundation, a present-tense reality and a trusting relationship, whereas hope is the future-oriented desire or confident expectation that springs from that established faith.
Debby · a year ago
It might help you reshape your right boob which appears to be sagging.
Debby · a year ago
How do you find hope when Trump says all the countries are going to hell? America elected a convicted criminal Trump for a second time. He knows what he is talking about.
You exposed yourself too early.
The first printed English translation of the whole Bible was the Coverdale Bible in 1535, though the first complete English Catholic Bible was the Douay–Rheims Bible, with the New Testament published in 1582 and the Old Testament in 1609. The King James Version, also known as the Authorized Version, was published in 1611.
Debby · a year ago
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday in a rambling speech that lasted nearly an hour.
Trump repeatedly criticized the institution and other world leaders. He described the U.N. as ineffective, criticized migration policies, dismissed climate change as a “hoax” and “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world,” and told the assembled leaders that their countries were “going to hell.”
If the speech was intended to project strength, the reaction from foreign diplomats and U.S. politicians suggested something closer to alarm. One foreign diplomat texted The Washington Post’s Ishaan Tharoor: “This man is stark, raving mad. Do Americans not see how embarrassing this is?”
The Bible was written by
many different human authors, scribes, and editors over many centuries, with the divine inspiration of God, across three continents and in three languages: Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. Authors include prophets like Moses and Jeremiah, sages like Solomon, historians like Luke, and apostles like Paul, Peter, and John. The Bible was not written by a single author or in a single location but is a diverse collection of books written in the ancient Near East and the classical world.
The Vatican Apostolic Librarypossesses ancient manuscripts like the 4th-century Codex Vaticanus, a significant Greek Bible. Thousands of other early manuscripts are scattered globally in various libraries and institutions. The Vatican's collection is important but not exhaustive, and modern Catholic Bibles are based on these ancient textual traditions rather than a single "original" document.
Debby · a year ago
The Bible does not explicitly state how long God "mused" about creation, but rather describes the act of creation as occurring over six days followed by a seventh day of rest, as detailed in the
Genesis creation narrative. Interpretations of the length of these "days" vary, with some seeing them as literal 24-hour periods and others interpreting them as extended epochs, according to various theological views
What can I do when God is silent?
Accept God's authority.
He does not owe us an explanation for His actions or His silence. He is not obligated to answer our prayers or reveal His plans to us. He is God and we are not. We need to trust that He knows what He is doing and that He has our best interests at heart.
Debby · a year ago
That’s called staying power.
Get your definition right.
Atheism, in the broadest sense, is an absence of belief in the existence of deities. Less broadly, atheism is a rejection of the belief that any deities exist. In an even narrower sense, atheism is specifically the position that there are no deities. Atheism is contrasted with theism, which is the belief that at least one deity exists.
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Debby · a year ago
Global warming would make that a possible choice.
Debby · a year ago
Good you realized you are lost.
AI will make all those philosophers obsolete.
"The problem with atheism" isn't a single issue, but rather a category of criticisms, ranging from philosophical arguments against atheism as a foundation for morality and meaning, to critiques of militant or dogmatic atheist movements that mirror religious fundamentalism, and even concerns that the label "atheism" can impose a narrow, God-focused framework that hinders more comprehensive secular philosophies. Some arguments suggest a reliance on scientific naturalism can undermine the very basis of human reason, while others highlight the seeming improbability of a "fine-tuned" universe arising by chance
It’s like your position on logic and non logical.
Nihilism is the belief that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated. It is often associated with extreme pessimism and a radical skepticism that condemns existence. A true nihilist would believe in nothing, have no loyalties, and no purpose other than, perhaps, an impulse to destroy
Debby · a year ago
The sentiment that "AI is too new for most people" reflects a genuine concern that, despite the hype around generative AI like ChatGPT, many people are not regularly using these tools and remain skeptical about their capabilities. Surveys show a mismatch between public awareness of AI's potential benefits and their willingness to adopt it, with significant populations expressing greater concern than excitement about its impact on daily life and human abilities. There's a desire for more control over how AI is used, a concern about its ethical implications, and unease regarding its impact on human creativity, critical thinking, and social skills.
Debby · a year ago
Random thoughts themselves aren't inherently unhealthy, but excessive mind-wandering and negative "intrusive thoughts" can be detrimental and are often linked to anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and high stress. While everyone experiences unwanted thoughts, if they are disruptive, distressing, or interfere with daily life, seeking help from a mental health professional is important, as they can offer strategies like cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help manage these thought patterns.
When Random Thoughts Are a Problem
Canada offers potential advantages over the United States, including universal healthcare, lower average post-secondary education costs, more comprehensive gun control, stronger social safety nets with better maternity leave, a lower overall crime rate, and a highly multicultural society with significant natural beauty. These benefits are funded through generally higher taxes, and while the U.S. may offer a higher average take-home pay and more financial opportunities, many Canadians value the social programs and sense of community provided by their system.
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Debby · a year ago
You forget that God existed before creation. God then created the universe and the logic related to his creation.