But the leaders do promote the God of Abraham. They don't make overt legislation on it, but they talk about it all the time..... Hmmm okay wait, we seem to be talking about different things, so when you say rap music in the media what specifically do you mean? You've changed what we were talking about from "leaders" promoting music, to "corporations". So which is it?
No my friend. For one, SAYING one thing but doing another is not being about what one is SAYING. Thats being a liar. Second, saying "god" does not mean that one is referring to the same Being (who is the Source of All Existence) that I am. Some people call a variety of things that are not "G-D", "god". As well, not making overt legislation is proof of the belief that they don't promote it. I mean you see gay marriage being passed through legislation right? Is that not the OPPOSITE of the values presented in the bible? It not being in the media, is also proof of it.
You sure you didnt know what I meant mainstream rap? The rap music that the majority of the people listen to is what I meant. This rap music that has billions of dollars sunk into it to promote it. Yet, I do not hear the music representing values of God. But according to you, the people that instituted the state of Israel (which was RICH men using nations. Look it up) believe in and serve the God of Abraham. I'm saying this sentiment doesnt match the reality I'm seeing.
Corporations and your leaders are working towards the same goal. You said you know lobbying exists? You think its your "average" man and woman dropping stacks on politicians? Plus, I was showing you was that you are offered "choices" that arent really choices at all. That was with products. I already told you about the same thing being the case with the media. Thats without mentioning how many presidents we have had that are related at the least distantly. But you're covering your eyes and closing your ears to the "mystery" of what Im saying...
I was bringing up hypothetical scenarios that could have been responsible. No, I don't think there's this secret group of men planning church secrets and one world governments. I was trying to demonstrate how ridiculous it is to believe the only way scripture could point to a true event is if god knew it, and somehow told a few people.
Well as I said, you could do some reading on REAL politics and not the one the media presents that you said . The Vatican has an obviously shaken history as well. And prophecy has to do with it my friend.
Isaiah 46:10
I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'
So when you see something happened, that was said to happen, thats an example of PROOF. Not the only one though.
Those examples have already been brought up by other posters. You say its interesting, and leave it at that. I don't speak for those religions and can't give well informed explanations of specific details of their holy books. My only point is something like prophecy is not enough to reasonably conclude the text or religion divine.
No theres been one example brought from buddhism that doesnt even have a definitive source if you research it. Not to mention a separate interpretation than the one he presented. I understand you DONT want to believe though so if thats where you want to go with your free will then I suppose thats where you'll go with it. I would think understanding the existence of a Creator that is able to destroy all the existence would be important(consider the amount of nations that somehow have a story of the earth being flooded). Especially with the facts presented in this thread. But I guess for your case its not important.
Not sure what you're trying to say here.
Billions of people have came to a tiny nation of Israel (when compared to other major civilizations like Persia, Greece, Egypt, Rome etc...) to learn about their God is simply what Im getting at. The idols of the other nations, have not done what the God of Israel have done. Which is why when I ask for a prophecy from another religion I get a flimsy one at best.
Hm, not true. What about the religions that believe in a creator god? What difference does it make if its poly or monotheistic?
Oh, I don't know... how about Jesus returning, for example.
I've already told you about the spirits behind other religions. All created or simply images. Bring a specific one and I can go further if you would like.
And ok lets talk about we'll say the "son of man" since "Jesus" wasnt his name (so anyone coming back as "Jesus" would be suspect but not guilty). Why would you expect the "son of man" to come back ahead of the timeline he gave for his return?
Aiight then, believe what you want.
Of course. Its you I'm worried about my friend.
You think they're going to call out America on anything? Of course not. Most countries arent. Thats why they can go do as they please in other countries with disregard for "justice" and "freedom" that they're supposed to be protecting. Its no coincidence that we had dealings with Saddam and Osama before they became our "enemies". They're not the only puppets used by us either.
