In the beginning something virtual happened
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So, there are two ways of seeing the world: from Satan's perspective (worldly way) and from God's perspective (with a repented, actually renewed mind - outwardly). 'Metanoia' means to aquire God's way of thinking and seeing.
Saint Paul said something about receiving or waiting for the thought of God (in order to know the will of God and fulfill it). He also said that he and the apostles made themselves view, making themselves the garbage of the world (both for people and angels). So yes, the world sees a bunch of crazy men, while God and those within the Church understand what they are actually doing: defeating the world (Satan) through their own crosses (allow themselves to be mocked, despised and even killed in the name of Jesus Christ)
I have a lot of things to say about this topic but I will open a new one and quote your two posts which absolutely amazed me, for they are so much in agreement with the Bible and the Church One.
Saint Paul said something about receiving or waiting for the thought of God (in order to know the will of God and fulfill it). He also said that he and the apostles made themselves view, making themselves the garbage of the world (both for people and angels). So yes, the world sees a bunch of crazy men, while God and those within the Church understand what they are actually doing: defeating the world (Satan) through their own crosses (allow themselves to be mocked, despised and even killed in the name of Jesus Christ)
I have a lot of things to say about this topic but I will open a new one and quote your two posts which absolutely amazed me, for they are so much in agreement with the Bible and the Church One.
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God says himself he designed the earth to be inhabited.
Isaiah 45:18 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.
I looked especially for a verse that suggested "intelligent design."
But, to the original poster, sorry, he or she went over my head. Scientific acumen is no substitute for faith. Yay!
Isaiah 45:18 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.
I looked especially for a verse that suggested "intelligent design."
But, to the original poster, sorry, he or she went over my head. Scientific acumen is no substitute for faith. Yay!
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Adam and Eve picked satan to be their lowercase god. A lowercase god can observe if we give him the authority to do so. There is a reason satan can hop around anywhere he wants. satan doesn't create anything ..but he sure can cause a mess.
“Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe the Gospel.” (2 Corinthians 4:4)
“We know that the world around us is under the control of the evil one.” (1 John 5:19) “Who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.” (1 John 5:5)
“Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.” (Galatians 1:4)
“The world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.” (1 John 2:16-17)
“Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out.” (John 12:31)
“Jesus said, ‘The ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me.’” (John 14:30)
“We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil spiritual rulers and authorities, and against mighty powers in this dark world.” (Ephesians 6:12)
“Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe the Gospel.” (2 Corinthians 4:4)
“We know that the world around us is under the control of the evil one.” (1 John 5:19) “Who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.” (1 John 5:5)
“Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.” (Galatians 1:4)
“The world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.” (1 John 2:16-17)
“Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out.” (John 12:31)
“Jesus said, ‘The ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me.’” (John 14:30)
“We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil spiritual rulers and authorities, and against mighty powers in this dark world.” (Ephesians 6:12)
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First, I must say that for someone like me who knows little or nothing about Physics whether quantum physics or any other branch of it, and have no interest in deeply learning about it, the terms used in your post are sounding strange to me. Perhaps next time, you can simplify your words so that we all can understand your meaning, more importantly, since this forum is not specifically for science professionals
Having said this , I must also say that my interest in the post was heightened by your following assertions:
God doesn’t allow carnal minds to find Him. That means scientific evidence.
How is this scientific evidence? Issues relating to God have nothing to do with scientific theory or hypothesis and therefore, need no empirical evidence.
For me, your expression in this post shows the usual lack of understanding of the "Science World" of who God truly is and who we are in relation to Him.
Lastly, carnal minds portray a sinful state. Sinners actually find God in their sinful state and then walk with Him for renewal of their minds.
Having said this , I must also say that my interest in the post was heightened by your following assertions:
God doesn’t allow carnal minds to find Him. That means scientific evidence.
How is this scientific evidence? Issues relating to God have nothing to do with scientific theory or hypothesis and therefore, need no empirical evidence.
For me, your expression in this post shows the usual lack of understanding of the "Science World" of who God truly is and who we are in relation to Him.
Lastly, carnal minds portray a sinful state. Sinners actually find God in their sinful state and then walk with Him for renewal of their minds.
In what way? Tell us.
What are the remaining fine tuning arguments? As @Runningman said and from what I understand, all outcomes of experiments relating to quantum physics are probabilistic. ------ not that I care about any outcomes that portend to explain away God's existence or non existence through scientific experiments
What are the remaining fine tuning arguments? As @Runningman said and from what I understand, all outcomes of experiments relating to quantum physics are probabilistic. ------ not that I care about any outcomes that portend to explain away God's existence or non existence through scientific experiments
If you are linking this bible verse to your big bang or quantum theory in order to prove your meaning of virtual reality as captioned in your op, I disagree with that.
In the virtual world of science and what have you, everything is simulation. For one thing, God never experimented with His creation. He says and it happens as He says. There is no simulation in or with Him.
And, our seeing and understanding of those invisible qualities of His, in his creation is faith based which has no bearing with scientific observation or experience.
In the virtual world of science and what have you, everything is simulation. For one thing, God never experimented with His creation. He says and it happens as He says. There is no simulation in or with Him.
And, our seeing and understanding of those invisible qualities of His, in his creation is faith based which has no bearing with scientific observation or experience.