"You probably think I'm being mushy and romantic, but the first time Moses breaks into poetry in the Bible is when Adam first meets Eve. The thing about Moses was, he was the king of understatements. He could pack a million thoughts and emotions into just a few words. Here's what he said about what Adam thought when he met Eve: Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh (Genesis 2:23). If you think about these ideas they are quite meaningful, and the bit of poetry Moses came up with truly summarizes the scene because, for the first time in his life, Adam was seeing a person who was like him, only more beautiful, and smarter in the ways of love and encouragement, and more deliberate in the ways of relationships. He must have thought to himself that she was perfect, and after a few days of just talking and getting to know each other, they must have fallen deeply in love. After Adam had taken Eve to the distant mountains where they could look down on the four rivers, and after he built for her a home and showed her the waterfalls and taught her the names of all the animals, he must have gone on a long walk with God and thanked Him, and I'll bet that was a very beautiful conversation. I'll bet Adam felt loved by God, like he was somebody God was always trying to bless and surprise with amazing experiences, and I'll bet they talked together about how beautiful Eve was and how wonderful it was that the two of them could know her, and I would imagine that Eve felt safe, loved, not used or gawked at, but appreciated and admired." -Donald Miller, Searching for God Knows What
I don't know if YOU think it's beautiful or not, but I personally am just in awe. I don't consider myself a very romantic person, but just thinking about the first people that ever lived on this Earth and how much they must have loved and appreciated each other and how much they must have loved and appreciated God and just how beautiful all that is...It amazes me. That's all.
12 years ago
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Yeah, ummm the only problem with all that is that it didn't ever happen. And it's not that beautiful, it's stupid. And there are two versions of that story. And Moses didn't write that. And if he did write that wouldn't that mean he was making it up? Why don't you ask Backwoods Bob at your local church and get back to me.
Don't they teach evolution in Georgia? Oh yeah, that's right they don't. Well if they did I think you would realize the first human beings were probably a little more concerned with getting food than you know, the unperceivable, unknowable, and if it were anything else it would easily be dismissed as the imaginary, being you call God.
I think the tagline of your blog is perfect in saying "Make believe is much too fun."
Wow. You're really pissed about this. My favorite color is green. Any thoughts on that?
Yes, I like green too. But it isn't my favorite color. I'm going to have to go with blue. Do you have any thoughts on that?
I think blue is nice, too. Gosh, it's so nice to talk about our differences without being mean and insulting. I'm glad we had this conversation, Anonymous.
Hmmm. I suddenly feel that I am not that rude.
So I got through one and half Chronicals on my boat ride. The library of Ashley has a great selection. Perhaps I may be able to borrow this one as well?
anonymous is one grumpy atheist
I on the otherhand am a cheerful atheist
just thought you all should no
err, know
Did you ever figure out who I am?
Oh...I didn't know I was supposed to try...
Oh....Well I really haven't a clue, Anonymous. If you wanted me to know who you are, why didn't you just sign your post?
I didn't really feel like it. Plus, I thought it would be fun to have you guess.
*sigh* Life would really be a lot easier if it didn't include guessing games....Ok, do we live in the same city?
You don't like to think for yourself very much do you?
Yes. You've hit the nail right on the head there, kiddo.
It's ok, religious people don't like to think. That is how they/you can believe all that hocus pocus.
Hocus Pocus? Wasn't that a movie starring Bette Midler? She's faaaaabulous. haha.
Didn't that movie involve religious fanatics (like yourself) trying to kill your beloved Bette?
I dunno. I've never seen it. :)
Neither have I but I'm pretty sure that is what its about. You should watch it sometime, maybe there is some sort of message in there for people like you. On the other hand, you probably won't get it cause you don't like to think for yourself.
Yeah, that's true. It would probably be a little over my head....but I'd attribute that more to the glue sniffing than to my religious fanaticism.
I'll just stick to the "Left Behind" series. That's my FAVORITE! hehehe.
ok, I've reviewed the language and I must say I don't see how you get that any of it sounds like a high schooler. But even so I will give you a chance to defend your comment before I crush your soul.
Love/will you go out with me?,
Jeff Benson
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