For Atheists: have you done the Beatitudes?

[David J]

I'm not sure what you're talking about. This always struck me more as promises about blessings that God would bestow, not commandments for any person.

I don't even know how to "bless" someone in a meaningful way. I don't put stock in magic.

Ok. I'm quoting the Bible

 

[columbus]

Did you follow it?

Sometimes. Somewhat. As a vague guide under certain circumstances, yes.

But not always, by any means. I don't find the primitive writings of ancient, ethically primitive, people authoritative. Much less modern people using those writings to support their own egotistical views.
Tom

 

[columbus]

I never said "Done them". Being harassed by this place.

It's in your title.

Sorry that your religious beliefs cannot survive the real world.
Tom

 

[McBell]

I never said "Done them". Being harassed by this place.

You really need to pay better attention to the title of this thread:

For Atheists: have you done the Beatitudes?​

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Ok. I'm quoting the Bible

I know.

 

[David J]

Sometimes. Somewhat. As a vague guide under certain circumstances, yes.

But not always, by any means. I don't find the primitive writings of ancient, ethically primitive, people authoritative. Much less modern people using those writings to support their own egotistical views.
Tom

You see, it's hard

 

[David J]

It's in your title.

Sorry that your religious beliefs cannot survive the real world.
Tom

More lies from the moderator

 

[Trailblazer]

As an atheist you don't need all that blessing and mythical stuff, simply being a good, compassionate human being works, in my view, much better

And Imo you are one.

 

[columbus]

You see, it's hard

It's not just hard.
It's impossible. Largely because it's so vague, nobody knows for sure what the Beatitudes even mean. Lots of people assume that their interpretation is what God wants, but it's still just their human interpretation of an ancient primitive batch of words.
Tom

 

[David J]

It's not just hard.
It's impossible. Largely because it's so vague, nobody knows for sure what the Beatitudes even mean. Lots of people assume that their interpretation is what God wants, but it's still just their human interpretation of an ancient primitive batch of words.
Tom

Was the interpretation vague at your start?

 

[columbus]

More lies from the moderator

?
I'm not a moderator. The staff doesn't even like me much.
Tom

 

[columbus]

Was the interpretation vague at your start?

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You're becoming even more incoherent. I've no idea what you're asking here.
Tom

 

[David J]

[Q

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You're becoming even more incoherent. I've no idea what you're asking here.
Tom

Never said that

 

[ChristineM]

And Imo you are one.

I thank you sincerely for your kind comment

 

[columbus]

[Q

Never said that

I quoted your post.
Tom

 

[viole]

NIV:

The Beatitudes
He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Very hard if you think about it, I can't do it.

There is a part missing. Something like “blessed are the cheesemakers”.
Or where did I hear that?

ciao

- viole

 

[David J]

I quoted your post.
Tom

No you didn't

 

[alsome]

The responses are astounding, and Tom is doing well himself !
Coherency is like a teeter-totter, one has to find the true center !

 

[osgart]

NIV:

The Beatitudes
He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Very hard if you think about it, I can't do it.

Those are promises of blessings for being a certain way from a God that was created by humans.

The qualities in and of themselves are good qualities.

I don't see any reality in it though!

 

[columbus]

No you didn't

Yeah, I did.

You are becoming more incoherent as the thread goes on.
Tom

ETA ~In post 75 I quoted your post 73. ~