[IronButtWiccan]

Re: hello, I can't remember where I parked my broom

The Bible clearly states that there is only one God and only one valid religion, ours. You say you reject no religion? Well the only way you can avoid rejecting ours is to follow God's instructions and reject all others.

If that is how you feel then I will respect your beliefs. As I said before, I'm not here to argue.

[Basilissa]

Re: hello

That's the real problem with any religion isn't it? Proof, what proof do we really have other then our faith? But here goes, the world around us is proof. From the wind in our hair the soil beneath our feet, she is in every creature, plant, and pebble.

That's not proof of any god or goddess, that's just the proof oe existence of "every creature, plant, and pebble."

She guides and nutures us as any mother would. When we misbehave the punishes with fierce storms and long dry spells. When she is pleased she rewards with rain and a rich harvest. Only to name a few. The goddess is all around us.

You mean that all of the droughts, floods, tsunamis, stuff like that is part of her being angry? Gosh, she really must hate most of the planet! (See this article on increasing drought patterns since 1950 to present).

Also, are children born with genetic diseases and those who die of cancer at age 5 part of her nurturing instincts? Or are they being punished for something? Geez, that would be a really strict mother, wouldn't it?

I prefer Christianity, first, we actually have evidence that God exists (the Holy Bible), and two, our God does not disguise Himself as "loving," He laids it out as it is:

Isaiah 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things.

[Pim Pendergast]

Re: hello

That's the real problem with any religion isn't it? Proof, what proof do we really have other then our faith? But here goes, the world around us is proof. From the wind in our hair the soil beneath our feet, she is in every creature, plant, and pebble. She guides and nutures us as any mother would. When we misbehave the punishes with fierce storms and long dry spells. When she is pleased she rewards with rain and a rich harvest. Only to name a few. The goddess is all around us.

But the Bible tells us that nature is proof of our God's existence.

Rom 1:19-20 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

It's not fair to hijack our evidence and claim it proves the existence of your goddess.