41 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I would far prefer an IGNORANCE button.

However, this will never happen.

Would this be to make sure that YOU get the most reactions?

50 minutes ago, Hummin said:

AI is not automatically wrong, and it is not automatically right. You need some basic knowledge, you need to ask the right questions,

Actually,

One needs to know the answer BEFORE asking the question.

I think I have mentioned this need in the past.

8 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Actually,

One needs to know the answer BEFORE asking the question.

I think I have mentioned this need in the past.

You do not need to know everything before asking. You just need to know how to ask questions and have a basic understanding of how to ask those questions.

Then you learn, quality-check the answer, check sources, check dates, and compare.

A lexicon was never 100% truth. It gave the best answer up to the time it was written and printed. Same with AI. The problem is not asking AI. The problem is copy and paste without thinking.

1 hour ago, wil iam not said:

English only on AN.

That is English. Of all the believers I've seen, all would stick up for God.

36 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

That is English. Of all the believers I've seen, all would stick up for God.

Maybe.

But, would GOD stick up for them?

12 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Maybe.

But, would GOD stick up for them?

God has heaven waiting for those who believe. That he lets things just happen here is a question yet unanswered. This world doesn't compare to what we hear about heaven.

1 minute ago, fredwiggy said:

This world doesn't compare to what we hear about heaven.

Hi Fred, I'm pro your thoughts but realistically, where is heaven.

Where is heaven?

Some say it's above, where is above?

Look above, it's stretches to the end of the universe, 14 billion light years away.

It will take us good people a long time to get there and it keeps expanding at the speed of light.

Anyway, the earth is spinning at 1000 miles per hour, I'm getting dizzy

The earth is spinning at 1000 miles/hr, I'm getting dizzy

Edited June 15Jun 15 by SAFETY FIRST

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

God has heaven waiting for those who believe. That he lets things just happen here is a question yet unanswered. This world doesn't compare to what we hear about heaven.

If you are one who enjoys strong faith, then this is a true blessing.

Faith is not something to be discarded lightly.

Hold onto your faith.

You are one of the fortunate ones.

Hold onto your faith, lest you become apostate.

Once again: Your faith is a blessing to you. Good....!!!

Must say that I would say Karma (what goes around comes around) and causality (action and reaction, even on small scales)... what you send out has a habit of coming back, not always, but often, as the positive and negative often ultimately must balance, like many other things even if lopsided for a while.

Your decisions are half chance, so are everyone else's but experience, knowledge, and IQ/EQ can tip the balance a bit each way... but this idea that we are in control of things is a nonsense illusion.

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Actually,

One needs to know the answer BEFORE asking the question.

I think I have mentioned this need in the past.

Yes I noticed, you have mentioned silly things many times previously.

10 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Hi Fred, I'm pro your thoughts but realistically, where is heaven.

Where is heaven?

Some say it's above, where is above?

Look above, it's stretches to the end of the universe, 14 billion light years away.

It will take us good people a long time to get there and it keeps expanding at the speed of light.

Anyway, the earth is spinning at 1000 miles per hour, I'm getting dizzy

The earth is spinning at 1000 miles/hr, I'm getting dizzy

Another dimension I would think.

Do you even?

And why?

13 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Hi Fred, I'm pro your thoughts but realistically, where is heaven.

Where is heaven?

Well, if you're in Gaza with bombs falling on your head, you're in HELL, aren't you?

For "heaven", maybe Pattaya? Hehe ... joking ...sorta

It doesn't even have to be in 'another realm' after death.

1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

That is English. Of all the believers I've seen, all would stick up for God.

'I've actually seen no believers that didn't.' Double negative not allowed in proper English.

19 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

'I've actually seen no believers that didn't.' Double negative not allowed in proper English.

It isn't the best idea to correct one's speech unless you are a teacher asked to do so. Think of that statement again. In all my life, and of all the believers I've been around, none I've seen wouldn't stick up for God. I'm an American, and our English is as proper to us as yours is to you, even though they are different in some ways.

1 minute ago, fredwiggy said:

It isn't the best idea to correct one's speech unless you are a teacher asked to do so. Think of that statement again. In all my life, and of all the believers I've been around, none I've seen wouldn't stick up for God. I'm an American, and our English is as proper to us as yours is to you, even though they are different in some ways.

That guy is BONKERS....

DOUBLE NEGATIVES are the SPICE OF LIFE.....

I use double negatives, and sometimes TRIPLE NEGATIVES, not to mention QUADRUPLE NEGATIVES, anytime I get bored.

True linguists, not to mention Carroll, love word play, and DOUBLE NEGATIVES, too.....

A willy, I will NOT say that he is not.....

(See what I mean?)

52 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Another dimension I would think.

Maybe we could travel through a worm hole, short cut 🤔

1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

It isn't the best idea to correct one's speech unless you are a teacher asked to do so. Think of that statement again. In all my life, and of all the believers I've been around, none I've seen wouldn't stick up for God. I'm an American, and our English is as proper to us as yours is to you, even though they are different in some ways.

What a load of cobblers...that is rubbish in American. I'll betyou say "Could care less", yes?

It IS the best idea to correct someone's English writing, as I do with my Grandson. Then they are set up for life. He corrects me when I pronounce a Thai word incorrectly.

Seems that you have only been around believers who are brainwashed, as you are, into belief in a God of some kind. Some of us believe in ourselves and do not need 'their' help.

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

That guy is BONKERS....

DOUBLE NEGATIVES are the SPICE OF LIFE.....

I use double negatives, and sometimes TRIPLE NEGATIVES, not to mention QUADRUPLE NEGATIVES, anytime I get bored.

True linguists, not to mention Carroll, love word play, and DOUBLE NEGATIVES, too.....

A willy, I will NOT say that he is not.....

(See what I mean?)

You are in the same class as Gamma then. Bonkers!

1 minute ago, wil iam not said:

What a load of cobblers...that is rubbish in American. I'll betyou say "Could care less", yes?

It IS the best idea to correct someone's English writing, as I do with my Grandson. Then they are set up for life. He corrects me when I pronounce a Thai word incorrectly.

Seems that you have only been around believers who are brainwashed, as you are, into belief in a God of some kind. Some of us believe in ourselves and do not need 'their' help.

I couldn't care less. I taught English here as my school owner friend wanted someone who was well versed in grammar and spoke in a native English manner.

My fellow believers aren't brainwashed, as you can change your thinking even if your parents forced things down your throat, although it's harder if you took offense learning that way.

Some turn their backs on God because their parents were abusive and used religion as a teaching by force practice, while others have lost a close family member to a stupid disease and blamed God for putting that disease here.

It's actually very much a common sense thing, as a creator is more believable than a universe that just happened all by itself, from nothing, and a planet exactly the right distance from the sun, with everything life needs, all the different species and things that co-exist, with everything needed for life in one place.

Believing in yourself is a great attitude, but thinking we all are here without a purpose leaves out hope for something beyond this pain riddled earth and all it's evil.

Again, it's all a personal thing, as no one can help you get into heaven but yourself.

My daughter is in a Thai school, that practices some praying to Buddha, a man, which doesn't help anyone. She believes in God and Jesus, and doesn't bow down to anyone or anything. They all know this and understand.

I go to many funerals here with my girlfriend, as she works for the government and it's part of her job. When I'm there, I respect the service, fold my hands, and pray to God so this person might be shown mercy, while the others pray to Buddha. It's actually not going to help, as you must prepare yourself for the afterlife before you pass, and no one can pray you into heaven, but AI remain respectful and they appreciate it, as my girlfriend has been told many times, them knowing I'm a Christian.

Edited June 15Jun 15 by fredwiggy

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

I couldn't care less. I taught English here as my school owner friend wanted someone who was well versed in grammar and spoke in a native English manner.

My fellow believers aren't brainwashed, as you can change your thinking even if your parents forced things down your throat, although it's harder if you took offense learning that way.

Some turn their backs on God because their parents were abusive and used religion as a teaching by force practice, while others have lost a close family member to a stupid disease and blamed God for putting that disease here.

It's actually very much a common sense thing, as a creator is more believable than a universe that just happened all by itself, from nothing, and a planet exactly the right distance from the sun, with everything life needs, all the different species and things that co-exist, with everything needed for life in one place.

Believing in yourself is a great attitude, but thinking we all are here without a purpose leaves out hope for something beyond this pain riddled earth and all it's evil.

Again, it's all a personal thing, as no one can help you get into heaven but yourself.

My daughter is in a Thai school, that practices some praying to Buddha, a man, which doesn't help anyone. She believes in God and Jesus, and doesn't bow down to anyone or anything. They all know this and understand.

I go to many funerals here with my girlfriend, as she works for the government and it's part of her job. When I'm there, I respect the service, fold my hands, and pray to God so this person might be shown mercy, while the others pray to Buddha. It's actually not going to help, as you must prepare yourself for the afterlife before you pass, and no one can pray you into heaven, but AI remain respectful and they appreciate it, as my girlfriend has been told many times, them knowing I'm a Christian.

Of course someone who has had say Christianity forced on them since birth, can then later in life convert to Islam. But try to go back = death.

Similar to Protestants converting to Catholic or vice versa. They are both supposed to believe the same thing. Sunnis and the other Islamic lot, forgot their name.

I was never abused physically or mentally by my parents or ant family members, unlike a lot of Catholics, My Mum died of emphesema, never having smoked a ciggie in her life, but I never blamed anyone, not even your God.

When I hear someone say that we are all sinners, but someone will show us mercy, that's it for me. I am a practical, science based person, so believe in Darwin's theory.

3 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Of course someone who has had say Christianity forced on them since birth, can then later in life convert to Islam. But try to go back = death.

Similar to Protestants converting to Catholic or vice versa. They are both supposed to believe the same thing. Sunnis and the other Islamic lot, forgot their name.

I was never abused physically or mentally by my parents or ant family members, unlike a lot of Catholics, My Mum died of emphesema, never having smoked a ciggie in her life, but I never blamed anyone, not even your God.

When I hear someone say that we are all sinners, but someone will show us mercy, that's it for me. I am a practical, science based person, so believe in Darwin's theory.

It wasn't forced on us. We were in Catholic schools, and it was a part of learning. After I left that school, a girlfriend got me to be born again. I looked at some Catholic practices as unnecessary, so I just was a believer. Religions aren't necessary as they are man made. Very simple belief system.

Yes, we are all sinners, but the only sin God sees as unpardonable is turning your back on him completely, Blasphemy and Apostasy

Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit: Also known as the eternal sin, this is traditionally defined as the willful, persistent, and final rejection of God's grace and truth, despite overwhelming evidence. Many theologians describe it as dying in a state of unrepentance, rather than a single spoken word.

Apostasy (Abandoning the Faith): Apostasy is the willful abandonment of a previously professed religious faith. While passages like Hebrews 6:4-6 issue severe warnings about the impossibility of restoring those who have fallen away, mainstream theology generally holds that if an apostate is still alive and desires forgiveness, their sin can be forgiven. It only becomes unpardonable if the rejection of God is final and the person dies in that state

Everyone does stupid things, as humans we are given free will. No matter what we are taught, we still rebel. How would the world be if everyone did this, thinking they could do whatever they want and nothing would happen? The population would be cut in half in a few days.

Being a good person is always a good thing, which means you are actually following most of the 10 commandments. Some are there for his purpose only. The first four.

31 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Some turn their backs on God

And, other times, God turns his back on men.

Also....what was the point of THIS......

IF God actually DID do this, then....He is a true....

NITWIT

9 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

It wasn't forced on us. We were in Catholic schools, and it was a part of learning.

Stupid statement. Learning WHAT? Christianity of the Catholic type. I went to a 'Christian' Grammar school, where we had prayers and hymns before lessons, Religious Instruction lesson, which was partly what made me start thinking about what they were telling me, and that was it.....why believe in a Jewish bloke from 1964, less 33, years ago. I can decide for myself what is right and wrong.

4 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Actually,

One needs to know the answer BEFORE asking the question.

I think I have mentioned this need in the past.

You have mentioned this stupidity previously.

6 hours ago, marin said:

You are one stubborn SOB Fred. He is not my judge and never will be. Stop with the vague threats that I will be judged by someone or thing I do not believe in. Why dont you take a day off and do something fun today?

Why don't you stop giving me 5 thumbs down a day?

3 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Why don't you stop giving me 5 thumbs down a day?

Each and every one was well deserved. Look at the way mods and admin are always having to throttle you. You dont live here and know little about the culture, people, or food yet trumpet yourself all day every day. I have lived here in the middle of Thai society for 37 years. Of course I am going to call out your BS. Learn to live with it or grow up. Most of the posters here are expats and feel the way I do, its one big reason you presently have 3 nicks with negative repo. In fact your Harris fan account has way more negative repo than posts. Perhaps look inward instead of attacking good posters with your relentless questions day after day after day.

7 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Stupid statement. Learning WHAT? Christianity of the Catholic type. I went to a 'Christian' Grammar school, where we had prayers and hymns before lessons, Religious Instruction lesson, which was partly what made me start thinking about what they were telling me, and that was it.....why believe in a Jewish bloke from 1964, less 33, years ago. I can decide for myself what is right and wrong.

Why would leaning about God be stupid? One can always see that praying to people, "saints", isn't necessary, and realize it's all about God and Jesus. Like I said, all religions are man made, and contain things that aren't necessary for a person to have a personal relationship with God and Jesus.

I'm not calling you stupid for being an atheist, even though I believe it's a one way street, so like I mentioned earlier, let people believe what they may, and you do your thing, which won't be contradicted by at least me.

Edited June 15Jun 15 by fredwiggy

14 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

And, other times, God turns his back on men.

Also....what was the point of THIS......

IF God actually DID do this, then....He is a true....

NITWIT

It was a test of faith like it says. God stopped him before he carried it out, but it showed God his faith in him. Not many would be so faithful, but it served it's purpose with Abraham.

2 minutes ago, marin said:

Each and every one was well deserved. Look at the way mods and admin are always having to throttle you. You dont live here and know little about the culture, people, or food yet trumpet yourself all day every day. I have lived here in the middle of Thai society for 37 years. Of course I am going to call out your BS. Learn to live with it or grow up. Most of the posters here are expats and feel the way I do, its one big reason you presently have 3 nicks with negative repo. In fact your Harris fan account has way more negative repo than posts. Perhaps look inward instead of attacking good posters with your relentless questions day after day after day.

Yes I know you are childish. An 80yo man who acts 10yo. Really sad way to be. Sitting on a keyboard giving emojis to strangers. Perving on profiles for 20 years. You are a very weird immature guy. I can speak way better Thai than you. You don't fool me with your claims.