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"Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary C. Aug 14, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Anybody seen this number one bestseller (literally, leading the top of the bestseller list) called: "Heaven is For Real!" Preacher's son goes under in surgery and then describes heaven? Saw a…Continue
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Pat replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"Just got on Amazon.com and read some of the reviews on the book. Yeah, the majority are the sappy, teary eyed, moronic reviews about "how inspiring" and "since we know heaven is real, this description is so powerful....blah,…"
Patrick Moore replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"yeah...nothing like good ol' confirmation bias-but if you try to explain this to them they just give you a glassy-eyed look and don't hear a word you say. I'm not so sure I really believe that we should be a nation where…"
Justin Gargala replied to Nathan Hevenstone's discussion Jon Stewart on the American Atheists Association
"This has been my point to so many offended Christians lately. Thank you, I agree completely.
There are so many bigger battles that need fought right now, this cross is not even on the radar as far as I'm concerned. Therefore, I have…"
Justin Gargala replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"my (darwin) you are not alone there ... so difficult that they can say literally whatever comes to their minds in these difficult times and yet we have more sufficient answers and are supposed to keep our mouths shut for the "better" ...…"
booklover replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"Have an old friend on Facebook who just found out her cousin died and left 2 young kids. IMMEDIATELY 2 people replied and told her to read this exact book! It is taking all I have not to say something about them all being f-ing…"
Atheist Andrea replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"People so badly want to live in a dream world that they completely lose sight of reality."
Patrick Moore replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"What is relly sad about this is how fast the news media jumps on schlocky stories like these because they're big ratings boosters-so much for journalistic integrity!"
Patrick Moore replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"Glurgy crap like this ALWAYS tops the best sellers list! Chicken Soup for the Soul and Angels Among Us (By Billy Graham) also topped the charts back during their heydays--sad!"
Justin Gargala replied to Travis Brummett's discussion What do you believe in?
"Definitely like a link to some of that information. Not challenging you, just always been interested in the topic. Thanks :)
Beyond the "magic" bullet, you might admit that it was a pretty sloppy investigation from time…"
mojo5501 replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"I will check that study and website out later but I have no problem accepting scientific explanations about what our brain is doing in 'near-death' experiences. There are chemical explanations that would make a lot more sense to me…"
Justin Gargala replied to Travis Brummett's discussion What do you believe in?
"They do, especially when it is someone on the VIP list who many others wish were not .... How does the bullet seem to know??
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Justin Gargala replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"Yes yes and yes!
In addition to the many other points that add so much suspicion to this so-called "revelation," I can't help but remember how easy it is to get a child to follow a line of reasoning. Ever been with your…"
mojo5501 replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"And commonplace. Parents would rather tell stories about heaven than admit that death is a part of life. Sometimes death comes too early. Sometimes people suffer painful deaths. Death is not something anybody likes to spend…"
mojo5501 replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"I agree...if this child was living in an atheist household THAT would be news... a miracle, even. Ha
Children have vivid imaginations and we shouldn't downplay the importance of creative thinking and the love of a good…"
booklover replied to Justin Gargala's discussion "Heaven is for Real" ... Jesus ...
"So scary, scary, dumb, sad, etc., etc....."
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- At 6:11pm on June 28, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Justin, and welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism---a haven of truth and peace from the superstitions and fictional gods of the masses.
"Well-grounded common sense helped by science leads to the wisdom that is atheism."
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with nearly 500 discussion topics and 2790 members.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
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- At 12:42pm on June 28, 2011,
Ken said… - Hello and welcome to the Atheist Nexus!! We are very glad to have you join us.
- At 10:50pm on June 27, 2011,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, Justin! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind,Hang With Friends.
BTW, we really don't get a lot of scammers. don't let Pascalina's comment give you a terrible first impression.
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