George Carlin 1937-2007
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From another book, just as inspirational:
"We do not consider our principles as dogmas contained in books said to come from heaven. We derive our inspiration, not from heaven, or the unseen world, but directly from life." (Ataturk )
And another one:
"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." (Stephen Colbert)
I even might slip in this one
:"I'm the guy who thinks religion is bad and drugs are good. I think children aren't innocent, god doesn't write books, and Jesus wasn't a republican." (Bill Maher)
I suggest we continue this discussion by using just book quotes...
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This sounds good to my year,"dictionary" may be replaced with "book" just for better integration into this "discussion".
@unknownuser said:
True words are not found in a dictionary. They are shaped by the mind. Given form in the tone. And mature in the company of others. ~ Coen Naninck 1994
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Due to the fact that Ely is my friend i don't want to get into a Bible fight with him, so i'm quitting this discussion.
I can only say, we better leave religion to....well...who wants it, and get back to Holy Sketchup. -
Mr Kwisten..how old are your books? Have they millions of copies ? have they a real base? are they written by over 40 authors(inspired by the same Spirit) and yet to be harmonious books,with well based stories and all? Were they burned,interdicted etc and yet to resist and be more popular as time goes?Are they prophecies that became true after hundreds and thousands of years?Are they actual even after 2000 or more after they ve been written ?Are they...and the list can go on
16 All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-1738 ... for if this plan or this undertaking is of men, it will fail;
39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!"
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And yet..God is good and he let us a choice ..i chose for a better life here and afterlife 
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@ely862me said:
Mr Kwisten..how old are your books? Have they millions of copies ? have they a real base? are they written by over 40 authors(inspired by the same Spirit) and yet to be harmonious books,with well based stories and all? Were they burned,interdicted etc and yet to resist and be more popular as time goes?Are they prophecies that became true after hundreds and thousands of years?Are they actual even after 2000 or more after they ve been written ?Are they...and the list can go on
No.
I just quoted some lines from some books. Some words on paper.
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@marian said:
I can only say, we better leave religion to....well...who wants it, and get back to Holy Sketchup.
It's not like that, Marian. There are generally a good deal of interesting thoughts on each side worth reading. It's a recurring topic anyway
My only wish is that everyone keeps respecting the other debating party and the thread doesn't go into personal abuses. But neither of them seems to be that kind...
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Good on you.
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“Find joy”!?
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Finding “… love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
Finding “… the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)
…and, more important (Ely mentioned it), finding/obtaining everlasting life!
Cornel
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Here's a good clip from some of his old stand-up...
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