Who is God?

" if people posted under their real names"

That might be alright for Greatnan living safely tucked away somewhere in the French mountains. But I've got neighbours!

Oh, there's always an element of fun Anagram, even on the religion threads, where most of it is meant quite seriously.

I certainly don't mean when people get hurt though.

I agree with John Lennon.
'All you need is Love'.
I cannot help wondering if the sniping and bickering might be less, if people posted under their real names.

Fun?

Not yours JO4 your posts do not suggest someone who is insecure! just mischievious and enjoying the fun

I have noticed though that there are 'tensions' and what I would call sniping by some GNs, on different threads, but between the same posters suggesting a more personal element. I have not felt I have been involved ..just an observation on others' style of posting I suppose!

In my experience some people can become over sensitive when they do not feel very confident. I was using my off forum experience and applying it to what I have observed here.

Nanaej " individuals' personal insecurities"

Codswallop.

Nanaej second attempt! Some people might call it robust debate ( when we stick to the subject and don't get personal).

*Nanaej

Jeni according to Wikipedia, the source and fount of all knowledge, it's Krishna who rides the juggernaut

I believe man constructed god/s to explain the inexplicable & to create power bases. I do not believe in god/s.

I believe that as a member of the human race I should do nothing that harms other humans and should help /protect others in need. I also believe I have a responsibility to minimise harm to the natural resources of the world for future humans to enjoy.

I have lived & continue to live, my life within a loving family community and a community of good friends who are like minded. I am very fortunate.

The bickering on this thread is indicative of individuals' personal insecurities and shows how 'belief' can create tension, division and ultimately war.

lilyand what is his carriage called?

Mud slinging is one step towards the deployment of the longbow, the musket or the IED.

Anno, it was all going very well until 09.28.44 when jingle accused somebody of being unfair.
At 10.50.47 Alison said that some Gransnetters go around saying how clever/good/brilliant they are but Christians tend not to do that. That was when the faeces hit the fan. Surprise, surprise.

I've been trying to make sense of this thread and my conclusion is that it's hardly surprising that so much strife has been caused by religion and its adherents.

Jeni Ganesh is the god represented as an elephant

You still there Gramps?

jeni don't you start.

I don't know if there is anyone I haven't replied to. It's got too hard to sort out who said what to who.

absent isn't there already an elephant god? Juggernaut or or something?

Greatnan I would NOT shout 'offensive' if you said that to me.

Just for the record Greatnan is an adult. That was personal and rather rude.

absent no. Gave it up a while back.

No, it's not personal – I am merely pointing out that you have posted a hypocritical comment that contradicts your previous comments. I just happen to be a great fan of Emile Zola – but this discussion is pretty small potatoes compared with the Dreyfuss affair.