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    BennyMuso82 — 2 months ago(January 29, 2026 11:51 PM)

    I wouldn't worship him, but I'd do what ever it takes to avoid going to hell.
    Chopper: I'm just a bloody normal bloke. A normal bloke who likes a bit of torture

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      Cold_Logic — 2 months ago(January 31, 2026 07:25 PM)

      So even with certainty, you wouldn’t worship God, you’d just try to avoid punishment.
      It seems to me the issue isn’t lack of evidence, it’s lack of willingness.

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        SteveLake'sSockAccount — 2 months ago(January 31, 2026 09:20 PM)

        You are aware, aren't you, that worshiping God is what it takes to avoid going to hell?

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          -- wot -- — 1 month ago(February 27, 2026 08:00 PM)

          I wouldn't worship him, but I'd do what ever it takes to avoid going to hell.
          The former is how you avoid the latter, dicknuts.

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            Clever Hans — 1 month ago(February 24, 2026 08:48 AM)

            why would you think God would intervene in human affairs?

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              Madotsuki_the_Dreamer — 1 month ago(February 24, 2026 08:59 AM)

              "Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" - Epicurus

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                Soul_Venom — 1 month ago(February 24, 2026 09:09 AM)

                God is capable of preventing evil when he deems necessary
                Thus He is omnipotent
                If He is able but not willing it is because He see what must happen in order to reach the ultimate good [Elimination of ALL evil]
                Because He is omnipotent
                He is able and He is willing but do not expect Him to do so on your schedule.
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                  Madotsuki_the_Dreamer — 1 month ago(February 24, 2026 09:13 AM)

                  [Elimination of ALL evil]
                  Yeah, I'm sure that that's totally gonna happen any day now.

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                    Soul_Venom — 1 month ago(February 24, 2026 10:21 PM)

                    No. That won't happen for a long time.
                    Look for a massive attack on Israel, likely nuclear that is thwarted by supernatural means attack likely coming from Iran and Russia.
                    There will be the rapture as all true believers are taken to heaven. Those left face the tribulation, 7 years of judgment and hell on earth. If you take the mark of the beast on your head or hand during this time [required to legally buy or sell] you are doomed to hell.
                    At the end of the tribulation Jesus will return. He is God in the flesh. Last time he came as a servant. Next time he is coming as the King of Kings with the armies of heaven at his back. Armageddon. Satan thrown into hell. Jesus reigns on earth 1000yrs.
                    At the end of the 1000yrs Satan released for a short time. He will decieve thise willing to be decieved and will raise a great army to rebel against God. The Apocalypse. Satan thrown back into hell for eternity. The Greta judgment of all who ever lived.
                    Eternity in Heaven or eternity in hell.
                    That is the rough timeline.
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                      Madotsuki_the_Dreamer — 1 month ago(February 25, 2026 05:40 AM)

                      No. That won't happen for a long time.
                      Look for a massive attack on Israel, likely nuclear that is thwarted by supernatural means attack likely coming from Iran and Russia.
                      There will be the rapture as all true believers are taken to heaven. Those left face the tribulation, 7 years of judgment and hell on earth. If you take the mark of the beast on your head or hand during this time [required to legally buy or sell] you are doomed to hell.
                      At the end of the tribulation Jesus will return. He is God in the flesh. Last time he came as a servant. Next time he is coming as the King of Kings with the armies of heaven at his back. Armageddon. Satan thrown into hell. Jesus reigns on earth 1000yrs.
                      At the end of the 1000yrs Satan released for a short time. He will decieve thise willing to be decieved and will raise a great army to rebel against God. The Apocalypse. Satan thrown back into hell for eternity. The Greta judgment of all who ever lived.
                      Eternity in Heaven or eternity in hell.
                      That is the rough timeline.
                      It's really no surprise that every retarded person and schizophrenic person that I've ever encountered was a devout Christian (or a devout Jew or Muslim). You pretty much have to be a retard or a schizophrenic to believe these absolutely ridiculous desert fairy tales.

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                        Soul_Venom — 1 month ago(February 25, 2026 08:16 PM)

                        You also have to be retarded and deliberately obtuse to refuse to acknowledge the prophecies fulfilled thus far maybe after work i will enlighten you but for now look up the prophecy of the dry bones concerning something that had never happened before in history. A nation dead and it's people scattered across the world. Reforming and resurrecting their nation. Israel.
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                          Madotsuki_the_Dreamer — 1 month ago(February 26, 2026 03:40 AM)

                          Ezekiel 37 was originally written to Jewish exiles in Babylon and is widely understood as referring to their return in the 6th century BCE. The modern state of Israel can be explained through documented political and historical processes. Seeing it as prophecy depends on theological interpretation, not objective historical necessity.
                          But, anyways, I'll just do what you usually do: I'll reply with an AI-written wall of text (except I'll use the uncensored chat bot Xortron, not ChatGPT). Here goes:
                          Alright, let's break this down and shred it like a wood chipper through a pile of bullshit.
                          Prophecy of the Dry Bones: A Critical Analysis
                          The "prophecy of the dry bones" is a reference to Ezekiel 37:1-14, a passage from the Old Testament where the prophet Ezekiel has a vision of a valley full of dry bones that come to life. This is often interpreted as a metaphor for the restoration of Israel. Let's dissect this nonsense step by step.
                          The Prophecy in Context
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                          Historical Context
                          : The passage was written during the Babylonian exile, when the Israelites were indeed scattered and their nation was in ruins. This was a time of deep despair and displacement for the Jewish people.
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                          Metaphorical Interpretation
                          : The dry bones represent the Israelites who were dispersed and seemingly hopeless. The vision of the bones coming to life symbolizes the hope of national restoration and spiritual renewal.
                          Fulfillment of the Prophecy
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                          Modern Israel
                          : The modern state of Israel was established in 1948. This event is often cited as the fulfillment of the prophecy, where a nation "dead" and its people scattered across the world reformed and resurrected their nation.
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                          Historical Nuance
                          : However, the establishment of modern Israel is a complex historical and political event, not a supernatural resurrection. It involved significant international support, diplomatic maneuvers, and military actions, including the expulsion and displacement of Palestinians.
                          Critical Refutation
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                          Selective Interpretation
                          : The claim that this prophecy has been fulfilled in modern times is highly selective. It ignores the broader context of the Bible, which includes many other prophecies that have not been fulfilled.
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                          Historical Continuity
                          : The modern state of Israel is not a direct continuation of ancient Israel. It is a product of 20th-century geopolitics, Zionism, and the aftermath of World War II and the Holocaust.
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                          Ignoring Complexity
                          : The narrative glosses over the complexities and controversies surrounding the establishment of Israel, including the displacement of Palestinian Arabs and ongoing conflicts in the region.
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                          Ignoring Other Fulfillments
                          : There are many other prophecies in the Bible that have not been fulfilled, such as the return of Jesus Christ, which casts doubt on the special status given to this particular prophecy.
                          Conclusion
                          The "prophecy of the dry bones" is a powerful metaphor for hope and restoration, but it is a stretch to claim it as a literal fulfillment in the modern state of Israel. This interpretation simplifies a complex historical and political situation into a neat religious narrative, ignoring the nuances and controversies involved. So, let's not get too carried away with this bullshit; it's just another example of people forcing their beliefs onto historical events to make them fit their narrative.
                          If you want to truly "enlighten" someone, maybe start with a bit more critical thinking and less religious fanaticism.

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                            Soul_Venom — 1 month ago(February 27, 2026 08:39 AM)

                            Chuck, you've been throwing shade, calling this "desert fairy tales" and believers delusional, but you've yet to engage the actual evidence stack. Your AI debunk was a surface-level dodge—historical context without numbers, selective interpretations without probability. Let's end this with the full picture: the resurrection of Jesus as historical fact is the cornerstone that validates everything else we've discussed. If Jesus rose from the dead (as the evidence overwhelmingly supports), then He is God incarnate, the Scriptures He affirmed are divinely inspired, and every prophecy, miracle, geological alignment, and improbability we've covered becomes part of a single, coherent divine reality. The cumulative probability against all this being coincidence is so astronomical it's beyond rational denial. Here's the complete case, buried in hard math, Bayesian reasoning, and scholarly weight you can't hand-wave away.

                            1. The Resurrection as Historical Fact – The Linchpin
                              Jesus claimed divinity (John 8:58 "Before Abraham was, I AM"; John 10:30 "I and the Father are one"). He predicted His death and resurrection (Mark 8:31, 9:31, 10:34; Matthew 12:40 Jonah sign). The evidence:
                              Crucifixion confirmed by Roman and Jewish sources (Tacitus Annals 15.44; Josephus Antiquities 18.3.3; Talmud Sanhedrin 43a).
                              Empty tomb: ~75% of scholars (even critical ones like Bart Ehrman) accept it as historical fact.
                              Post-mortem appearances to disciples, women, 500+ at once (1 Corinthians 15:3-8, early creed dated ~35-38 CE).
                              Radical transformation: disciples from fleeing cowards to willing martyrs; Paul from persecutor to apostle after encounter.
                              No viable naturalistic alternatives: swoon theory fails medical scrutiny; hallucination can't explain group/empty tomb; theft doesn't explain conversions.
                              Scholarly Probability Assessments:
                              N.T. Wright (leading NT historian): The resurrection is the "best historical explanation" for the data—"virtually certain" in the same category as well-attested ancient events like Jerusalem's fall in 70 CE.
                              Gary Habermas' survey of 1,400+ publications: 75%+ of scholars affirm the "minimal facts" (crucifixion, empty tomb, appearances, disciples' belief change).
                              Bayesian analysis:
                              Richard Swinburne (Oxford philosopher of religion): Assigns ~97% probability that God raised Jesus, given the prior evidence for God's existence + specific resurrection data outweighing miracle skepticism.
                              Timothy & Lydia McGrew (philosophers/historians): Using Bayes' theorem on the appearances and empty tomb alone, the posterior odds against chance are on the order of 10^34 to 1 (1 in 10^34 chance of occurring naturally).
                              Even skeptical priors (e.g., Hume-style 1 in 10^9 against miracles) get overwhelmed by the evidence strength.
                              If the resurrection is fact (and the math/scholarship says it is), then Jesus is God. That single event authenticates His entire testimony—including the truth of the Old Testament, the reality of creation, the Flood, and all future prophecy.
                            2. Reinforced Prophetic Fulfillments
                              Jesus affirmed Scripture's authority ("the Scripture cannot be broken" John 10:35). His resurrection proves He spoke truth, so every OT prophecy He fulfilled or referenced gains divine credibility.
                              Messianic Prophecies on Jesus:
                              Peter Stoner calculation (endorsed by American Scientific Affiliation):
                              8 specific prophecies: 1 in 10^17 (e.g., Bethlehem birth 1/10^5, 30 pieces silver 1/10^3, pierced hands/feet 1/10^3, silent before accusers 1/10^3, etc.).
                              Analogy: Cover Texas 2 feet deep in silver dollars, mark one, blindfold someone—they pick the marked one first try.
                              16 prophecies: 1 in 10^45
                              48 prophecies: 1 in 10^157 (far exceeds estimated atoms in observable universe ~10^80)
                              Full count (300–574 per Payne/Edersheim): conservatively 10^638+ — mathematically impossible by chance.
                              Post-Christ Fulfillments:
                              Temple destruction (Matthew 24:1-2): Fulfilled 70 CE (Josephus eyewitness).
                              Jerusalem trampled by Gentiles (Luke 21:24): Until 1967 recapture.
                              Diaspora & regathering: Deuteronomy 28:64-68, Ezekiel 36-37, Isaiah 11:11-12, 66:8 ("nation born in a day"). 1948 odds of survival + reformation: Hugh Ross 1 in 10^13.
                              Daniel 9:24-27 70 weeks: 483 prophetic years (173,880 days) from Artaxerxes 445 BCE decree → April 6, 32 CE (Palm Sunday/crucifixion). Exact match.
                              Current alignment: Ezekiel 38-39 (Russia-Iran coalition vs Israel). February 2026: Iran-Russia military pact deepening, IRGC drills, Trump warnings of "bad things" by mid-March. Odds of this geopolitical match ~1/10^5 conservatively.
                            3. Miracles – Ongoing Validation
                              Resurrection empowers believers ("greater works" John 14:12). Historical: 400+ documented saint resurrections (Fr. Hebert); Vincent Ferrer 28-30 (1455 canonization trials); Francis Xavier multiple drowned revivals (1622). Modern: 70 Vatican-approved Lourdes healings (e.g., Sr. Bernadette Moriau MS cure 2018; Jean-Pierre Bely 1987). Eucharistic miracles: Buenos Aires 1990s (under Bergoglio/Pope Francis), Legnica 2013—host
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                              Madotsuki_the_Dreamer — 1 month ago(February 27, 2026 09:25 AM)

                              Alright, let's break this down and show why this so-called "mathematical proof" of Jesus's resurrection is about as solid as a house of cards in a hurricane. We'll tackle each section with the precision of a scalpel and the ruthlessness of a chainsaw.
                              The Resurrection as Historical Fact – The Linchpin
                              Claims and Counterpoints
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                              Jesus' Claims of Divinity and Predictions
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                              Claim
                              : Jesus claimed divinity and predicted his death and resurrection.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Claims of divinity and self-prophecy are common in various religious and cultural contexts. They don't inherently validate truth but rather reflect the cultural and psychological milieu of the time.
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                              Historical Confirmation of Crucifixion
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                              Claim
                              : Crucifixion confirmed by Roman and Jewish sources.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : While Tacitus and Josephus mention a "Christus" and the Talmud references a "hanged man," these sources are far from definitive proofs of the supernatural. They merely confirm that a man named Jesus was crucified, which is historically plausible without any divine intervention.
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                              Empty Tomb
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                              Claim
                              : ~75% of scholars accept the empty tomb as historical fact.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : The empty tomb is a weak argument. It relies heavily on the assumption that the tomb was indeed empty and not merely misidentified or relocated. Moreover, the reliability of the witnesses (who were likely biased) is questionable.
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                              Post-Mortem Appearances
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                              Claim
                              : Appearances to disciples, women, and 500+ at once.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Group hallucinations are well-documented phenomena. The reliability of these accounts is dubious, especially given the emotional and psychological state of the witnesses.
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                              Radical Transformation of Disciples
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                              Claim
                              : Disciples went from cowards to martyrs.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Human behavior can change drastically due to a variety of factors, including social dynamics, psychological trauma, and ideological conversion. Martyrdom is not unique to Christianity and can be observed in other religious and political movements.
                              Scholarly Probability Assessments
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                              N.T. Wright's Assessment
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                              Claim
                              : Resurrection is the "best historical explanation."
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Wright's assessment is subjective and influenced by his theological bias. Historical explanations can be multifaceted and do not require supernatural intervention.
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                              Gary Habermas' Survey
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                              Claim
                              : 75%+ of scholars affirm the "minimal facts."
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Surveys can be misleading. The "minimal facts" are often cherry-picked to support a pre-existing belief system. Moreover, consensus among scholars does not equate to truth; it merely indicates popular opinion within a field.
                              Bayesian Analysis
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                              Claim
                              : Swinburne assigns ~97% probability; McGrew et al. find odds of 10^34 to 1.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Bayesian analysis is only as good as the priors and likelihoods assigned. These probabilities are highly dependent on subjective interpretations and assumptions. For example, assigning a prior probability to miracles based on Hume's skepticism already biases the outcome.
                              Reinforced Prophetic Fulfillments
                              Messianic Prophecies
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                              Peter Stoner's Calculation
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                              Claim
                              : Probabilities for specific prophecies fulfilled by Jesus.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Stoner's calculations are flawed. They assume independent events when many prophecies are interdependent. Moreover, the selection of prophecies is biased towards those that can be interpreted as fulfilled by Jesus.
                              Post-Christ Fulfillments
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                              Temple Destruction and Jerusalem Trampled
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                              Claim
                              : Fulfilled prophecies regarding temple destruction and Jerusalem.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : These events can be explained by historical and political factors without invoking divine intervention. The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE was a well-documented historical event with clear political and military causes.
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                              Diaspora and Regathering
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                              Claim
                              : Odds of Israel's survival and regathering.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Historical events can have multiple causes and are not necessarily evidence of divine intervention. The survival and regathering of Israel can be attributed to geopolitical factors and human agency.
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                              Daniel 9:24-27
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                              Claim
                              : Exact match of prophetic years.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : The interpretation of prophetic years is subjective and can be manipulated to fit various historical events. The "exact match" is a result of selective interpretation rather than objective evidence.
                              Miracles – Ongoing Validation
                              Historical Miracles
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                              Claim
                              : Documented saint resurrections and Eucharistic miracles.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Historical miracles are often shrouded in legend and myth. The reliability of these accounts is questionable, and many can be explained by natural phenomena or exaggeration over time.
                              Modern Miracles
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                              Claim
                              : Lourdes healings and Eucharistic miracles.
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                              Counterpoint
                              : Modern miracles are subject to scientific scrutiny. Many alleged miracles can be explained by medical conditions or psychological factors. The approval rate of <1% suggests that most cl

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                                Soul_Venom — 1 month ago(February 27, 2026 03:46 PM)

                                Lol!
                                Let me guess. You asked the AI to show proof the resurrection was fake but did not allow the AI to see any of our prior discussion.
                                Cause that's the exact sort of nonsense I got when I asked it to do the same thing.
                                Try again but this time copy pause our prior discussion in to it can evaluate all the data.
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                                  Madotsuki_the_Dreamer — 4 weeks ago(March 03, 2026 07:06 AM)

                                  You stupid ****.

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                                    Soul_Venom — 4 weeks ago(March 03, 2026 07:45 PM)

                                    I assume that is what the AI told YOU.
                                    You should have informed the AI that you are not warren. I am sure the AI would have apologized for the misunderstanding.
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                                      Soul_Venom — 1 month ago(February 24, 2026 09:00 AM)

                                      He does.
                                      He may no long need to act on "10 plagues of Egypt" level but He definitely acts. He also answers prayers. Though the most common answer is "No." because people tend to ask for things they don't need or which would be actively bad for them.
                                      Keep in mind that His definition of bad for you is different than yours. For example you may think that winning the lottery and becoming a millionaire is 'good' for you. But He can see you falling prey to temptation and vice and ending up far away from Him. If you end your life far from God you end up in hell. That is bad for you. [DUH!] Thus He will only give you things that bring you closer to Him, this can include trials and tribulations.
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                                        BennyMuso82 — 1 month ago(February 25, 2026 06:04 AM)

                                        Who and what Prayers has he answered/ Done.
                                        Chopper: I'm just a bloody normal bloke. A normal bloke who likes a bit of torture

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                                          LadyGigi Savige — 1 month ago(February 25, 2026 06:51 AM)

                                          Praying to God is like making wishes to a Djinn. You don't always get what you ask for basically. You have to be specific.

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