Questions: Religion & Spirituality

People often call Bill Gates greedy for having all that money etc.

And it isn't a Christian virtue to be insanely rich.

As far as I'm concerned he worked hard for his money and he does help by giving back a lot.

Besides, Job was a godly man and was the original Bill Gates of the Ancient world.

And King Solomon was super
rich too which the lord blessed him with.

Do you think Bill Gates is a greedy man?

What are your thoughts?

Mark:10:17-27:

Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”

So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.

You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother."

And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.”

Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack:

Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!”

And the disciples were astonished at His words.

But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?”

But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”

Help me settle a debate I'm having with a friend on the topic. If you had to choose one or the other which would you prefer your partner be Pagan or Atheist? Neither or Both is not part of the debate. Please limit your response to the choices below.

ok so there you have it, part 2 of the polls after the race question. You can see the results below re: race of the GoG members (at least based on those who voted!)

White: 60%
Asian: 12%
Black/Brown/Arab/Latin: 6% each
mixed Race: 4%

So what's your position when it comes to religion?

(again I'll have to politely ask yous to avoid posting stuff that could potentially offend people, especially Muslims as this seems to be the popular thing to do these days - and before you jump the gun, no am not a Muslim myself (& I don't agree with any of the stuff they preach) but nevertheless this kind of "abuse" should not be tolerated in here).

Is it moral, is it immoral, is it amoral? What about if we get to the point where we can clone meat. Would that be different?

God's word is clear that God doesn't listen to the prayers of sinners, but for some strange reason, He made a exception for this man and answerd his prayer the very next day, his mom wins the jackpot, which is a miracle itself; leaving this athiest shock and finally accepting God. Lol

What are your thoughs?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1391666/The-Lord-Provideth-Woman-wins-1-million-Lotto-jackpot-atheist-son-prays-prize.html