Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic If someone wrote a new holy book Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]musefan13[/m] at 3:10 pm on July 6, 2009[quote]What if someone wrote a new book and said god told me to write it. How many people would believe it? If someone told you God spoke to them and told them to build a huge monument, would you believe them? Why are people like this nowadays looked at as crazy but if it happened a long time ago and you were hearing about it now you would probably believe it. why is this? If I go to a hardcore religious person who quotes the bible and all that and tell him God told me to write something he would probably call the police on me. Strange, If its old they were told to write it by god. If it happens now they were probably on drugs or insane. [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post musefan13 Posted at 3:10 pm on July 6, 2009 What if someone wrote a new book and said god told me to write it. How many people would believe it? If someone told you God spoke to them and told them to build a huge monument, would you believe them? Why are people like this nowadays looked at as crazy but if it happened a long time ago and you were hearing about it now you would probably believe it. why is this? If I go to a hardcore religious person who quotes the bible and all that and tell him God told me to write something he would probably call the police on me. Strange, If its old they were told to write it by god. If it happens now they were probably on drugs or insane.

Replies Miami0429 Posted at 3:34 pm on July 6, 2009 Quote: from mcrfool at 6:11 pm on July 6, 2009 I've thought about that too.. me too =/ TheClassic Posted at 3:32 pm on July 6, 2009 Back then, there was less religious foundation so people easily absorbed what they were told.  They wanted to believe that God sent someone to save them from the bad.  Since one thing became such a hype, there was less reason for people to change their views.  So if someone were to now say they talked to God, there would be less reason to believe them.  However, there are other ways to get followers.  People like Charles Manson got his cult through methods of terror.  He claimed he was the devil. Leica Posted at 3:18 pm on July 6, 2009 Quote: from Cunning Stunt at 11:15 pm on July 6, 2009 Quote: from Aum Shinrikyo at 6:10 pm on July 6, 2009 It's because "God no longer talks to us directly, but only through the bible and others". How convenient   Did he tell them that? Quoted directly from a holy man. aejae Posted at 3:18 pm on July 6, 2009 that'd be funny if nobody believed him... lulzy Cunning Stunt Posted at 3:15 pm on July 6, 2009 Quote: from Aum Shinrikyo at 6:10 pm on July 6, 2009 It's because "God no longer talks to us directly, but only through the bible and others". How convenient   Did he tell them that?   audibleSIN Posted at 3:15 pm on July 6, 2009 Because the good ooooold days were magical and full of cookie dough chinchillas.   musefan13 Posted at 3:13 pm on July 6, 2009 Better off finding your own way in life, listen to your heart and your conscience and you won't go wrong. 80Kidz Posted at 3:13 pm on July 6, 2009 look at the book of mormons.... or scientology. xNebulazx Posted at 3:13 pm on July 6, 2009 This is exactly why I doubt it ever happened thousands of years ago in the first place. People would have thought they were crazy back then too. deuces13 Posted at 3:13 pm on July 6, 2009 God is for real Rawrj Posted at 3:12 pm on July 6, 2009 That's just the way it is. K r e s c e n d o Posted at 3:11 pm on July 6, 2009 God told me to write this post. How many people would believe me? Equivalent to the book. All you have to do, is aim it towards gullible people who believe in it. mcrfool Posted at 3:11 pm on July 6, 2009 I've thought about that too.. jham915 Posted at 3:11 pm on July 6, 2009 Not in today's world. I think that people would definitely buy it, but not believe it. Leica Posted at 3:10 pm on July 6, 2009 It's because "God no longer talks to us directly, but only through the bible and others". Most recent 15 of 16 previous replies displayed.