Is God rich?

@secondson said
Good question. Do you know?

I think it's a question of separating the facts from fiction, and the truth from the lie. It shouldn't be that difficult. It starts with being honest with oneself.

The answer is I 'don't' differentiate.

All fairy-tales belong in the same toy cabinet.

@kegge said
Perhaps you didn't understand the question. This is the line of discussion and the question you avoid answering is: why is what you believe less stupid than what 999 believes?

999: Your Christian church tell you that you and God are pals, therefore you can sin all you like and God will be merciful, because you are saved.

SS: You must be very stupid if you believe that's t ...[text shortened]... e them.

K: Which truth might that be in relation to Santa and the Easter bunny?

SS: All truth.

Why don't you ask a question that isn't stupid?

@ghost-of-a-duke said
The answer is I 'don't' differentiate.

You don't differentiate between fact and fiction?!

@secondson said
You don't differentiate between fact and fiction?!

Of course.

But all fairy-tales I keep together. (Things unsupported by science).

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Of course.

But all fairy-tales I keep together. (Things unsupported by science).

History is full of facts and fiction not supported by science. Not all events are science based.

Historical facts are based in the accuracy of the records. I suppose one could say there's a science to it.

Why are we referencing "fairy-tales" anyway? Is there some kind of a joke going on here?

@secondson said
History is full of facts and fiction not supported by science. Not all events are science based.

Historical facts are based in the accuracy of the records. I suppose one could say there's a science to it.

Why are we referencing "fairy-tales" anyway? Is there some kind of a joke going on here?

With respect sir, I believe you introduced the word to the thread:

'The truth isn't stupid. Fairytales aren't stupid either. Just those that believe them.'

@ghost-of-a-duke said
With respect sir, I believe you introduced the word to the thread:

'The truth isn't stupid. Fairytales aren't stupid either. Just those that believe them.'

With equal respect to you, why does it feel like you're going down a rabbit trail?

I'm not sure we're talking about the same thing.

@secondson said
With equal respect to you, why does it feel like you're going down a rabbit trail?

Wouldn't be the first time.

😀

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Wouldn't be the first time.

😀

But..but..is God rich I'd like to know?

@secondson said
But..but..is God rich I'd like to know?

Depends how we define 'rich.'

I read a nice quote recently that 'rich people have logos on their clothes, while happy people have cat hair on their clothes.'

Personally, I'd take happiness over richness. (I suspect God would do the same).

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Depends how we define 'rich.'

I read a nice quote recently that 'rich people have logos on their clothes, while happy people have cat hair on their clothes.'

Personally, I'd take happiness over richness. (I suspect God would do the same).

I think "rich", in the context of the question of how much God has in terms relative to quantity, means absolute abundance.

Qualitatively the definition is the same. God is happy and desires the same for us.

Money can't buy happiness. Contentment is the key to happiness in my opinion.

@secondson said
Money can't buy happiness.

Having enough of it certainly helps though.

@divegeester said
Having enough of it certainly helps though.

God knows the value of material things and money, and that is why His favourite 'boys' had lots of it.

@divegeester said
Having enough of it certainly helps though.

But therein lies the rub.

How much is enough, and how much is too much?

@suzianne said
But therein lies the rub.

How much is enough, and how much is too much?

Enough is sufficient to pay your essential bills, provide sufficient food and clothing, maintain a place to live, take a vacation/holiday plus a few other things.

Having enough money is more easily assessed and described by not having enough.