Do atheists know that Paul said he would show us a more excellent way?

Question

I Corinthians 12
31But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way.


And that's why many people look towards Paul to see how you're supposed to live, Paul was talking about the gifts of the spirit in this passage but at the end he says that he still is going to show us a more excellent way. And what way is that you say? His other epistles. ^_^

But anyway, did you know that Christians look to Paul because he shows us a more excellent way?


As a side note, Peter at first didn't understand this "more excellent" way, but even he came to like Paul. :)

Answer 1

NO. Atheists don't realize this. They aren't interested in God's way.



Paul did show us the excellent way, but remember, he was only an agent for the Lord. Not a deity.

Answer 2

I began to doubt the Bible by age 7, so I have not cared what Paul said since then. Did you know that Paul said nothing about a virgin birth, and he was unaware of some of the rules Jesus supposedly stated that are recorded by later Bible authors? All of this is evidence that the tales about Jesus changed over time.

Answer 3

Paul, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?!?!

Answer 4

Yes, it's that kind of deep and thoughtful message that proves that the Bible could not have been written by mere men. No mere human being could have ever come up with such a earnest and powerful message. The very use of the word "excellent" proves that the Bible is indeed the inspired word of God Almighty.

Answer 5

Paul just go divorced from his wife and was taken to the cleaners. John is dead, Ringo is a has been. George is dead too. What do I care about what happened 100 or 2000 years ago. I'd rather read the newspaper.

Answer 6

Sorry, but the more excellent way of living was exemplified by the legendary Wild Stallyns, Bill and Ted, mostly by their key phrase: 'be excellent to each other!'



Paul's message of bigotry doesn't really cut it in comparison.

Answer 7

Paulie Shore also said he knew an excellent way, with lots of snuggies as a reward.



Doesn't change the fact that he's an idiot, and I have no desire to follow him anywhere, no matter what gifts, snuggies, or weed he's offering as a reward.

Answer 8

I say I will show a an even MORE excellent way. Haha now you must follow me!

Answer 9

Paulina, your working from the wrong premise again. Of course anyone who was trying to market a religion would call it a "more excellent way" that does not assure that there is one nor that the one that he is purporting is the one.

Answer 10

Yeah. right, who care what Paul said especially who was the one suddenly declared himself as 'god-sent' when he walked pass the church... yes.. right... I just feel God talked to me, believe me now I will show you more excellent way....haha... sorry mate just cant help.

Answer 11

And Bill and Ted promised to show us a most excellent way, but I still don't follow their teachings.

Answer 12

Do Christians know that atheists don't care what mythological characters are supposed to have said?

Answer 13

Loving is God's Way - God Religion, is Satan's Way (to get mankind to Act Unkind - toward One Another...) Satan(s) Speak of Loving, Yet Form Armies to Conquer, Convert, and (Darkly, Selfishly...) Rule...

Answer 14

No, we don't. Do you have a Paul fetish? Paul keeps costing you 5 points all day long.

Answer 15

Paul was only doing what God called and empowered him to do. Give all glory to God.



Christ said in Acts 9:15 of Paul, “…this man is a chosen instrument of Mine to bear My name…”

Answer 16

And your point is? I mean who cares what some guy dead 2000 years ago says about myths based in even older myths.

Answer 17

Bruce R. McConkie, Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3 vols., 2:, p.377

"But ye are commanded in all things to ask of God, who giveth liberally; and that which the Spirit testifies unto you even so I would that ye should do in all holiness of heart, walking up-rightly before me, considering the end of your salvation, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving, that ye may not be seduced by evil spirits, or doctrines of devils, or the commandments of men; for some are of men, and others of devils. Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given; For verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments, and him that seeketh so to do; that all may be benefited that seek or that ask of me, that ask and not for a sign that they may consume it upon their lusts." (D. & C. 46:7-9.)

Answer 18

A more excellent way in that women should shut up? I don't know...

Answer 19

Yes been told so many times. I've also been told I can get cheeper insurence through the ....... Both are as valid.

Answer 20

Typical fundie putting words in there that aren't there.

Answer 21

I do now. Thank you Judah dude you have now shown me the light. I shall convert to Paulity...I mean Christianity, right away. Thank you, thank you for showing me this.



(Atheists sarcasm)

Answer 22

Do theists know that atheists don't give a rat's hindquarters about what Paul said, because they don't recognize Paul's claims to authority?

Answer 23

Why should I care what Paul said? He was a fool.

Answer 24

LoJ, when you get to heaven, try not to get kicked out for stalking Paul.

Answer 25

ok, so we should stop following the dead jewish carpenter and follow a different lunatic?

Answer 26

thanks yew we know



TO THE FIRST POSTER...PAUL ISNT A FOOL...HE WILL LIVE AGAIN but with your attitude its questionable for you...dont judge the saints...



Methodist

Answer 27

And I care because?



Oh wait...I dont