Official Review: Mimadamos by Chadi B. Ghaith

[ritah]

I liked this quote too! However, I don't know if this would be a book for me. Based on what you've written I feel that the ideas and beliefs aren't substantiated by facts just like religions tend to do. It's all about belief.

I hope by "religions" you don't mean Christianity because Christianity has plenty of proofs, I'd recommend the movie God's Not Dead 2, or is it 1?

Lol, I mean all of them! people always tend to bias their particular religion, making all sorts of claim about proof when in truth it all boils down to faith. Also, movies and personal testimonies aren't what I'd consider solid proof. Different followers of different religions all have their own personal testimonies which cancel each other out.

Haha, I get what you're saying, I've been there. I always try to be unbiased because there's no other way to honestly and truthfully know the truth, & I wasn't talking about faith or personal testimonies, all religions have that, I was talking about archaeological finds, about what the groups of nonbelievers actually saw, what the atheist scholars and scientists found in the Bible,... so many proofs; one has just to be interested in it, or should I say chosen by it

haha, I don't think you do. Most people always try to say "I've been there" like it's some kind of phase to down play the argument being presented. There is no way you can claim you're unbiased when you choose to believe in one religion over all the 4200 available today. Also, archeological findings are available for a plethora of beliefs not just Christianity - just because our ancestors practiced and believed something to be true doesn't mean it actually is. As far as the biblical events that were said to happen there is no undeniable evidence to support them at least not scientific evidence. So don't claim science where It isn't applicable.

[geoffrey ngoima]

Lol, I mean all of them! people always tend to bias their particular religion, making all sorts of claim about proof when in truth it all boils down to faith. Also, movies and personal testimonies aren't what I'd consider solid proof. Different followers of different religions all have their own personal testimonies which cancel each other out.

Haha, I get what you're saying, I've been there. I always try to be unbiased because there's no other way to honestly and truthfully know the truth, & I wasn't talking about faith or personal testimonies, all religions have that, I was talking about archaeological finds, about what the groups of nonbelievers actually saw, what the atheist scholars and scientists found in the Bible,... so many proofs; one has just to be interested in it, or should I say chosen by it

haha, I don't think you do. Most people always try to say "I've been there" like it's some kind of phase to down play the argument being presented. There is no way you can claim you're unbiased when you choose to believe in one religion over all the 4200 available today. Also, archeological findings are available for a plethora of beliefs not just Christianity - just because our ancestors practiced and believed something to be true doesn't mean it actually is. As far as the biblical events that were said to happen there is no undeniable evidence to support them at least not scientific evidence. So don't claim science where It isn't applicable.

LMHO, Okay, when I said, 'I've been there' I admit it sounded bad in my mouth, I don't talk like that.

I'm saying exactly that there is scientific evidence, the Big bang theory, and all the scientific proofs, they all align with the accounts of Genesis. Even before the scientists discovered that the world was round, the Bible had already talked about it; It's incredible because back then when the Bible was being written all this was unknown, meaning sb had to know all these truths. About the theory of evolution, it's incredible that guys have bought it, it like sb telling you, and I borrow this from somewhere I heard it from, that he found a watch at some beach and explained that over a million years all the little complex metal and plastic parts gathered by themselves and joined to form the watch, and all this happened by chance! & remember that the human brain is the most complex machinery in the universe, and we're told it happened by chance! I can't explain it all scientifically, esp the Genesis accounts, I'd have to refer you to 1 or 2 videos that are explained by once atheist scientists with PHD in their fields..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsbj7EN1Uzs

[Rebecca_Rivera]

Wow, Geoffrey, you did a great job reviewing this book. I perused it to see if I wanted to read it for review, but it was not for me. It's amazing how you took it's contents and made it relatable to others. Very nicely done.

[geoffrey ngoima]

Wow, Geoffrey, you did a great job reviewing this book. I perused it to see if I wanted to read it for review, but it was not for me. It's amazing how you took it's contents and made it relatable to others. Very nicely done.

Thank you, RB! Yes, it was quite a challenge. I'm sure you'd have done a better job had you picked it

[ritah]

Haha, I get what you're saying, I've been there. I always try to be unbiased because there's no other way to honestly and truthfully know the truth, & I wasn't talking about faith or personal testimonies, all religions have that, I was talking about archaeological finds, about what the groups of nonbelievers actually saw, what the atheist scholars and scientists found in the Bible,... so many proofs; one has just to be interested in it, or should I say chosen by it

haha, I don't think you do. Most people always try to say "I've been there" like it's some kind of phase to down play the argument being presented. There is no way you can claim you're unbiased when you choose to believe in one religion over all the 4200 available today. Also, archeological findings are available for a plethora of beliefs not just Christianity - just because our ancestors practiced and believed something to be true doesn't mean it actually is. As far as the biblical events that were said to happen there is no undeniable evidence to support them at least not scientific evidence. So don't claim science where It isn't applicable.

LMHO, Okay, when I said, 'I've been there' I admit it sounded bad in my mouth, I don't talk like that.

I'm saying exactly that there is scientific evidence, the Big bang theory, and all the scientific proofs, they all align with the accounts of Genesis. Even before the scientists discovered that the world was round, the Bible had already talked about it; It's incredible because back then when the Bible was being written all this was unknown, meaning sb had to know all these truths. About the theory of evolution, it's incredible that guys have bought it, it like sb telling you, and I borrow this from somewhere I heard it from, that he found a watch at some beach and explained that over a million years all the little complex metal and plastic parts gathered by themselves and joined to form the watch, and all this happened by chance! & remember that the human brain is the most complex machinery in the universe, and we're told it happened by chance! I can't explain it all scientifically, esp the Genesis accounts, I'd have to refer you to 1 or 2 videos that are explained by once atheist scientists with PHD in their fields..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsbj7EN1Uzs

all I'm going to say is learn to seek objective truths. You're allowed to believe what you want and source your confirmation bias wherever you'd like. But am not here for a debate. I'd rather do that than read these long paragraphs. Believe what you want and I'll know what I know. Bye. This is not the place for such debates, I'd rather write reviews than go back forth on this. It's not just interesting to me or convincing.

[geoffrey ngoima]

haha, I don't think you do. Most people always try to say "I've been there" like it's some kind of phase to down play the argument being presented. There is no way you can claim you're unbiased when you choose to believe in one religion over all the 4200 available today. Also, archeological findings are available for a plethora of beliefs not just Christianity - just because our ancestors practiced and believed something to be true doesn't mean it actually is. As far as the biblical events that were said to happen there is no undeniable evidence to support them at least not scientific evidence. So don't claim science where It isn't applicable.

LMHO, Okay, when I said, 'I've been there' I admit it sounded bad in my mouth, I don't talk like that.

I'm saying exactly that there is scientific evidence, the Big bang theory, and all the scientific proofs, they all align with the accounts of Genesis. Even before the scientists discovered that the world was round, the Bible had already talked about it; It's incredible because back then when the Bible was being written all this was unknown, meaning sb had to know all these truths. About the theory of evolution, it's incredible that guys have bought it, it like sb telling you, and I borrow this from somewhere I heard it from, that he found a watch at some beach and explained that over a million years all the little complex metal and plastic parts gathered by themselves and joined to form the watch, and all this happened by chance! & remember that the human brain is the most complex machinery in the universe, and we're told it happened by chance! I can't explain it all scientifically, esp the Genesis accounts, I'd have to refer you to 1 or 2 videos that are explained by once atheist scientists with PHD in their fields..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsbj7EN1Uzs

all I'm going to say is learn to seek objective truths. You're allowed to believe what you want and source your confirmation bias wherever you'd like. But am not here for a debate. I'd rather do that than read these long paragraphs. Believe what you want and I'll know what I know. Bye. This is not the place for such debates, I'd rather write reviews than go back forth on this. It's not just interesting to me or convincing.

OMGosh, okay, I wasn't trying to convert you or sth, God knows I can't, just voicing my mind, & me thinks this is one the places for it, all you had to do was excuse yourself from the get-go if you were uncomfortable. Okay, I now know my limits with you, sister.

[juliusotinyo]

Interesting comments on faith here, like ritah, I believe faith is subjective. Truth to only those who ascribe to it. But hey, am in no position to tell anyone off.

I just believe my pagan ancestors had their reasons and saw sense in their worship, who am I to rubbish their claims?

[geoffrey ngoima]

Interesting comments on faith here, like ritah, I believe faith is subjective. Truth to only those who ascribe to it. But hey, am in no position to tell anyone off.

I just believe my pagan ancestors had their reasons and saw sense in their worship, who am I to rubbish their claims?

Haha, I wouldn't go as far as calling anyone a pagan, I don't believe God really sides with this or that group, He's just too BIG for that. I believe he works in everyone's heart, regardless...
(Haha, Ritah has somehow freaked me out with that outburst up there I had to step back and mouth, "What th..." All in all, though I wholeheartedly believe God can be substantiated, hence make my faith objective, I will have to back off on this one. I'm never offended by much and I always wrongly make moves of handling others like I would meself. Anyway, sorry Ritah

[juliusotinyo]

Funniest thing is, I believe in a higher power despite my many reservations on religion.

I understand, this topic tends to be quite sensitive. I usually keep away, thanks for hosting me.

[geoffrey ngoima]

Funniest thing is, I believe in a higher power despite my many reservations on religion.

I understand, this topic tends to be quite sensitive. I usually keep away, thanks for hosting me.

I see that...
Always welcome, Julius

[Jeremie Mondejar]

I like that book. And your review as well. The Gnostic makes me interested

[Manang Muyang]

Mimadamos may be their religion's "heaven."

This looks like an intriguing book. I'm curious that you picked it to review. I'm not as adventurous.

[geoffrey ngoima]

I like that book. And your review as well. The Gnostic makes me interested

Yeah, it's very interesting, you should pick it too.

-- 12 Sep 2017, 02:57 --

Mimadamos may be their religion's "heaven."

This looks like an intriguing book. I'm curious that you picked it to review. I'm not as adventurous.

I always interested in other faiths,
& you might just surprise yourself.
Remember there are Christian Gnostics and the other gnostics that aren't Christian

[Isaac Obeng Ebu]

The quotes you selected really hit the point home, I liked them, especially this one 'Oh, we needed the sun to light our Destiny, how we need the cycles to drive our Choice; and we would martyr our lives to fuel the hour, not realizing that we could overturn the clock by simply shining here and there…' This is definitely a different type of book from what I am used to reading; however, your great review makes me want to pick it, which I probably will.

[IsabelMay]

This could be a great, refreshing read after so many fiction novels I usually read. Even though spiritual themes are always a touchy subject, it's fun to read about them and see what other people think.