IF god exists why can't you use god as an alibi or say "god made me do it" in a court of law? Especially if you are testifying truth under oath by placing your hand on the bible in a courtroom.
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Because it would only be hearsay...to use in court, God himself would have to take the stand.
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Until you can figure a way of serving god with a subpoena so he can testify on your behalf, I'm afraid you'll have to stick with empirical evidence.
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We can't because our country has strayed from what the Founding Fathers intended. In the old days, yes, you could use God as a witness (the phrase, "With God as my Witness" comes from that time). These days liberals have basically taken over the courts so it isn't allowed anymore.
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There are several reasons: 1. Because your perception of what God tells you is subjective and the courts are not qualified to evaluate it. 2. Because you are human and therefore have fallible perceptions. 3. Because our courts are secular and cannot sort out matters of faith. 4. Because the Christian God of the New Testament mandates compliance with legitimate laws (which are mostly anything short of denying your faith, harming others, or promoting injustice." 5. When #4 does not apply, the Christian ethic calls on believers to suffer the consequences as an act of faith. 6. Because the Christian God never MAKES you do anything. He gives you freedom of choice and the personal responsibility associated with it.
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Because there is no premise leading to such a conclusion. So God exists. That has nothing to do with using Him as an alibi. Now, if you state, " If God exists and controls every move I make, every thought I have and all is made possible by him"( that is your premise)..and then you can say, "If there is no such thing as free will", conclusion is "Then God is responsible for all my actions and thoughts". However, your premise may be faulty, in which case your conclusion will be equally faulty. :)
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You can! I did it for jay walking.
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We all have Free Will, so no.
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because God doesn't make you do a damn thing! He gives us a brain to use and consequences follow.
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