sorry I don't make the rules.:meh:
It was worth a shot anyway.
The New Testament is pretty clear. Know God in your heart. That means it's a personal thing. It doesn't come from theists and atheists pounding it into you. You have it or you don't.
Therefore there is no right or wrong answer. Your diety comes to your in your own way.
OK we got one person for number 2...who's next.
...the warrior mentality that some on both sides adopt.
How do you know they weren't?Last week I ran into 3 separate guys downtown that all claimed to be Jesus Christ.
Lucy's prices went up.
Nice direct wiki quote.
Yet nowhere in that did I see what you say you actually believe.Time to fess up you're just taking the piss out of us.
So much wasted effort building that straw man.
Look, we know you hate atheists. That's your prerogative. But if you're going to challenge someone to a debate about it at least consider making a legitimate argument.
Totally agree. That is the nature of faith. What strikes me as odd is the warrior mentality that some on both sides adopt.
I would say that describes a good 80% of all aethists I've ever met......and then they get purple."Militant atheist is defined as one who is militantly opposed to theism, theists, and religion. Militant atheists have an extreme hostility towards religious theism that entails a desire to see religion suppressed by force. The label militant atheist tends to be used interchangeably with fundamentalist atheist, new atheist, and anti-theist."
http://atheism.about.com/od/Atheist-Dictionary/g/Definition-Militant-Atheist.htm
Got it now?
I don't hate atheists, nor have a ever stated that. My argument is quite legitimate.
I would say that describes a good 80% of all aethists I've ever met......and then they get purple.
"Militant atheist is defined as one who is militantly opposed to theism, theists, and religion. Militant atheists have an extreme hostility towards religious theism that entails a desire to see religion suppressed by force. The label militant atheist tends to be used interchangeably with fundamentalist atheist, new atheist, and anti-theist."
http://atheism.about.com/od/Atheist-Dictionary/g/Definition-Militant-Atheist.htm
Got it now?
I think aethists are funny....... they get real purple....
It was a direct answer to those who didn't understand the "levels of belief". It matters not what I do or do not believe. That was not part of the premise of my argument.
To the other side all non believers are alike and all atheists.Because every atheist is a stereotype?
squeal for me piggy...eeeee.eeeeeBecause every atheist is a stereotype?
heal their asses he would.To the other side all non believers are alike and all atheists.
Labels....
Maybe they should treat them like Jesus did?
I'm not convinced you know what your argument is.
He seems to be doing a great job in Africa, atm.heal their asses he would.
Doesn't seem like it. You ask leading questions, you attack straw men, you propose "levels" of atheism that no atheist here or anywhere I'm aware of subscribe to...
Just saying "my argument is legitimate" doesn't make it so.
seriouslly is that the best you have to offer?He seems to be doing a great job in Africa, atm.
I totally understand, but since your so preoccupied to help the 20,000 who die in Africa that you were so curious about...well, I guess the poor bastards will have to appeal to ...people like this ....I'm pretty sure she would say something deranged.... like ....GOD sent her there.Nah....I'm sure I could do better if I tried, but.....it is kinda late in my time zone and I get up early.
Meh....I brought the weak sauce.
Also, my job is to take care of me.
And honestly? I think I'm doing a fantastic job, if I do say so myself.
:blush:
There is something beautiful in seeing the poor accept their lot, to suffer it like Christ’s Passion. The world gains much from their suffering.
I led some revolting pheasants I think it was.
the woman has seen so much more of human suffering than you have ...than you will in 100 lifetimes...the closest you get is televison...you cannot hope to understand where she's coming from and you don't have the intelligence to realize that.Oh yeah.
The blessed Mother Teresa
Might want to read up on her.
Evil, vile bitch, she was.
And I never claimed any personal aid/otherwise to the starving, disease infected folks in Africa. Just pointing out Jesus' wonderful healing/helping abilities.....
what's cooking ...this thread got disturbing
easy night tonight- homemade pasta, meetballs, spinach and mushroom in marinarawhat's cooking ...
umm, no Shrimps or cuttlefish?easy night tonight- homemade pasta, meetballs, spinach and mushroom in marinara
How do you know they weren't?
the woman has seen so much more of human suffering than you have ...than you will in 100 lifetimes...the closest you get is televison...you cannot hope to understand where she's coming from and you don't have the intelligence to realize that.
Ah, but I have the intelligence to know a fraud when I see one.the woman has seen so much more of human suffering than you have ...than you will in 100 lifetimes...the closest you get is televison...you cannot hope to understand where she's coming from and you don't have the intelligence to realize that.
LOL yellow journalisim much? couldn't you find an article about her with Bigfoot in it.rubbish,
well considering that the parts of India she worked in were totally dominated by Hindus who can't even pronounce the word "Vatican" you'd be hard pressed to lay India's poor at the feet of the catholic contraception policies..LOLIt's called "clean up detail". Looking after orphans because her church was so adamant about not using birth control.
It's called "clean up detail". Looking after orphans because her church was so adamant about not using birth control.
which part of HINDU did you miss.There are very few Christians in the slums of India......I really don't think you can blame the catholic church for the population explosion or poverty of India....rahter than blaming pro-lifers for India's slums you may want to bother looking into the culture of the Hindus and muslims that make up the population of India's slums.....or the green revolution, or the attitudes of rich Indians toward the poor.YES!!!!! Idiots. And all those "pro-life" idiots too. If they were REALLY pro-life, they'd understand that bringing unwanted children into the world is the WORST POSSIBLE thing you can do. All children DESERVE to be wanted... and if they're not, they shouldn't be brought! Just because you goofed is no reason to bring a new person into a miserable existence -- because if they aren't wanted, it WILL be miserable.
Andria
which part of HINDU did you miss.There are very few Christians in the slums of India......I really don't think you can blame the catholic church for the population explosion or poverty of India....rahter than blaming pro-lifers for India's slums you may want to bother looking into the culture of the Hindus and muslims that make up the population of India's slums.....or the green revolution, or the attitudes of rich Indians toward the poor.