If you're having a conversation, you're still trying to get someone's attention.sinewav wrote:That makes perfect sense coming from you since this embodies the majority of your posts on this forum. Some of us actually have conversations (wow, imagine that!), though admittedly this thread isn't much of a conversation except for Jonathan's contributions.Mecca wrote:The only reason ANYONE posts, is to get the attention of someone else.
Then they are neglecting their god-appointed duty to save me, right? Does that get them into heaven? I don't think so...Tazmania wrote:Any Christian reading what you just said knows it would be almost pointless debating with you.
Not at all. Not any more than a kid who used to believe in Santa Claus or magic. I just didn't know any better at the time. I'm quite happy I had enough insight to see how silly religion is. And I had to do it all myself you know. I didn't know any atheists growing up; I'm the first one I knew (imagine that feeling). It would have been a lot easier to see reality for what it is if I had some help. That's part of the reason why I'm so persistent with this stuff. There is very little I can do for all the "believers." It's against their religion to be doubtful, skeptical, or otherwise "open-minded." But there are plenty of people who have doubts about the things they've been brought up to believe and it's them I speak to.Tazmania wrote:Are you resentful that you once were a Christian?
What the crap are you talking about? I've always acted this way, where have you been? And conversation isn't about trying to get someone's attention -- you've already got it. Well, maybe it is for you since it seems you have nothing to say most of the time...Mecca wrote:If you're having a conversation, you're still trying to get someone's attention. Why have you been so angry and aggressive lately, sine?
compguygene wrote:Obviously you have a need to insult anybody you disagree with to prove your point, when logic and kindness will not suffice.
God-appointed duty to save you? Ministerial training or not you seem to have a very flawed view of the Gospel here. I can do nothing to save you, nor does my salvation depend upon me doing so. But, with your vast knowledge and wisdom about all things Christian, there really is nothing I can tell you, as you know it all better than anybody, right?sinewav wrote:Then they are neglecting their god-appointed duty to save me, right? Does that get them into heaven? I don't think so...
Flawed? You seem to forget there are just as many interpretations of Christianity as there are Christians. Besides, you did offer to clear up any paradoxes and I accepted. Not up to the task? Will you dance around and make excuses like "you're not open-minded enough" (translation: gullible). If you really have sound proof that Jesus is the way, it will be as rock solid as any other truth we know about the universe. Just like denying gravity won't stop you from falling, your proof of the ways of Christ should be at least that telling. But if all you have is a feeling, that doesn't help anyone now does it? We can all get good feelings from lots of places, often without condition.compguygene wrote:God-appointed duty to save you? Ministerial training or not you seem to have a very flawed view of the Gospel here. I can do nothing to save you, nor does my salvation depend upon me doing so. But, with your vast knowledge and wisdom about all things Christian, there really is nothing I can tell you, as you know it all better than anybody, right?
http://forums3.armagetronad.net/memberl ... file&u=556Clutch wrote:PHYTOTRON WHERE ARE YOU
No, we can do better than agreeing to disagree. As long as you understand that faith isn't any kind of knowing other than a feeling you have inside. You can't make any claims from it because it's completely personal. This goes back to what Titanoboa was saying and in a sense he's totally right. If you say things like "because I am a Christian" it holds no more weight than if you say "because I have a feeling." All you are doing is reinforcing an internal state. Talking about it with others who say "because I am a Christian" also reinforces that feeling. And these feelings can be both helpful and hurtful depending on the situation. Yes, your feelings are powerful and real, but your God probably isn't.compguygene wrote:Obviously, your follow-up post to"this will be effectively "I told you so, see you can prove nothing".
That's where you're wrong, Sine.sinewav wrote:Yes, your feelings are powerful and real, but your God probably isn't.
Heh, it's a game I don't think is played much anymore.F0RC3 wrote:P.S. Sine what is that picture you posted of the hand supposed to mean?
What the **** JapanWikipedia wrote: Kancho is a prank played in Japan; it is performed by clasping the hands together so the index fingers are pointing out and attempting to insert them sharply into someone's anal region when the victim is not looking. It is similar to the wedgie or a goosing. Kancho means enema.
Ah yes, we actually did this game in high school along with another one. The other game was more prevailant than this one. So i didn't think of that hand sign being the same one as a game i played in highschool. Though you'd figure i would remember as high school was only one year ago lol.sinewav wrote:Heh, it's a game I don't think is played much anymore.F0RC3 wrote:P.S. Sine what is that picture you posted of the hand supposed to mean?
