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I'm surprised to see some of this. nossy Send a noteboard - 01/03/2012 12:11:31 PM
I'm sure, but life would be far less interesting if everyone agreed all the time.

That is very true.

I'm gonna set aside the Mormon comment, since I'm not one. Instead, I'll talk about the other part. Looking at the "poor little manin India who never heard of Christ/God"...this is where another fascet of God comes into play. In Christian theology, God is more then just love. He is also just. Since God does know your innermost thoughts/motiviations, He is in a unique place to be a just Judge. If that little old man honestly never heard of Jesus, God is just. He will make the right call.

Either way, it is kind of a neither here nor there argument. When people get caught up on this point of theology, I'm more apt to point out that let that "little old man" and God deal with that situation. I'll be concerned for my situation and where I stand with God.

I agree with LL. If I had to claim ONE thing I believe absolutely, it's what you said above. I very much feel that each person is responsible for his or her own spiritual choices. And that it's ultimately between us and God.

It was more then the woman (Eve) who ate the fruit. Let's remember that man (Adam) also sinned. Where as Eve was deceived, Adam did what he did knowingly defying God. (Interesting study by the way) To swing us back around to the initial comment between us, notice the story of Adam & Eve and their situation and free will.

They were living in the Garden of Eden. It was *literally* perfect. They walked in the garden with God. Spoke with Him. Had a personally relationship with Him. And they chose to disobey Him. Notice that God didn't set their free will aside. He could have said "No, that's going to lead to a path of destruction for you and everyone after you. I'm not going to give you the choice. You will love me. I won't give you the option not to." But He didn't do that, did he.

That whole free will thing is a big deal

Definitely still the same raw deal, imo. Doesn't matter who got us booted from Eden. Anyway, we knew we weren't going to agree on everything , and, yes, it was a demonstration of free will.

Thank you?

I'm honestly (and without a snarky whatever) saying good post and thank you. We're having a good discussion. And (as far as I can tell), there aren't wierd/hard/hurtful feelings involved. We're just talking. About our beliefs, viewpoints, and whatever. Not with the point of conversion, but with the point of potential understanding.

As far as things go, that's a good thing.

Well, I really appreciate your replies. Really. I don't think I would have said we had much common ground in our beliefs, but it appears that part of the core is exactly the same. It's nice to see that.

~J
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Do you know the best way to anger an atheist? Dark Knight - 28/02/2012 07:10:57 PM 2233 Views
Or, you could baptize one of them, posthumously. nossy - 28/02/2012 07:32:48 PM 1555 Views
Ooo that is hilarious *NM* Dark Knight - 28/02/2012 08:22:19 PM 583 Views
I can't think of any reason for an atheist to be annoyed by that. Tim - 28/02/2012 11:08:44 PM 1267 Views
Well, for starters, it's really effing rude. nossy - 28/02/2012 11:31:36 PM 1358 Views
It is an act of love. Narg - 29/02/2012 12:34:03 AM 1336 Views
Everyone does it for that reason? (edits for clarity) nossy - 29/02/2012 10:27:02 AM 1230 Views
I have some disturbing news for you... Narg - 29/02/2012 06:42:41 PM 1279 Views
For anyone reading this: the guy above is wrong, and I am admitting that to you on his behalf, so nossy - 29/02/2012 07:15:38 PM 1308 Views
Maybe without realizing it, you have articulated.... Jeordam - 29/02/2012 07:24:13 PM 1119 Views
I actually find that conversation quite interesting. nossy - 29/02/2012 08:18:35 PM 1271 Views
Re: I actually find that conversation quite interesting. Jeordam - 29/02/2012 09:07:06 PM 1312 Views
I cannot possibly agree more with these two paragraphs of yours... LadyLorraine - 29/02/2012 09:28:09 PM 1307 Views
I'm surprised to see some of this. nossy - 01/03/2012 12:11:31 PM 1176 Views
I find the Fall perhaps the most interesting part. Joel - 02/03/2012 09:05:29 AM 1709 Views
Re: I find the Fall perhaps the most interesting part. Jeordam - 02/03/2012 06:26:06 PM 1484 Views
There are 3 critical distinctions: 1) Ability to sin, 2) Awareness of sin and 3) Appreciation of sin Joel - 05/03/2012 04:08:36 AM 1229 Views
You said it was really effing rude. Narg - 29/02/2012 08:18:40 PM 1319 Views
I meant that the act of choosing for someone else nossy - 29/02/2012 08:54:02 PM 1188 Views
Question snoopcester - 29/02/2012 07:58:32 PM 1290 Views
No, I don't blame them or think they are fools. Narg - 29/02/2012 08:41:13 PM 1290 Views
It is not an act of love to defy the beliefs of a loved one. LadyLorraine - 29/02/2012 02:32:45 PM 1389 Views
Rape? That is ridiculous. Narg - 29/02/2012 05:26:13 PM 1297 Views
It's a bit of hyperbole, but not too far from it, imo LadyLorraine - 29/02/2012 05:45:39 PM 1306 Views
You are trying your best to not understand. Narg - 29/02/2012 07:12:57 PM 1320 Views
I suspect that that is where a lot of the issue with it lies. Chas - 02/03/2012 01:33:43 AM 1384 Views
one thing nossy - 29/02/2012 06:25:45 PM 1330 Views
Precisely *NM* LadyLorraine - 29/02/2012 06:59:15 PM 621 Views
Bad example Praziquantel - 05/03/2012 05:06:21 AM 1382 Views
"Spiritual rape" might be going a bit far, but otherwise that sounds about right. Joel - 02/03/2012 08:06:48 AM 1376 Views
Why would they be angry about that? Hieshyn - 02/03/2012 01:23:56 AM 1511 Views
Denying people rights since it was written 3000 years ago? jh - 28/02/2012 07:44:02 PM 1221 Views
Isn't religion different than faith, though? Nate - 28/02/2012 07:44:07 PM 1328 Views
Yeah that's pretty much what I said Dark Knight - 28/02/2012 08:21:56 PM 1135 Views
Only if I get to be Pope. Nate - 28/02/2012 08:25:45 PM 1261 Views
I love me my vices! Thanks Pope Dark Knight - 28/02/2012 10:14:27 PM 1155 Views
Generally the same way you piss off anyone else Isaac - 28/02/2012 08:43:04 PM 1262 Views
Great post. Narg - 28/02/2012 09:18:38 PM 1245 Views
I find that the best way is to smile. Dannymac - 29/02/2012 06:23:50 AM 1271 Views
Some answers Narg - 28/02/2012 09:05:35 PM 1232 Views
that won't work on Buddists Yunalesca - 28/02/2012 09:21:48 PM 1295 Views
On the other hand ... Nate - 28/02/2012 09:28:27 PM 1137 Views
For some reason I always imagine Buddhists as the monk class on RPG games... *NM* Dark Knight - 28/02/2012 10:13:27 PM 647 Views
LOL same *NM* ironclad - 28/02/2012 10:31:38 PM 608 Views
That's always been my view of the issue. Half-assed non-religious types are just as obnoxious too. Cannoli - 28/02/2012 10:34:12 PM 1510 Views
Seems a got both a pat on the back and a scathing rebuke. I call that a good day Dark Knight - 28/02/2012 11:57:45 PM 1588 Views
Best way to anger an atheist, by declaring all atheists are the same. *NM* Roland00 - 28/02/2012 10:38:51 PM 786 Views
Telling anyone what they actually believe will work. *NM* Aeryn - 28/02/2012 10:51:56 PM 614 Views
This kind of works for many, doesn't it? Jeordam - 29/02/2012 06:22:33 PM 1135 Views
I'm an atheist, and I consider it to be my religion. *NM* Aeryn - 28/02/2012 10:51:00 PM 582 Views
Common error number 1: "Atheism isn't a lack of belief, but rather a belief that God doesn't exist." Tim - 28/02/2012 11:18:23 PM 1479 Views
I second that DomA - 29/02/2012 03:46:15 AM 1264 Views
Curiously, anger at statements of simple obvious facts is a hallmark of religious fundamentalism. Joel - 29/02/2012 10:27:29 AM 1380 Views
What you're doing there is defining "atheist" and "agnostic" in a way that suits you, but... Tim - 29/02/2012 11:50:27 AM 1156 Views
What I am doing is using the terms as they were universally used until about the time I was born. Joel - 05/03/2012 01:11:21 AM 1320 Views
So what do you call this position?: Tim - 05/03/2012 08:43:20 AM 1250 Views
I call them both agnostic, but the former leans toward atheism while the latter has no lean. Joel - 05/03/2012 10:53:02 AM 1373 Views
See, there you go again, defining atheism in such a way as to make it sound ridiculous. Tim - 05/03/2012 11:21:17 AM 1130 Views
Well, is unswerving belief a good thing, or not? Joel - 05/03/2012 11:57:05 AM 1363 Views
What's happening nossy - 05/03/2012 02:24:41 PM 1375 Views
Conversationally, DKs use of "atheism" at the start of this convo is the only practical definition. Joel - 07/03/2012 03:10:18 AM 1693 Views
Oh really? The guy who was doing it to annoy people? nossy - 07/03/2012 09:53:38 PM 1281 Views
The guy who was doing it to annoy atheists based on the terms technical and popular meaning, yes. Joel - 11/03/2012 04:04:36 AM 1154 Views
Whatever. nossy - 12/03/2012 12:39:24 AM 1647 Views
*NM* nossy - 12/03/2012 01:14:39 AM 628 Views
I understand that as "I completely agree." Joel - 13/03/2012 12:11:18 AM 1436 Views
I saw it as.... TaskmasterJack - 13/03/2012 10:44:37 PM 1174 Views
My browser does not like your gif. Joel - 13/03/2012 11:32:06 PM 1430 Views
I have known very few people who "believe" their religion from rearing and actually understand it. Joel - 29/02/2012 12:08:01 PM 1513 Views
I have a few good quotes for this one. Dreaded Anomaly - 29/02/2012 03:29:22 PM 1285 Views
I snerfled. *NM* Avendesora - 29/02/2012 05:12:32 PM 607 Views
I thought that was "best way to make an atheist roll his/her eyes at you"? *NM* Craig - 29/02/2012 11:05:21 PM 804 Views
Re: That's it? *NM* RomaVenkat - 01/03/2012 06:33:48 AM 687 Views
Re: Do you know the best way to anger an atheist? Nefarious - 02/03/2012 01:47:03 AM 1199 Views
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