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Got Jesus in the mail today
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No he did't say I get better looking every day.
Found a video of Jesus in the mail box. It has a sticker that says 9-11 Remembrance Edition. Did any one else get this today? I have seen this movie before. It is not to bad. Thay stick very much to the story as told in the Bible. But it is kind of dry.
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When I was a child, I thought as a child. But now that I am growen, I just wish I could act like a child and get away with it.
Found a video of Jesus in the mail box. It has a sticker that says 9-11 Remembrance Edition. Did any one else get this today? I have seen this movie before. It is not to bad. Thay stick very much to the story as told in the Bible. But it is kind of dry.
TOOLS
When I was a child, I thought as a child. But now that I am growen, I just wish I could act like a child and get away with it.
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Of course, being a diehard atheist I won't have much use for it.
Maybe I should copy something X-rated onto it and donate it to some church garage sale....help open-up new neural networks in the brain of some poor unsuspecting "follower"--help to turn him (or her) into a leader...
...SHOCK THE MONKEY TO LIFE!
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When I was a child, I thought as a child. But now that I am growen, I just wish I could act like a child and get away with it.
...when I figured-out that there was no God.
are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good."
The realization that "There is no God" is not a "heart" thing, it's a "head" thing.
A man can live his life, guiding his action by rational thought, or he can spend his life "hoping", guiding his actions with blind emotion.
I choose the rational thought approach.
Why does man kill? He kills for food. But not only for food; frequently, he must have a beverage.
Of course, being a diehard atheist I won't have much use for it.
If you do not want it send it to me I didnt get one.
If you will blame gun makers for every shooting then blame car maker for every car accident.
***There's a difference between living and living well!***
I might not always tell you the truth, but I will never lie to you!
Why does man kill? He kills for food. But not only for food; frequently, he must have a beverage.
Why does man kill? He kills for food. But not only for food; frequently, he must have a beverage.
Why does man kill? He kills for food. But not only for food; frequently, he must have a beverage.
I wish you the best,
The day is comming.
Christ Is King!
JUSTICE WITHOUT MERCY
IS TYRANY, MERCY WITHOUT
JUSTICE IS WEAKNESS
CHRISTIAN,AMERICAN
HETEROSEXUAL,PROGUN
CONSERVATIVE
Oh, what the heck.
DancesWithSheep,
There is no such thing as an "Atheist" with a capital "A"--although some would like it that way. Being an "atheist" says nothing about what one believes in; atheist is simply a word that says one does not ascribe to a theistic philosophy.
There are atheists who are extremely irrational (no logic) in their general "life philosophy"--"communists" are often a good example of the "irrational atheist".
More common though, are people who have arrived at an "atheistic" philosophy by scientifically examining the world around them. (PLEASE don't give me a list of "famous scientists" who believe in "God" as a response to my comment.) The "scientific approach" has everything to do with logic (the non-contratictory integration of facts).
Religion, generally, rejects logic--it is a philosophy based upon mystical or supernatural premises. Religion generally does not rely on logical argument, but instead requires "faith", on behalf of its followers, in accepting its tenets.
- one who denies the existence of God.
Aetheism is not not ascribing to a theistic philosphy; it is simply not believing in God. That is why it is no more logical than theism.
As for the scientific approach (read: "scientific method"), the results of such application has nothing to do with whether there is or is not a diety; it is merely a tool for ordering and explaining what is ponderable.
Why does man kill? He kills for food. But not only for food; frequently, he must have a beverage.
I suggest you instead consult any dictionary; the convenient definition you provided will not be found. Instead:
- one who denies the existence of God.
Aetheism is not not ascribing to a theistic philosphy; it is simply not believing in God. That is why it is no more logical than theism.
Talk about "word games"! LOL
I suggest you use your dictionary to look-up the word "theist". You might also want to use your dictionary to examine the prefix "an-"; it means "against" or "opposite" (when used before a word starting with a consonant the "n" is left off; it just becomes an "a"--such as in "atheist")
The word "atheist" means "opposite of a theist".
As for "scientific approach"--I am talking about using a "scientific like" method in formulating one general philosophy. (One's "general philosophy" can be described as the "system software of one's brain"--and NO, you won't find that in a dictionary!)
You've also now gone from "scientific approach" to "a 'scienfitic like' method". I suppose blood-letting and isolating humors embrace a "scientific like method"; but then, that is not the same thing as science.
Why does man kill? He kills for food. But not only for food; frequently, he must have a beverage.
Nothing very, very good or very, very bad lasts for very, very long.
I respect your beliefs. As I hope you will mine. I did not start this thread with the intent of a theological debate.
But there is one thing I would like to know. Whenever I meet a Christian I ask them to share with me what brought the to Christ. Since you stated that you were suprised when you found out there was no God, I want to know how you came to that realization.
Thanks TOOLS
When I was a child, I thought as a child. But now that I am growen, I just wish I could act like a child and get away with it.
glen e nuinez
Mudge the opposite of theist
DWS....I liked the "water bill" quip. You left out the "rim shot" though.
I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!
Edited by - mudge on 09/10/2002 21:54:04
glen e nuinez
Contrary to what most might like to believe, I have no problems with others' religious beliefs--so long as they don't attempt to force me to accept those beliefs.
I sometimes enjoy challenging believers--that's the "SHOCK THE MONKEY TO LIFE" comment above--I think those who choose to live their lives using a 4th century (or earlier) philosophy sometimes need a few intellectual challenges.
Other thinkers/writers (one name that comes to my mind first is Ayn Rand) helped to "shock my brain" to life years back; and leading to an answer to your question: It was a process of learning, of awakening, of enlightenment.
What I've read about the human brain and how we "gain knowledge", I'd say my realization that "the world is not controled by supernatural forces, but is knowable--and that I can understand it" represented significant new neural networks "openning up" in my brain. That's what happens when we learn new things--our brains actually change.
It wasn't all a "sudden event". I had been raised in religion--you could have describe me as "devout". My religious beliefs were not something that "changed instantly"; it was a process of "reprogramming" my brain. But once I realized there were massive contradictions in my religious beliefs, I knew I had to built, and live by some different philosophy which didn't require I close down my intellect and just accept its tenets on "faith".
It was a process of requiring proof of what I believe in.
Merc
quote:If you guys got beef with Jesus,
I wish you the best,
The day is comming.
Christ Is King!
NO! You may not have my guns! Now go crawl back into your hole!
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