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RE: Hello atheistforum
(February 3, 2012 at 12:19 am)RW_9 Wrote: The giant quote blocks seem to be getting long, so I'll just do it this way:

"The bible says this is not an evidence issue but a heart issue with the unbeliever. That He has given sufficient evidence to everyone, but those who deny He exists are suppressing the truth due to unrighteousness. That it seems like a logical problem on the surface, but underneath it is a rejection of Gods authority because of sin."

I trust you won't think that was taken out of context of your reply.

So if you believe faith to be an heart issue and not one of rational evidence, what is the point of getting into discussions of this sort? Many christians believe that people only come to Jesus through the witness of the holy spirit, that only once the person has opened themselves up enough can the holy spirit move them.

So what's your endgame then, with discussions like this? Just spray enough verses and christian ideas at someone until they have a crack in their spiritual shell big enough for the holy spirit to get through?

I think these kinds of discussions can be fruitful for a number of reasons, one, to establish a positive dialogue between believers and nonbelievers to foster goodwill. Two, to answer misconceptions about Christianity and the bible. Three, for my own edification. I don't have an endgame, I just felt compelled to speak to all of you, and I have no idea what the Lord plans to do.
(February 3, 2012 at 12:34 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote: It's called preaching guys...and I for one would like our xtian friend (read chew toy) to tone it down a bit and start to discuss these points he brings up.

Here's another chew toy for you. I said no biting. Tongue

[Image: Smile-Chew-Toy.jpg]

I'm happy to discuss whatever anyone wants to discuss. I haven't preached a sermon here; I am just answering questions that people are asking me about myself, Christianity and the bible. It's not really possible to do that without mentioning scripture here and there.
(February 3, 2012 at 12:47 am)Epimethean Wrote: "Was Newton a nonthinker?"

Temporal context has great import here, my throwback friend. Much like the fellow who chooses not to use electricity and drives a horse-drawn carriage into work today, you are a temporal anomaly, whereas Newton was a product of his time, and pushing envelopes of thought despite the dogma which surrounded him. You, on the other hand, capitulate proudly. Enjoy the tallow and methane, old fellow.

Tell that to the nearly half of biologists and physicists that believe in a personal God. People are the same they have always been, and saying the same things. The new is old in a different package. So much of what people are discovering today are things we have always known, but forgotten. I am not stuck in the past, I have put away the past. I live in a fallen world as a stranger and pilgrim, and I look forward to a new Earth.
Psalm 19:1-2

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
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