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Poll: Are you here to try and (re)convert atheists.
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To theists
RE: To theists
(July 14, 2015 at 7:59 am)Randy Carson Wrote:
(July 13, 2015 at 5:31 am)excitedpenguin Wrote: What are your reasons for being here? Are you trying to convince atheists of the existence of God?

Absolutely. But to be more realistic, I'm here to provide information that folks might find helpful along their journey to God.

The real work of conversion is done by the Holy Spirit.

Oh come on.  You've admitted it before.  You are here to be sure we know what it is we're rejecting so that we qualify for hell fire you vindictive lout.  Your motivation is not noble and you will be judged accordingly - instantaneously by your own conscience.  Oh burn.
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RE: To theists
Sorry CL, didn't mean to offend you there, but I just used that statement to make a point because for some reason EP is hung up on it -_- , i am not accusing you of not being yourself or questioning your motivations. As I said before, I don't really bother how people are in their real lives. I am more interested in the discussions and ideas they bring up.
Quote:To know yet to think that one does not know is best; Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.
- Lau Tzu

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RE: To theists
(July 14, 2015 at 8:13 am)Randy Carson Wrote:
(July 13, 2015 at 1:15 pm)Kaninchen Wrote: While Randy gets upset at what he considers as being insulted and will report you at any opportunity (you can watch him do it on that board's 'Who's Online' feature) he's got no ability to relate to humour on the part of other posters at all.

I have reported very few people over the years, kaninchen. And no, CAF's Who's Online feature does NOT reveal who's reporting who.

0 for two in this post.

CAF is really big on privacy and protecting its members. I have never seen it show anyone who is reporting who, and distinctly remember reading about such information being confidential.

Kaninchen, I'm not saying you're lying, of course... but do you think it may be a possibility that perhaps you're thinking of a different board?

(July 14, 2015 at 9:12 am)Aoi Magi Wrote: Sorry CL, didn't mean to offend you there, but I just used that statement to make a point because for some reason EP is hung up on it -_- , i am not accusing you of not being yourself or questioning your motivations. As I said before, I don't really bother how people are in their real lives. I am more interested in the discussions and ideas they bring up.

I appreciate it. Shy
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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RE: To theists
Quote:But it may be better to try to be a little more open minded about a new person who comes in here with a clean slate and not to make assumptions about them without good reason.
..since we're dispensing profound advice, it may also be "better" to accept that the reaction you've gotten -might- have something to do with you, rather than some lacking attribute in another.
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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RE: To theists
(July 14, 2015 at 10:23 am)Rhythm Wrote:
Quote:But it may be better to try to be a little more open minded about a new person who comes in here with a clean slate and not to make assumptions about them without good reason.
..since we're dispensing profound advice, it may also be "better" to accept that the reaction you've gotten -might- have something to do with you, rather than some lacking attribute in another.

^Very possible.

If that's the case, that's very discouraging. I've tried really hard to treat everyone with respect and be open about learning yall's view points. Though I wouldn't rule out having not done such a good job at this, despite trying.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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RE: To theists
(July 14, 2015 at 9:15 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: CAF is really big on privacy and protecting its members. I have never seen it show anyone who is reporting who, and distinctly remember reading about such information being confidential.

Kaninchen, I'm not saying you're lying, of course... but do you think it may be a possibility that perhaps you're thinking of a different board?

I'm sure your intervention on this topic is really well meant, though I'm a little surprised that you'd think I'd be mistaken about the workings of a forum I've been a member of for over eight years and very surprised that you imagine that Randy and I have been members of an entirely different board as well without either of us mentioning it.

So, no I'm not lying and no I'm not confused about what message board system I'm talking about.

If you're still a member of CAF (you do have to be a member to do this) you go to to the main forum page, then look at the:

Home - Discuss - More - Profile - Help - Log Out

line near the top

Place your mouse pointer over 'More' and a drop down list will appear:

Ask An Apologist
Member List
Prayer Intentions

Place your mouse pointer over 'Member List' and two new options appear:

Top Posters
Who's Online

Tap on 'Who's Online' and despite the fact "that CAF is really big on privacy and protecting its members" a page will appear (sometimes there are several pages given the numbers online) which shows just who's there and what they are doing: which thread they're reading/responding to, whether they're posting a new thread, whether they're private messaging - moderators do a lot of that on CAF - or whether they're 'reporting a post'



The gods did not reveal, from the beginning,
All things to us, but in the course of time
Through seeking we may learn and know things better.

These things are, we conjecture, like the truth.

But as for certain truth, no man has known it,
Nor shall he know it, neither of the gods
Nor yet of all the things of which I speak.
And even if by chance he were to utter
The final truth, he would himself not know it:
For all is but a woven web of guesses.

Xenophanes

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RE: To theists
(July 14, 2015 at 10:58 am)Kaninchen Wrote:
(July 14, 2015 at 9:15 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: CAF is really big on privacy and protecting its members. I have never seen it show anyone who is reporting who, and distinctly remember reading about such information being confidential.

Kaninchen, I'm not saying you're lying, of course... but do you think it may be a possibility that perhaps you're thinking of a different board?

I'm sure your intervention on this topic is really well meant, though I'm a little surprised that you'd think I'd be mistaken about the workings of a forum I've been a member of for over eight years and very surprised that you imagine that Randy and I have been members of an entirely different board as well without either of us mentioning it.

So, no I'm not lying and no I'm not confused about what message board system I'm talking about.

If you're still a member of CAF (you do have to be a member to do this) you go to to the main forum page, then look at the:

Home - Discuss - More - Profile - Help - Log Out

line near the top

Place your mouse pointer over 'More' and a drop down list will appear:

Ask An Apologist
Member List
Prayer Intentions

Place your mouse pointer over 'Member List' and two new options appear:

Top Posters
Who's Online

Tap on 'Who's Online' and despite the fact "that CAF is really big on privacy and protecting its members" a page will appear (sometimes there are several pages given the numbers online) which shows just who's there and what they are doing: which thread they're reading/responding to, whether they're posting a new thread, whether they're private messaging - moderators do a lot of that on CAF - or whether they're 'reporting a post'




Fair enough. I definitely never saw "reporting a post" on there though, but maybe I just wasn't paying attention. In defense of them though, you do have the option of making yourself completely invisible if you do not want people to know what you are doing.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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RE: To theists
Invisible Catholics? Interesting.
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RE: To theists
(July 14, 2015 at 11:22 am)whateverist Wrote: Invisible Catholics?  Interesting.

Yeah... God has granted us with the ability to become invisible so we can get into things and get stuff done without being detected or disturbed. It's all part of our plan to dominate the world.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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RE: To theists
(July 14, 2015 at 11:24 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote:
(July 14, 2015 at 11:22 am)whateverist Wrote: Invisible Catholics?  Interesting.

Yeah... God has granted us with the ability to become invisible so we can get into things and get stuff done without being detected or disturbed. It's all part of our plan to dominate the world.

I wonder if that has anything to do with the number of people who make it over the border without getting caught.  Does Santorum know about this?  Is he in on it?
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