(August 30, 2016 at 3:53 am)Bella Morte Wrote:

(August 30, 2016 at 2:56 am)Losty Wrote:

I love this GIF so much.

It's my favorite gif xD

(August 30, 2016 at 7:23 am)Losty Wrote:

(August 30, 2016 at 3:53 am)Bella Morte Wrote: I love this GIF so much.

It's my favorite gif xD

And it's so useful here lately!

(August 29, 2016 at 10:53 pm)pipw1995 Wrote: Hi, I'm a Christian genuinely interested in athiest's views about God and/or Jesus. 

I'm taking a survey which I hope might generate some thoughtful discussion. 

How would you finish this sentence: "Christianity can't be true because..."

Answers I've heard before include:
-      Because there’s no such thing as truth.
-      Because the church has done horrible things.
-      Because the bible is anti-homosexuality.
-      Because the big bang disproves God.
-      Because evolution disproves the bible.
-      Because there’s no historical evidence for Jesus.
-      Because the bible has been changed over the years.

Can you think of any others? Please comment. Thanks!

Because by sinful design mankind exists depraved, inherently untrustworthy; the christian cannot trust within themselves a self-directed moral course of action. 

In lieu of any evidence regarding the existence of god, why would I trust any man, by way of self-proclaimed depravity, for spiritual guidance?

In short if you can't trust yourself, why should I trust you?

Ten hours without further participation by the OP....

I'm shocked.

In response to the OP - I don't say (and not many people I hang around say it either) that "Christianity can't be true," just that we are unconvinced by its claims.

(August 29, 2016 at 10:53 pm)pipw1995 Wrote: [...]
How would you finish this sentence: "Christianity can't be true because..."
[...]

Firstly - define christianity. There seems to be a multitude of mutually opposing ideologies and organizations claiming the title, so - which christianity are you talking about? 

Secondly - what do you mean by "christianity being true"? Do you mean - all of it? The core dogma? Cherry-picked fragments, that are either unfalsifiable, or simply mundane? 

Lastly and most importantly - why should I think "christianity is true", if christians never managed to show a shred of reliable evidence for any of their claims in the first place?

It's not that "christianity can't be true". It's just that - going by what knowledge we have today - it just isn't. Sorry, kiddo. There's no reason Santa couldn't deliver presents to all nice children around the globe in one day - he just doesn't.

(August 30, 2016 at 9:44 am)Homeless Nutter Wrote:

(August 29, 2016 at 10:53 pm)pipw1995 Wrote: [...]
How would you finish this sentence: "Christianity can't be true because..."
[...]

Firstly - define christianity. There seems to be a multitude of mutually opposing ideologies and organizations claiming the title, so - which christianity are you talking about? 

Secondly - what do you mean by "christianity being true"? Do you mean - all of it? The core dogma? Cherry-picked fragments, that are either unfalsifiable, or simply mundane? 

Lastly and most importantly - why should I think "christianity is true", if christians never managed to show a shred of reliable evidence for any of their claims in the first place?

It's not that "christianity can't be true". It's just that - going by what knowledge we have today - it just isn't. Sorry, kiddo. There's no reason Santa couldn't deliver presents to all nice children around the globe in one day - he just doesn't.

I agree with all that you have written here, except you must stop lying to yourself about Santa.

(August 30, 2016 at 2:02 am)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: You're an asshole, Min, but straight-shooting is good shooting.

I'm tired of these pompous shits.

(August 30, 2016 at 5:06 am)Arkilogue Wrote:

(August 30, 2016 at 5:03 am)chimp3 Wrote: That I recognize. You should stick with memes like this for your responses instead of the woo-woo deepakisms that are your stock in trade.

I'm a man of multiple talents.

Being irritating is a talent?

(August 30, 2016 at 5:06 am)Arkilogue Wrote: I'm a man of multiple talents.  

Shoveling shit is only a talent if you're a ranch-hand.