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    Thread: What is Your Approach?
Post: RE: What is Your Approach?

(August 11, 2013 at 8:11 pm)Terr Wrote: I thank you for the answer Locke, it's appreciated. And if faith works for you, I wish you well. But consider how I might view the bible, not believing there...
Locke Philosophy 190 29015 September 6, 2013 at 5:19 pm
    Thread: Miracles and Anti-supernaturalism
Post: RE: Miracles and Anti-supernaturalism

(June 10, 2013 at 10:00 pm)FallentoReason Wrote: (June 10, 2013 at 9:55 pm)Godschild Wrote: No you will not be tortured in hell, so you're wrong on that point, but yes hell will be your chosen ete...
Locke Christianity 405 157734 August 15, 2013 at 4:22 pm
    Thread: Proof of Christianity
Post: RE: Proof of Christianity

(August 12, 2013 at 6:40 am)NoraBrimstone Wrote: One other thing I don't understand about Christians is how they manage to conclude that Jesus is the Messiah that was predicted in the OT, given that...
Locke Christianity 164 47217 August 15, 2013 at 3:26 pm
    Thread: Why is the pope such a big deal?
Post: RE: Why is the pope such a big deal?

(August 13, 2013 at 3:32 pm)tokutter Wrote: (August 11, 2013 at 12:28 am)Locke Wrote: No.. A few do, but most just take it horribly out of context. The toughest part today, since there are thousan...
Locke Christianity 25 8530 August 13, 2013 at 3:45 pm
    Thread: Proof of Christianity
Post: RE: Proof of Christianity

(August 11, 2013 at 10:46 am)Rationalman Wrote: (August 11, 2013 at 9:28 am)Locke Wrote: Admitting that God exists would force you to make a decision you don't want to make - to either radically a...
Locke Christianity 164 47217 August 11, 2013 at 3:44 pm
    Thread: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove you wrong?
Post: RE: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove yo...

(August 11, 2013 at 8:19 am)Tonus Wrote: In any case, the alternative to having a default position that is skeptical is to have a default position that believes unless shown otherwise. That strikes...
Locke Religion 827 309604 August 11, 2013 at 3:16 pm
    Thread: What Is The Point Of Prayer?
Post: RE: What Is The Point Of Prayer?

(August 11, 2013 at 1:50 am)BadWriterSparty Wrote: When Gandalf called the Eagles, they came and carried Frodo and Sam away from the dangers of Mt. Doom. Gandalf not only resurrected cooler and whit...
Locke Religion 306 113378 August 11, 2013 at 2:13 pm
    Thread: Proof of Christianity
Post: RE: Proof of Christianity

(August 11, 2013 at 2:48 am)teaearlgreyhot Wrote: Sure, it would give reason to take it more seriously but nothing you mentioned if true would necessitate the conclusion that Christianity is true. I...
Locke Christianity 164 47217 August 11, 2013 at 9:28 am
    Thread: What Is The Point Of Prayer?
Post: RE: What Is The Point Of Prayer?

(July 29, 2013 at 5:17 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: Why do you pray? (This is mainly for the theists, obviously.) It seems to me that prayer, broadly speaking, falls into two general catagories: i...
Locke Religion 306 113378 August 11, 2013 at 1:44 am
    Thread: Why is the pope such a big deal?
Post: RE: Why is the pope such a big deal?

(August 11, 2013 at 1:06 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: The Pope is a big deal within the RCC by virtue of the doctrine of Pontifical Succession. From Matthew 16:18, the Church has decided that Peter w...
Locke Christianity 25 8530 August 11, 2013 at 1:35 am
    Thread: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove you wrong?
Post: RE: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove yo...

(August 11, 2013 at 1:21 am)BadWriterSparty Wrote: I'm not going to read your novel above. If you have something to say, then say. Don't quote scripture at me as if it's some authority. You haven't ...
Locke Religion 827 309604 August 11, 2013 at 1:26 am
    Thread: Proof of Christianity
Post: RE: Proof of Christianity

We are discussing the same thing on two topics simultaneously.. it's confusing. Let's move this to the other topic only, please. EDIT: http://atheistforums.org/thread-20238-page-21.html
Locke Christianity 164 47217 August 11, 2013 at 1:19 am
    Thread: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove you wrong?
Post: RE: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove yo...

I'm sorry, that was a rude response and completely inappropriate. I was just being prideful, so I apologize Here: Hebrews 11:1, 6, 17-19 " Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance a...
Locke Religion 827 309604 August 11, 2013 at 1:05 am
    Thread: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove you wrong?
Post: RE: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove yo...

(August 11, 2013 at 12:40 am)BadWriterSparty Wrote: (August 11, 2013 at 12:24 am)Locke Wrote: This is now a consensus among scholars. No it isn't. If it's a consensus, then why is it still hotly d...
Locke Religion 827 309604 August 11, 2013 at 12:47 am
    Thread: What is Your Approach?
Post: RE: What is Your Approach?

(August 10, 2013 at 12:14 pm)CleanShavenJesus Wrote: (August 10, 2013 at 12:11 pm)Locke Wrote: To rephrase; just because I advocate something doesn't mean I understand it That doesn't make sense t...
Locke Philosophy 190 29015 August 11, 2013 at 12:44 am
    Thread: Why is the pope such a big deal?
Post: RE: Why is the pope such a big deal?

(August 11, 2013 at 12:05 am)Minimalist Wrote: All churches make their own version of the fucking bible. No.. A few do, but most just take it horribly out of context. The toughest part today, since ...
Locke Christianity 25 8530 August 11, 2013 at 12:28 am
    Thread: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove you wrong?
Post: RE: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove yo...

(August 10, 2013 at 11:07 pm)Golbez Wrote: Interesting indeed. I hope omnipotence wasn't one of his promises, if he can't lie. But yes, I would like to know what are a few examples of these promises...
Locke Religion 827 309604 August 11, 2013 at 12:24 am
    Thread: Proof of Christianity
Post: RE: Proof of Christianity

(August 10, 2013 at 11:40 pm)Chas Wrote: (August 10, 2013 at 11:28 pm)Locke Wrote: If the Bible's validity can be proven to be externally free of contradiction (not contradicting with known histor...
Locke Christianity 164 47217 August 11, 2013 at 12:07 am
    Thread: Why is the pope such a big deal?
Post: RE: Why is the pope such a big deal?

(August 10, 2013 at 6:01 pm)Science it works Wrote: I have wondered for a while why the pope is being worshipped in the way that he does, He is but a mortal man elected by fellow priests and holy me...
Locke Christianity 25 8530 August 10, 2013 at 11:38 pm
    Thread: Proof of Christianity
Post: RE: Proof of Christianity

(August 7, 2013 at 5:13 pm)teaearlgreyhot Wrote: I may have asked a similar request of the Christians of the board before but I don't think I phrased the request well enough to be congenial to a fai...
Locke Christianity 164 47217 August 10, 2013 at 11:28 pm