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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... |
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September 6, 2013 at 5:19 pm |
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Thread: Miracles and Anti-supernaturalism
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(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... |
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August 15, 2013 at 4:22 pm |
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Thread: Proof of Christianity
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(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... |
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August 15, 2013 at 3:26 pm |
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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... |
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August 13, 2013 at 3:45 pm |
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Thread: Proof of Christianity
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(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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 3:44 pm |
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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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 3:16 pm |
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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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 2:13 pm |
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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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 9:28 am |
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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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 1:44 am |
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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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 1:35 am |
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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 ... |
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August 11, 2013 at 1:26 am |
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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 |
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August 11, 2013 at 1:19 am |
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Thread: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove you wrong?
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I'm sorry, that was a rude response and completely inappropriate. I was just being prideful, so I apologize
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Hebrews 11:1, 6, 17-19
" Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance a... |
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August 11, 2013 at 1:05 am |
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Thread: Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove you wrong?
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(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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 12:47 am |
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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... |
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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 ... |
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August 11, 2013 at 12:28 am |
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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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 12:24 am |
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Thread: Proof of Christianity
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(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... |
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August 11, 2013 at 12:07 am |
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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... |
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August 10, 2013 at 11:38 pm |
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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... |
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