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What Would It Take?
#11
RE: What Would It Take?
I have a question for you, Shuffle. What's with all the questions?
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
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#12
RE: What Would It Take?
(September 9, 2015 at 12:45 am)Shuffle Wrote: Theists, what would it take for you to convert into another religion? I am not sure what religion, but just for now, another one of the Abrahamic religions.

This question is always asked of atheists, so I thought it was about time to flip the script and have the theists answer.

Thanks!

Sufficient evidence. It would have to be a supernatural experience that would directly point to one of those religions.
"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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#13
RE: What Would It Take?
Btw, Shuffle, I appreciate all the questions you ask us theists. It's good that you want to listen to our side of things. :-)
"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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#14
What Would It Take?
I'll convert to any religion for the right price.
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#15
RE: What Would It Take?
Ok, put me back in the Matrix.  But I don' wanna remember NOTHIN', ya hear me?  Nothin'.  An' I wanna be rich.  Somebody important, like an actor.
"The family that prays together...is brainwashing their children."- Albert Einstein
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#16
RE: What Would It Take?
(September 9, 2015 at 11:31 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote:
(September 9, 2015 at 12:45 am)Shuffle Wrote: Theists, what would it take for you to convert into another religion? I am not sure what religion, but just for now, another one of the Abrahamic religions.

This question is always asked of atheists, so I thought it was about time to flip the script and have the theists answer.

Thanks!

Sufficient evidence. It would have to be a supernatural experience that would directly point to one of those religions.

How can you differ between your god answering your prayers and another god doing the exact same thing.
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#17
RE: What Would It Take?
(September 9, 2015 at 11:28 am)Faith No More Wrote: I have a question for you, Shuffle.  What's with all the questions?

Smile
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#18
RE: What Would It Take?
(September 9, 2015 at 6:42 pm)Shuffle Wrote:
(September 9, 2015 at 11:31 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Sufficient evidence. It would have to be a supernatural experience that would directly point to one of those religions.

How can you differ between your god answering your prayers and another god doing the exact same thing.

I can't. It would take more evidence than that for me to believe.
"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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#19
RE: What Would It Take?
Actually, it were the priests laying the ground work for my atheism. Their constant repetition of jews, muslims and other unblievers not going to heaven, got me thinking and ultimately notice the general absence of evidence.
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#20
RE: What Would It Take?
Probably a 1000mg, twice daily, prescription for Olanzapine.

Oh wait, to another religion? Sillier hats? Angel
I reject your reality and substitute my own!
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