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Hi
May 3, 2011 at 7:43 pm
(This post was last modified: May 3, 2011 at 7:45 pm by Nathanael.)
Hi, I'm a non-denominational Christian from Southampton, England. I was brought up as a fairly nominal Christian, but actively committed to following Jesus in my late teens. Since then, I have wrestled with my fair share of doubts, but continue to strongly believe that Christianity is true and try to live accordingly.
Primarily, I'm here to encounter interesting and thought-provoking questions asked from perspectives other than my own. I love to be challenged about my own views and discuss new issues with people who take truth, goodness and beauty as seriously as I do. I have all the time in the world for anyone who fairly represents my views and gives reasons against them and I will always do my best to respond in kind, but I have little patience for ridicule or ad hominems.
All of that said, I really look forward to meeting and engaging with some of you.
Nathanael
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RE: Hi
May 4, 2011 at 4:15 am
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Hello Nathanael
Welcome to the forums. You won't get any ad hominems from me. Ridicule? We'll see
(only joking).
Maria.
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RE: Hi
May 4, 2011 at 5:19 am
As to ad hominems, I don't see many of those around, but ridicule, it really depends on the things you say, honestly... 
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RE: Hi
May 4, 2011 at 5:56 am
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Hello, welcome.
If you don't say anything ridiculous, you won't be ridiculed
See you in the forums 
Galileo was a man of science oppressed by the irrational and superstitious. Today, he is used by the irrational and superstitious who claim they are being oppressed by science - Mark Crislip
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RE: Hi
May 4, 2011 at 6:17 am
Welcome.
As stated, you will only be ridiculed if you act ridiculous.
Hope you have an interesting time.
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May 4, 2011 at 8:34 am
Thanks Maria, LastPoet, lilphil1989 and Boreasos.
LastPoet, lilphil1989, Boreasos: If I consider one of the things you say in the future to be ridiculous, will it be right for me to ridicule you for holding those views?
Boreasos, from your "Religious Views": What is the difference between a critical atheist and an uncritical (or non-critical) atheist?
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RE: Hi
May 4, 2011 at 10:23 am
(May 4, 2011 at 8:34 am)Nathanael Wrote: LastPoet, lilphil1989, Boreasos: If I consider one of the things you say in the future to be ridiculous, will it be right for me to ridicule you for holding those views?
Of course. After all, the meaning of the word ridiculous is "worthy of ridicule".
Galileo was a man of science oppressed by the irrational and superstitious. Today, he is used by the irrational and superstitious who claim they are being oppressed by science - Mark Crislip
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RE: Hi
May 4, 2011 at 10:31 am
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(May 4, 2011 at 10:23 am)lilphil1989 Wrote: (May 4, 2011 at 8:34 am)Nathanael Wrote: LastPoet, lilphil1989, Boreasos: If I consider one of the things you say in the future to be ridiculous, will it be right for me to ridicule you for holding those views? Of course. After all, the meaning of the word ridiculous is "worthy of ridicule". By what standard should we judge what is and is not worthy of ridicule?
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May 4, 2011 at 11:02 am
A subjective one will do just fine in the absence of anything better.
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May 4, 2011 at 11:05 am
(May 4, 2011 at 11:02 am)lilphil1989 Wrote: A subjective one will do just fine in the absence of anything better. So you think it is right to ridicule someone because, by your own personal standards, you think that something they say is ridiculous?
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