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A Serious Question For Theists
RE: A Serious Question For Theists
(June 12, 2014 at 3:53 am)ska88 Wrote: I chose to believe on God.. and since be a muslim.. as I believe its the last religion.. where I also believe on Christianity and Judaism and all the prophets and old books.. BUT.. would that make any evidence to you?!

I used to invite people to Islam.. out of love ! You know when you feel that you know something great and want everyone to know about it? Or found the cure for something and wish that everyone can be cured ? That's why I used to invite people to Islam.. BUT then I realized that when someone wants to see the truth and seek it they will sooner or later.. but in their own ways.

I may talk and talk about Islam and provide evidences in many fields but still don't convince this person ! while a small experience like visiting a muslim country or listening to quran or etc.. make big influence on him!

But may I know .. why are curious about us believing on the existence of God?
So why Islam and not Sikhism?
Quote:I don't understand why you'd come to a discussion forum, and then proceed to reap from visibility any voice that disagrees with you. If you're going to do that, why not just sit in front of a mirror and pat yourself on the back continuously?
-Esquilax

Evolution - Adapt or be eaten.
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
(June 12, 2014 at 3:00 am)Jacob(smooth) Wrote:
Quote: You are less than a sniveling little brat, you are the one who ruins most of the arguments that take place here, it was a sad day when you were born. It always has to be your way or it's wrong, moma raised a brat of the grosses kind, I hope she's proud of something less than human. I have more respect for worms and value them more than I would ever value you. 

In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."  (Ephesians 4:26, 29 31-32)

A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults.  This is too his credit." (Proverbs 19:11, LB)

Surprised at you GC!

This was written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus. It is meant as wonderful guideline in life and a way to live happily with ones neighbors and fellow believers. It is not meant to restrict a Christian from ever showing anger towards an ignorant thought or person. Jesus became angry without sin. Perhaps you should learn the Bible before spouting off like an idiot.
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
If that was it's purpose, it could easily be imagined how constantly avoiding conflict would make for a much unhappier and shittier existence than confronting ones problems would, head on so to speak. I don't think that this is a very useful guideline at all.

Don't get me wrong, I understand coddling an idiot....but somebody has top just stand up and say "Hey idiot, stop fucking up the machine....you're doing it wrong because you're an idiot....it's not your fault....I'd explain it to you again, help you again...but it won't matter.....because you're an idiot" don't you think?
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
(June 13, 2014 at 1:23 pm)Rhythm Wrote: If that was it's purpose, it could easily be imagined how constantly avoiding conflict would make for a much unhappier and shittier existence than confronting ones problems would, head on so to speak. I don't think that this is a very useful guideline at all.

The lack of aggression is always useful. I think you're twisting my words/the words of Paul in order to make your point.Undecided
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
But isn't that the point? For a guideline to be useful it ought to be difficult to "twist it" to imagine a scenario in which the guideline was counterproductive. Especially if that scenario crops up with regularity...like idiots do. Eh? The lack of aggression is most definitely not always useful either, hooah. In fact, when aggression is the best tool for the job it is very effectively used in a swift, decisive, and insurmountable way. Shock and awe. Make em put their heads down and stay down - on a dime. Overwhelming weight of payload, sustained covering fire..etc When you call for artillery, you don't want the guy with the pistol showing up asking where to fire...you want the big guns, aggression.
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
(June 13, 2014 at 1:20 pm)Eye of God Wrote:
(June 12, 2014 at 3:00 am)Jacob(smooth) Wrote: In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."  (Ephesians 4:26, 29 31-32)

A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults.  This is too his credit." (Proverbs 19:11, LB)

Surprised at you GC!

This was written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus. It is meant as wonderful guideline in life and a way to live happily with ones neighbors and fellow believers. It is not meant to restrict a Christian from ever showing anger towards an ignorant thought or person. Jesus became angry without sin. Perhaps you should learn the Bible before spouting off like an idiot.

Spouting off? Lol. I'm merely quoting the word of God brother. If you don't like it, take it up with the author! Paul's exhortation fits rather well with proverbs:-

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control."

Did it look to you like GC was giving vent to his anger or keeping it under control?

And indeed the sermon on the mount...

"You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘You must not murder anyone.[a] Anyone who murders another will be judged.’22 But I tell you, if you are angry with a brother or sister,[b] you will be judged. If you say bad things to a brother or sister, you will be judged by the council. And if you call someone a fool, you will be in danger of the fire of hell.

REPENT!! I don't want to see you burn in hell!
"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
Sith code
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
(June 12, 2014 at 12:21 am)Godschild Wrote: You are less than a sniveling little brat, you are the one who ruins most of the arguments that take place here, it was a sad day when you were born. It always has to be your way or it's wrong, moma raised a brat of the grosses kind, I hope she's proud of something less than human. I have more respect for worms and value them more than I would ever value you. I guess you're getting what you wanted all along to ban me well go ahead I couldn't care less, at least I want have to put up with your arrogant self serving snotty nosed cry baby crap.

Godschild
Might be a little over the top, but I have to agree with the bolded part. Exlax accuses everyone else of logical fallacies which he commits on a regular basis himself.
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
hehehe, appeals to hypocrisy :claps:

Whether or not a person uses logic or is internally consistent with it's use (or with itself) would not weaken or strengthen the position that one should use logic (or shouldn't), or should avoid logical fallacies (or shouldn't). So, all we have is a case of someone committing the odd error of thought (we all do it) while warning others not to commit errors of thought. It's good advice, regardless of the messenger.
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
(June 13, 2014 at 3:03 pm)alpha male Wrote:
(June 12, 2014 at 12:21 am)Godschild Wrote: You are less than a sniveling little brat, you are the one who ruins most of the arguments that take place here, it was a sad day when you were born. It always has to be your way or it's wrong, moma raised a brat of the grosses kind, I hope she's proud of something less than human. I have more respect for worms and value them more than I would ever value you. I guess you're getting what you wanted all along to ban me well go ahead I couldn't care less, at least I want have to put up with your arrogant self serving snotty nosed cry baby crap.

Godschild
Might be a little over the top, but I have to agree with the bolded part. Exlax accuses everyone else of logical fallacies which he commits on a regular basis himself.

Seriously?! "A little over the top?!"ROFLOL

Lets see how partisan we're going to be here. AM, you tell me if you think GC's comment above is in line with the scriptures I offered and I'll tell you if I think esquilax is guilty of a logical fallacy (you'll have to find one).
"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
Sith code
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RE: A Serious Question For Theists
(June 13, 2014 at 3:03 pm)alpha male Wrote: Might be a little over the top, but I have to agree with the bolded part. Exlax accuses everyone else of logical fallacies which he commits on a regular basis himself.

I would love for you to show us some examples of these fallacies.
'The more I learn about people the more I like my dog'- Mark Twain

'You can have all the faith you want in spirits, and the afterlife, and heaven and hell, but when it comes to this world, don't be an idiot. Cause you can tell me you put your faith in God to put you through the day, but when it comes time to cross the road, I know you look both ways.' - Dr House

“Young earth creationism is essentially the position that all of modern science, 90% of living scientists and 98% of living biologists, all major university biology departments, every major science journal, the American Academy of Sciences, and every major science organization in the world, are all wrong regarding the origins and development of life….but one particular tribe of uneducated, bronze aged, goat herders got it exactly right.” - Chuck Easttom

"If my good friend Doctor Gasparri speaks badly of my mother, he can expect to get punched.....You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others. There is a limit." - Pope Francis on freedom of speech
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