No one shows any mercy here, dqualk. For instance, Ryft and I are friends, but he still dug into me when he felt I was in error on your thread. Don't you think he doesn't cross me in private either. Other members on here have sniped at me if I express an opinion on, say, genetically modified crops. It is up to me to defend myself, to demonstrate that I can logically and clearly argue my points and also state my sources. In case you haven't noticed, DP and Ryft have been carrying on multiple arguments in which they point out mistakes or fallacies - every little one.
That is the nature of a discussion forum, sweet cheeks, and if you're not strong enough to take your lumps I suggest you go somewhere where people agree with you and won't call you out. Part of "growing up" is learning to let shit roll off your back. You believe what you believe, and our lack of belief or difference of opinion isn't going to change that, yes? So Min stating that Constantine and his cronies were thugs is his interpretation based on what he's studied of the past and you can agree or disagree and tell him why, or you can continue to scream and point fingers and say he's only being insulting.
You also completely miss the sarcasm. History and life are never as simple as "Constantine & his thugs". The humor lies in the reduction. And now I've killed it because things like that shouldn't have to be explained.
You're completely missing the point - of course you've stated who created Christianity. We're still not convinced and the object of a discussion forum is to continue refining your arguments and presenting evidence - NEW evidence. With your allegedly vast knowledge of primary sources and religious texts, I'm sure you'll have no problem quoting and interpreting and even re-stating it so that those who aren't familiar with Catholic concepts can understand (you realize the ability to explain things effectively to laymen is particularly valued). You've done none of those things. You've backed yourself into a corner on many issues, repeated yourself unnecessarily without bringing any new information to the table, and been deliberately insulting yourself when you had no reason to be.
That is the nature of a discussion forum, sweet cheeks, and if you're not strong enough to take your lumps I suggest you go somewhere where people agree with you and won't call you out. Part of "growing up" is learning to let shit roll off your back. You believe what you believe, and our lack of belief or difference of opinion isn't going to change that, yes? So Min stating that Constantine and his cronies were thugs is his interpretation based on what he's studied of the past and you can agree or disagree and tell him why, or you can continue to scream and point fingers and say he's only being insulting.
You also completely miss the sarcasm. History and life are never as simple as "Constantine & his thugs". The humor lies in the reduction. And now I've killed it because things like that shouldn't have to be explained.
You're completely missing the point - of course you've stated who created Christianity. We're still not convinced and the object of a discussion forum is to continue refining your arguments and presenting evidence - NEW evidence. With your allegedly vast knowledge of primary sources and religious texts, I'm sure you'll have no problem quoting and interpreting and even re-stating it so that those who aren't familiar with Catholic concepts can understand (you realize the ability to explain things effectively to laymen is particularly valued). You've done none of those things. You've backed yourself into a corner on many issues, repeated yourself unnecessarily without bringing any new information to the table, and been deliberately insulting yourself when you had no reason to be.
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