RE: Evidence for Jesus Christ?
May 8, 2011 at 8:52 pm
(This post was last modified: May 8, 2011 at 9:12 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
(May 8, 2011 at 8:23 pm)tackattack Wrote: Pad, you know I'm an apologist and I'd be happy to entertain the idea I'm wrong, I do it all the time (usually from my wife)..
Yes Tacky,sorry. I must qualify : I was referring to MOST apologists we get here including the dropkick to whom I was responding. It was not my intention to include you.
Quote:You should expect the no true Scotsman fallacy when painting with such a pessimistic broad brush.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I concede I'm a bit negative to those with a legalist attitude.By that I mean those who quote scripture ad nauseum,but show little if any understanding off of the message of Christianity. Giving witness in not about arguing,but behaviour . What I call "small 'c' Christians" (such as my beloved mother) give witness by the way they live. They do not try to convince anyone of the truth of their beliefs.My mother loves and accepts me unconditionally. She has no fears a for my soul as she truly believes in the infinite love and forgiveness of God. Mum knows I do my best to live by conscience, and am probably more a good man than a bad one. Sometimes, I envy her faith.
Expect logical fallacies? Of course,let them them go? No,not when they come from a person allegedly presenting a rational argument to refute a position I hold. Well,at least on a forum. I'm a bit more tolerant in real life,especially with people I care about.
