(April 14, 2017 at 1:12 pm)SteveII Wrote:(April 14, 2017 at 1:06 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: bold mine
Would you prefer Delusion? Hokum? Malarkey? I'm trying to be nice/tolerant. That's the most civil word I can think of to describe your belief in one word.
I know you won't be able to do this but, imagine your self explaining your belief to a society that had never conceived of a god or had the concept of a completely different god. What do you think they would say?
I can't believe that you are not able to construct a sentence that does not have an intentional derogatory term in it. Civil discourse has as one of its principal concepts that you cast your opponent's position is the most charitable light possible--even if you do not agree with it.
Sorry, well, not really. Just calling a spade a spade. Do you need things sugar coated to feel comfortable? Should I change my manner of speech to conform to your sensibilities? I suppose I could speak to you as I would a child, is that what you want?
Away from this forum, how have you/your religion (and include the believers around you) spoken about the unbelievers of christ/god. Crused? Hell bound? Poor souls? Deluded? Sinners? Misguided? Corrupt? Infidels? Heathen? Have you used or heard these derogatory words or similar used?
If you find my posts that personally offensive I think you know the solution(s).
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental.
