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The Problem of Evil combined with the problem of Free Will
The Problem of Evil combined with the problem of Free Will
(May 31, 2017 at 11:49 am)Khemikal Wrote:
(May 31, 2017 at 11:35 am)Valyza1 Wrote: If you say so.  I tend to think that if they don't actually identify what you're saying as ridicule, which often, as you say, is not overt, then they pick up on the error within the ridicule (most ridicules contain intentional propositional
falsities or exaggerations).
My favorite form of ridicule contains no exaggerations, no falsity..and believers supply me with plenty of material for that.  I don't have to add a damn thing to their silly ass beliefs.  
Example?

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Quote:I don't know if I'd ever claim it's a law of the universe, but it seems to be quite prevalent.  What's your view on it?
That it's a quaint notion.

Do you think there's any truth to it?

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Quote:Enmity
Which they already possess in spades.  I, the non-believer, am fallen and evil and destined to hell and dragging others along with me..incapable of truth, incapable of understanding their god, and incapable of offering legitimate criticism of their religion because there can -be- no such legitimate criticism of The Truth™.  

Honestly, how could I give nutters a dimmer view of myself or atheists than that which they already possess?  You tell me how, because I'd like to tease them with whatever that is, lol..any insight on that?

Not necessarily dimmer, but strengthening whatever level of "dimness" is there by re-affirming any prejudice they may already have against you, just by continuing to ridicule. You make it sound like theists aren't even human and are unaffected, on a subconscious level, by what you contribute to the conversation. I find that to be highly unlikely.
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The Problem of Evil combined with the problem of Free Will - by Valyza1 - May 31, 2017 at 12:22 pm

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