RE: Hello, I'm a Christian
September 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm
(This post was last modified: September 5, 2011 at 4:21 pm by salty.)
(September 5, 2011 at 2:11 am)Minimalist Wrote:Quote:I decided that I wanted to know if there were some atheists out there actually seeking answers to their questions concerning Christianity.
Of course, that presupposes that we give a shit about xtianity enough to even bother asking, doesn't it.?
Your type never quite seems to grasp that most of us WERE xtians at one time or another and have already rejected it for being the tiresome guilt trip that it is.
I don't need your god, your phony preachers, your friggin' bible or you, for that matter. If you want to chat that's one thing. But don't go telling me what I think. You have no clue.
If this is the only greeting you can muster, so be it. I believe I already stated why I'm here and "telling atheists what to do" wasn't on the list. My time here has been beneficial for me as a Christian and may in turn be beneficial for someone that trusts my opinions are being given to edify and help people who are willing to listen.
(September 5, 2011 at 1:14 am)Ryft Wrote:(September 4, 2011 at 10:32 pm)salty Wrote: I wanted to know if there were some atheists out there actually seeking answers to their questions concerning Christianity.
I suppose it is always a possibility (albeit a slim one). But first you will have to prove yourself to be someone from whom they would want to seek answers from. For example, if you prove yourself to be another typical fundamentalist Christian then it is unlikely that they will seek answers from you about Christianity—because you would not be the first, and they have heard all those same answers before. To garner their curiosity you have to represent something they have NOT heard a thousand times before. THEN the questions would come.
I just reread your response, I agree. I believe that people will ask questions to people they feel are approachable, respectable, trustworthy, understanding and friendly. It doesn't mean they will accept what is said, but they know this person has no intention of putting them down for asking questions and is not upset with an opposing view. I hope that I can be the person that someone for someone. In the meantime I plan to start threads here and there so people can reveal their thoughts and we can all reason together. I know I have plenty to learn and I'm fine with that.
(September 5, 2011 at 12:38 pm)Diamond-Deist Wrote:(September 5, 2011 at 2:11 am)Minimalist Wrote: Of course, that presupposes that we give a shit about xtianity enough to even bother asking, doesn't it.?
Your type never quite seems to grasp that most of us WERE xtians at one time or another and have already rejected it for being the tiresome guilt trip that it is.
I don't need your god, your phony preachers, your friggin' bible or you, for that matter. If you want to chat that's one thing. But don't go telling me what I think. You have no clue.
Who sang that song "Can you feel the love tonight"? Elton John??
(September 4, 2011 at 10:32 pm)salty Wrote: Hello Diamond. I decided that I wanted to know if there were some atheists out there actually seeking answers to their questions concerning Christianity. I thought I might be able to help and I knew it would challenge me. Thanks for asking, what brought you here?
Well I first came here as part of an experiment for my Cosmology Q&A research to the origins of the universe ....... It went really, really well.
Now I'm here to bring as many of these heretics back to the light as soon as possible, I have one in mind in particular who I believe needs saving .... you may have met him (whistles).
Good luck.
Interesting reason. I can guess who needs saving, very noble quest Diamond.
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6