If everything has a purpose then evil doesn't exist

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How many friends do you think you have made here? there have been a few affirming comments. for a couple different people who I'm sure don't want to be outted.
You started out good

I haven't changed any of what I started with. I have not personally attacked any of you. I have kept my comment strictly topical in that I only address the comments you all make. I only answer your questions and provide explanation if and when you request it.

and then, in short order, went off the rails trying everything under the sun to justify your belief to us and failing miserably.

if this were the case then I suspect you would want me around longer. as I would be easy pickings sort of a whipping boy that you could kick in the gut when ever you wanted to hate on god and feel justified in your beliefs. 70 pages of dialog resulting in personal ad hom attacks against your opponent says otherwise. Which again, does not have to be like this. I honestly think the only reason it is, is the expectation you all put on each other to dominate the christian and either leave them speechless or crying.

I have so many times in this discussion simply stood by my answer ignoring opportunity after opportunity you guys have provided to join you in an ad hom name calling contest. but me turning the other cheek here is not enough. You feel a need to humiliate me, for what? disagreeing with you?
for not rolling over and allowing you to dominate the subject matter with your stock atheist responses? Most of you guys are super smart, and you keep me on my toes. that is why I'm here despite all the personal attacks. because you offer a far superior challenge that the rank in file of reddit.

It should be obvious to you.

yes it is.

You do understand that atheists talk about other things than religion.

Which is why I seek to only occupy this space as to not intrude on your other 'personal spaces' Plus to be honest I do this stuff between phone calls and issues that come up at work. and it is everything I can do to keep up with all of you. I could go anywhere else and keep up. even my reddit postings have dropped.

If you want to believe in god that's fine by me, just don't expect me to agree, especially with the nonsense you post.

I truly don't have any expectation there.

Maybe it works for you and the other christians, if so great. But can't you tell that it's not working for the rest of the forum?

To borrow a line from one of my favorite shows as a kid. "Hunter" 'It works for me.'

You've become what we call a 'chew toy'. A desperate christian that will throw anything that comes to mind against the wall to see if it sticks. Hint, none so far has stuck.

just glad to be apart of the community./We all have roles to play.

If you can produce concrete evidence that there is a god then bring it. So far I haven't seen any, from you or any other christian, jew, muslim, hindu.............

To produce God is to have authority over God. I have no such authority. But I can tell you that God offers direct one on one time with all who seek Him on His terms.

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How can I hate something that does not exist except as a concept in the minds of men? Can I hate Santa, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny (stolen from pagans), aliens? I simply don't believe, which is apparently something you need.

Why did the monothestic god(s) only reveal itself to a very smal part of the world around an area next to the mediterrian sea that was under roman control. If god is so great why didn't god reveal himself on all the people living on earth? Were these other peoples/societies unworthy?

I didn't say produce god, I said provide concrete evidence. That's on you if you want me to believe, along with heaven (the promised golden ticket) and hell (the ultimate punishment). I think you're shooting for the golden ticket and fearing the punishment. Excellent way to manipulate people/societys.

Why didn't your god reveal itself to me while I attended a Lutheran church in my youth? Back then I had no terms, I said the words and sang the songs. An all powerful god should have been able to do that easily. Your god must have failed! Oh wait, I know, your going to turn god(s) failure back to me and say it's my failure, how convenient for you. 

In your mind to all the unbelivers go to hell?