I had a little conversation on facebook with my nephew about god. Bad idea. He has found god now that he's going threw a divorce. The conversation started with that nut job in Ft. Hood and my nephew conflicted because to be a good 'Christian' he needs to forgive. I'll give you an example of the conversation;
Me: Why the hell would you even want to forgive a mad man like that. Forgiveness in over rated.
Nephew: It's not a matter of wanting to forgive Tammy. It's a matter of putting the matter in Gods hands.
Me: It looks like god has already taken care of things. Many people kill in the name of god.
Nephew: The guy is insane and that is the reason he did what he did.What god he worships has nothing to do with what I am saying. Debate me all you want about politics but on this one keep you mouth shut because it is about MY personal feelings about a tragedy that I am conflicted about. NOT open for debate!
There were other post by him and other people, but I wont bore you so I'll cut tot he chase.
This is where I made my mistake.
Me: There is no god. The bible is a book written by ancient man. It's an interpretation of the world around him and of things he could not understand at the time. Now we understand a lot more because of science and knowledge. Science is true, the bible is not. The earth is more than 6000 years old.
Nephew: Tammy...I don't know what to say to you. You speak as if you discovered some new thinking yourself. You regurgitate old arguments that have been played out without ever injecting your own knowledge. Just as you seem to do with politics. If you want to have a conversation with me about our spiritual god I recommend that you pick up a bible and read it. Until then your opinions have no merit to me.
If you want another scientific view, I recommend you listen to Chuck Missler. He will show you how modern science and the bible are tied to much more than your narrow mind can comprehend in your present state.
Really though Tammy. Get a mind of your own before you spout your negativity upon me anymore, politically or religiously, or theologically. I love you very much but you spout out way more than you take in, in my opinion.
I about fell of my chair when I read that. WTF? Does he think he's better than me?
Here is my response. So far he hasn't responded back.
Me: I have no interest in reading the bible, I also have not interest in reading Richard Dawkins 'The God Delusion'. I checked out that Chuck Missler. The peanut butter video was a riot. I don't believe in a lot of things. Does that make me narrow minded? No, it just means I look at my surrounding and come up with my own conclusion as to what I believe, just like you. Believe in god all you want. I choose not to. Never have never will. And by the way, I'm not alone
I don't think I'm any better than you because I don't believe in god, can you say the same thing? Judging by your comments to me I doubt it.
How the hell am I suppose to deal with him now? I feel insulted and I said nothing to make him talk down to me, I just stated my opinion. Maybe not the right way.
Me: Why the hell would you even want to forgive a mad man like that. Forgiveness in over rated.
Nephew: It's not a matter of wanting to forgive Tammy. It's a matter of putting the matter in Gods hands.
Me: It looks like god has already taken care of things. Many people kill in the name of god.
Nephew: The guy is insane and that is the reason he did what he did.What god he worships has nothing to do with what I am saying. Debate me all you want about politics but on this one keep you mouth shut because it is about MY personal feelings about a tragedy that I am conflicted about. NOT open for debate!
There were other post by him and other people, but I wont bore you so I'll cut tot he chase.
This is where I made my mistake.
Me: There is no god. The bible is a book written by ancient man. It's an interpretation of the world around him and of things he could not understand at the time. Now we understand a lot more because of science and knowledge. Science is true, the bible is not. The earth is more than 6000 years old.
Nephew: Tammy...I don't know what to say to you. You speak as if you discovered some new thinking yourself. You regurgitate old arguments that have been played out without ever injecting your own knowledge. Just as you seem to do with politics. If you want to have a conversation with me about our spiritual god I recommend that you pick up a bible and read it. Until then your opinions have no merit to me.
If you want another scientific view, I recommend you listen to Chuck Missler. He will show you how modern science and the bible are tied to much more than your narrow mind can comprehend in your present state.
Really though Tammy. Get a mind of your own before you spout your negativity upon me anymore, politically or religiously, or theologically. I love you very much but you spout out way more than you take in, in my opinion.
I about fell of my chair when I read that. WTF? Does he think he's better than me?
Here is my response. So far he hasn't responded back.
Me: I have no interest in reading the bible, I also have not interest in reading Richard Dawkins 'The God Delusion'. I checked out that Chuck Missler. The peanut butter video was a riot. I don't believe in a lot of things. Does that make me narrow minded? No, it just means I look at my surrounding and come up with my own conclusion as to what I believe, just like you. Believe in god all you want. I choose not to. Never have never will. And by the way, I'm not alone
I don't think I'm any better than you because I don't believe in god, can you say the same thing? Judging by your comments to me I doubt it.How the hell am I suppose to deal with him now? I feel insulted and I said nothing to make him talk down to me, I just stated my opinion. Maybe not the right way.
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