RE: Unconventional Religion
August 11, 2013 at 10:55 am
(This post was last modified: August 11, 2013 at 10:56 am by Consilius.)
(August 10, 2013 at 8:42 am)genkaus Wrote:Because God said he cares for the poor because of the reasons I stated doesn't mean anyone should seek out poverty.(August 10, 2013 at 8:17 am)Consilius Wrote: The Bible verses you used as evidence are poor quality support for your view.Only according to your subjective 'interpretation'. Objectively, they literally support my point.
Quote:Preparing for loss of money and actually losing money are two different things. The kind of difference between fire-insurance and arson.Loss is still loss. Bad things don't necessarily lead to suffering, you said. What I am adding is that if one doesn't need money to be happy, like most people do, a bad thing (like loss of money) shouldn't launch you into depression.
(August 10, 2013 at 8:17 am)Consilius Wrote: Why not go back and help the woman on the bridge then?You denied someone the resources they needed to survive when you could have provided them at no great cost to you. A murderer willingly takes a life, and you took something that could have given a life.
Quote:Like I said, if there is something in it for me, I will.I thought you were going to call 911 and expect nothing in return.
But, anyway, this standard should also apply to your family and friends. The love they have for you can't compensate for any loss you suffer from because of them. And if it can compensate, then the woman on the bridge should also get your help.
(August 10, 2013 at 8:17 am)Consilius Wrote: Allowing the loss of a life you have the means to save is the same as murder.No, its not.