(March 1, 2014 at 6:51 pm)discipulus Wrote: In fact, since we are not to judge a worldview by its abuse, but rather, by what it teaches, I am confident that when we look at those who have lived according to the precepts of Christ and the effects they have had on the world, we will find that the people of the world have benefited more from these teachings than any other teachings or precepts from any other worldview.
My perceptions of Islam aside, I think this is a good way to narrow down the debate. Let's focus on what Christ taught and whether or not these are good moral lessons.
I envision this debate topic:
"Christ's Teachings: Good or Bad"
Atheist Forums Hall of Shame:
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
