What IS good, and how do we determine it?

[Catholic_Lady]

I think point 3 proves my point 1 You are above it, and it's only by chance that you're not in the same boat as all the other catholic gays feeling self loathing and despair with whom you can fully sympathise.

I don't know how you can think that particular part of the doctrine is in any way moral, merciful or fair. If you're interested, it is mainly based upon one tiny verse lodged in the middle of the old testament, which you have discarded! But I'll leave the issue now

Point 1 wasn't a half compliment, but a whole one. I don't believe Catholicism is responsible for who you are at all, religion has a knack of taking credit away from where it is due. I think you would have been just as good without it.

Edited to remove some pompous presumptuous ramblings which should have stayed in my head. Apologies.

Robvalue, you are probably one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life lol. Honestly, I was not offended by what you wrote. I understand where you are coming from. Either way, thank you so much for your humility to apologize. I am very impressed!

I know it's hard to understand, and I wish I could do a better job of explaining it to you.

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Theists here need to follow your example! You wouldn't believe some of the things that have been said on this forum. Luckily we don't generally take it to heart. You are right, plenty of people couldn't be much further from Jesus' best examples. Such people need to reconsider themselves.

It's rare a theist actually takes the time to get to know us, and to see our perspective. Very, very rare.

I'm glad you have felt welcomed, I hope I have been considerate and not too blunt with my questioning. It's only curiosity, it's not meant to be judgement

Your kind words are overwhelming... you're killin me smalls!

I am saddened to hear if has been such a rare occurance for you to meet theists who are not more friendly and open with you.   That's very disappointing to me.

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So basically your god can't be found outside the stories, written or oral. Thank you.

There is no solid, physical, scientific proof that God exists. I will admit to that 100%.

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Does the sky being blue count Stimbo?    nah, prolly not...  you bastards are so fussy with this evidence bullshit thing...

We were so blissfully ignorant happy before science came and ruined everything!

I love science! Lol.

Speaking of which, did you know that it was a Catholic priest who first introduced the big bang theory? And that the pope of the time was super excited about it?   There is no animosity on the Church's part towards science, and there hasn't been for a very long time.

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I'm sorry for what I said about you being better than catholicism, I didn't think that through. It was meant to be a compliment but it didn't come off as I intended it. I was being pompous and presumptuous, my apologies.

You da best! And of course, no apologies necessary.