(April 1, 2012 at 9:31 am)adam c Wrote: That's a fair question and one I will answer now. If I believe in my faith, then I have to be able to answer harsh critiques. If the only people I ever talk to are other Christians, it just becomes a giant "we know we're right and they are wrong" circle jerk.
Fair call there....apologies for the time lapse in replies.
(April 1, 2012 at 9:31 am)adam c Wrote: I am admitting that young people as a whole are non-congitive. My group is no different, but that isn't good enough for ideas of faith.
Don't underestimate the cognitive abilities of "Young people" they are probably being polite so you don't look bad.
NEVER underestimate the cognitive abilities of the 114 -30 year old age group mate. They are light-years ahead of us in understanding of what is going on NOW.
step off your high moral christian sanctimonious horse and TALK to them about their worries and fears and show them HOW they can learn. give them sceptical and critical thinking skills and them watch then flourish.
(April 1, 2012 at 9:31 am)adam c Wrote: Not an april fools joke, just good timing I guess.
Thanks,
Adam
Bad timing indeed. But then xtianity never could get the whole timing thing right in my humble opinion.
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