After reflecting some reflection, I see that I acted like a complete ass. I wrote thoughtless things reactively without proper consideration of the readers. Nor did I write things entirely consistent with what I actually think and believe. I dogmatically asserted that atheists go to Hell. That in itself is not an unusual belief among Christians. But because I did not add certain important qualifiers, my responses were legalistic, harsh, and unnecessarily judgmental. I acted foolishly and wrote rashly. And I resolve to continue participating with more carefully considered posts. My apologies to everyone.
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Chad: I was a Complete Ass
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I forgive you.
Ah, no problem. Shit happens when you party naked
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
Just say 3 hail marys and 2 our fathers.... we'll forgive you then.
One of the reasons I respect you, Chad, despite our frequent disagreements.
Chad, you've got my vote for 2013's Best Theist Member award.
 (April 5, 2013 at 9:31 am)ChadWooters Wrote: After reflecting some reflection, I see that I acted like a complete ass. I wrote thoughtless things reactively without proper consideration of the readers. Must have got in touch with your inner monkey. Damn, I missed it! (April 5, 2013 at 9:31 am)ChadWooters Wrote: Nor did I write things entirely consistent with what I actually think and believe. I dogmatically asserted that atheists go to Hell. That in itself is not an unusual belief among Christians. But because I did not add certain important qualifiers, my responses were legalistic, harsh, and unnecessarily judgmental. I acted foolishly and wrote rashly. And I resolve to continue participating with more carefully considered posts. My apologies to everyone. You the man. 
I have to admit, I kinda like the "Chad who put the WOOT into Wooters."
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-Stephen Jay Gould RE: Chad: I was a Complete Ass
April 5, 2013 at 11:00 am
(This post was last modified: April 5, 2013 at 11:00 am by The Grand Nudger.)
Buddy you're being too hard on yourself here. The next time you feel the urge to tell someone they're going to hell, just double down on it.
You go to hell, you go to hell and you die!
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 (April 5, 2013 at 9:31 am)ChadWooters Wrote: After reflecting some reflection, I see that I acted like a complete ass. I wrote thoughtless things reactively without proper consideration of the readers. Nor did I write things entirely consistent with what I actually think and believe. I dogmatically asserted that atheists go to Hell. That in itself is not an unusual belief among Christians. But because I did not add certain important qualifiers, my responses were legalistic, harsh, and unnecessarily judgmental. I acted foolishly and wrote rashly. And I resolve to continue participating with more carefully considered posts. My apologies to everyone. Who are you? Which posts? What time is it? Where am I? What do you mean with "arrested"? Where did you get all those teeth? |
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