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Defense
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Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:20 pm (This post was last modified: August 25, 2013 at 1:26 pm by Walking Void.)
Occasionally I hear people defend christianity by commenting the following:

"But you don't need religion! All you need is to believe in the spirit of Jesus Christ!"

Any responses to this strange remark?
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Spirit of Jesus Christ is nothing but the artifact of religion.
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Suggestion 1: Well then get rid of the religion, sell off the churches and all their lands and fire all the clergy. No?
Suggestion 2: Don't be so full of shit.
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:25 pm
I need that about as much as I need tits on my toilet seat.

Come to think of it, that would be pretty cool.
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Honestly, when I hear people giving this statement, I literally stumble backwards looking like I just witnessed the Holocaust.
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:32 pm
(August 25, 2013 at 1:24 pm)CapnAwesome Wrote: Suggestion 1: Well then get rid of the religion, sell off the churches and all their lands and fire all the clergy. No?

YES! I want my 10% back too... with interest!
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:36 pm
Tell them they're doing it wrong. All they need is the spirit of Muhammed.
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:42 pm (This post was last modified: August 25, 2013 at 1:52 pm by Walking Void.)
(August 25, 2013 at 1:36 pm)CleanShavenJesus Wrote: Tell them they're doing it wrong. All they need is the spirit of Muhammed.

Yes, yes, do You recommend that I cite any verses like... Allahu Akbar?
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 1:45 pm (This post was last modified: August 25, 2013 at 1:46 pm by CleanShavenJesus.)
(August 25, 2013 at 1:42 pm)Walking Void Wrote:
(August 25, 2013 at 1:36 pm)CleanShavenJesus Wrote: Tell them they're doing it wrong. All they need is the spirit of Muhammed.

Yes, yes, do You recommend that I cite any verses like... Allah Ackbar?

When discussing religion, it's always appropriate to quote Ackbar: "It's a trap!"

However, always cite the Quoran: "Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Apostle of God, and the Seal of the Prophets: and God has full knowledge of all things" (The Noble Quran, 33:40). Bible verses vs. Quoran verses: a fight so good I could order it on PPV.
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RE: Defense
August 25, 2013 at 2:29 pm
My mother is one of these types. She threw out the baptismal bath water, sans baby, years ago. Apparently if you gather with other whack-o's, it degenerates into religion. By yourself though, Christianity is fresh and relevant. My thinking is people who say this stuff are just of a more independent streak. They still love the taste of the Kool-Aid.
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