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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 16, 2014 at 3:03 am
Has there ever been an example of a person who was confirmed to have never heard of Jesus or read a bible, having a revelation of Jesus that conforms exactly to what the Bible says?
If Christianity spread through any means other than indoctrination or cultural osmosis, such instances should be common throughout the entire world since about 2,000 years ago.
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 16, 2014 at 4:02 am
(February 16, 2014 at 3:03 am)Ryantology (╯°◊°)╯︵ ══╬ Wrote: Has there ever been an example of a person who was confirmed to have never heard of Jesus or read a bible, having a revelation of Jesus that conforms exactly to what the Bible says?
Hell, there would never need to be revelation if the words of the bible were true, since the bible specifically states that we already know that there's a god. 
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 16, 2014 at 4:46 am
(February 16, 2014 at 4:02 am)Esquilax Wrote: (February 16, 2014 at 3:03 am)Ryantology (╯°◊°)╯︵ ══╬ Wrote: Has there ever been an example of a person who was confirmed to have never heard of Jesus or read a bible, having a revelation of Jesus that conforms exactly to what the Bible says?
Hell, there would never need to be revelation if the words of the bible were true, since the bible specifically states that we already know that there's a god.
Fair enough. Any instances of a person knowing Yahweh in intimate detail without having any previous exposure to any dogma or followers?
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 16, 2014 at 10:31 pm
(February 16, 2014 at 3:03 am)Ryantology (╯°◊°)╯︵ ══╬ Wrote: Has there ever been an example of a person who was confirmed to have never heard of Jesus or read a bible, having a revelation of Jesus that conforms exactly to what the Bible says?
If there ever was I'm sure they thought they were possessed.
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 16, 2014 at 11:51 pm
(February 15, 2014 at 1:52 pm)rexbeccarox Wrote: It's interesting how hard you guys (Drich and Fr0d0) hang on to the "evil atheist" stereotype. You have both been here long enough to know it's bullshit. You must need it real bad.
I honestly don't think anyone here is evil, that is why I invited my wife to join. Even the butthole members here I don't think are 'evil evil.'
I just do not presume to stand between anyone who does not seek atonement and God's judgement. Atonement is a personal decision. I will be happy to help anyone who want to seek atonement, but if you don't, then that is your decision.
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 17, 2014 at 12:01 am
(February 16, 2014 at 11:51 pm)Drich Wrote: I honestly don't think anyone here is evil, that is why I invited my wife to join.
And here I thought you invited her to convince us you aren't evil. 
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 17, 2014 at 12:03 am
(February 16, 2014 at 11:51 pm)Drich Wrote: (February 15, 2014 at 1:52 pm)rexbeccarox Wrote: It's interesting how hard you guys (Drich and Fr0d0) hang on to the "evil atheist" stereotype. You have both been here long enough to know it's bullshit. You must need it real bad.
I honestly don't think anyone here is evil, that is why I invited my wife to join. Even the butthole members here I don't think are 'evil evil.'
I just do not presume to stand between anyone who does not seek atonement and God's judgement. Atonement is a personal decision. I will be happy to help anyone who want to seek atonement, but if you don't, then that is your decision.
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 17, 2014 at 12:21 am
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(February 16, 2014 at 11:51 pm)Drich Wrote: I will be happy to help anyone who want to seek atonement, but if you don't, then that is your decision.
In almost two years of active membership at af.org, precisely how many atheists here have come to you for help in seeking atonement?
I've been here almost as long as you have, and I have yet to see anyone go "Drich, I am an atheist but want to be saved by Jesus Christ, please help me", so I'm honestly curious about this.
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 17, 2014 at 12:43 am
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Obviously all the conversions took place via PMs.
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RE: Christianity almost impossible without indoctrination
February 17, 2014 at 7:58 am
Perhaps the belief that you have to be indoctrinated to believe in God is a belief you were indoctrinated into.
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