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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 11:45 am
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(July 29, 2014 at 8:12 am)alpha male Wrote: I believe the autographs of the Biblical books were the inspired word of god. I interpret different passages based on the style and context. For example, I would take a passage written in a historical narrative style to be literally true, unless context indicated otherwise. I'm a YEC.
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 12:29 pm
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(July 28, 2014 at 5:22 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Quote:Whether you choose to believe it's authenticity or not, the Old Testament is a history book of the Israelite people,
The OT is a pile of shit.
Hahaha. I love your responses on many of the posts. No reason to dance around the topic, just say it how it is! I admire that. haha
(July 28, 2014 at 5:52 pm)Cato Wrote: (July 28, 2014 at 5:16 pm)John S Wrote: WHY do I believe the Bible? - Because I do.
You're an Eagles fan for fuck's sake, meaning you're likely to put your faith in any pile of shit.
Hahahaha, between you and Minimalist, I enjoy skimming through the forum and finding your guys' responses.
Nothing better than some good old football shit talk. hahaha
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 1:14 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 8:12 am)alpha male Wrote: (July 28, 2014 at 3:43 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: I have noticed that we havent had a good debate thread in a very long time, and I would like to challenge any willing christiian here too a debate on the bible, we can discuss and agree on the exact wording of the topic when I find a willing opponent, but I make one request. To whom ever takes up this I want you to very clearly and accurately state what your beliefs are regarding the bible, as they vary alot. In fairness I will state my beliefs now.
I am a atheist that does not posit that god(s) does not exist but rather that this is not enough evidence to support a valid claim and that the bible is simply a collecion of mythological stories penned by the hebrews and early christians for various purposes and edited and redacted to meet the needs of later generations.
I hope I'm not being a pretentious ass hat here and I look forward to a awesome debate. Can't agree without knowing the topic, but in general I'm game. I believe the autographs of the Biblical books were the inspired word of god. I interpret different passages based on the style and context. For example, I would take a passage written in a historical narrative style to be literally true, unless context indicated otherwise. I'm a YEC.
If your yec then why don't we do a debate thread of evolution vs creationism. I think it would be good to have a thread where the arguments for both sides are trodded out.
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 1:15 pm
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You ghoul..... 
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 1:45 pm
Quote:Hahaha. I love your responses on many of the posts. No reason to dance around the topic, just say it how it is! I admire that. haha
I'm a busy man, Q1. I don't have time to fuck around with these assholes.
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 3:09 pm
(July 28, 2014 at 5:16 pm)John S Wrote: Whether you choose to believe it's authenticity or not, the Old Testament is a history book of the Israelite people
No historical evidence for exodus, flood, Hebrews living in Egypt in any great number, Hebrews as slaves, Hebrews concurring the city of Ai, and much more.
Quote:the Gospels are the words of Jesus Christ
Yet there seems to be a dearth of evidence for this claim.
Quote:WHY do I believe the Bible? - Because I do.
Well, people can believe things for good reasons and bad reasons. At least you admit your reasons are bad.
You'd believe if you just opened your heart" is a terrible argument for religion. It's basically saying, "If you bias yourself enough, you can convince yourself that this is true." If religion were true, people wouldn't need faith to believe it -- it would be supported by good evidence.
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 4:05 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 1:14 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: If your yec then why don't we do a debate thread of evolution vs creationism. I think it would be good to have a thread where the arguments for both sides are trodded out. Or we could have a debate on the Bible as you initially requested. 
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 4:44 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 4:05 pm)alpha male Wrote: (July 29, 2014 at 1:14 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: If your yec then why don't we do a debate thread of evolution vs creationism. I think it would be good to have a thread where the arguments for both sides are trodded out. Or we could have a debate on the Bible as you initially requested.
Lol I'm comfortable with either. So if that's what you want to do I'm game.
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Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 5:00 pm
(July 28, 2014 at 9:15 pm)JesusHChrist Wrote: Why do I believe I'm God's gift to women?
Because I do. Congratulations.
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 5:03 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 5:00 pm)John S Wrote: (July 28, 2014 at 9:15 pm)JesusHChrist Wrote: Why do I believe I'm God's gift to women?
Because I do. Congratulations.
Something tells me you are missing the point.
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