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Formal debate challenge
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#21
RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 5:05 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 5:03 pm)JesusHChrist Wrote:
(July 29, 2014 at 5:00 pm)John S Wrote: Congratulations.

Something tells me you are missing the point. Angel
Something tells me that you are missing MY point.
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#22
RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 6:34 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 5:05 pm)John S Wrote:
(July 29, 2014 at 5:03 pm)JesusHChrist Wrote: Something tells me you are missing the point. Angel
Something tells me that you are missing MY point.

Perhaps. What is your point exactly and how does it differ from my point?
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#23
RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 6:47 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 6:34 pm)JesusHChrist Wrote:
(July 29, 2014 at 5:05 pm)John S Wrote: Something tells me that you are missing MY point.

Perhaps. What is your point exactly and how does it differ from my point?
It doesn't differ at all. You were being smart-ass and so was I - and if I was mistaken and you TRULY are God's gift to women, then Congratulations. More power to you.
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#24
RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 6:53 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 6:47 pm)John S Wrote:
(July 29, 2014 at 6:34 pm)JesusHChrist Wrote: Perhaps. What is your point exactly and how does it differ from my point?
It doesn't differ at all. You were being smart-ass and so was I - and if I was mistaken and you TRULY are God's gift to women, then Congratulations. More power to you.

I was being a smart-ass and making the point that merely making a statement of "belief" is not very meaningful to the outside world, so why say it? A worthless bit of prose.

Yes, we get it that you believe. Great. Awesome. Whatever. The trick for you is to show why WE should believe it.

Just as I might struggle to show the women of the world my gifts, but I do give it a hell of a try. wink, wink, nudge nudge.
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#25
RE: Formal debate challenge
July 29, 2014 at 6:55 pm
(July 28, 2014 at 5:16 pm)John S 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 christian 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.
You aren't being a pretentious ass hat - but I didn't join this site to debate you or anyone else here. Maybe someone else will take you up on your challenge.
Whether you choose to believe it's authenticity or not, the Old Testament is a history book of the Israelite people, the Gospels are the words of Jesus Christ, which very few "Christians" actually attempt to follow, and the last book is a prophecy of a time still to come about the rise of a dictator and the effects of WWIII - the ending of the 6th day of Creation, which has lasted for several billion years, and the beginning of the 7th Day - When God rests.
WHY do I believe the Bible? - Because I do.

I, on the other hand, am a pretentious ass hat.

It's jolly good fun.

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#26
RE: Formal debate challenge
July 30, 2014 at 12:41 pm
C'mon. Let's get the show on the road.

Popcorn
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#27
RE: Formal debate challenge
July 30, 2014 at 1:52 pm
(July 29, 2014 at 4:44 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: Lol I'm comfortable with either. So if that's what you want to do I'm game.
Got something specific in mind?
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 30, 2014 at 2:15 pm
(July 30, 2014 at 12:41 pm)rasetsu Wrote: C'mon. Let's get the show on the road.

Popcorn

After the discipulus affair earlier this year, I'll be satisfied if a debate can be arranged in under 30 pages of wrangling.
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#29
RE: Formal debate challenge
July 30, 2014 at 2:50 pm
If there's 30 pages, 28 of them will probably be from bystanders. Angel
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RE: Formal debate challenge
July 30, 2014 at 2:51 pm
(July 30, 2014 at 2:50 pm)alpha male Wrote: If there's 30 pages, 28 of them will probably be from bystanders. Angel

I hope so. Do you remember the guy I'm referring to?
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