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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 10, 2015 at 10:11 pm
(July 10, 2015 at 9:54 pm)ignoramus Wrote: Judging by the attitudes of some of the noobs here lately, no-one really cares about out our beliefs so much as we communicate in a respectful manner.
I, and most others would chat with a polite coherent theist any day, than with an arrogant self centred atheist...
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"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 10, 2015 at 10:29 pm
It depends on the theist:
I try to approach every new interaction with the same modicum of respect, and whether that respect grows or vanishes is entirely dependent on the person. That being said it usually hits the highway around here. We tend to get a slew of nitwits and salesmen.
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 10, 2015 at 10:33 pm
I was just talking to my friends about how we have a new asshole atheist on the board, but we also have a new Catholic on the forum whom I think I could be friends with IRL. (Not naming user names, but you're one of the two, C_L)
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 10, 2015 at 10:33 pm
(July 10, 2015 at 12:22 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: C_L, you have done exactly what it takes to be readily accepted on this forum, and all lurking theists (And Randy) should take note.
You have invested in the community. We still disagree on points of theology, obvi.
But you are involved in the other conversations, have been very nice, and have been accepted. I think Minimalist even responded to one of your posts without an expletive. That's big stuff. 
Yeah. You're even growing on me.
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 10, 2015 at 11:40 pm
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(July 10, 2015 at 10:33 pm)Minimalist Wrote: (July 10, 2015 at 12:22 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: C_L, you have done exactly what it takes to be readily accepted on this forum, and all lurking theists (And Randy) should take note.
You have invested in the community. We still disagree on points of theology, obvi.
But you are involved in the other conversations, have been very nice, and have been accepted. I think Minimalist even responded to one of your posts without an expletive. That's big stuff.
Yeah. You're even growing on me.
(July 10, 2015 at 10:33 pm)rexbeccarox Wrote: I was just talking to my friends about how we have a new asshole atheist on the board, but we also have a new Catholic on the forum whom I think I could be friends with IRL. (Not naming user names, but you're one of the two, C_L)
Haha, awesome! I feel the same way about you. 
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 10, 2015 at 11:55 pm
(July 10, 2015 at 10:33 pm)Minimalist Wrote: (July 10, 2015 at 12:22 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: C_L, you have done exactly what it takes to be readily accepted on this forum, and all lurking theists (And Randy) should take note.
You have invested in the community. We still disagree on points of theology, obvi.
But you are involved in the other conversations, have been very nice, and have been accepted. I think Minimalist even responded to one of your posts without an expletive. That's big stuff.
Yeah. You're even growing on me.
You are going to destroy your reputation posting like that. You don't want everyone to think you are an old softie, do you?
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 10, 2015 at 11:59 pm
(July 10, 2015 at 11:55 pm)Pyrrho Wrote: (July 10, 2015 at 10:33 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Yeah. You're even growing on me.
You are going to destroy your reputation posting like that. You don't want everyone to think you are an old softie, do you?
He was still being reserved when he said that because he doesn't want to reveal the extent of it. The truth is he knows he likes me lots. 
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 11, 2015 at 12:06 am
I, for one, was going to report the post because I was certain that someone had hijacked Min's account.
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 11, 2015 at 12:09 am
(July 11, 2015 at 12:06 am)SteelCurtain Wrote: I, for one, was going to report the post because I was certain that someone had hijacked Min's account.
Glad to know I wasn't the only one with that knee-jerk reaction.
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RE: Theists on atheist forums
July 11, 2015 at 12:28 am
(July 10, 2015 at 11:55 pm)Pyrrho Wrote: (July 10, 2015 at 10:33 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Yeah. You're even growing on me.
You are going to destroy your reputation posting like that. You don't want everyone to think you are an old softie, do you?
Where's my viagra?
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