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Jesus's sacrifice
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#41
RE: Jesus's sacrifice
May 16, 2010 at 10:28 pm
My contention with your point is that I believe we do all know right from wrong to begin with. It is a part of us, as is God. Therefore, the only thing we lack is understanding of why right is right and wrong is wrong. And life provides us with these answers in plentiful amounts throughout it.
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#42
RE: Jesus's sacrifice
May 16, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I don't agree with that at all. Nature only gives us so much. Everything else is nurture.
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#43
RE: Jesus's sacrifice
May 16, 2010 at 10:38 pm
I agree with the former, and disagree with the latter. Tongue
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#44
RE: Jesus's sacrifice
May 16, 2010 at 10:53 pm
(May 16, 2010 at 10:38 pm)Watson Wrote: I agree with the former, and disagree with the latter. Tongue

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In my mind, everything that we become in life is the result of a two part process. Simply put, the first part is our genes structuring our brains in such a way that we have a propensity toward certain things (depression, obesity, mood disorders, thrill seeking, etc.). The second part is the way we are brought up and our experiences triggering or suppressing these 'genetic propensities.' (for lack of a better term) I honestly believe that this is correct. The good news is that I will never blame my problems on god. Big Grin
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#45
RE: Jesus's sacrifice
May 16, 2010 at 10:57 pm
The good news is that neither wil l. Big Grin

Actually, you bring up an interesting topic which I would like to address...but which doesn't belong here in this discussion. I'll post my own topic about it here in a little while, as soon as I get time.

By the way, you've actually aided me in answering some questions I had about being born with certain propensities for things and th elike. Thanks! Smile
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#46
RE: Jesus's sacrifice
May 16, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Just remember that I explained them as genetic propensities and not gifts from god, okay? Tongue
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#47
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May 16, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Hehe, I'll keep it in mind. (Someone's not going to like the topic I'll be posting tomorroooooow...Tongue)
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#48
RE: Jesus's sacrifice
May 16, 2010 at 11:07 pm
(May 16, 2010 at 11:04 pm)Watson Wrote: Hehe, I'll keep it in mind. (Someone's not going to like the topic I'll be posting tomorroooooow...Tongue)

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May 16, 2010 at 11:08 pm
haha I'll give it a good go. It'll be endearing, and you can give me a dog treat when I'm finished.
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#50
RE: Jesus's sacrifice
May 16, 2010 at 11:12 pm
(May 16, 2010 at 11:08 pm)Watson Wrote: haha I'll give it a good go. It'll be endearing, and you can give me a dog treat when I'm finished.

Deal, but it will be one of those cheap, shitty, chalk-looking treats. Tongue
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