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June 26, 2020 at 8:58 pm
(June 26, 2020 at 8:46 pm)Rolls Wrote: (June 26, 2020 at 7:23 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Hi. Can I come to your church and teach evolutionary theory?
That’s not really my call. But I wouldn’t be opposed in principle. We’ve had people with other beliefs come to our church before, including Muslims and Mormons. I personally don’t think people should believe something is true just because it’s all they’ve ever known. It’s better to be exposed to lots of different beliefs and make a more informed decision.
(June 26, 2020 at 8:44 pm)onlinebiker Wrote: Hiya Rolls
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Any relation to Royce?
Not the rich ones! Haha
Awwwww..
Too bad.. I do love Brit cars. (And bikes).
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June 26, 2020 at 9:10 pm
Did you bring the introductory tacos?
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June 26, 2020 at 10:18 pm
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(June 26, 2020 at 6:49 pm)Rolls Wrote: Hi there. I'm a Christian, but I'm here just to listen and learn about your perspectives. I'm interested in why and how you came to hold your current beliefs, not to try and counter them, but to hear from real people about their real experiences. I'm going to start with the Converts' Corner. Thanks for having me.
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June 26, 2020 at 10:56 pm
Me too! I'm a big fan of my '06 MINI. :-)
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June 26, 2020 at 11:02 pm
(June 26, 2020 at 10:56 pm)Rolls Wrote: Me too! I'm a big fan of my '06 MINI. :-)
I had a 71 MGB and a slew of BSA, Norton and Triumph motorcycles....
Plus one Royal Enfield......
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Much fun..
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June 26, 2020 at 11:04 pm
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(June 26, 2020 at 10:18 pm)Abaddon_ire Wrote: (June 26, 2020 at 6:49 pm)Rolls Wrote: Hi there. I'm a Christian, but I'm here just to listen and learn about your perspectives. I'm interested in why and how you came to hold your current beliefs, not to try and counter them, but to hear from real people about their real experiences. I'm going to start with the Converts' Corner. Thanks for having me.
Hi. I suspect you think that atheists have a system of beliefs to which they adhere. Prepare to discover that you are wrong. Have at it.
I don't know that I would describe it as a system of beliefs. I would think all atheists would agree with the proposition that there is no god and, as a result, probably affirm some version of materialism... but the reasons why could vary widely from person to person. Other than that, I wouldn't assume there's much of anything that needs to be agreed upon (like some set of doctrines or anything). But, if I'm wrong about all that, it's a big reason why I would prefer to hear it directly from someone like you here. So, am I fairly close or way off the mark in my understanding?
(June 26, 2020 at 9:10 pm)no one Wrote: Did you bring the introductory tacos?
'Fraid not. But I'll be sure to pick some up!
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June 27, 2020 at 12:10 am
(June 26, 2020 at 11:04 pm)Rolls Wrote: (June 26, 2020 at 10:18 pm)Abaddon_ire Wrote: Hi. I suspect you think that atheists have a system of beliefs to which they adhere. Prepare to discover that you are wrong. Have at it.
I don't know that I would describe it as a system of beliefs. I would think all atheists would agree with the proposition that there is no god and, as a result, probably affirm some version of materialism... but the reasons why could vary widely from person to person. Other than that, I wouldn't assume there's much of anything that needs to be agreed upon (like some set of doctrines or anything). But, if I'm wrong about all that, it's a big reason why I would prefer to hear it directly from someone like you here. So, am I fairly close or way off the mark in my understanding?
(June 26, 2020 at 9:10 pm)no one Wrote: Did you bring the introductory tacos?
'Fraid not. But I'll be sure to pick some up!
Atheists have one thing in common and that is not having a belief in a god or gods. Other than that we differ in as many ways as you can possibly imagine. There's no system. There's no doctrine. There's no secret handshake (not that we'd tell you if there was  ). We are quite a diverse group.
As for the taco thing...no one is always on the hunt for free tacos...you'll get used to it.
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June 27, 2020 at 1:23 am
Welcome matey.
We have good and bad in all people, irrespective of beliefs.
There are liars in congress who pretend they are Christians (no atheists in congress as far as I know, which is statistically impossible).
So the atheists lie about being Christians and Christians lie about everything else 
No God, No fear.
Know God, Know fear.
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June 27, 2020 at 3:24 am
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(June 26, 2020 at 11:04 pm)Rolls Wrote: (June 26, 2020 at 10:18 pm)Abaddon_ire Wrote: Hi. I suspect you think that atheists have a system of beliefs to which they adhere. Prepare to discover that you are wrong. Have at it.
I don't know that I would describe it as a system of beliefs. I would think all atheists would agree with the proposition that there is no god and, as a result, probably affirm some version of materialism... but the reasons why could vary widely from person to person. Other than that, I wouldn't assume there's much of anything that needs to be agreed upon (like some set of doctrines or anything). But, if I'm wrong about all that, it's a big reason why I would prefer to hear it directly from someone like you here. So, am I fairly close or way off the mark in my understanding?
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June 27, 2020 at 3:54 am
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(June 26, 2020 at 6:49 pm)Rolls Wrote: Hi there. I'm a Christian, but I'm here just to listen and learn about your perspectives. I'm interested in why and how you came to hold your current beliefs, not to try and counter them, but to hear from real people about their real experiences. I'm going to start with the Converts' Corner. Thanks for having me.
Hi and welcome... It's a good idea to learn about the perspectives of others.
In this forum you will definitely learn a lot about atheist people.
Good luck and God Bless
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