Poor uneducated unintelligent aheists

[Eudaimonia]

[Rhizomorph13]

My point was that a skeptical or critical question.. - the kind which challenges one's faith -are not usually asked by the faithful..

This is an untrue statement. Being human means to question the ideas that we hold. The problem lies with the methodology used when questioning ones beliefs. For example, I used to find great revelations within my dreams and considered them to be more important than rational waking thought because they came from what I imagined was my "true self". I now see that to be a kooky idea.

[Doubting Thomas]

I disagree. In most religious societies, questions which are critical or skeptical of religious doctrine are very much frowned upon, and if they are persistent then ad hoc explanations are hastily formed to answer them. But for the most part it's considered dangerous by the religious to question religious beliefs. This is why you hear of kids getting kicked out of Sunday school for asking the wrong questions.

[Whirling Moat]

Peace...

including Zeus and the Flying Spaghetti Monster? wow... shoot.. you can start worshipping me too thanks....

Then people will start comparing me to Jay Z or Ozzie Osbourne or something..



Whirling Moat

[Eudaimonia]

Peace...

including Zeus and the Flying Spaghetti Monster? wow... shoot.. you can start worshipping me too thanks....

Then people will start comparing me to Jay Z or Ozzie Osbourne or something..



Whirling Moat

No.. If you ever return to reason they would compare you to Enkil...

[Whirling Moat]

Peace....


I have returned...and look I come bearing gifts







Whirling Moat

[Eudaimonia]

[tackattack]

[popeyespappy]

If the denomination cherry picks the Bible, they're obviously making up the rules as they go. Most modern denominations (including non-denominational) have an all bible approach though, in my experience.

I’ve got news for you Tack. All denominations cherry pick the Bible in some form or another. It’s the only way to get around some of the obvious contradictions. Then there is the necessity of reconciling the morality of the ancient goat herders with that of a more modern society that is less accepting of things like slavery and stoning of women and children.

[tackattack]

Since you claim such a strong statement. I'm a memberof a non denominational evangelical church. I'm very farmiliar with the doctine of the First Church of God (Anderson, IN) movement. Please cite proof where any cherry picking was done by me or anyone claiming either label. It's actually one of the first things I teach not to do in my adult and children classes.