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Serious question:


Aug 24, 2016, 3:44 PM

Why would an atheist actively challenge Christians to question their faith?

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Cuz it's a politics and religion board?


Aug 24, 2016, 3:47 PM

I'm not shouting at christians in the street. In fact I virtually never discuss religion ou

I'm questioning christian theology in the same way I would question a trump supporter.

Is there something wrong with making people questions their believe system? Religious or otherwise?

I understand the condescension part, I don't need another lecture on that.

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Re: Cuz it's a politics and religion board?


Aug 24, 2016, 3:49 PM

That's a cop-out.

> I'm not shouting at christians in the street. In fact
> I virtually never discuss religion
Except here...a lot.

>
> I'm questioning christian theology in the same way I
> would question a trump supporter.
Faith and politics are extremely different phenomena.

>
> Is there something wrong with making people questions
> their believe system? Religious or otherwise?
Yes, when you come at them with snark and condescension.
>
> I understand the condescension part, I don't need
> another lecture on that.

Yes, you do.

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Re: Cuz it's a politics and religion board?


Aug 24, 2016, 3:57 PM

> That's a cop-out.

A cop out of what? I'm criticing religion on a politics and religion board. I freely admit that so what am I copping out of?

> Except here...a lot.

Yeah and? Do you ##### at Xtiger for posting about hillary a lot?

> Faith and politics are extremely different phenomena.

Congratulations; you're point on how that relates to my answer?

> Yes, when you come at them with snark and condescension.

I already addressed this. Now, aside from the snark and condescension what is the problem exactly. That's what I asked.

> Yes, you do.

Thanks mom.

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Re: Cuz it's a politics and religion board?


Aug 24, 2016, 4:01 PM

> > That's a cop-out.
>
> A cop out of what? I'm criticing religion on a
> politics and religion board. I freely admit that so
> what am I copping out of?

Look, you looked like a huge assshole for the way you're presenting your arguments. You're ignoring that you questioned people's intellect due to their faith.

>
> > Except here...a lot.
>
> Yeah and? Do you ##### at Xtiger for posting about
> hillary a lot?

That's politics. Politics and religion are massively different phenomena.
>
> > Faith and politics are extremely different
> phenomena.
>
> Congratulations; you're point on how that relates to
> my answer?

See? Snark/ condescension again. Who the #### do you think you are? There are some extremely bright people here. Maybe you are too. But your tactics (snark, etc.) make you look like a child.
>
> > Yes, when you come at them with snark and
> condescension.
>
> I already addressed this. Now, aside from the snark
> and condescension what is the problem exactly. That's
> what I asked.

That's at the crux of my argument here. Yet you choose to dismiss it.

>
> > Yes, you do.
>
> Thanks mom.


Childish, again.


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Re: Cuz it's a politics and religion board?


Aug 24, 2016, 4:06 PM

> Look, you looked like a huge assshole for the way you're presenting your arguments. You're ignoring that you questioned people's intellect due to their faith.

That's fine. And no I don't think I did. Where did I call anyone stupid for being religious?

If i did then my bad; i don't think religious people are stupid. Happy?

> That's politics. Politics and religion are massively different phenomena.

Yes, they are. Doesn't change my analogy.

> See? Snark/ condescension again. Who the #### do you think you are? There are some extremely bright people here. Maybe you are too. But your tactics (snark, etc.) make you look like a child.

I suggest you untwist your panties or at least grow some thicker skin. You are all over my posts and i'm not twisting your arm to do so.

I'm sorry you don't like my approach but I really do not care ¯\_(?)_/¯

> That's at the crux of my argument here. Yet you choose to dismiss it.

I didn't dismiss it. I admitted to being a snarky a$$hole. I'd like to discuss the meat of the topic .

> Childish, again.

At least it's entertaining me :)

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Re: "making people questions their believe system"


Aug 24, 2016, 3:52 PM [ in reply to Cuz it's a politics and religion board? ]

I think you're over estimating yourself there a bit.
A few videos and some internet banter is not going to cause
any true Christian to question their faith.

/kid

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Re: "making people questions their believe system"


Aug 24, 2016, 3:55 PM

"I think you're over estimating yourself there a bit.
A few videos and some internet banter is not going to cause
any true Christian to question their faith."

replace "christian" with any other religion and reread the sentence. What does it mean to you then?

What does "true" "insert religion here" mean? They can't all be right. You place "Christain" in that sentence as if it is above all other ideas and yet there is a severe lack of anything to back that up. That is the problem.

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Re: "making people questions their believe system"


Aug 24, 2016, 3:57 PM

> "I think you're over estimating yourself there a bit.
>
> A few videos and some internet banter is not going to
> cause
> any true Christian to question their faith."
>
> replace "christian" with any other religion and
> reread the sentence. What does it mean to you then?
>
> What does "true" "insert religion here" mean? They
> can't all be right. You place "Christain" in that
> sentence as if it is above all other ideas and yet
> there is a severe lack of anything to back that up.
> That is the problem.


No, he didn't.

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Re: "making people questions their believe system"


Aug 24, 2016, 4:01 PM

He absolutely did. What else would "true christian" be referring to?

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Re: "making people questions their believe system"


Aug 24, 2016, 4:18 PM

True Christian as opposed to, for example, someone that practices Christianity for the sake of getting votes ? I would say they are NOT a true Christian. See the simple difference ? I can't make it any simpler.

/kid

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Re: "making people questions their believe system"


Aug 24, 2016, 4:16 PM [ in reply to Re: "making people questions their believe system" ]

Wow, just wow. You can tell why I put Christian in a sentence ? You missed the point
entirely. I could have put any religion in there and made the same point, but you've
been arguing Christianity so I chose that one.

I was making the valid point that you are not "making people question" anything.
You're not that effective, sorry.

/kid

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Re: Cuz it's a politics and religion board?


Aug 24, 2016, 8:26 PM [ in reply to Cuz it's a politics and religion board? ]

You are a miserable f^ck. Pretty much it when the end of the day hits.

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Lol, at least I'm not calling people miserable #####


Aug 24, 2016, 11:05 PM

You seem real pleasant yourself there buddy.


Christians are soon nice when they are challenged aren't they?

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View it instead as them giving you an open floor


Aug 24, 2016, 3:50 PM

to proselytize.

Can't very well complain about it when they started the conversation.

The fact that they aren't arguing in good faith (if they indeed aren't) is no reason for you not to.

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Proselytize?


Aug 24, 2016, 3:56 PM

FWIW, I'm agnostic. I just reject the condescension evident in the original post. I also reject his Islam/ Christianity analogy.
Christians are FAR AND AWAY some of the most decent, moral people I've met. And I've never been proselytized to, if that's the way to say that. (I'm a little high)
Full-on body-blowing Christians regarding their faith in a way that involves impugning their intellect is douchey at best, asssholish at a minimum.

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Re: Proselytize?


Aug 24, 2016, 4:00 PM

I think you are missing the point a bit. You think there is something special about religion that is above criticism.

I can call trump supporter mouth-breathers all day and I wouldn't receive an ounce of the response I have gotten on this topic. It's simply a sensitive subject no matter how much of an A$$ I am being.

Both are similar in that they encompass someone's worldview.

> I also reject his Islam/ Christianity analogy. Christians are FAR AND AWAY some of the most decent, moral people I've met.

Rejecting something based on anecdote isn't the best argument. I'm sure there are some very decent moral muslims as well.

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Re: Proselytize?


Aug 24, 2016, 4:04 PM

> I think you are missing the point a bit. You think
> there is something special about religion that is
> above criticism.

No, I don't.

>
> I can call trump supporter mouth-breathers all day
> and I wouldn't receive an ounce of the response I
> have gotten on this topic. It's simply a sensitive
> subject no matter how much of an A$$ I am being.

Your level of "assshattery" is what prompted me to respond to you.

>
> Both are similar in that they encompass someone's
> worldview.

You can't actually believe this, right?

>
> > I also reject his Islam/ Christianity analogy.
> Christians are FAR AND AWAY some of the most decent,
> moral people I've met.
>
> Rejecting something based on anecdote isn't the best
> argument. I'm sure there are some very decent moral
> muslims as well.

I'm sure there are too.

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Re: Proselytize?


Aug 24, 2016, 4:07 PM

Both are similar in that they encompass someone's
> worldview.

>>You can't actually believe this, right?

I'm all ears buddy. Please tell me how one's political views are not a subset of their worldview?

>> >
> > I also reject his Islam/ Christianity analogy.
> Christians are FAR AND AWAY some of the most decent,
> moral people I've met.
>
> Rejecting something based on anecdote isn't the best
> argument. I'm sure there are some very decent moral
> muslims as well.

>> I'm sure there are too.

Then you must agree that your last statement is moot no?

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Why would an agnostic care at all either way?


Aug 24, 2016, 4:00 PM [ in reply to Proselytize? ]

Isn't the whole point to be wishy-washy and safe so you never have to upset anyone? :D

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Lolz***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:01 PM



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Fair point.


Aug 24, 2016, 8:06 PM [ in reply to Why would an agnostic care at all either way? ]

I guess I should have added references to the op's tone and word choice.

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Not much different


Aug 24, 2016, 3:58 PM

Than the Christians here ridiculing atheists and trying to come up with new definitions for what they believe.

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As a Christian


Aug 24, 2016, 4:07 PM

You should be prepared to be questioned and challenged.

That's one of the main principles of being a believer in Christ.

He and his followers endured ridicule and doubt throughout the Good Book.

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Re: As a Christian


Aug 24, 2016, 4:08 PM

How can it be called a good book? It's full of genocide, rape and murder. A lot of which was commanded by god himself.

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Re: As a Christian


Aug 24, 2016, 4:11 PM

Then called it the Bible.

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"We establish no religion in this country, we mandate no belief. Nor will we ever. Church and state are, and must remain, separate." ~Ronald Reagan


if sincere questions/inquiry, yes***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:13 PM [ in reply to As a Christian ]



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Re: if sincere questions/inquiry, yes***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:14 PM

I must have missed that annotation in the bible.

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You're looking for Proverbs 26:4***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:15 PM



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Re: if sincere questions/inquiry, yes***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:17 PM [ in reply to Re: if sincere questions/inquiry, yes*** ]

2 Timothy 2:23

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

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Re: if sincere questions/inquiry, yes***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:21 PM

Ok but that same book also talks about incestuous rape, mass genocide and has objectively incorrect scientific statements such as us being created in current form.

I'm just not sure that's the best place to get your morality from.

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Re: if sincere questions/inquiry, yes***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:16 PM [ in reply to if sincere questions/inquiry, yes*** ]

Uh no. The early Christians risked their lives. Can you imagine how society viewed the early believers?

Christians in America today have it sooooo good.

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"We establish no religion in this country, we mandate no belief. Nor will we ever. Church and state are, and must remain, separate." ~Ronald Reagan


I believe you're comparing applies to oranges***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:25 PM



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Re: As a Christian


Aug 24, 2016, 4:17 PM [ in reply to As a Christian ]

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

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Don't bring scripture into this Prod. We're bashing atheists***


Aug 24, 2016, 4:22 PM



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Because they feel the world would be better without religion


Aug 24, 2016, 4:55 PM

possibly. That's why I used to do it. I see religion as a negative for Earth. I used to argue religion, but now i just seems a waste of time usually.

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Re: Because they feel the world would be better without religion


Jul 4, 2023, 6:01 PM

It sure is fun though when there's downtime at work

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Well


Aug 24, 2016, 8:15 PM

Asking questions about the origin of the universe and why we live in it is the hallmark of the human existence. I personally don't care whether you choose religion or not but don't get mad because somebody a different opinion than you.

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