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Old 05-06-2006, 05:47 AM   #151
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Can anyone think of a Christian who visited this site who was as evasive on the subject of the more absurd Biblical stories (Noah flood, YEC) as whichphilsophy is about Xenu?
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What about the FSM or IPU? Zeus ? Care to venture an opinion on them?

Anyway as humans we make hundreds of decisions based on incomplete information. Its what we do. Even fixing that tyre you don't have a full data set to work with. I'm not asking you as an authoritory, just an opinion or speculation.

My answer, based on an incomplete data set admitedly is "Who".

Whats yours, based on an incomplete data set then? (No you don't need to write an essay or even think long and hard, a gut reaction reply will suffice!).

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Give me a point on law (contract law) and I may venture an opinion. As I am not a badminton fan I won't give opinions on that subject. The only decision I can make is one when there is enough to reduce any speculation. The subject matter with interests everyone is of no interest to me as I don't see the immediate relevance of this.

If however there is a general subject of immortality that is something that can be discussed on another thread. It's also not a new subject.

If say someone undertakes Dianetics therapy and in their opinion encountered a past life experience but feels they benefitted then it is not so much the past life experience but the fact that they benefitted. (My last Dianetics I think was in the early 1980s).
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Can anyone think of a Christian who visited this site who was as evasive on the subject of the more absurd Biblical stories (Noah flood, YEC) as whichphilsophy is about Xenu?
The subject may seem absurd by itself.

And if someone wants to believe in the bible stories that's entirely up to them of course or is that a problem?

For instance are you suggesting that we now have a movement that seeks to instill a system of uniform thinking?
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Give me a point on law (contract law) and I may venture an opinion. As I am not a badminton fan I won't give opinions on that subject. The only decision I can make is one when there is enough to reduce any speculation. The subject matter with interests everyone is of no interest to me as I don't see the immediate relevance of this.

If however there is a general subject of immortality that is something that can be discussed on another thread. It's also not a new subject.

If say someone undertakes Dianetics therapy and in their opinion encountered a past life experience but feels they benefitted then it is not so much the past life experience but the fact that they benefitted. (My last Dianetics I think was in the early 1980s).
I'll give my opinion on law or badminton, even though my knowledge is limited. I admit the limit of my knowledge but still have an opinion one way or the other. This player looks like he will win, or that man is guilty. My opinion probably has little value but thats not the point is it?

Personally i think your dillema is obvious to all and sundry, maybe you will be replaced! Your position becomes increasingly obvious and your usefulness on this forum decreased. Man i love a good conspiracy lol.

Paranoia is not when you think they're out to get you, its when you know they are!

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The subject may seem absurd by itself.

And if someone wants to believe in the bible stories that's entirely up to them of course or is that a problem?

For instance are you suggesting that we now have a movement that seeks to instill a system of uniform thinking?
I'm just saying that most Christians who visit this site will tell us straight out if they believe in Noah's flood or not. You, on the other hand, play endless evasion games about whether or not you believe in Xenu. Both stories are bullshit and aren't supported by science, but at least the Christians will tell us if they believe in the bullshit or not. Christians will also usually admit that their beliefs depend more on faith than fact. Scientologists are the ones claiming their beliefs are supported by facts given you a much higher burden of proof. Not that you've provided any more proof for your beliefs than Christians have for theirs.
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