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Atticus_Finch · 03-20-2002, 12:59 PM

I am new to Infidels and would like to introduce myself. I am a Christian and greatly enjoy debating questions of faith and religion with non-believers. I hope to convince non-believers that Christians can be intelletual and reasoned in their approach to faith, religion and science. I do not expect to convert anyone but would rather counteract the unfortuneate effects of rude and ignorant Christians who often offend non-believers either out of spite or misguided desire to convert.

I look forward to interesting and engaging dialogue.

Finch

Mageth · 03-20-2002, 01:45 PM

Welcome, Atticus.

So, by your description is it safe to say you're here to "kill" a few "mockingbirds"?

[ March 20, 2002: Message edited by: Mageth ]</p>

Darwin's Finch · 03-20-2002, 01:45 PM

From one finch to another, welcome! Stroll the grounds, look around, and when you have something to say jump in and post. I hope you enjoy your time here.

missus_gumby · 03-20-2002, 01:45 PM

Hi Finch, good to see you here! Welcome to the Internet Infidels. I hope you enjoy your expedition into our heathen land - maybe we can learn a little from each other. (But don't hold your breath. Heh heh.)

Be prepared for searching questions, folks with an in-depth knowledge of their subject, and some members with a passion equal to yours - but from the opposite side of the fence.

Cheers

Martin

Atticus_Finch · 03-20-2002, 01:51 PM

Thank you all for the welcome.

Missus Gumby, I invite the hard and challenging questions about Christianity. I spent some time hanging out in a MSN chatroom entitled "God is a Lie". Many of the participants made points and asked questions which challenged me greatly. I find that the experience deepens my faith because when I don't have an immediate answer I must research it and think it through.

I also think that I can challenge the foundation of those who do not believe. I have found that there are hard questions for which unbelievers have less than logical or reasoned responses.

Mageth, I would never harm a mockingbird.

Let the games begin!

Finch

Mad Kally · 03-20-2002, 02:16 PM

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I also think that I can challenge the foundation of those who do not believe

Good luck!

Megatron · 03-20-2002, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by Atticus_Finch:
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I also think that I can challenge the foundation of those who do not believe. I have found that there are hard questions for which unbelievers have less than logical or reasoned responses.</strong>

Hmmm... not sure I would agree with that one, but welcome and good luck!

Mageth · 03-20-2002, 02:27 PM

Mageth, I would never harm a mockingbird.

Maybe not, but you might shoot the occasional mad dog.

uhcord · 03-20-2002, 02:35 PM

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I also think that I can challenge the foundation of those who do not believe. I have found that there are hard questions for which unbelievers have less than logical or reasoned responses.

Welcome and I also wish you good luck on this!

Darwin's Finch · 03-20-2002, 02:40 PM

I can't stand the suspense any longer, Atticus Finch. Please start a thread so we can hash out these questions you find so compelling.

03-20-2002, 12:59 PM	#1
Atticus_Finch Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 392	Christian new to Infidels I am new to Infidels and would like to introduce myself. I am a Christian and greatly enjoy debating questions of faith and religion with non-believers. I hope to convince non-believers that Christians can be intelletual and reasoned in their approach to faith, religion and science. I do not expect to convert anyone but would rather counteract the unfortuneate effects of rude and ignorant Christians who often offend non-believers either out of spite or misguided desire to convert. I look forward to interesting and engaging dialogue. Finch

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03-20-2002, 01:45 PM	#2
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	Welcome, Atticus. So, by your description is it safe to say you're here to "kill" a few "mockingbirds"? [ March 20, 2002: Message edited by: Mageth ]</p>

03-20-2002, 01:45 PM	#3
Darwin's Finch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 666	From one finch to another, welcome! Stroll the grounds, look around, and when you have something to say jump in and post. I hope you enjoy your time here.

03-20-2002, 01:45 PM	#4
missus_gumby Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: UK Posts: 1,898	Hi Finch, good to see you here! Welcome to the Internet Infidels. I hope you enjoy your expedition into our heathen land - maybe we can learn a little from each other. (But don't hold your breath. Heh heh.) Be prepared for searching questions, folks with an in-depth knowledge of their subject, and some members with a passion equal to yours - but from the opposite side of the fence. Cheers Martin

03-20-2002, 01:51 PM	#5
Atticus_Finch Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 392	Thank you all for the welcome. Missus Gumby, I invite the hard and challenging questions about Christianity. I spent some time hanging out in a MSN chatroom entitled "God is a Lie". Many of the participants made points and asked questions which challenged me greatly. I find that the experience deepens my faith because when I don't have an immediate answer I must research it and think it through. I also think that I can challenge the foundation of those who do not believe. I have found that there are hard questions for which unbelievers have less than logical or reasoned responses. Mageth, I would never harm a mockingbird. Let the games begin! Finch

03-20-2002, 02:27 PM	#8
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	Mageth, I would never harm a mockingbird. Maybe not, but you might shoot the occasional mad dog.

03-20-2002, 02:40 PM	#10
Darwin's Finch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 666	I can't stand the suspense any longer, Atticus Finch. Please start a thread so we can hash out these questions you find so compelling.

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