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Ab_Normal · 09-16-2002, 08:38 AM

Inherent discrimination (sexism/racism).
Irrationality.

Jamie_L · 09-16-2002, 08:49 AM

Why Christianity and not Hindusim? Why Christianity and not Greek mythology?

It snowballs from there.

Jamie

Tom Sawyer · 09-16-2002, 12:40 PM

The whole thing just doesn't make a lick of sense.

Autonemesis · 09-16-2002, 12:59 PM

You mean, why don't I accept as true the story that says the omnimax god creature manufactured the universe and filled this planet with people that were fated to fall short of the god creature's standards, so that this god creature had to assume human form and sacrifice himself to himself to redeem us sinners and pay off the debt that was owed to himself?

Why don't I accept that, is this what you are seriously asking me to explain? Let me tell you something: I ain't got no explainin' to do!

Kosh · 09-16-2002, 01:00 PM

knowledge.

wade-w · 09-16-2002, 02:10 PM

As Mad Mordigan said, its bullshit. I've never bought the idea of a creator, so that pretty much rules out any kind of monotheism for me.

I can't see how anyone can possibly reconcile the god of the old testament with the god of the new testament. Also, I think the doctrine of salvation contradicts the idea of an omnibenevolent god. It seems ludicrous that god throws a temper tantrum if you don't believe in him. Why would an omnimax being care? Sounds rather insecure to me. I could go on, but you asked for short.

sighhswolf · 09-16-2002, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Admiral:
<strong>Unable to convince myself that 1+1+1=1.

The Admiral</strong>

What he said .................
Wolf

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sweep · 09-16-2002, 03:41 PM

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You mean, why don't I accept as true the story that says the omnimax god creature manufactured the universe and filled this planet with people that were fated to fall short of the god creature's standards, so that this god creature had to assume human form and sacrifice himself to himself to redeem us sinners and pay off the debt that was owed to himself?
Why don't I accept that, is this what you are seriously asking me to explain? Let me tell you something: I ain't got no explainin' to do!

no wonder everyone flunks out of college- most persons don't answer the question that was intended??

since you thought about it more, kind bud, have you thought about taking a scholarship?

Autonemesis · 09-16-2002, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sweep:
no wonder everyone flunks out of college- most persons don't answer the question that was intended??

since you thought about it more, kind bud, have you thought about taking a scholarship?

What, is there going to be a test?

NOT!

sweep · 09-16-2002, 05:10 PM

I need you to give me a recommendation for some book, any book, need to read more

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09-16-2002, 08:38 AM	#31
Ab_Normal Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,842	Inherent discrimination (sexism/racism). Irrationality.

09-16-2002, 08:49 AM	#32
Jamie_L Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: U.S. Posts: 2,565	Why Christianity and not Hindusim? Why Christianity and not Greek mythology? It snowballs from there. Jamie

09-16-2002, 12:40 PM	#33
Tom Sawyer Talk Freethought Staff Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto, eh Posts: 42,293	The whole thing just doesn't make a lick of sense.

09-16-2002, 12:59 PM	#34
Autonemesis Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: I've left FRDB for good, due to new WI&P policy Posts: 12,048	You mean, why don't I accept as true the story that says the omnimax god creature manufactured the universe and filled this planet with people that were fated to fall short of the god creature's standards, so that this god creature had to assume human form and sacrifice himself to himself to redeem us sinners and pay off the debt that was owed to himself? Why don't I accept that, is this what you are seriously asking me to explain? Let me tell you something: I ain't got no explainin' to do!

09-16-2002, 01:00 PM	#35
Kosh Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Orions Belt Posts: 3,911	knowledge.

09-16-2002, 02:10 PM	#36
wade-w Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Silver City, New Mexico Posts: 1,872	As Mad Mordigan said, its bullshit. I've never bought the idea of a creator, so that pretty much rules out any kind of monotheism for me. I can't see how anyone can possibly reconcile the god of the old testament with the god of the new testament. Also, I think the doctrine of salvation contradicts the idea of an omnibenevolent god. It seems ludicrous that god throws a temper tantrum if you don't believe in him. Why would an omnimax being care? Sounds rather insecure to me. I could go on, but you asked for short.

09-16-2002, 05:10 PM	#40
sweep Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: sugar factory Posts: 873	I need you to give me a recommendation for some book, any book, need to read more

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