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Mageth · 06-03-2003, 01:38 PM

My answer to the "Why apologists?" question? Because god definitions are an invention of man, and man continues in refining the definitions, working out the kinks.

Llyricist · 06-03-2003, 02:42 PM

Aradia,
I'm not sure, but I think lugotorix was making a joke

At least that's how I take it.

Aradia · 06-03-2003, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by Llyricist
Aradia,
I'm not sure, but I think lugotorix was making a joke

At least that's how I take it.

I read it both ways, and chose the path of caution.

Mageth: No problem.

TheGreatInfidel · 06-03-2003, 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by emotional
It is because traditional monotheists (Jews, Christians, Muslims) have a weak God who needs to be pampered to constantly, and defended from encroaching. Theirs is a delicate God who needs to be placated (by a sweet savour of roasted flesh or by faith in His son) lest he become angry.

Actually apologetics is more "defence of the faith" than "defence of God", so the point your cousin raised isn't relevant. Apologetics is for keeping individual sheep from leaving the flock, and for winning more sheep into the flock.

Thanks, it's not that I didn't know, but rather I was curious to see how apologist would answer this question.

wordfailure · 06-03-2003, 08:13 PM

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TheGreatInfidel:
When I use analogies I use them in support of a definition already given, but you seemed to have forgoten the definition part.

Spare me anymore analogies and get to the point! BTW, I don't have a fundie-to-english dictionary so you'll have to explain in english.

I've been an atheist for more than 30 years now. Guess I must not be a TRUE atheist, eh?

TheGreatInfidel · 06-03-2003, 10:10 PM

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I've been an atheist for more than 30 years now. Guess I must not be a TRUE atheist, eh?

Oops! I guess I misinterpreted you. But with good reason. Fundies usually give round-about statements that pose like answers but really don't say anything. For an example of that just see the answers Danielius has been giving in this thread.

How'd you like that fundie-to-english dictionary bit? Nice! Really...fundies have a whole language of their own! It must be the holy spook inside them.

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06-03-2003, 01:38 PM	#31
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	My answer to the "Why apologists?" question? Because god definitions are an invention of man, and man continues in refining the definitions, working out the kinks.

06-03-2003, 02:42 PM	#32
Llyricist Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fort Lauderale, FL Posts: 5,390	Aradia, I'm not sure, but I think lugotorix was making a joke At least that's how I take it.

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