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Mark_Chid · 09-01-2002, 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by GeoTheo:
NOGO
Given my presuppositions, though, all of those doctrines you listed make perfect sense.

No they don't

Pick one and I'll lead you through all the internal contradictions in your tottering jerry-built theology - nailed together as it is of parts of other people's traditions and beliefs.

I know Christianity is false, because I know that most of the major incidents of the life of Christ are borrowed from older faiths. Once you understand the origins of Christianity it is impossible to conceive that it might be true.

Infinity Lover · 09-02-2002, 07:19 AM

Common goal:

Why are we here?

To be... together!

(Is there a more sensible answer?)

GeoTheo · 09-03-2002, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mark_Chid:


No they don't

Pick one and I'll lead you through all the internal contradictions in your tottering jerry-built theology - nailed together as it is of parts of other people's traditions and beliefs.

I know Christianity is false, because I know that most of the major incidents of the life of Christ are borrowed from older faiths. Once you understand the origins of Christianity it is impossible to conceive that it might be true.

Jesus Myther, eh?
Do I have to pay you $19.95 to find out the "secret truth" of Christianity?

GeoTheo · 09-03-2002, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by Cappy:
Sorry, off the subject.

Geo, is that Bemiji, MN?

Just curious

Yep. Me and the wolves.

Wyz_sub10 · 09-04-2002, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by GeoTheo:

Yep. Me and the wolves.

Bemidji or this board?

Radcliffe Emerson · 09-04-2002, 10:28 AM

I come here because here and my UU gathering are the only places I can interact with other non-believers, without some theist trying to make me see the light, as it were.

Radcliffe Emerson · 09-04-2002, 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by General Zod:


Nope. It's all about the Babylon 5 reviews

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"And so, it begins......."

brighid · 09-04-2002, 10:39 AM

I come here because I enjoy exploring religion, philosophy, science and the events going on around the world. Out of all the sites I have frequented (including religious sites and managing a Jewish site) I have found this place to be the most intellectual stimulating and free. I enjoy being amongst likeminded people AND people who disagree with me wildly. I enjoy the constructive criticism I have received and the opportunity to refine my arguments. Most of all I enjoy the freedom of expression I enjoy at II. This place certainly helped cement my budding atheistic beliefs, but I do not need them to be reinforced. Why is it strange that people with a lack of belief in Gods would find themselves in a common forum communicating about the many aspects of life? And if some come here to reinforce their feelings � so what? That does not make their feelings or conclusions wrong because they desire to have those things reinforced by a community of others.

Brighid

GeoTheo · 09-04-2002, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by Radcliffe Emerson:
I come here because here and my UU gathering are the only places I can interact with other non-believers, without some theist trying to make me see the light, as it were.

My mother is a UU. I find there belief in the free exchange of ideas refreshing. Though I couldn't ever see myself attending there. Though technically I would be welcome. My mother does not consider herself a Christian but says some at her church do.

Zar · 09-04-2002, 05:36 PM

On the topic of the OP:

No, I don't come here for reassurance. I've long since lost interest in the God debate and I post mainly in the political forums now (the only thing that brought me here was a crosslink from a moved thread.)

It is a pointless rabbit hole for me now. A "futile addition of zeros," as a character from the Linklater film "Waking Life" said.

I'm so happy not to be arguing about religion anymore.

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09-02-2002, 07:19 AM	#52
Infinity Lover Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,047	Common goal: Why are we here? To be... together! (Is there a more sensible answer?)

09-04-2002, 10:28 AM	#56
Radcliffe Emerson Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: the dark side of Mars Posts: 1,309	I come here because here and my UU gathering are the only places I can interact with other non-believers, without some theist trying to make me see the light, as it were.

09-04-2002, 10:39 AM	#58
brighid Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: somewhere in the known Universe Posts: 6,993	I come here because I enjoy exploring religion, philosophy, science and the events going on around the world. Out of all the sites I have frequented (including religious sites and managing a Jewish site) I have found this place to be the most intellectual stimulating and free. I enjoy being amongst likeminded people AND people who disagree with me wildly. I enjoy the constructive criticism I have received and the opportunity to refine my arguments. Most of all I enjoy the freedom of expression I enjoy at II. This place certainly helped cement my budding atheistic beliefs, but I do not need them to be reinforced. Why is it strange that people with a lack of belief in Gods would find themselves in a common forum communicating about the many aspects of life? And if some come here to reinforce their feelings � so what? That does not make their feelings or conclusions wrong because they desire to have those things reinforced by a community of others. Brighid

09-04-2002, 05:36 PM	#60
Zar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 3,477	On the topic of the OP: No, I don't come here for reassurance. I've long since lost interest in the God debate and I post mainly in the political forums now (the only thing that brought me here was a crosslink from a moved thread.) It is a pointless rabbit hole for me now. A "futile addition of zeros," as a character from the Linklater film "Waking Life" said. I'm so happy not to be arguing about religion anymore.

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