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Badfish · 04-30-2003, 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by winstonjen
I don't think the 'default' human position is belief in any deity. I was just assuming that the bible was true for the purposes of discussion.

Uh huh, right o.

Badfish · 04-30-2003, 02:00 PM

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Originally posted by mike_decock
Ooh, Ooh, Can I have the honors?

-Mike...

You too admit to wanting to kill a being that doesn't exist?

People, explore your default predispositions!!

mike_decock · 04-30-2003, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by Badfish
You too admit to wanting to kill a being that doesn't exist?

My comment was pure sarcasm, that's what the

was supposed to imply. Unfortunately, tone of voice doesn't always come out in print

.

-Mike...

Hedwig · 04-30-2003, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by Magus55
You are attempting to use a finite, mortal mind to state how God would feel.

Hon, Christians do this all the time.

Paperstreet · 04-30-2003, 02:21 PM

Discussing a religion's views doesn't mean you believe in them... Don't people understand that? Also, your default predisposition is not to believe in God. People just want a purpose.

Amaranth · 04-30-2003, 02:23 PM

Magus55 wrote:

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Boredom doesn't exist to God.

and

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You are attempting to use a finite, mortal mind to state how God would feel.

The irony is killing me.

Paperstreet · 04-30-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by Magus55
Boredom doesn't exist to God. You are attempting to use a finite, mortal mind to state how God would feel. God doesn't get bored, He has existed for all eternity. He needs nothing outside of himself, because He is self-sufficient. Most atheists here seem to have the rational understanding of a hypothetical god as though he were a lego. God does not fit into your little box. How many times do I need to say this until it sinks in? Stop trying to compare God to yourself - IT DOESN'T WORK!

You for some reason think your understanding of God is better. You also say we can't understand God because we are both human. So what makes your understanding any better then any body elses?

CALDONIA · 04-30-2003, 02:41 PM

Could God kill Himself?

Not only did He do that, He killed his Son and killed Himself simultaneously!

That's called murder-suicide.

I would like to see how the act was judged in the local police blotter.

winstonjen · 04-30-2003, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by Paperstreet
You for some reason think your understanding of God is better. You also say we can't understand God because we are both human. So what makes your understanding any better then any body elses?

Magus might be inhuman!

I can imagine it now;

Magus55: Take me to your leader so I can indoctrinate him to Xianity.

Human: Umm...our leader is a lady.

Magus55: Oh, OK then, no need.

scombrid · 04-30-2003, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by Magus55
Boredom doesn't exist to God. You are attempting to use a finite, mortal mind to state how God would feel. God doesn't get bored, He has existed for all eternity. He needs nothing outside of himself, because He is self-sufficient. Most atheists here seem to have the rational understanding of a hypothetical god as though he were a lego. God does not fit into your little box. How many times do I need to say this until it sinks in? Stop trying to compare God to yourself - IT DOESN'T WORK!

We anthropomorphize god no more than the Old Testiment does. The OT god is a jealous vengeful god that needs our worship, demands it even.

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04-30-2003, 02:21 PM	#35
Paperstreet Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 175	Discussing a religion's views doesn't mean you believe in them... Don't people understand that? Also, your default predisposition is not to believe in God. People just want a purpose.

04-30-2003, 02:41 PM	#38
CALDONIA Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunnyvale,CA Posts: 371	Could God kill Himself? Not only did He do that, He killed his Son and killed Himself simultaneously! That's called murder-suicide. I would like to see how the act was judged in the local police blotter.

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