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There exists a body of psychological work that would suggest to the open-minded individual that most Christians are self-deluded "fictionalists" who's psychological deficiencies compel them into a fantasy role-playing game where they can finally feel that they are "special" to somebody important
Hence the LACK of faith, for, as the researchers pointed out, faith can only exist in a climate of doubt. If you are absolutely certain the sun will rise tomorrow you cannot be said to have faith in the sun, since having faith admits that the sun might not rise. The ACT of Faith, especially in a Christian context, is to cling to your beliefs in spite of the fact that there are valid reasons for you to question them. Only a few of the Christians surveyed actually expressed any doubts about their church or their personal God.
Originally posted by A Fortiori
There were maybe three people who actually talked about the topic. He was not one of them even though it was his thread.
The OP may have not gone about replying to people in the best manner possible, but was not offensive and as far as I can see did not break any of the T&C.
Originally posted by Ha`la`tha
Originally posted by A Fortiori
There were maybe three people who actually talked about the topic. He was not one of them even though it was his thread.
I read the thread via threading the OP's posts, and not once did I see any reason for them to be banned, he/she was on the defensive almost from the start.
The OP may have not gone about replying to people in the best manner possible, but was not offensive and as far as I can see did not break any of the T&C.
There were far more offensive and off topic posts directed AT the OP, which did not even consider the topic, and attacked things like them having children, etc.
Originally posted by Soylent Green Is People
Like I said before, I'm not a big "God" believer, but what does my belief or your belief or anyone else's belief have anything to do with whether or not God exists?
...And what do the sins of organized religions have anything to to with the existence or non-existence of God?
...And what difference does it make that a human brain decides to use its past experiences to create God in its own way?
I'm sorry, but if supreme creator of the universe exists, it exists whether we believe, don't believe, hate to believe, create "a God in our own image" in our brains, or create one that is totally foreign to us. What we believe about God could be irrelevant.
Originally posted by JayinAR
reply to post by watcher73
6 billion parts can certainly equal one whole.
2nd line.
Originally posted by die_another_day
religion is the only thing that made people believe that there's an invisible man.
Originally posted by teebsurf
Originally posted by randyvs
reply to post by reasonable
Sorry, but I bow to no thug. Looks like I touched a nerve again, with all the smiting chatter your spewing.. I'm quakin' in my boots.. the end times are comin'! what'll happen when I don't bend my knee for the lord? oh... the fear..... someone hold me
oo oo this must be where I get needled. Save it.loser. I'm not doing this with you again. So you want to touch a nerve wait for Moocowman.
oh but you will.
by sweetums.
[edit on 1-12-2009 by randyvs]
"Save it. loser."
..you're just divine aren't you buddy..
Why dont you..
Practice what you preach.
Best quote i can give to the folks on this thread..