The summer 2011 totally legitimate and like official atheist thread, endorsed too

[megabyteme]

I don't see what would have stopped all those victims from getting saved at a later time in life. It sounds like those religious nuts ran things like american health insurance policies. Convert to christianity now... sorry, we do not cover pre-existing conditions.

Also: Sorry, you didn't join during our enrollment period.

Step 1: Collect A LOT of souls/insurance premiums.
Step 2: ???
Step 3: BIG, BIG PROFIT!!!

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People who have strong opinions based on uncertain/unverified facts is like ...

I don't know if posting bullshit or managing to post the virtual equivalent of nothing is worse.

I am sorry if my posts seems like bullshit; but I was truly trying to show how stupid your effort was and the basis of structuring the whole argument.

But it feels like the thread is dying. Don't know if it was because of your theological bias or you just want to troll this thread,

1. If you had properly read and followed my comments, you would have known, that I am neither a theologists or an atheist; which was pretty apparent from the very first post I made. Dont get frustrated mjmacky, I am sure there are people who would follow you just on the basis of philosophy.

2. I would love to quote Einstein here; "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." People have been beating this dead horse since the inception of humanity. Try something different, rather than going the same path and expecting different results.

but thanks anyways. If you plan to post something interesting and/or meaningful, I'll pay it some mind; otherwise I think the misinformation has been addressed (not like it matters).

I once heard the same similar thing from a creationists in another forum I used to hang out, and he too thought of soo highly of himself. Don't you find it really intriguing?

[megabyteme]

1. If you had properly read and followed my comments, you would have known, that I am neither a theologists or an atheist; which was pretty apparent from the very first post I made. Dont get frustrated mjmacky, I am sure there are people who would follow you just on the basis of philosophy.

2. I would love to quote Einstein here; "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." People have been beating this dead horse since the inception of humanity. Try something different, rather than going the same path and expecting different results.

Aby, had you been reading, and following along, you would have seen that your whole stance has already been discussed. Do we really need an emo standing on the side mocking our discussion? I think not.

NO conversation benefits from your "shoot everything down" stance. It's a conversation killer.

Bob: I'm going to see [movie x] tonight. I've heard it's great. Want to come, Sally?

Sally: [Movie x] sounds interesting. Let me see if Aby wants to join us...

Aby: Movies are pointless. They are expensive, the chairs are uncomfortable, the stories always miss the point of the original book. And I inevitably swit where someone has spilled popcorn, and their drink on the floor.

Sally:

Bob:

*Sally and Bob go to the movie, and have a good time.

Aby:

As for the idea that topics have been beaten to death, I disagree. While many of us have had these discussions here, and IRL, the argument could be taken to nearly any topic- and those who have spent more than a decade studying after high school would have little reason to discuss what they have learned. With a forum (a place to discuss topics of interest), it is valuable to open these things up, and see where they go.

That said, there also seems to be a growing anti-religion movement online. It appears to me popular to bash religion/God while online (not necessarily being done by the OP here, BTW).

I am personally moving in the direction of finding a place for religion, and possibly even Jesus, in my life. As someone who has now had the opportunity to attend two fantastic private universities, I have experienced what it means to be surrounded by people who live their lives in accordance to (many) of the teachings of JC. I have also studied a fair amount of philosophy (one class shy of a minor), I found contradictions, and failings in every one -with the exception of JC. You subtract the Son of God aspects out, and His teachings are quite exceptional.

So, for me, I see value in revisiting these "old" discussions as a way to reassess my life, and whether or not I am willing to "drink the kool-aid". The idea of a life story, and the growing thoughts that mine is coming together (with tragedies, and successes) almost like a pre-written novel, have made me consider that there is not only more than I can see, but that there may be something influencing my life that is beyond my understanding.

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Bob: I'm going to see [movie x] tonight. I've heard it's great. Want to come, Sally?

Sally: [Movie x] sounds interesting. Let me see if Aby wants to join us...

Aby: Whats the movie about?

BoB: C'mon the regular drama and sex, and the same ole story, but I hear its better than Avatar. Lots of GFX and Action.

Aby: Such Movies are pointless, nothing new to the table. I prefer movies which intrigues me; not the same plot with different actors. Whats the point in wasting money?

Sally:

Bob:

*Sally and Bob go to the movie, and have a good time while sleeping.

Aby: Off to download some really good movies and documentaries.

NO conversation benefits from your "shoot everything down" stance. It's a conversation killer.

Expressing opinions, expressing opinions

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People who have strong opinions based on uncertain/unverified facts is like ...

I don't know if posting bullshit or managing to post the virtual equivalent of nothing is worse. But it feels like the thread is dying.

Yea right. This thread was dead after the initial steam; like all such threads, which die out soon after a short burst (except in respective extreme forums of course) in activity. One person's posts never diminishes other people's interest in debating. When the thread hits a wall of "no interest" or "lack of proper refuting", its then a thread dies out. But, I understand. Your frustration is apparent. I'll stop right here; lets see where this threads goes.

[megabyteme]

Aby, in 4 pages, you've added nothing to the thread, and managed to distract from every point that was made. I typically like tolerate you, but you are being an irritating ass. Go spam elsewhere, this section is supposed to be for serious discussion. It is clear you have no interest in the thread, and only wish to distract those who are in it.

Read the section rules, and then go back to BT.

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Sorry. Open thread. Anyone can put their opinions in. If the moderator feels like I am spamming, they will do their duty of cleaning up un-wanted posts. Don't play a mini-mod. To me, you two are the only ones hanging on by a thread along the lines of philosophical BS; and instead of properly refuting my points and "quieting" me down with reason, you are the ones who are going on the offensive. You should read the section rules and stop posting comments like the above in the drawing room, before advocating anything at all. This is not the lounge you know where you belong; for mindless spam.

[megabyteme]

"On the fence". Wow, valuable opinion/position.

[bigboab]

People are still being killed because of religion. There are other religions in the world who still carry out these 'early dispatches'). I will move on when those cease.

[megabyteme]

I was hoping people would see the humorous tone to that post. Back a few pages, I made a serious comment regarding "The Church" being manipulative, and power-hungry. There's no real reason why one needs to attend church, or follow along with its politics in order to believe in God any more than one needs a library card to receive an education. However, many benefit from the social aspects offered by being a member of such a group.

I am not looking for that as much as I am trying to come to terms with my own life. It is undeniable that there is a storyline to it. I am not so certain stories come together as I have experienced based entirely on random, unrelated events. There are too many elements that have appeared (good and bad) that when examined, look more like plot devices than random occurrences, or entropy. I am trying to honestly evaluate what I have experienced, and determine whether, or not, there may be more than I can fully understand.