why are you an atheist?

Ugh, are we talking about hearing the voice of God again? Must I remind everyone about the other people who hear voices regularly? You know, the people in nut houses.

Originally posted by Gregory
Then I suppose that, in the Council's eyes, you're not a true Democrat, card or no. That's fine--I can admit it when I'm wrong, especially since in this case, it doesn't really weaken my overall arguement. Having to believe one thing to be a Democrat is not the same as having to believe everything the Democratic leaders tell you--with one exception, you're free to believe or do whatever you like. Likewise, you have to believe one thing to be a Christian--that Christ died for your sins, yadda yadda--and with that one exception, you can believe or do anything you like and still be a Christian.

It does weaken your argument. It doesn't matter how you act if you don't adopt the creeds of the thing. You can disagree on little details, but you have to agree with the spirit of the thing. If you don't act like God is real, if you just pretend so you can go to heaven, then you are not obeying the spirit of God. If you do not believe that we should try and build a stronger America, and you don't even vote democratically (why are we tacking a stupid example this far?) then you are not a democrat. If you act on your beliefs properly, take everything into account, and then you are being a fair Christian. Otherwise, you are not.

To simplify, if you believe that a person needs help with an injury, then you must act. It’s no good saying that you are a helper, unless you help.

Originally posted by BackFire
Ugh, are we talking about hearing the voice of God again? Must I remind everyone about the other people who hear voices regularly? You know, the people in nut houses.

And this accounts for them hearing voices?

No, I think if you actually hear a voice in your ear, then you're crazy. Regardless of any wisdom you also get from God.

Ah, okie doke. I'll agree.

Originally posted by Ytaker
No, I think if you actually hear a voice in your ear, then you're crazy. Regardless of any wisdom you also get from God.

I don't understand, are you saying that if God talks to you, you are crazy? What about all the people in Bible? are they crazy?

Yes.

I know you would say that, I'm just wondering if he was agreeing with you, or are you saying that yes he is agreeing with you?

So, just cuz you don't talk to God or here from God, you're saying everyone that does is crazy?

Yes.

well...BF guess thats your opinion, but one day you will see the truth.

I already do see the truth.

yes you do have your opinion of the truth. We all have our own opions.

Well then quit acting like you have a monopoly on the truth, while everyone else merely has "opinions of the truth." You're opinion is no more valid then anyone elses, nor is it any more factual.

wow where did that come from. That is what this is about, opinions, and i do believe in my opinions or i wouldn't state them, just like YOU believe in what you say.

Originally posted by Fiery Eyes
well...BF guess thats your opinion, but one day you will see the truth.

Yes, but statements like this make it seem as if what you think is factual, where as everyone elses opinions are "destined to be wrong."

ummm and you saying that people are crazy cuz they here the voice of God, is what??????????????

A belief, an opinion, nothing more. Never claimed it was anything other then that. I never made it out to be factual.

I believe god talks to people through dreams, not straight up.