Originally posted by dadudemon
I don't know what you're talking about. This is obviously an argument that I have not heard about.Tell me of this platypus argument, please?
It was a long time ago. Literally, the bible does not describe anything like a platypus. This is only a problem for literalists.
Originally posted by Deadline
Stop pretending that because you're an atheist that automatically makes you right. You're no different from a Christian fundamentalist.
😆 😆 😆
More seriously, a skeptical position is not automatically an atheistic one. Also, you can be a Christian and still approach everything with skepticism and pragmatism. There's nothing wrong with a skeptical approach to "life's questions"...and, in fact, that approach has generally brought about great changes to understanding and morality (imo).
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
It was a long time ago. Literally, the bible does not describe anything like a platypus. This is only a problem for literalists.
That's what I thought. lol
Figured it was about the literalists.
Originally posted by Digi
I like that there's a baby in the lunch bag. Om-nom-nom...
Just caught that. droolio
Originally posted by dadudemon
😆 😆 😆More seriously, a skeptical position is not automatically an atheistic one. Also, you can be a Christian and still approach everything with skepticism and pragmatism. There's nothing wrong with a skeptical approach to "life's questions"...and, in fact, that approach has generally brought about great changes to understanding and morality (imo).
Obvoulsy.
Originally posted by Robtard
Those pesky atheist
Yes, yes I think the world is 10,000 years old. I hate science, it hasn't got anything to do with people actually not conducting proper research.
Originally posted by Deadline
Yes, yes I think the world is 10,000 years old. I hate science, it hasn't got anything to do with people actually not conducting proper research.
You know that wasn't directed at you, right? I mean, it's the internet and we were chuckling at an amusing image. Your post happened to give reason for it, but it's pretty clear that we don't actually think you're a young-earth Bible thumper. There's really not a whole lot of interpretation required to realize this...it's beyond obvious. But you seem to like feeling persecuted on the forums, so w/e. I'm just trying to keep you from spiraling this thread further.
Just, like, slow down, and either have a conversation with us, or leave. I barely remember talking to you about NDE's, and all you've done is jump in here and attack me (and others) without making a single point. I was having a reasonable discussion, including (surprise) people I don't agree with - go back and read it if you don't believe me - and now we're having a pissing match because you showed up. That is not a coincidence. Because I remember actually discussing things with you at some point, but it was so long ago that all I can remember is you saying something to the affect of "typical atheist ****s" over and over again (paraphrased, of course).
Because I want to be open to having discussions with people who disagree with me, it's how I left religion in the first place, but you're not really giving anyone a chance when you open with "atheists...trolls...etc." and telling me that I think I know everything while quoting a post of mine where I specifically say we don't understand everything about NDE's. It smacks of preconceived bias and closes off any potential discussion.
Originally posted by Digi
Which isn't to say we understand everything about NDE's. The science behind them isn't perfect. But we have a pretty good understanding of where a lot of it comes from.
Originally posted by Digi
Science as a whole deals with provisional truths... I'm not asking you, or anyone else, to say "this is truth." All I'm asking is that we look at the evidence and realize that a scientific underpinning to NDE's is not only possible but likely.
Originally posted by Deadline
Stop pretending that because you're an athiest that automaticallly makes you right. You're no different from a Christian fundemantlist.
You'd probably disagree with the "likely" part in my 2nd quote there, which is fine, but these quotes should still be sufficient to refute your point that I'm some d*ckhole atheist dogmatist. All are taken from this thread, and, as far as I can tell, are not removed from context in a way that obfuscates their meaning.
ATHEIST DIED, WENT TO HELL, CAME BACK [Part 2/2]
Tamara Laroux Shot Herself, & Went to Hell, Then to Heaven and BACK!!
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/f80/t422284.html
Google "Bill Wiese" or YouTube his personal testimony.
It may leave you speechless.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Are you speaking in absolutes?How can you be so sure?
Have you died and seen the other side?
Is this something that you can substantiate?
Why should anyone believe you?
See, these are legit questions. You're not too ignorant to consider them. Why you can't hold them up to your own beliefs is a mystery to me.