Im Christian, why arent you?

[Siris]

Math you sre atupid. You shoud s the fck up. Sry I am a bit wasted. But even drunk as shit you stil dont make anysince what so ever.

[SpoonMan999]

It's quite true, it's a one way condescending attitude. That's faith.
Faith is inherently, condescending. The act or thinking that one is superior to another.

Take a fanatic for example - "You are not my inferior, you are just where I was. I was confused, and then I found god."
... con-de-scen-ding. People without a faith are the only ones who can say "I could be wrong."

There isn't any option around it, and if there were, one would be accepting that there is a chance their religion is wrong, and that goes against faith. Catch 22.

Religion kills critical thinking.

I'm expecting an angry response, but I can tell you 2 things.
1. "Steam Room! Arguments may become quite heated in here.. So if you are easily offended!, Don't Enter
2. I'm prepared to prove you wrong.

I apologize for for being experimental. rolleyes:

Oddly enough you're coming on strong with a "holier than thou" attitude as well. Rather than simply explaining your reasons for believing as you do you're making an effort to prove everyone else wrong. In some cases you even seem to belittle people for not agreeing or challenging you.

I'm not exactly saying this kind of behavior is wrong, as we all know I probably act like this more than anyone, just pointing out the slight hypocrisy here.

[wazzacky]

the pope in the past ruled over cathiocism. now hes barely a figerhead

he's pretty much the leader of his own country, i'd say hes more than a finger head over there.

Oddly enough you're coming on strong with a "holier than thou" attitude as well. Rather than simply explaining your reasons for believing as you do you're making an effort to prove everyone else wrong. In some cases you even seem to belittle people for not agreeing or challenging you.

I'm not exactly saying this kind of behavior is wrong, as we all know I probably act like this more than anyone, just pointing out the slight hypocrisy here.

heh holiar than thou is a good song. sorry for going off topic.

[Siris]

You all are stupid..................................................................................................................................................

[wazzacky]

You all are stupid..................................................................................................................................................

its a heated argument...i wonder why u would say that.?

[Siris]

Lol I didn't mean to say that. Sorry.

[Pamela]

[SIZE=2]Fiercefairy!! FFXI addict!! ~scratches arm absently~ says:
[/SIZE]lol that thread is cracking me up
[SIZE=2]Siris says:
[/SIZE]Lol I was drunk and added some hate posts.
[SIZE=2]Fiercefairy!! FFXI addict!! ~scratches arm absently~ says:
[/SIZE]LOL
[SIZE=2]Fiercefairy!! FFXI addict!! ~scratches arm absently~ says:
[/SIZE]I dont mind the guy stiring things up if eveyone realises that is his agenda
[SIZE=2]Fiercefairy!! FFXI addict!! ~scratches arm absently~ says:
[/SIZE]i get way more intollerant of Matha because it is JUST retarded
[SIZE=2]Fiercefairy!! FFXI addict!! ~scratches arm absently~ says:
[/SIZE]there is no point but ignorance,hipocrisy and spam
[SIZE=2]Siris says:
[/SIZE]lmao
[SIZE=2]Fiercefairy!! FFXI addict!! ~scratches arm absently~ says:
[/SIZE]Im serious
[SIZE=2]Fiercefairy!! FFXI addict!! ~scratches arm absently~ says:
[/SIZE]his lunacy makes any logical debate a farce
[SIZE=2]Siris says:
[/SIZE]It gets really annoying
[SIZE=2]Fiercefairy!! FFXI addict!! ~scratches arm absently~ says:
[/SIZE]lol Ima post this there!
[SIZE=2]Siris says:
[/SIZE]you should

[Siris]

Lolz You did it.

[Pamela]

yup! I did! I think debate is fine.What I object to is opinions without basis,and the person touting them trying to beat it over the head of anyone else that dares to dissagree.

[Siris]

Or just a plain idiot trying to pass off that (s)he has brains.

[Mathalamus]

i have brains. your all just not worth the effort.

[Arc]

i have brains. your all just not worth the effort.

By continuously replying to their posts it shows us that you really do think were worth the effort. So try harder

[Siris]

I think we all have gotten a bit off topic. Sorry to all. Maybe a topic to explain why there all the branches of christianity that there are today.

[Mathalamus]

with the origionals lost, whatevers left is open to intrpeitation. sums it up quite nicely.

[wazzacky]

I think we all have gotten a bit off topic. Sorry to all. Maybe a topic to explain why there all the branches of christianity that there are today.

i think that'd require another thread just because there are many branches. I think there was a southpark episode on mormans and regular christianity .. sorry for gettin of topic.

[Nethran]

Being that no one is discussing this topic any longer, and no headway will ever be made by either side, I was wondering if this topic could be killed yet?

[Siris]

naw, it will be revived before long. just you watch.

[Pamela]

Come, tell me why you dont follow Christ and why you people dont believe in G.od.

I think we have anwered this question over and over and over,and...ok you get the point.

IMO there are so many different denominations of the same religion for severl reasons.Oddly,Matha(yes I am giving him credit) had the most prevelant one correct.
Interpretation of certain passages of the Bible have caused disputes and rifts in churches that end in *sprirual divorce* .Thus causing people to part ways with the main body and form a different church.


The other main reason boils down to plain ole human nature.People are more satisfied in life,following a teaching that fits more closely to their lifestyle.
True,some will find a faith that radically changes their life for good,but most are content to be casual in how they view God or the church.


Request close of the thread.As stated I think it has been answerd fully and now is just spam.

If you guys wish to persue some aspects of the MULTITUDE of subjects brought up here....get off your lazy asses and start more threads!

[[/sarcasm]]

Probably a good idea just to start another one, with a more pointed topic. I have a wealth of things to say about organized religion, as well as the idea of a "God" in general, but I haven't really found a good time to bring much of it up and still be on topic.

Someone, start something up.

[Mathalamus]

im wondering, are there any countries with a state religion?