[quote]Originally posted by StabMaster Arson:
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Originally posted by Calamity Jane:
[qb]just thought i'd share an interesting quote...
"If a Christian considers the Wager as strong support for his faith, surely he must accept that it is equally valid for all other religions when presented to himself? [QB]
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Can I tell you that this is NOT a support for Christianity? It's a neat thought, but i think you've done just fine for refuting it. I think the quote Calamity put up is a thought for people who are scared and for ones who are afraid to think about the after-life. It's a scary thought and takes a lot of time to really try and figure out what you believe. I mean, what if you're wrong about it? Assuming you believe in a hell, then nobody wants to be there! It's a safe way out, her quote is.
For Mr. Blonde, I was quite surprised by your closing comment in your first post here. You say that you don't buy into Christianity, fine. But then you went on to saying that you are more open to the idea of Extra-Terrestrials putting us here than you are to the idea that a god did. To me, that is more illogical than anything else. I mean, at least there is scientific proof to support creationism whereas ET putting us here...well that just doesn't make any sense. You can agree with that can't you?
Anyway, most of you are right. Christians are sad and most are pathetic. I won't deny it, can't deny it. You see it just as much as I do and it's unfortunate because what you gather about Chrisitianity you get from these people, you get from your parents.
I'm not closed-minded even though some if not most of you see me as one. Yeah, i'm a Christian, but i'm not a stupid one. The Bible is much more than just a LotR trilogy (which you admitted to being a rather bogus comparison). I can tell you until i'm blue in the face why the Bible speaks Truth, but writing a huge post on it just doesn't serve it's purpose. I'd be more than happy to talk about it in person, even on aim (golf4boy38) but a post...no, it just doesn't work.
I'll just quit by saying, please be open-minded. We say we are, but we aren't. We're open-minded to everything BUT christianity. yeah i'll let other religions tell me what they think, but the moment a Christian starts preaching to me i'll shut him out. He has no business telling me about a God who the only way to Him is through Jesus. Just be a little more open, and be a little more diligent in thinking about your religious beliefs. I can shoot holes in every one of your beliefs just as easily as you think you can shoot holes in mine.