24 Apr 14
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWell what I am asking is whether your personal standard of "proof" and your personal process of determining a "fact" is, in this case, an example of intellectualism or "anti-intellectualism".
Its a statement of fact.
[I put "anti-intellectualism" in quotation marks because it's the thread title.]
24 Apr 14
Originally posted by FMFsorry the thread is not about me.
Well what I am asking is whether your personal standard of "proof" and your personal process of determining a "fact" is, in this case, an example of intellectualism or "anti-intellectualism".
[I put "anti-intellectualism" in quotation marks because it's the thread title.]
24 Apr 14
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieBut I am asking you about claims you have made here on this thread and also about whether or not you admit that your standard of proof is an example of "anti-intellectualism" ~ which is our topic.
sorry the thread is not about me.
Originally posted by Proper Knobbecause I have studied and examined its contents and its appears to me to be entirely sound. Its scientifically accurate (when it touches upon matters of science), its historically accurate, its teachings are sound, its internal harmony is amazing, its the most widely translated and distributed book in humanity, is able to transcend all kinds of barriers. all in all its pretty damn awesome.
Why do you have no reason to doubt the Bible?
Originally posted by Proper Knobits not and quite frankly I am fed up of every attempt to reduce it to a personal level. People seem quite incapable of arguing appoints on the merits of the arguments themselves. All i ever get is personal perspective questions, how hard can it be to argue objectively on the merits or otherwise of any issue.
In comes the towel.
24 Apr 14
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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby (Page 4)
To glorify God in time is the plan for all believers: realizing the tranquility, peace, happiness and contentment that comes from learning Bible doctrine and advancing to spiritual maturity. Romans 12:2 New American Standard Bible: "And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the w ...[text shortened]... n eternity: becoming "shipwrecked", as Paul said, preoccupied with instant gratification diversions.
Happiness Versus a Hardened Heart C.S. Lewis puts it so well in that we to often focus on short-term gratifications and harden our hearts toward God who offers us infinite joy. C.S. Lewis' quote below tells us of our poor choices concerning happiness and being half-hearted toward God.
"Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered to us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in the slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis http://access-jesus.com/why-am-i-unhappy.html
24 Apr 14
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyC.S. Lewis would come across as a bit of a buffoon if he were a participant here on this forum posting this kind of stuff.
We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered to us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in the slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased."
24 Apr 14
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby[/b]If one takes the Christ's words to heart, happiness for a Christian comes in giving of oneself. Of pouring oneself out like a libation for others and there can be no question that altruism offers the greatest happiness.[b]Happiness Versus a Hardened HeartC.S. Lewis puts it so well in that we to often focus on short-term gratifications and harden our hearts toward God who offers us infinite joy. C.S. Lewis' quote below tells us of our poor choices concerning happiness and being half-hearted toward God.
"Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too ...[text shortened]... are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis http://access-jesus.com/why-am-i-unhappy.html
24 Apr 14
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThis sounds a bit different from the stuff you were saying about Christians on the Happy Easter thread the other day.
If one takes the Christ's words to heart, happiness for a Christian comes in giving of oneself. Of pouring oneself out like a libation for others and there can be no question that altruism offers the greatest happiness.
24 Apr 14
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIt quite evidently was a throwing in of the towel. You were more than happy to answer the 'personal' questions I asked you, and you were quite happy to answer FMF's 'personal' questions until your line of reasoning came a little unstuck.
its not and quite frankly I am fed up of every attempt to reduce it to a personal level. People seem quite incapable of arguing appoints on the merits of the arguments themselves. All i ever get is personal perspective questions, how hard can it be to argue objectively on the merits or otherwise of any issue.