Originally posted by @apathistIf God has appointed a time for us to die we have no say in it. We also have no say in where and when we are born. In between we get to make choices. Some of those choices may be aligned with His will and some may not. The choices we make have consequences, we have no say in what those consequences are.
You said [b]" It is sheer sophistry to suggest God would force people to do things against their will."
I pointed out that the myth of the great flood proves you wrong. You respond with song and dance.[/b]
Originally posted by @dj2beckerWatch out Becker, you're in danger of using too much common sense. 😉
If God has appointed a time for us to die we have no say in it. We also have no say in where and when we are born. In between we get to make choices. Some of those choices may be aligned with His will and some may not. The choices we make have consequences, we have no say in what those consequences are.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeSo you disagree that we have no choice concerning the circumstances of our birth and the time of our death? That our ability to "choose" falls between those two events?
Never happen.
04 Oct 17
Originally posted by @josephwWhat are you muttering about?
So you disagree that we have no choice concerning the circumstances of our birth and the time of our death? That our ability to "choose" falls between those two events?
I simply said Becker using too much common sense would never happen.
04 Oct 17
Originally posted by @dj2beckerSo you admit you were wrong when you claimed that "It is sheer sophistry to suggest God would force people to do things against their will." No one choose to die in the great flood, but god forced them to die anyway.
If God has appointed a time for us to die we have no say in it. We also have no say in where and when we are born. In between we get to make choices. Some of those choices may be aligned with His will and some may not. The choices we make have consequences, we have no say in what those consequences are.
04 Oct 17
Originally posted by @apathistNo I wouldn’t describe dying as ‘doing things’.
So you admit you were wrong when you claimed that "It is sheer sophistry to suggest God would force people to do things against their will." No one choose to die in the great flood, but god forced them to die anyway.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeAre you confused?
What are you muttering about?
I simply said Becker using too much common sense would never happen.
I didn't mutter. So you don't think what Becker said implied common sense?
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeAfraid that some doubt may be sown in your mind about your atheism?😉
I didn't read what he said. I rarely do.
04 Oct 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeI give a thumbs up for honesty.
I didn't read what he said. I rarely do.
Glad I didn't post what I had originally wrote! 😉
05 Oct 17
Originally posted by @dj2beckerDying is a thing, buddy. You sound stupid silly.
No I wouldn’t describe dying as ‘doing things’.
05 Oct 17
Originally posted by @dj2beckerThat question exposes a rationality gap. If you want to sow doubt about the atheistic view, just come up with support for the theistic view. And that is the only way possible for you. Games don't work here.
Afraid that some doubt may be sown in your mind about your atheism?😉
Originally posted by @apathistI don't know about you but the only game I play here is chess.
That question exposes a rationality gap. If you want to sow doubt about the atheistic view, just come up with support for the theistic view. And that is the only way possible for you. Games don't work here.