22 Aug 11
Originally posted by RJHindsBones don't lie, but people have been known to lie. Of the thousands of religions that have existed, you believe all of them are untrue except your own. I believe they are all untrue including your own, so we really disagree only about one religion.
That might be a hazard to say that.
22 Aug 11
Originally posted by 667joeAnd when he comes to understand why it is that he disbelieves all those thousands of other religions, then he will understand why we disbelieve in his.
Bones don't lie, but people have been known to lie. Of the thousands of religions that have existed, you believe all of them are untrue except your own. I believe they are all untrue including your own, so we really disagree only about one religion.
I won't hold my breath for that though.
btw, I realise that I am mis-quoting someone but the Internet has failed me in finding out who it was. Doesn't appear to be Dawkins.
--- Penguin.
Originally posted by PenguinIt was Stephen F Roberts:
And when he comes to understand why it is that he disbelieves all those thousands of other religions, then he will understand why we disbelieve in his.
I won't hold my breath for that though.
btw, I realise that I am mis-quoting someone but the Internet has failed me in finding out who it was. Doesn't appear to be Dawkins.
--- Penguin.
“I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.”
— Stephen F. Roberts quoted in "Like Rolling Uphill"
22 Aug 11
Originally posted by avalanchethecatThat's the one, thanks.
It was Stephen F Roberts:
“I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.”
— Stephen F. Roberts quoted in "Like Rolling Uphill"
--- Penguin
22 Aug 11
Originally posted by avalanchethecatAnyone that contradicts the "Word of Truth" must be a liar.
At least these people are still alive to question. You, conversely, listen to speculations and guesses of other men who died hundreds of years ago. You wouldn't even know if Jesus had existed had these liars* not told you so.
(* Dunno if they are liars, just creating resonance there. But then, you don't know if the palaeontologists and archaeologists you refer to are liars either, do you?)
22 Aug 11
Originally posted by 667joeJesus the Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes
Bones don't lie, but people have been known to lie. Of the thousands of religions that have existed, you believe all of them are untrue except your own. I believe they are all untrue including your own, so we really disagree only about one religion.
to God, but through Him.
22 Aug 11
Originally posted by avalanchethecatI saw a progam on the science channel on Direct TV yesterday about
That's the 'Word of Truth' that those liars told you about?
how this scientist believes the universe began some 17. something
billions of years ago. He apparently knows that Dawkins has said
we were not descended from the ape for he says man's common
ancestor was probably this certain type of worm. Doesn't that sound
nice to know we are nothing more than evolved worms.
23 Aug 11
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Originally posted by shahenshahWhy do you find this surprising?
What is surprising is that Atheists post on the Spirituality forum.
Here is the RHP description of what this forum is for:
"Debate and general discussion of the supernatural, religion, and the life after."
Why do you imagine that atheists would not want to post here?
23 Aug 11
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Originally posted by avalanchethecatI keep hearing from most atheists that they don't believe in the supernatural,
Why do you find this surprising?
Here is the RHP description of what this forum is for:
"Debate and general discussion of the supernatural, religion, and the life after."
Why do you imagine that atheists would [b]not want to post here?[/b]
religion, or the life after. One would think they would have nothing to
discuss on this forum. All they really can say to others is, "You are wrong".
But apparently they are right in a weird way for I now know that atheism
is considered a religion and they even have their own church.
23 Aug 11
Originally posted by RJHindsI'm pretty sure that belief in the supernatural, religion or afterlife is not required in order for people to wish to discuss it.
I keep hearing from most atheists that they don't believe in the supernatural,
religion, or the life after. One would think they would have nothing to
discuss on this forum. All they really can say to others is, "You are wrong".
But apparently they are right in a weird way for I now know that atheism
is considered a religion and they even have their own church.