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I love the quote the Bible. But this is more of a philosophical argument rather than one about the teaching of Christ and the apostles.
It is about the source of our real and legitimate convictions of what is really good for us to do. And to whom are the moral duties to be good rather than evil owed.
@lemonjello saidThere is obviously no moral obligation towards an imaginary sky fairy. But towards the Creator of the universe? The buck has to stop somewhere...
@sonshipI love the quote the Bible. But this is more of a philosophical argument rather than one about the teaching of Christ and the apostles.
It is about the source of our real and legitimate convictions of what is really good for us to do. And to whom are the moral duties to be good rather than evil owed.
I agree with you that we can leave the B ...[text shortened]... !!” is something the satisfaction of which is owed to the parent who will punish you if you disobey.
@lemonjello saidLeaving the Bible out then bringing up some sky fairy seems like a back door insult
@sonshipI love the quote the Bible. But this is more of a philosophical argument rather than one about the teaching of Christ and the apostles.
It is about the source of our real and legitimate convictions of what is really good for us to do. And to whom are the moral duties to be good rather than evil owed.
I agree with you that we can leave the B ...[text shortened]... !!” is something the satisfaction of which is owed to the parent who will punish you if you disobey.
@kellyjay saidHaven't you yourself offered an explanation for this? You've asserted repeatedly that you are "wicked and evil". Maybe that's why you don't keep your word and do things because you feel you can get away with them.
Why would I even feel the need
to look for a reason to be released from an agreement if I want out, I get out,
reasons only have to be given if there is something required. If there isn't
anything really binding me to keep my word for success, why then should I if I
can get away with it?
@fmf saidI have repeatedly said we cannot get good enough on our own, that is not saying
Haven't you yourself offered an explanation for this? You've asserted repeatedly that you are "wicked and evil". Maybe that's why you don't keep your word and do things because you feel you can get away with them.
@kellyjay saidIf your belief in supernatural beings helps you to keep your word why would that apply to others ~ to me, for example? The fact that you (say you) keep your word is not proof that the supernatural being exists.
I have repeatedly said we cannot get good enough on our own, that is not saying
that we don't strive to walk holy lives. What word have I given you think I have not
kept?
@kellyjay saidYou have repeatedly described yourself as "evil" and "wicked".
I have repeatedly said we cannot get good enough on our own, that is not saying
that we don't strive to walk holy lives.
@fmf saidMy belief in the supernatural is breaking my word?
If your belief in supernatural beings helps you to keep your word why would that apply to others ~ to me, for example? The fact that you (say you) keep your word is not proof that the supernatural being exists.
@kellyjay saidHuh?
My belief in the supernatural is breaking my word?
@fmf said" Maybe that's why you don't keep your word and do things because you feel you can get away with them."
Huh?
This is exactly what I wrote: If your belief in supernatural beings helps you to keep your word why would that apply to others ~ to me, for example?
The fact that you (say you) keep your word is not proof that the supernatural being exists.
You replying with "My belief in the supernatural is breaking my word?" is a complete non-sequitur.