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19th November 2009, 05:02 PM
|  | Rubiks Cube Ninja
   
| | Join Date: 29th September 2009 Location: North Carolina
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Reps: 9,223,466,202,352,228 (power: 9,223,466,202,355) | | | I was an Atheist for years and talked to many many xtians about why they believe.
Simply say, "I have faith" - Even Dawkins said its the only reason that cant be denied.
Dont go into long rants about "evidence", or "first cause". No creationist jargon ( especially the young earth variety) and dont fire a clip full of bible verses. You will get nowhere at best and completely dominated at worst.
If they keep coming back with "thats not a good enough reason" then say "if I had a good reason I wouldnt need faith"
Apologetcs should be saved for defending bible interpretation, not reason for believing.
Last edited by Quid; 19th November 2009 at 05:25 PM.
Reason: "changed "I hate faith" to "I have faith" lol
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19th November 2009, 07:50 PM
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Reps: 416,617,700,174,524,864 (power: 416,617,700,174,543) | | | Heh. I'd encourage you to spend a bit more time in theology (maybe even in some of the lighter forums, like the fellowship areas) and make a decision for yourself.
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dir="ltr"> "Offense" is something TAKEN. No one MAKES anyone feel anything. IF we are offended by something, we CHOSE to be offended by it...
But I think that OFTEN, people confuse discussion with fighting. Disagreeing is not personal, it is not an attack, it is not disrespectful or flaming, it is not offensive per se. It ONLY means, "I disagree." Nothing more. Nothing less. It suggests NO emotional response whatsoever.
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21st November 2009, 06:04 PM
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Reps: 127,266,460,679 (power: 0) | | | One of the main factors in my belief in God is the evidence that I see all around me. I understand the reality of God through all of the works of God that I experience every moment of everyday. There's no excuse for anyone to live in disbelief. Even the squirrels and the bird song are proof that God is a reality. So what if we can take these things apart? That doesn't mean much. | | |
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