What about the differences between chimps and humans?

[AV1611VET]

I won’t stand up for your right to own others. It’s immoral in my world view.

But you'll be glad to educate Christians that, according to the Bible, it's okay to own them?

If I thought wrong like you do, I'd keep my mouse shut and not give us something to think about.

And in fact, if I was a potential slave, I'd be pretty ticked off at you guys for encouraging us to rethink our position.

 

[AV1611VET]

Of course you should. It’s why religious people are so racist today. They still haven’t gotten over losing the civil war.

Half the country won the Civil War though. The half that used the Bible to say slavery was wrong. Which half are you supporting?

 

[HitchSlap]

But you'll be glad to educate Christians that, according to the Bible, it's okay to own them?

If I thought wrong like you do, I'd keep my mouse shut and not give us something to think about.

And in fact, if I was a potential slave, I'd be pretty ticked off at you guys for encouraging us to rethink our position.

It’s because of “us guys” that you can no longer own slaves. Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. Religious people have a way of sweeping these things under the carpet, then acting like they were the one responsible for emancipation.

 

[HitchSlap]

Half the country won the Civil War though. The half that used the Bible to say slavery was wrong. Which half are you supporting?

Lol. The Bible doesn’t say slavery is wrong.

Nice try.

 

[AV1611VET]

It’s because of “us guys” that you can no longer own slaves.

Neat.

So all's well that ends well?

Or are you trying to rekindle a mindset that God settled 156 years ago?

Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.

Well we certainly have academia to thank for keeping it alive and [allegedly] Biblically justified, don't we?

Religious people have a way of sweeping these things under the carpet,

Should we be grateful to you guys for dragging it back out on the floor?

 

[Subduction Zone]

If I decide to get one, will you fight for my right to do so?

Can I tell them Subduction Zone says the Bible says I can own one?

Not if you pick the wrong one. You see I have a consistent basis for my morals.

 

[AV1611VET]

Lol. The Bible doesn’t say slavery is wrong.

Nice try.

It doesn't say smoking is wrong, either; but smoking is a sin, as your poster boy found out.

Let me ask you something:

If the Bible told us how to roll a cigarette, is the Bible condoning smoking?

If so, what about divorce?

Matthew 19:7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

 

[HitchSlap]

Neat.

So all's well that ends well?

Or are you trying to rekindle a mindset that God settled 156 years ago?Well we certainly have academia to thank for keeping it alive and [allegedly] Biblically justified, don't we?Should we be grateful to you guys for dragging it back out on the floor?

You sound unwell AV. Maybe you should take a break.

 

[HitchSlap]

It doesn't say smoking is wrong, either; but smoking is a sin, as your poster boy found out.

Let me ask you something:

If the Bible told us how to roll a cigarette, is the Bible condoning smoking?

If so, what about divorce?

Matthew 19:7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

Go get some fresh air. You need it.

 

[AV1611VET]

Not if you pick the wrong one.

Will you be willing to go with me then, if I decide to get one?

 

[AV1611VET]

You sound unwell AV. Maybe you should take a break.

Nah, I'm fine.

I just have a few people trying to educate me on the Biblical justification of owning slaves; and it isn't working.

I think their motto must be: THE SOUTH SHALL RISE AGAIN.

 

[AV1611VET]

Go get some fresh air. You need it.

Sure.

I'll roll my window down, when Sub and I go to the slave block.

I need him along to help me pick one.

(Only it's not going to happen.)

 

[Hans Blaster]

It doesn't say smoking is wrong, either; but smoking is a sin, as your poster boy found out.

Who says that smoking is a sin? (Within the Christian context, I of course do not believe in sin, but I do despise public smoking.)

If it's not in the Bible, how do you know if it's a sin? Do you consult a priest? Who are the authorities in your denomination that would make such a pronouncement? I don't ever being told that smoking was a sin. (Or drinking, after all our church picnic had a beer tent. We weren't heathens, after all.)

 

[HitchSlap]

Nah, I'm fine.

I just have a few people trying to educate me on the Biblical justification of owning slaves; and it isn't working.

I think their motto must be: THE SOUTH SHALL RISE AGAIN.

You had your chance Jan 6, and ya’ll blew it.

 

[AV1611VET]

Who says that smoking is a sin? (Within the Christian context, I of course do not believe in sin, but I do despise public smoking.)

If it's not in the Bible, how do you know if it's a sin? Do you consult a priest? Who are the authorities in your denomination that would make such a pronouncement? I don't ever being told that smoking was a sin. (Or drinking, after all our church picnic had a beer tent. We weren't heathens, after all.)

Oh, boy.

And the list is growing.

Let's see now:

1. According to the Bible, it's okay to get a slave.
2. The Bible is silent on smoking, so it's okay to smoke.
3. The Bible is silent on drinking, * cough * so it's okay to drink.

Anything else?

Can I beat my kids blue with a rod? burn/hang a witch or two, while I'm at it? march off to Jerusalem to liberate it from "the times of the Gentiles"? put an atheist or two through a trial by ordeal until he believes like I do?

 

[HitchSlap]

Oh, boy.

And the list is growing.

Let's see now:

1. According to the Bible, it's okay to get a slave.
2. The Bible is silent on smoking, so it's okay to smoke.
3. The Bible is silent on drinking, * cough * so it's okay to drink.

Anything else?

Can I beat my kids blue with a rod? burn/hang a witch or two, while I'm at it? march off to Jerusalem to liberate it from "the times of the Gentiles"? put an atheist or two through a trial by ordeal until he believes like I do?

Maybe you should read your Bible.

 

[AV1611VET]

You had your chance Jan 6, and ya’ll blew it.

I don't get into politics at all.

It's that slave block that you guys say is okay with God that I'm worried about.

 

[AV1611VET]

Maybe you should read your Bible.

So I can educate my fellow Christians that it's okay with God to buy a slave?

Will you assist me for moral support?

 

[Hans Blaster]

Let's see now:

1. According to the Bible, it's okay to get a slave.
2. The Bible is silent on smoking, so it's okay to smoke.
3. The Bible is silent on drinking, * cough * so it's okay to drink.

Anything else?

You said that smoking is a sin. I just want to know how you know what is a sin and what isn't, especially if it's not in the bible. My former co-religionists can always check with the pope and his minions, what do you guys do? I really don't know protestants do these things. I never had any interest in other religions.

 

[AV1611VET]

You said that smoking is a sin. I just want to know how you know what is a sin and what isn't, especially if it's not in the bible.