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Here is a link to a forum in the TTA philosophy section.
http://www.thethinkingatheist.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=38134
In answer to your question. The motivation for behind me wanting to know why others are posting on this forum is simple. To determine if their posts are worth anyone's attention. The reason why yourself and several others are on my ignore list was because I have determined that they are not worth my time. So why should anyone give an atheist activist like yourself any attention? Why should they waste their time with you?
It sounds like you'd like to be able to "label" someone, so as to treat them prejudicially based on your preconceived notions. This is dismissive.Here is a link to a forum in the TTA philosophy section.
http://www.thethinkingatheist.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=38134
In answer to your question. The motivation for behind me wanting to know why others are posting on this forum is simple. To determine if their posts are worth anyone's attention. The reason why yourself and several others are on my ignore list was because I have determined that they are not worth my time. So why should anyone give an atheist activist like yourself any attention? Why should they waste their time with you?
Agreed. Which is why these atheist activist absolutely refuse to explain their true intentions for being on a Christian forum. They know that if they let their true intentions known, no Christian would waste their time on them.These are exactly the questions I have as well. As a Christian I am sincerely willing to answer questions and concerns (to the best of my ability) that non-Christians may have. Such discussions and even debates are more than welcome here.
However, those who have no such questions, but who have instead made up their minds concerning Christianity, seem to be here for the sole purpose of refuting and attacking the Christian faith, and Christians themselves at every turn. These individuals are the ones who honestly concern me. It seems that several people here have made it a game to do such things. They seem genuinely frustrated and even angry that they are continually coming across the same Christians and the views of Christians on this forum.
It appears that their intent is to try to get Christians to wake up and see how foolish they are being to believe in God. As such I am concerned for Christians who may be new to their faith and/or are going through a difficult time in their faith. This should be a safe place for them, not a place for games.
If you want to be coddled, there are plenty of spaces on CF for just that.These are exactly the questions I have as well. As a Christian I am sincerely willing to answer questions and concerns (to the best of my ability) that non-Christians may have. Such discussions and even debates are more than welcome here.
However, those who have no such questions, but who have instead made up their minds concerning Christianity, seem to be here for the sole purpose of refuting and attacking the Christian faith, and Christians themselves at every turn. These individuals are the ones who honestly concern me. It seems that several people here have made it a game to do such things. They seem genuinely frustrated and even angry that they are continually coming across the same Christians and the views of Christians on this forum.
It appears that their intent is to try to get Christians to wake up and see how foolish they are being to believe in God. As such I am concerned for Christians who may be new to their faith and/or are going through a difficult time in their faith. This should be a safe place for them, not a place for games.
I've already made my intentions clear: conversation. What are you here for?Agreed. Which is why these atheist activist absolutely refuse to explain their true intentions for being on a Christian forum. They know that if they let their true intentions known, no Christian would waste their time on them.
Honest question (since it seems you have a preconceived notion as to "our" motives as well); Why is "faith" such a difficult thing to suss out for new Christians?These are exactly the questions I have as well. As a Christian I am sincerely willing to answer questions and concerns (to the best of my ability) that non-Christians may have. Such discussions and even debates are more than welcome here.
However, those who have no such questions, but who have instead made up their minds concerning Christianity, seem to be here for the sole purpose of refuting and attacking the Christian faith, and Christians themselves at every turn. These individuals are the ones who honestly concern me. It seems that several people here have made it a game to do such things. They seem genuinely frustrated and even angry that they are continually coming across the same Christians and the views of Christians on this forum.
It appears that their intent is to try to get Christians to wake up and see how foolish they are being to believe in God. As such I am concerned for Christians who may be new to their faith and/or are going through a difficult time in their faith. This should be a safe place for them, not a place for games.
Again, what do someone's "true intentions" have to do with the price of tea in China? Either content is worthy of discussion, or it's not. Why all the emotion?Agreed. Which is why these atheist activist absolutely refuse to explain their true intentions for being on a Christian forum. They know that if they let their true intentions known, no Christian would waste their time on them.
Ironic, because I remember somebody somewhere on this forum saying something about "making logical conclusions based on the evidence provided". I wonder how you would define a " troll"?It sounds like you'd like to be able to "label" someone, so as to treat them prejudicially based on your preconceived notions. This is dismissive.
Wouldn't it be more productive to just respond to content in an honest manner?
That sounds like good advice to me. I'm not sure what trolling has to do with good advice?Ironic, because I remember somebody somewhere on this forum saying something about "making logical conclusions based on the evidence provided". I wonder how you would define a " troll"?
Oh, I'm not embarrassed, I can assure you.
And no, I will not be commenting further. I am done playing games.
He wants to know how best to tailor his apologetics and proselytising to you.Again, what do someone's "true intentions" have to do with the price of tea in China? Either content is worthy of discussion, or it's not. Why all the emotion?
Internet troll
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In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory,[1] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion, often for their own amusement.
Again, not making accusations, but if the shoe fits....
Off topic and flamming remark.Creationist: Evolution is false because there are no transitional fossils.
Evolutionist: Here are several hominid transitional fossils evidencing human evolution.
Creationist: You guys are being mean to me.
I have had quite enough of non-Christians suggesting that Christians should stay in the "Christian-only" sections of this forum. In case you have forgotten, this entire site is a Christian forum. If you don't want to encounter Christians and their view points, why in the world are you here? There are many forums for Atheists on the Internet for atheist viewpoints to be shared. This forum (and it's general sections) are meant to be an outreach for non-Christians who have honest questions and concerns regarding the Christian faith.
It would depend on how the scripture is delivered.Just out of curiosity, would you consider Psalm 14:1 to be *flaming?
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