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I've never understood, How people are "born" evil/sinful in some Christian Theology.


You haven't done anything when you're born...Is it sort of like Karma in that consequences carry over into your next life? That doesn't label you as a "good" or "evil" person though.

Or how do Christians explain being a sinner when you're just born? Really confused on this one...
 
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That only proves how evil you truly are! Repent now wicked sinner! :mad:

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I never said anything about not being evil. :p
Although I might have to work on it a bit. I haven't received a newsletter from the Evil Atheist Conspiracy in ages.
 
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BigChrisfilm said:
No I am not going against scripture, you just don't know how to rightly divide the word of God.
The verse cited stated you were to give to all who ask of you.
I asked, you denied. QED, you're not following the rules and
guidelines given to you by your Christ.

BigChrisfilm said:
Yes, it's still adultery if everyone consents.
But if everyone consents, it's not a malicious violation of the
marriage bed (what my dictionary (Websters Collegiate)defines adultery as. Who does it hurt? I say no one, and thus, no moral code violation.

The term "fornication" and its derivatives would probably give you a little more flexibility in your sermons, poppet.

BigChrisfilm said:
Here is a question. What are the Atheist doing in the Non-Christian RELIGION section?
Because the limitations of the site (imposed way long ago) classified atheism and humanism as "religions" for purposes of defining forum access.

Vene said:
Although I might have to work on it a bit. I haven't received a newsletter from the Evil Atheist Conspiracy in ages.
They did go paperless a while ago, since dominion over a deforested plain seemed a little...boring. Who wants to rule a dirt parking lot?
:)
 
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REALLY off topic, but I wanted to point out that I'm proud of the fact that I don't "report" people who post things I don't like. To me it's a sign of maturity and intellect. But without fail have my own posts reported when debating with those who make the most outlandish claims and show a total lack of critical thinking skills and logic. I might try turning this phenomenon into a drinking game or something...:)
 
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What are you going to do about your sin problem? You are guilty, how will you be found innocent?

Namaste bigchris,

what are you going to do about your ignorance problem?

i suspect that you have the same view towards my traditions' claims that i have towards yours.

consequently, as you disregard the obviousness of my admonition i shall assidiously do the same.

metta,

~v
 
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What are you going to do about your sin problem? You are guilty, how will you be found innocent?

What sins? I don't believe in those to be honest, so I guess I'll do nothing about them.
 
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TheOutsider said:
Prove it. Prove that there is no CHAOS in the universe. Preferably without quoting any Bible verses.

I don't need to prove it. It's an undeniable fact.
That was a very lame answer. I don't see you presenting any evidence.
 
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Out of curiosity, BigChris, have you found that your technique of preaching at non-Christians and telling them that they are evil sinners who will burn in hell for hating your God is effective? Have you ever successfully converted someone by using these tactics? If not, maybe you should consider using something a little less accusatory and confrontational. You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
 
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I can almost 100% guarantee you that there isn't a single person going to hell because they told one lie. In fact, that person doesn't exist. You will not go to hell because you messed up once. You will go to hell because you have never done ANYTHING but sin. The Bible makes that very clear.
Then God screwed up pretty badly when he made this creation.
 
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Out of curiosity, BigChris, have you found that your technique of preaching at non-Christians and telling them that they are evil sinners who will burn in hell for hating your God is effective? Have you ever successfully converted someone by using these tactics? If not, maybe you should consider using something a little less accusatory and confrontational. You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

Namaste Outsider,

thank you for the post.

if you have not dialoged or read many of his posts you will discover that he is not actually interested in conversion, per se, simply fulfilling his obligation to tell us the "good news" of our impending eternal torture and pain. once he's done that he can satisfactorily sit in front of the Great White Throne and explain that he told everyone about it but our hearts were hardened. if i recall correctly, you get more jewels in your crown if you do that sorta thing... though, to be fair, it's been awhile since i've dialoged with him and his views may have changed.

metta,

~v
 
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can you show me evidence that God agrees with you instead of with the teachings of my non-Christian religion?

All you have to do is read the Bible to find out that God agrees.
I've read the Bible. Therefore, I have no idea what you're talking about. Please specify the precise Bible verses that prove that God agrees with you instead of with someone else.
 
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Then God screwed up pretty badly when he made this creation.

Here goes the blame game.:sigh: Why is it that God is the blame? The Bible is definitive in explaining that the first man was complete and not sinful. It wasn't until man sinned that he became corrupt. God made a perfect creation. Man's misuse of his free will is what caused his fallen spiritual and physical nature. To blame God would be to not acknowledge scripture. If you don't believe scripture, then you can at least acknowledge what is written from a Christian perspective. God is no more the blame than your parents are when you go out and rob a store, provided that they raised you to not rob stores.
 
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Here goes the blame game.:sigh: Why is it that God is the blame?

God is omniscient and omnipotent. It's kinda difficult to avoid responsibility under those circumstances.


eudaimonia,

Mark
 
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