Quote (t8 @ Nov. 30 2012,11:30)And I think that all Atheists should ask when they reply to a post that this is not a random post from a monkey first.It's a random post from an ape, not a monkey.Unless you have a tail, t8?Stuart

For those who are determined to have the version where there is some kind of punishment that follows principles of justice, then surely the first of the genocidal, human rights-abusing, heartless fascist dictators that deserves to be flung on the inferno is the Judeo-christian god.Stuart

t8 seems to think Jesus wrote things down for us, too.Stuart

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 29 2012,20:29)Here are a few more scriptures describing the fate of the Godless and wicked.I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will perish.The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.Their destiny is…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 29 2012,20:54)Something is real and that is obviously narrow and wide is the path of error.Another platitude.Quote Regardless, I can be sure of 2 things.I exist. I wouldn't put too much store in Descartes.Quote And by reason of that, someone existed first and that person wasn't me.There never was a time of fewer than about 1000…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 29 2012,20:41)Quote (Stu @ Nov. 29 2012,16:48)Quote (david @ Nov. 29 2012,12:51)This very much reminds me of the atheist in the video posted on the last page, who only needed the right feelings and ideas to come together to suddenly realize God exists.Did the person in the video say that she thought a god existed?Rather, it was…[Read more]

So scripture says that anyone judged negatively will be permanently destroyed by fire. The destruction is the state that lasts forever, not the punishment. Have I got this right? This is one thing of the things I have learned here, and I am careful not to make a strawman of the “eternal punishment” thing.Stuart

Quote (david @ Nov. 29 2012,12:51)This very much reminds me of the atheist in the video posted on the last page, who only needed the right feelings and ideas to come together to suddenly realize God exists.Did the person in the video say that she thought a god existed?Rather, it was demonstrated that she could be induced by emotional manipulation…[Read more]

But down under is where the action is. Upstairs they kid one another that there is thinking going on.Stuart

Quote (david @ Nov. 27 2012,17:31)I'm now am actually not sure if you are playing dumb or you actually don't know. Why do you think that cains wife clearly appeared by magic?  Can you explain?(You don't have to offer an apology.  I still accept it)I have explained.Can your read?Stuart

Quote (AWHN @ Nov. 27 2012,16:58)Quote (Stu @ Nov. 27 2012,15:48)…Shall I start copy / pasting a Christopher Hitchens book or two, one chapter per post?StuartAny may post as much 'philosophy' of any 'writer' as they will at their own risk, while I, personally, will be presenting verifiable and demonstrable evidence with cited sources as…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Nov. 27 2012,16:15)Quote (Stu @ Nov. 26 2012,18:43)Quote (david @ Nov. 26 2012,16:16)My only point in engaging stuey was to point out that he should start arguments that don't require him to look silly, as this doesn't help his credibility.Do you have a response to my response to that, or are you just going to carry on with the “you…[Read more]

Quote (AWHN @ Nov. 27 2012,15:36)Quote (t8 @ Nov. 27 2012,12:07)AWHN, Stu is a mere ape going through mid-life crisis, I think. He can read around 5 sentences at once and then complains that he never gets any evidence.Just say the word 'banana'. That usually pacifies him.Please, let us not deride others.  I like Stu.  His responses let me know h…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 27 2012,12:07)AWHN, Stu is a mere ape going through mid-life crisis, I think. He can read around 5 sentences at once and then complains that he never gets any evidence.Just say the word 'banana'. That usually pacifies him.There'd be no point complaining about this guy to you in your capacity as a mod, would there.Is this posting…[Read more]

Quote (Colter @ Nov. 27 2012,01:42)Quote (Stu @ Nov. 26 2012,23:57)Quote (Colter @ Nov. 26 2012,23:41)Some of what is being discussed here, the easy pickings of the Atheist faith, is religions failure to update itself. Petrifying the Bible into “the word of God” is the making of a false idol. The books that comprise the Bible are simply mans…[Read more]

Quote (Guncher @ Nov. 27 2012,05:14)Hi StuYes respect has to be earnedMy son is an atheist and on occasions mention the trouble that religion has caused. I wholeheartedly agree with himThere isa book written called Foxe's Book of Martyrs. It describes how Catholics burned Protestants and give versa. It made me sickI have a favourite song called…[Read more]

Quote (Colter @ Nov. 26 2012,23:41)Some of what is being discussed here, the easy pickings of the Atheist faith, is religions failure to update itself. Petrifying the Bible into “the word of God” is the making of a false idol. The books that comprise the Bible are simply mans biased, imperfect narrative about the “doings” of the “word of God”,…[Read more]

This is the video that ONLY TIM should watch:Especially no one else should watch in particular from 18:06 to the end. Except Tim, obviously.Stuart

Quote (Guncher @ Nov. 26 2012,03:09)StuartI know nothing about you. Would you be willing to share whatyou believeIt is easy to attack anothers beliefI meet each week with an Atheist, Buddhist, Spiritist. We talk about our beliefs, and disagree on some matters. But we have all learned to listen to each other with respectI , even though I disagree…[Read more]