Quote (thethinker @ Aug. 12 2009,01:43)I was talking abut the Boy Scouts. Heterosexual predators would not be a threat to the little boys in the Scouts.thinkerThat just does not make any sense thinker.Why would a heterosexual predator who could very likely prey on small boys as well as girls, not be a threat to the little boys in the Scouts?Are…[Read more]

I have some very good male friends who happen to be homosexual.Because of the way that I was raised, they know I am uncomfortable actuallyseeing them show physical affection. That of course is my problem, not theirs, but they respect myfeelings and do not hold hands or kiss or even act especially close while in my presence. They are not hiding the…[Read more]

thinkerDo you think that all priests are sexual preditors?Tim

Quote (thethinker @ July 27 2009,19:24)Homosexuals prey on little boys in Italy.thinkerPriests prey on little boys the world over.What was your point?Tim

Quote (WhatIsTrue @ July 22 2009,16:01)WorshippingJesus,Let's cut to the chase.This thread is entitled, 'Non believers'.  Are you here to discuss issues that might concern non-believers or not?  If so, do you understand that non-believers don't typically start out believing scripture cover to cover?Again, here are your own words:Quote Maybe t8 s…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ July 07 2009,06:05)Quote (TimothyVI @ July 06 2009,21:33)Quote (Jesus name follower of Christ @ July 06 2009,13:07)people believe in whatever god they want but i believe in the one true GodAs do all of the others in their mind.What makes you so positive that you are right and they are wrong?They are just as sure that they believe…[Read more]

Quote (Douglas @ July 07 2009,06:29)Quote (TimothyVI @ July 06 2009,11:52)The Christians say that the only way to God is through Jesus.The Jews and Muslims say nothing of the kind.So according to Cristians, if you roll the dice and believe in the wrong one, you are going to hell for eternity. So the Jews are going to hell, as are the Muslims and…[Read more]

Quote (Jesus name follower of Christ @ July 06 2009,13:07)people believe in whatever god they want but i believe in the one true GodAs do all of the others in their mind.What makes you so positive that you are right and they are wrong?They are just as sure that they believe in the one true God,and that it is you who are deceived.Tim

Quote (Douglas @ July 06 2009,07:22)I don't know if that is a bad thing?Are you saying that the Jews, Christians, and Muslims don't boil down to the same god? I think the wager sums up the idea that you have nothing to lose and everything to gain and that therefore you might as well roll the dice and believe in something – in case you're correct.…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ July 06 2009,03:33)Quote (TimothyVI @ July 06 2009,00:17)Sorry, I meant to quote Douglas in my response above.Douglas said “Pascal's wager isn't actually that bad an argument, but nothing is quite as good as a nice solid proof. “TimLong time, no see, bro!!!How have you been?I am doing very well Mandy.Thank you for…[Read more]

Sorry, I meant to quote Douglas in my response above.Douglas said “Pascal's wager isn't actually that bad an argument, but nothing is quite as good as a nice solid proof. “Tim

Quote (Jesus name follower of Christ @ July 06 2009,00:11)well thanks yall let us pray God will send the right ones to the worldPascals wager is a terrible argument.It can just as easily be used by a Jew, a Muslim, a Hinduor any other religious organization and carry the exact same weight.Tim

Jodi Lee,you are a breath of fresh air.You will find that some people are offended merely because youdo not agree with them.Tim

Quote (Stu @ June 10 2009,19:46)The single god of abrahamic monotheism would have been at least 8,000 years old when Nietzsche finished him off.  I hope I look as good as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel depiction when I am 8,000.StuartNot a chance.It is a proven scientific fact that you will have lost most of your hair before you turn 7,000.Tim

Quote (Stu @ June 09 2009,23:39)Quote (TimothyVI @ June 09 2009,23:21)Why would man characterize God as an older human.Is He ageing?Will He eventually die of old age?TimAsk Nietzsche.StuartDidn't Nietzsche say something about God being dead,that we had killed Him?God didn't die of old age in the mind of Nietzsche.Tim

Why would man characterize God as an older human.Is He ageing?Will He eventually die of old age?Tim

That is a logical argument.It cannot be proven that the Spaghetti Monster does not exist. Only a fool, therefore, would deny his existence.Tim

Quote (WhatIsTrue @ May 30 2009,14:57) But the whole sacrificial system, from Moses to Jesus, was based on the injustice of making something else, or someone else, pay for your personal misdeeds.Who created and demanded that UNJUST system?Tim

Quote (Stu @ May 28 2009,22:25)…Insert 'read' and and delete 'that' from that last post…It's always the four-letter words that get us into trouble.Stuartinsert 'read' before the word 'through' and delete 'that' from the last post.Now it is clear. Hi Stu.Tim

Quote (Stu @ May 06 2009,22:41)Two things to bear in mind Tim,1.  Despite a lot of hot air rushing from a few mouths, there has never been produced an example of irreducible complexity in biology.  Every example tried has been shown to have come from adaptation of a simpler structure that hd a similar but distinct function.  You would think if ir…[Read more]