Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 28 2010,16:13)Why is it when you give information you think it's fine the way it is but when somone else gives information suddenly you need perr reviewed information?Because the fact that no archaeological evidence exists for anything in the Exodus story is well known fact. I gave you at least two sources, I can give you…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 28 2010,13:46)Did you purposely leave out this first sentence?No, but more evidence points to the practice originating with the Egyptians. If actual evidence counts for anything, then it seems the Hebrew people were johnny-come-latelies.Quote Once again you don't know what your talking about.I gave sources. What have you…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 28 2010,11:41)Quote (kejonn @ Jan. 29 2010,03:45)Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 23 2010,16:42)Quote (kejonn @ Jan. 18 2010,14:18)The OP was much longer, and very damaging. The responses? Snore.Damaging to who?Kejonn, do you believe that the Jewish people are liars and deceivers?Missed this one. Some might be, just as any…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 28 2010,12:08)Why, would that be the case? What makes you think the Jews did not introduce circumcision to the egyptians? Of course it was before they were called Jews but those who were hebrew.The only record we have of Abraham and circumcision is the bible. The bible has been theorized to have been redacted after or…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 26 2010,11:52)Quote (kejonn @ Jan. 26 2010,15:14)Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,18:02)The Torah states that it was told to Abraham directly from God, is that a lie?God cannot verify, so as far as I know, it is a lie.Will the real god please step forward?So do you think Abrahm just decided to start circumcising on a…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Jan. 28 2010,00:42)Kejonn, you did not address my point.You ask:All I am asking is for theists to show me why other gods are false or non-existent while there own god is the only true one.In a nutshell.Quote My comment:”One God had a book authored and made available to everyone in the world.  This God says, “I exist” and seems to…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 23 2010,16:42)Quote (kejonn @ Jan. 18 2010,14:18)The OP was much longer, and very damaging. The responses? Snore.Damaging to who?Kejonn, do you believe that the Jewish people are liars and deceivers?Missed this one. Some might be, just as any religious charlatan can be. No, its likely they simply have believed in lies and…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,18:02)The Torah states that it was told to Abraham directly from God, is that a lie?God cannot verify, so as far as I know, it is a lie.Will the real god please step forward?

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,18:04)So you do agree that Jesus could have been born of a virgin, correct?Only if you can tell me who the sperm donor was.

Quote (kejonn @ Jan. 25 2010,12:21)Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,12:04)Quote (kejonn @ Jan. 25 2010,21:57)Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,00:12)You lost another debate and it's not even your debate.Kejonn,Can a Virgin be artificially inseminated, YES or NO?I never said this thread was for me alone. But arguing over virgins giving birth is…[Read more]

They didn't figure it would be challenged I suppose. Limited foresight it seems.

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,12:04)Quote (kejonn @ Jan. 25 2010,21:57)Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,00:12)You lost another debate and it's not even your debate.Kejonn,Can a Virgin be artificially inseminated, YES or NO?I never said this thread was for me alone. But arguing over virgins giving birth is not what this thread is really about…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,12:02)So this one practice of circumcision you find not harmful?Male circumcision no. I'm sure it is painful, and it does end up removing some sensitivity for pleasure later in life, but many believe it to be hygiene related.Quote Where did those parents get the idea to get their children circumcised?Jews get it…[Read more]

Bump for the OP.

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 25 2010,00:12)You lost another debate and it's not even your debate.Kejonn,Can a Virgin be artificially inseminated, YES or NO?I never said this thread was for me alone. But arguing over virgins giving birth is not what this thread is really about in any case.

Quote (Stu @ Jan. 25 2010,04:48)Your thread, I believe.  There is enough material today alone to cause a whole lecture theatre full of first-year philosophy students to groan in dismay.  Good luck!StuartHeck, there's enough material in the last few pages to make a 10 year old with a bit of logical thinking moan!

Quote (david @ Jan. 24 2010,23:49)Quote All I am asking is for theists to show me why other gods are false or non-existent while there own god is the only true one.–kejonnThere seems to be one basic answer given:One God had a book authored and made available to everyone in the world.  This God says, “I exist” and seems to want us to know him,…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 24 2010,22:23)You said it was based on misguided beliefs are you changing the story now?What if someone believed that thumbs were evil and and believed they had to be removed?The fact is you don't think that circumcision is child abuse but the quetion is why would anyone decide to circumcize their children and not just…[Read more]

I meant to say “I would not call it debate”. My call for Skeptics to be allowed editing rights fell on blind eyes.

Quote (Stu @ Jan. 24 2010,21:53)Um…how is your debate with the theists going, kejonn?StuartI would call it debate. More like arguing over the best flavor of ice cream.