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wolfgang59
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remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist?

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Originally posted by wolfgang59
remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist?
Is that even possible?

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Originally posted by wolfgang59
remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist?
It's not about winning.

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Define win....

For therein lies the rub.

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"Define win.... "

Either 1 - 0, or 0 - 1.

No such thing at the spirituality forum; see "Fortunately, Unfortunately" thread 😉.

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Originally posted by moonbus
It's not about winning.
For me it's mostly about engaging people who are beyond parody because I don't get the opportunity much in 'real life'.

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1Originally posted by wolfgang59
remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist?
Zen Master : young wolfhopper, what is troubling you

Wolfhopper: I cannot remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist master?

Zen Master: How can this be young wolfhopper for if there is no I then there can be no opponent and if there is no opponent what is there to win or lose?

Wolfhopper: But master we observe in nature the strong overcoming the weak?

Zen Master: even the greatest darkness cannot overcome even a little light and water if it drips with constancy can make a hole even in a large rock. Be water young Wolfhopper!

(sound of a gong)

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Originally posted by wolfgang59
remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist?
Sure, just not in this forum.

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Originally posted by wolfgang59
remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist?
What does "win an argument" mean to you - write the last post ?

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Originally posted by robbie carrobie
Zen Master : young wolfhopper, what is troubling you

Wolfhopper: I cannot remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist master?

Zen Master: How can this be young wolfhopper for if there is no I then there can be no opponent and if there is no opponent what is there to win or lose?

Wolfhopper: But master we observe in na ...[text shortened]... constancy can make a hole even in a large rock. Be water young Wolfhopper!

(sound of a gong)
two thumbs down, two people with negative Karma! ouch

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Originally posted by robbie carrobie
two thumbs down, two people with negative Karma! ouch
Hey, you got a response; better than stoney silence.

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Originally posted by wolfgang59
remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist?
when is "an argument" won?

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Originally posted by wolfgang59
remember a thread where a theist won an argument against an atheist?
who decides who won? what does "winning" ensue?

if you measure success by "getting your opponent to change his mind" you must reevaluate the reasons why you debate.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
when is "an argument" won?
In your case, it's often when the other guy says something that prompts you to copy paste quotations. 🙂

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Originally posted by Zahlanzi
who decides who won? what does "winning" ensue?

if you measure success by "getting your opponent to change his mind" you must reevaluate the reasons why you debate.
excellent point... full results may not become apparent for months or years later or not ever on this forum.

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