12 Aug 09
Originally posted by JigtieI read some of what you have written. There is no question that your kind of humour is much more elaborated compareed with robbies, in my taste. You don't hide behind silly arguments, you use silly arguments in a clever way.
I am a silly man. You really can't offend me by calling me silly. It would be the truth of the matter.
You are aware of your trademark. You don't demand to be taken seriously, and later without warning demand to be taken houmorously. We know who you are. You are just silly. In a good way.
I respect your kind of humour. I seriously do.
12 Aug 09
Originally posted by daniel58I was not attempting to repeat your post, just reply to it. You say he created us in his likeness. Others say we created him in our likeness. We created a god and made him look like us to make him more acceptable. If you feel you must reply to this post, please say something intelligent that you've thought out for yourself. Don't quote from a book something someone else has written. Who knows. If you start thinking for yourself, the possibilities are endless.
I didn't say that, read my post again, and when you read it right then tell me.
12 Aug 09
Originally posted by FabianFnasWhen it comes to spirituality (and anything else for that matter) , I have a saying: "I'm serious about not being serious."
I read some of what you have written. There is no question that your kind of humour is much more elaborated compareed with robbies, in my taste. You don't hide behind silly arguments, you use silly arguments in a clever way.
You are aware of your trademark. You don't demand to be taken seriously, and later without warning demand to be taken houmorously ...[text shortened]... you are. You are just silly. In a good way.
I respect your kind of humour. I seriously do.
Once this mindset is established we can continue in a mature fashion.
If anyone gets too serious about their particurlar viewpoint I am disinclined to continue...
12 Aug 09
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Originally posted by FabianFnasI have done nothing of the sort, i have not tried to win anything, in fact, all that i stated was that what seemed to me to be the difference, get that Fabian, what seemed to me to be the case, I never attempted to define it, although i have a definition, i never attempted to refute any arguments although i would have liked to engage in some discussion on the topic, in fact i have not even proffered any argument i was having such a good time being silly. It is quite apparent that i cannot be myself around you or certain others without misconstrued allegations and inane assertions of ignorance from persons who are so stiff that they would make a dead persons appear downright bendy and twice as spiritual. So be it, it is a lesson learned and not one easily forgotten.
He likes you, I can understand.
Just keep on topic. Don't try to win an already lost discussion. Just explain your views without avoiding answering questions directed to you, by clownery, by going off-topic, by belittle your opponent, and all other tricks to divert the discussion from the important point to som irrelevant points like personal attacks a tandard try to explain why. Do you care to start all over again? And get it right this time?
12 Aug 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieLOL! I for one enjoy reading your posts.
It is quite apparent that i cannot be myself around you or certain others without misconstrued allegations and inane assertions of ignorance from persons who are so stiff that they would make a dead persons appear downright bendy and twice as spiritual.
12 Aug 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieDoes this ring any bells Robbie?
your out as far as i am concerned, civility costs absolutely nothing and manners are what make men, do not refer to me, make reference to me, your statements shall be ignored, i wish that you will do the same with mine.
whether you think i am talking nonsense is neither here nor there, this is a public forum, are you the dictator of the public forum, no, then why are you acting as one? so shut up! it is glaringly apparent that you are intent on banding your opinion about as if it were some type of absolute truth, get it, for it is nothing remotely resembling it, get it, if you do not like what i post, do not respond and save me the trouble of reply to your dictatorial edicts and decrees! muppet!
Isn't there a saying about stones and glass houses or something.......??
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12 Aug 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI think a good start would be standing up for things that you hold in common with others and letting matters of science be resolved by scientists. You and I disagree on many things. You have your books and I have mine. I think we both love our families and want a better world with less suffering. What has that got to do with evolution? If it turns out that humans arose fully formed from seeds dropped by a passing spaceship it won't affect my views of what is important right now. Why does your book have to historically and scientifically correct about everything? If you had admit that it was wrong about any one thing would you then throw it in the fire? That's a poor faith right there. Because it apparently is not about real faith at all but just slavery to a piece of text. Don't you see that that attitude causes suffering in this world? Insisting that the people around you bend to your capricious will rather than joining and encouraging whatever good you can find? Seriously, if tomorrow the whole world discarded science and decided to submit all the questions of existence to a single text you actually think the world would be better? You use the light switches in your house like the rest of us. Heck, do you eat shellfish, or pork? Isn't it the principles that are important? Isn't grace important? What does that have to do with the chemical process of photosynthesis? You know (as I've said before) that that whole attitude is just about wanting to be right, wanting to vindicate ego at all costs and true faith should be nothing like that - and it damn sure shouldn't speak with the authority of science (or pretend that it does.) It should speak with the quiet voice of love.
perhaps you have a solution? if so, i for one would be glad to hear it.
12 Aug 09
Originally posted by Jigtiethank you my silly friend, it was a brief and joyous encounter to have met one who lifted the spirit of the forum with such sublime babbling, yet beneath it there was a dignity and understanding which others perhaps did not appreciate, held within the constraints of their own little perspex windows.
LOL! I for one enjoy reading your posts.
12 Aug 09
Originally posted by Proper Knobthere is such a thing noobster my friend, as righteous indignation, you are perhaps aware of the incident when Christ made a rope and drove the extortioners and money changers from the temple, he also referred to his enemies, as the offspring of vipers. Paul on another occasion called the high priest, a white washed wall ( a derogatory reference to emptiness). was it righteous indignation which drove me to those words, you bet your life it wasn't. it was nothing but a reactionary contentiousness, said without thought, do i feel remorseful, no i don't, if i had i would certainly have issued an apology, as i have done even to yourself. No one has the right to encroach upon the freedom of another, i repeat, no one! i was incensed, i reacted, let he who is without sin cast the first stone! ( dont even try thinkofone!)
Does this ring any bells Robbie?
whether you think i am talking nonsense is neither here nor there, this is a public forum, are you the dictator of the public forum, no, then why are you acting as one? so shut up! it is glaringly apparent that you are intent on banding your opinion about as if it were some type of absolute truth, get it, for it is ...[text shortened]... ecrees! muppet!
Isn't there a saying about stones and glass houses or something.......??
12 Aug 09
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Originally posted by FabianFnaswhy are you wanting to discuss it with me, i don't know anything, i am an imbecile, an ignorant and pestilent fellow, thoroughly devoid of any type of understanding, and blinded by my 'text', a fool, a clown and a joker, so if you don't mind, i think i shall pass, but thanks for asking.
Robbie, why don't we start all over again. You have read all the critics about your argumentation of humans not being animal. In the light of this, can you once more answer the question:
Why do you think humans are not animals?
12 Aug 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieSeriously? I didn't know that... Sorry to hear. 😕
why are you wanting to discuss it with me, i don't know anything, i am an imbecile, an ignorant and pestilent fellow, thoroughly devoid of any type of understanding, and blinded by my 'text', a fool, a clown and a joker, so if you don't mind, i think i shall pass, but thanks for asking.
Come on, I give you a chance to recover?
12 Aug 09
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Originally posted by FabianFnasno its for real this time Fabian, i have had enough. I shall limit my participation to Biblical topics, using what scant powers of understanding that i may chance to stumble upon in the infinite darkness of my being - wish you well - regards robbie.
Seriously? I didn't know that... Sorry to hear. 😕
Come on, I give you a chance to recover?
12 Aug 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYe 're kiddin' ye lang leggedy beastie😵
no its for real this time Fabian, i have had enough. I shall limit my participation to Biblical topics, using what scant powers of understanding that i may chance to stumble upon in the infinite darkness of my being - wish you well - regards robbie.