Originally posted by JS357At the moment, this seems to be the most interesting thread on this page....
I changed my mind.
Eye-opener: So people can actually change their minds!
The trouble seems to be that some posters post far too quickly, and if they had thought about what they were writing for maybe a microsecond longer, they would probably also change their minds!
Here's to youš
Originally posted by CalJustI've done it before. Typed up an entire diatribe and then decided I can't even convince myself with the crap I just typed. It happens.
At the moment, this seems to be the most interesting thread on this page....
Eye-opener: So people can actually change their minds!
The trouble seems to be that some posters post far too quickly, and if they had thought about what they were writing for maybe a microsecond longer, they would probably also change their minds!
Here's to youš
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyMost people actually do respond to peer pressure. Why do you think smoking is now banned almost *everywhere*? Simple, it became socially unacceptable.
Originally posted by JS357
[b]I changed my mind.
Wonder how much of a hurdle or barrier the loss of approval from likeminded friends would pose for an atheist.[/b]
Originally posted by SuzianneWould an atheist under peer pressure (to apply empiricism and rationalism instead of faith in Christ) from other atheists in an online forum who naively places a premium on social acceptance be more likely or less likely to change his or her mind
Most people actually do respond to peer pressure. Why do you think smoking is now banned almost *everywhere*? Simple, it became socially unacceptable.
than an atheist under peer pressure (to apply empiricism and rationalism instead of faith in Christ) from other atheists in an online forum who likes being liked but places a greater priority on knowing the truth than on social acceptance?
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhy should atheists act different from anybody else (your brand of Christians, for example) when it comes to Truth and Peer Pressure?
than an atheist under peer pressure (to apply empiricism and rationalism instead of faith in Christ) from other atheists in an online forum who likes being liked but places a greater priority on knowing the truth than on social acceptance?
Both you and RHJ have demonstrated that when faced with an inescapable conclusion (which you yourself have admitted at some point!) then you rather run for cover and start a new thread!
Peer pressure? Look inside, GB!
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIf I read your run-on sentence correctly, I answer less likely.
Would an atheist under peer pressure (to apply empiricism and rationalism instead of faith in Christ) from other atheists in an online forum who naively places a premium on social acceptance be more likely or less likely to change his or her mind
than an atheist under peer pressure (to apply empiricism and rationalism instead of faith in Christ) from ...[text shortened]... likes being liked but places a greater priority on knowing the truth than on social acceptance?
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Originally posted by CalJustCalJust
Why should atheists act different from anybody else (your brand of Christians, for example) when it comes to Truth and Peer Pressure?
Both you and RHJ have demonstrated that when faced with an inescapable conclusion (which you yourself have admitted at some point!) then you rather run for cover and start a new thread!
Peer pressure? Look inside, GB!
Could you point me to an example where you thought Grampy Bobby specifically was faced with an inescapabe conclusion which he admitted at some point ?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyDoes this question pertain to the atheists on this forum, GB? Do you think that we atheists are reluctant to change our minds on certain issues because of fellow atheists? If so, do you have specific examples of this behaviour?
Would an atheist under peer pressure (to apply empiricism and rationalism instead of faith in Christ) from other atheists in an online forum who naively places a premium on social acceptance be more likely or less likely to change his or her mind
than an atheist under peer pressure (to apply empiricism and rationalism instead of faith in Christ) from ...[text shortened]... likes being liked but places a greater priority on knowing the truth than on social acceptance?
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Originally posted by CalJustOriginally posted by Grampy Bobby
Why should atheists act different from anybody else (your brand of Christians, for example) when it comes to Truth and Peer Pressure?
Both you and RHJ have demonstrated that when faced with an inescapable conclusion (which you yourself have admitted at some point!) then you rather run for cover and start a new thread!
Peer pressure? Look inside, GB!
"Why Do Atheists Like to Write on..." Thread 157956 (Page three)
Original post by CalJust, 20 Jan '12 02:13 "Question to RJHINDS" Thread 144690 (Page one)
I have a dilemma - on the one hand I am committed to love and support any brother in Christ, but on the other hand, we are explicitly warned against imposters. (I'm sure you know the verses.)
For this reason Jesus urges us to judge others by their fruits. (Mt 7, 20)
It has been stated that you may be an atheist trolling as Christian in order to bring Christianity into disrepute.
Admittedly, RHP is a very small window to judge your fruit - we cannot see you at home, at work or in your society. However, it is the only window that we have.
Could you therefore please answer this simple question:
Which of the Fruits of the Spirit from Gal 5 do you feel that you are exhibiting on RHP?
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
In peace,
CJ
CJ, thanks to the content and tone of this January 2013 thread, I now have no question whatever that you've placed your faith in Christ at an earlier time in your life and that you've been accurately taught some bible doctrine along the way.
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Same Christianity, CJ. A year ago you weren't in denial due to persisting Lutheran Church Flashbacks from your childhood.