Originally posted by rwingettI had concise and cogent pieces in mind. The thought that people might want - and be allowed - to write as much as they possibly can within certain technological limits of the web site, suddenly dawned on me, and I realized my commitment and interest might not really be in alignment.
I want to compete. Assuming the judges choose a halfway decent topic, that is.
Originally posted by FMFThere is a character limit to what you can fit into one post. I don't recall what it is off the top of my head, though.
I had concise and cogent pieces in mind. The thought that people might want - and be allowed - to write as much as they possibly can within certain technological limits of the web site, suddenly dawned on me, and I realized my commitment and interest might not really be in alignment.
Originally posted by VoidSpiritWho is going to stop you? Go ahead and post what comes from the heart. What are you afraid of, disqualification?
i'm philosophically opposed to judging. what will be will be. as for the sermon, i'm not much for limiting rules. it means i would have to fit my ideas into a box constructed by someone else.
i'll just wait and see for now.
As for the competition, its just adds a little interest to the mix. Who cares who wins or loses?
Originally posted by rwingettThis comment and the lack of any Christians on the judging panel leaves me no choice but to abstain from this exercise in futility.
Most of the contestants will probably fill theirs up with a litany of bible quotes that you could safely skim over.
I'm sure glad any Christian offerings will be handled in such a fair manner. (/sarcasm off) Bible quotes are usually included in sermons to illustrate the message of the sermon. In fact, sermons are usually religious in nature, so the idea of an atheist sermon seems ludicrous to me on the face of it. But my point that the atheist sermons would necessarily be marked high and the Christian sermons marked low by the atheist judges seems like a no-brainer and the reason for my calling the whole exercise futile.
(I haven't read enough comments by yo it's me in here to ascertain if he/she is Christian or not. If so, my apologies.)
Originally posted by SuzianneGood point.
This comment and the lack of any Christians on the judging panel leaves me no choice but to abstain from this exercise in futility.
I'm sure glad any Christian offerings will be handled in such a fair manner. (/sarcasm off) Bible quotes are usually included in sermons to illustrate the message of the sermon. In fact, sermons are usually religious in ...[text shortened]... ents by yo it's me in here to ascertain if he/she is Christian or not. If so, my apologies.)
Still I have a general knowledge of christianity and feel I would be fair on the sermons, christian or otherwise.
Originally posted by SuzianneGive it a rest. I'm not one of the judges. I'm sure they'll give your entry all the attention it deserves (assuming this ever gets off the ground). And I won't be giving an "atheist" sermon. I'll be giving a Christian sermon, although I'm sure my interpretations won't jive with the likes of RJHinds.
This comment and the lack of any Christians on the judging panel leaves me no choice but to abstain from this exercise in futility.
I'm sure glad any Christian offerings will be handled in such a fair manner. (/sarcasm off) Bible quotes are usually included in sermons to illustrate the message of the sermon. In fact, sermons are usually religious in ...[text shortened]... ents by yo it's me in here to ascertain if he/she is Christian or not. If so, my apologies.)
Originally posted by karoly aczelOk, so you have a "general" knowledge of Christianity?
Good point.
Still I have a general knowledge of christianity and feel I would be fair on the sermons, christian or otherwise.
Do you have a personal knowledge of Christianity? If not, indeed, if no one on the panel does, then it's all futile, as I said. It just becomes a laugh-fest, at the expense of the Christians.