02 Apr 09
Originally posted by AgergI do. But a billion people share my faith, so I think it'll be OK.
To the theists amongst you, do you find it difficult to stifle a chuckle at the deluded fools who aren't lucky enough that they were born into or found with the help of their peers, the correct variant of your own particular faith?
03 Apr 09
Originally posted by AgergStupid question, but I'll try answering it intelligently. No, we don't laugh at people who have the misfortune of never experiencing Christ, and they are not deluded fools either. They will have a chance to choose God or satan at the appropriate time in the next life if they never get the chance in this one.
To the theists amongst you, do you find it difficult to stifle a chuckle at the deluded fools who aren't lucky enough that they were born into or found with the help of their peers, the correct variant of your own particular faith?
03 Apr 09
Originally posted by AgergHow about yourself? Do you laugh at the deluded theists?
To the theists amongst you, do you find it difficult to stifle a chuckle at the deluded fools who aren't lucky enough that they were born into or found with the help of their peers, the correct variant of your own particular faith?
I would say that to laugh at perceived misguided folk is somwhat natural.....that is unless you love them or care about them. Then its not so funny.
03 Apr 09
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Originally posted by dystoniacYou failed to answer this question intelligently with not only your opening two words but the fact that you missed the point.
Stupid question, but I'll try answering it intelligently. No, we don't laugh at people who have the misfortune of never experiencing Christ, and they are not deluded fools either. They will have a chance to choose God or satan at the appropriate time in the next life if they never get the chance in this one.
I assume then that you find the Islamic concept of 72 virgins in paradise totally reasonable, in just the same way Muslims would find your concept of your god sending itself to itself to be sacrificied is also reasonable, and whatever else you hold to be true. (talking snakes anyone?)
How about if I believed in the glorious sun-god Zefu who is most offended when people praise the evil snow-god Mashrek by making 'snowmen'. Suppose I believe Mashrek's disliking of our actions is manifest by his failure to stop Zefu from raining snow down upon us and making us cold, and a host of other things?
Lemme guess, if you seriously thought I took such things seriously you wouldn't think it was silly???
03 Apr 09
Originally posted by whodeyI don't laugh *at* them, I have a laugh about their belief sets.
How about yourself? Do you laugh at the deluded theists?
I would say that to laugh at perceived misguided folk is somwhat natural.....that is unless you love them or care about them. Then its not so funny.
03 Apr 09
Originally posted by dystoniacSo all those Christians going around desperately trying to spread the word in case someone missed it are really wasting their time? We will all know about it after we die anyway.
Stupid question, but I'll try answering it intelligently. No, we don't laugh at people who have the misfortune of never experiencing Christ, and they are not deluded fools either. They will have a chance to choose God or satan at the appropriate time in the next life if they never get the chance in this one.
Do you think that any sane person given all the facts would choose Satan?
04 Apr 09
Originally posted by twhiteheadCome on, tw, I know you are smarter that that. Choosing Christ in this life isn't just for preparing for Heaven but also to live this current life to its fullest potential. God has a plan for everyone, but if we are not connected to Him in this life, we will never know our true potential in this life.
So all those Christians going around desperately trying to spread the word in case someone missed it are really wasting their time? We will all know about it after we die anyway.
Do you think that any sane person given all the facts would choose Satan?
BTW, yes, I do think most sane people will choose Satan because the Bible states that narrow is the road to everlasting life and few are those who diligently seek and find it; however, wide is the road to hell and everlasting suffering and many are those who seek it. Most of mankind chooses satan.