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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #660 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 4:26am

Bobby. wrote on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 10:22pm:

SOB,
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the religions are the same but most of the xtians are hypocrites and dont really believe it anymore. in fact most muslims dont either. Its just a cultural thing rather than religion with the extremists.

Hi Spot,
A truer statement has never been made.
People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.
It gives their life some purpose but deep down they know it's all fairy tales.

They cant discuss it rationally either which just proves our point.

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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #661 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 5:24am

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 4:26am:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 10:22pm:

SOB,
Quote:

the religions are the same but most of the xtians are hypocrites and dont really believe it anymore. in fact most muslims dont either. Its just a cultural thing rather than religion with the extremists.

Hi Spot,
A truer statement has never been made.
People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.
It gives their life some purpose but deep down they know it's all fairy tales.

They cant discuss it rationally either which just proves our point.

SOB

some fairy tales can be very good for ones mental health.
they stimulate the imagination and lead one to contemplate things other than foxtel and the mcdonalds menu

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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #662 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 6:52am

Bobby. wrote on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 10:22pm:

SOB,
Quote:

the religions are the same but most of the xtians are hypocrites and dont really believe it anymore. in fact most muslims dont either. Its just a cultural thing rather than religion with the extremists.

Hi Spot,
A truer statement has never been made.
People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.
It gives their life some purpose but deep down they know it's all fairy tales.

You could partly be correct as just the same that some believe in atheism as they don't relish the idea of coming face to face with God.

P.S. I am a BA C!

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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #663 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 7:00am

damien wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 6:52am:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 10:22pm:

SOB,
Quote:

the religions are the same but most of the xtians are hypocrites and dont really believe it anymore. in fact most muslims dont either. Its just a cultural thing rather than religion with the extremists.

Hi Spot,
A truer statement has never been made.
People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.
It gives their life some purpose but deep down they know it's all fairy tales.

You could partly be correct as just the same that some believe in atheism as they don't relish the idea of coming face to face with God.

P.S. I am a BA C!

Atheism = lack of belief in a deity.

Its not a belief but a lack of belief.

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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #664 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 7:06am

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 7:00am:

damien wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 6:52am:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 10:22pm:

SOB,
Quote:

the religions are the same but most of the xtians are hypocrites and dont really believe it anymore. in fact most muslims dont either. Its just a cultural thing rather than religion with the extremists.

Hi Spot,
A truer statement has never been made.
People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.
It gives their life some purpose but deep down they know it's all fairy tales.

You could partly be correct as just the same that some believe in atheism as they don't relish the idea of coming face to face with God.

P.S. I am a BA C!

Atheism = lack of belief in a deity.

Its not a belief but a lack of belief.

SOB

Athiest's don't believe there is a god, so they are certainly not afraid of one.

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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #665 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 9:27am

Bobby. wrote on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 10:22pm:

SOB,
Quote:

the religions are the same but most of the xtians are hypocrites and dont really believe it anymore. in fact most muslims dont either. Its just a cultural thing rather than religion with the extremists.

Hi Spot,
A truer statement has never been made.
People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.
It gives their life some purpose but deep down they know it's all fairy tales.

But aren't atheists afraid of death as well? Even more so, in my opinion. What is the modern fascination with looking perpetually youthful than being scared of old age and death? What is the growth and use of the latest medical science other than to prolong life and stave off death? What is the modern disposition of being 'offended' at every turn other than to live a safe, quiet, comfortable life free of danger and death? What is the rise in the use of anti-depression medication other than to stave off feelings of hopelessness and meaninglessness in a post-god world?

For every technological and scientific advance that has been made in the atheist age, many people are still often depressed and angst-ridden.

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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #666 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 9:38am

Postmodern Trendoid III wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 9:27am:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 10:22pm:

SOB,
Quote:

the religions are the same but most of the xtians are hypocrites and dont really believe it anymore. in fact most muslims dont either. Its just a cultural thing rather than religion with the extremists.

Hi Spot,
A truer statement has never been made.
People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.
It gives their life some purpose but deep down they know it's all fairy tales.

But aren't atheists afraid of death as well? Even more so, in my opinion. What is the modern fascination with looking perpetually youthful than being scared of old age and death? What is the growth and use of the latest medical science other than to prolong life and stave off death? What is the modern disposition of being 'offended' at every turn other than to live a safe, quiet, comfortable life free of danger and death? What is the rise in the use of anti-depression medication other than to stave off feelings of hopelessness and meaninglessness in a post-god world?

For every technological and scientific advance that has been made in the atheist age, many people are still often depressed and angst-ridden.

some atheists may be afraid of death and others not so much. thing is it has nothing whatsoever to do with being an atheist.

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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #667 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 9:56am

People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.

The above is what I was referring to. People believe in atheism also because they are afraid of death and what it might hold. And it is a belief. Ask a person if they believe that there is no God and they will undoubtably say yes. They have a belief that there is no God. Hence - atheism does have a belief attached to it.

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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #668 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 11:05am

damien wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 9:56am:

People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.

The above is what I was referring to. People believe in atheism also because they are afraid of death and what it might hold. And it is a belief. Ask a person if they believe that there is no God and they will undoubtably say yes. They have a belief that there is no God. Hence - atheism does have a belief attached to it.

God loves you all - whether you reciprocate or not is your decision.

Nope. you are wrong. Atheism means lack of belief in a deity. Some atheists may be afraid of death and others notsomuch. Some atheists may believe there is no god and some may just not believe there is a god. There is no doctrine. It is a lack of belief in a deity. Why cant you understand that?

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... Gold Member Offline Posts: 23673 WA Gender:	Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ? Reply #669 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 11:08am Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 11:05am: Some atheists may believe there is no god and some may just not believe there is a god. Okayyyyy
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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #671 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 11:21am

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 11:05am:

damien wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 9:56am:

People pretend to believe in religion because they are afraid of death.

The above is what I was referring to. People believe in atheism also because they are afraid of death and what it might hold. And it is a belief. Ask a person if they believe that there is no God and they will undoubtably say yes. They have a belief that there is no God. Hence - atheism does have a belief attached to it.

God loves you all - whether you reciprocate or not is your decision.

Nope. you are wrong. Atheism means lack of belief in a deity. Some atheists may be afraid of death and others notsomuch. Some atheists may believe there is no god and some may just not believe there is a god. There is no doctrine. It is a lack of belief in a deity. Why cant you understand that?

SOB

Some don't believe there is a god because of evolution, others don't believe there's a god because of the crap written in the holy books ie the burning bush

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Sir Spot of Borg Gold Member Offline WE ARE BORG Posts: 26576 Australia	Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ? Reply #673 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 1:00pm damien wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 12:20pm: Atheists believe that there is no God. So that in itself is a belief. Of course atheists will deny that, but it's just plain common sense! Nope. Some atheists believe there is no diety and some just dont have a belief in a deity. SOB
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Re: What does it mean to be a Christian these days ?
Reply #674 - Jan 17^th, 2013 at 2:26pm

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 1:00pm:

damien wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 12:20pm:

Atheists believe that there is no God. So that in itself is a belief.
Of course atheists will deny that, but it's just plain common sense!
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Nope. Some atheists believe there is no diety and some just dont have a belief in a deity.

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So some atheists believe (as you worded above) yet don't have a belief? DUH!!

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