The existence of God - Page 73

Peter_ · 11-04-2009, 21:42

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Originally Posted by lucy7

Mold, as much as I love you

I am sure Russ can type for himself, and I am sure he will! (oh he did)

I am not answering for him just commenting on how he comes across in his posts Lucy

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Gary L · 11-04-2009, 21:44

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Originally Posted by lucy7

So whats the next long thread gonna be then ?

Sex would be a good one. that could go on for ever

papa smurf · 11-04-2009, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Gary L

Sex would be a good one. that could go on for ever

well 3 mins

lucy7 · 11-04-2009, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Gary L

Sex would be a good one. that could go on for ever

My smart witty reply would be deleted, so I will not type it! (get back to your dream thread!!)

OK, I know....off topic!

Gary L · 11-04-2009, 21:47

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Originally Posted by papa smurf

well 3 mins

You're just bragging again

lucy7 · 11-04-2009, 21:53

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Originally Posted by Moldova

I am not answering for him just commenting on how he comes across in his posts Lucy

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Ok, I agree, he is passionate, but also comes over as a tad aggressive to me, and I am a Christian, who has learned to turn the other cheek, and not take offence at all remarks made to me when I go out on the preaching work, which by the way is written down in the Bible that all believers should do, spread the good news and all that.

I just hope all this thread has not scared some off, who were questioning themselves about a belief in God.

Peter_ · 11-04-2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by lucy7

Ok, I agree, he is passionate, but also comes over as a tad aggressive to me, and I am a Christian, who has learned to turn the other cheek, and not take offence at all remarks made to me when I go out on the preaching work, which by the way is written down in the Bible that all believers should do, spread the good news and all that.

I just hope all this thread has not scared some off, who were questioning themselves about a belief in God.

I am atheist so belief or faith does not come into it.

If anyone was scared off by this thread then I wonder what strength of character they have and hopefully sooner or later their true self will emerge and can then decide for themselves which way to turn and not need to read what other people think their thoughts should be.

DRZ400 · 11-04-2009, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Russ B

I've been using and co-running this forum for 6 years so please don't even begin to try to tell me how to use it. I agree you wouldn't dare be as rude, condascending and insulting to people face-to-face as you have been in this thread. I on the other hand have said the things I've said here to people directly, on forums, over the phone, on the radio many many times and will continue to do so.

In all my time on here, in all the religion-based threads we've had I have never encountered anyone as insulting, patronising, cynical and rude towards people's beliefs as you. You've clearly got some deep-rooted issue regarding religion but whatever it is I suggest you take it up with the person or people that caused it, as I assure you they do not frequent Cable Forum. You have persistantly tried to tell me and others that my beliefs are wrong, sometimes using underhand tactics such as misquoting me, twisting things I've said and putting words in my mouth. I have done nothing but answer your questions and point out the flaws in your arguments, not in your beliefs.

It would seem you enjoy arguing, insulting people, and getting very animated about religion. You haven't won, only made yourself look very silly indeed and you're continuing to do so.

Your hatred is on par with the ranting and raving Jihadist lot you see on telly. Drop us a PM when you're on the radio next.

Thanks.

lucy7 · 11-04-2009, 22:08

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Originally Posted by Moldova

I am atheist so belief or faith does not come into it.

If anyone was scared off by this thread then I wonder what strength of character they have and hopefully sooner or later their true self will emerge and can then decide for themselves which way to turn and not need to read what other people think their thoughts should be.

Excellent response!

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Originally Posted by DRZ400

It would seem you enjoy arguing, insulting people, and getting very animated about religion. You haven't won, only made yourself look very silly indeed and you're continuing to do so.

Your hatred is on par with the ranting and raving Jihadist lot you see on telly. Drop us a PM when you're on the radio next.

Thanks.

Now then Drz, that was surely not called for!!!!!

DRZ400 · 11-04-2009, 22:10

You hold out an olive branch and he takes it as a sign of weakness and launches a full on personal attack.

11-04-2009, 22:29

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Originally Posted by Russ B

<sniped>......I have never encountered anyone as insulting, patronising, cynical and rude towards people's beliefs as you. You've clearly got some deep-rooted issue regarding religion but whatever it is I suggest you take it up with the person or people that caused it, as I assure you they do not frequent Cable Forum.

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Originally Posted by DRZ400

I was a Methodist for 14 years and never heard a murmur.

If you've experienced what he has done then there must be something that we can investigate and WE, the members of the CableForum will prove all those doubters wrong!

We're going to be famous folks!!

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Originally Posted by Chris

Just wondering about this. Do you actually mean your parents are Methodists and they made you go to church until you were 14?

That's what happened with me (except mine were Anglicans). By the time I was 14 I felt I was old enough to refuse to get out of bed on a Sunday morning.

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Originally Posted by DRZ400

My Dads doesn't believe either ... I'm pretty sure my mum doesn't even though she plays the organ at church BUT yes, they made me go to church until one day at 14 I told them I was going skateboarding instead!!

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Originally Posted by Russ B

Rather than insult me how about you answer my question?

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Originally Posted by xocemp

Because he's getting out on you what he wanted to with his parents but wasn't brave enough.
Phone mummy & daddy, get it all off your chest and then have a nice big cry

Atheists catch on faster

idi banashapan · 11-04-2009, 22:31

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Originally Posted by Gary L

Bender has just been sectioned. he is not in sound mind to request a lockdown

No, no... I'm still here, reading quietly. I'm fond of this thread and believe, as with any thread, that when people are bored of it, it will fade away. I'm not going to ask for it to be locked.

No one is breaking T&Cs and the thread topic itself certainly isn't, so where is the need to close it? (and if anyone here now tries to get it closed by violating those T&Cs, then it will not close the thread, merely get you suspended for a while, so don't bother).

I personally think this has been a very interesting thread, and continues to be so. It's a very interesting insight into the personalities and mindsets of those involved. it's almost turning into a social psychological experiment!

anyway, no, I for one do not wish to have the thread closed and would rather see it die out of it's own accord. I'm reading this everyday to watch it's progression and it continous to pull in a large number of posts but always gets back on topic when it drifts for one or two posts.

it's something that is obviously close to peoples' hearts, be them believers or non-believers and is giving people the opportunity say freely state those beliefs. If people don't like the thread, or what is being said or ideas that have been raised, well no one is making them come here and post...

and as said, roll on 2000!!!!!!

lucy7 · 11-04-2009, 22:45

Fair enough bender!
A well typed response.

I just wish it was not so addictive to keep checking the thread, so consuming of ones time!

2000, who wil have the privilege of that post?!

Is this all a psychological thingy then?
What have you learnt? !!

kingbuxton · 11-04-2009, 23:01

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2000, who wil have the privilege of that post?!

ME!

idi banashapan · 11-04-2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by lucy7

Is this all a psychological thingy then?
What have you learnt? !!

no, it certainly was not designed as such. and as I say, it's almost a social psychological experiment. without a hypothesis in place, no conclusion can really be drawn, so perhaps I should have said it simply gives us an interesting insight into peoples' psyche and ego-related stances.

religion has been seen by some psychologists as a hinderance to the developement of a man (or woman), alienating them from themselves in a dysfunctional and neurotic institutional 'illusion'.

others have said that religion is an unconscious form of art, whereby empirical memories manifest themselves into the conscious mind and 'labelled' as religious experiences (for example, when Russ B told of how he felt God had shown him the name for his daughter).

religion has been the debate of people and psychologists for many many years and will continue to be so. it will never tire to fascinate and draw in views and concepts from all angles. in this thread alone, we have seen examples whereby people postulate God, Gods, no God, aliens, prisoners abandoned on a planet... it's great to see so many people so emotive about a subject that they really can lose themselves in conversation.

I love this thread! It truly is what forums are for (imo)!!