It is good to be back!!!

[Siro]

That's what you think.

I'm serious. This isn't intended as an insult to anyone. But I'm really glad not to have to worry about whether something fits with my view of my religion, nationality, ethnicity, or even general ideologies like liberalism, conservatism, capitalism, socialism, whatever.

If there was a conscious god, this would be the very first thing I'd thank it for.

 

[The Midnight]

I'm serious. This isn't intended as an insult to anyone. But I'm really glad not to have to worry about whether something fits with my view of my religion, nationality, ethnicity, or even general ideologies like liberalism, conservatism, capitalism, socialism, whatever.

If there was a conscious god, this would be the very first thing I'd thank it for.

... our yearning to know our creator is within all of us (if we're truly honest with ourselves).


Also the universal realization that a material being cannot "create" anything material is a pretty good clue. (i.e., we can merely move/change material things, but not "create" something out of thin air)

 

[Siro]

... our yearning to know our creator is within all of us (if we're truly honest with ourselves).


Also the universal realization that a material being cannot "create" anything material is a pretty good clue. (i.e., we can merely move/change material things, but not "create" something out of thin air)

Oh, is that what it is? I thought I was just constipated.

 

[The Midnight]

Oh, is that what it is? I thought I was just constipated.

Funny.. but not at all satisfactory.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Funny.. but not at all satisfactory.

This is going to end badly for you.. I'd graciously back away while you still can.

 

[The Midnight]

This is going to end badly for you.. I'd graciously back away while you still can.

What??!! You're supposed to be on my team!!!!

 

[Dr. Jones]

What??!! You're supposed to be on my team!!!!

When discussing a topic that is faith-based rather than easily proven, it is up to the intellect of those debating....

no offense.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Been gone so long, and you still have more posts than me...

Need to get my weight up, welcome back!

 

[Former Member]

Whisky are you pledging to be celibate for the rest of your life?

Either way congrats on decision. Rome will be awesome.

Yes. However, I will not make an official vow of celibacy until my ordination (at least another three years).

 

[The Midnight]

When discussing a topic that is faith-based rather than easily proven, it is up to the intellect of those debating....

no offense.

That's why you need to help me!!!

 

[Siro]

Funny.. but not at all satisfactory.

You require a more satisfactory answer? Fine.

How do you know what's "within" every honest man? Your world-class neuroscience research? Your deep and extensive philosophical knowledge? I'm betting they're a bunch of empty words designed to delude you into thinking that everyone would feel the same way you do if they'd just be honest with themselves!

As for the prime mover argument, you're saying that the universe could not have come from nothing. Unless your god was involved. Also, your god came from nothing. But that's it. Everything else comes from something, or is created from nothing by something that came from nothing. P.S. Everyone knows that deep inside. But only if they're honest.

Impressive.

 

[The Midnight]

You require a more satisfactory answer? Fine.

How do you know what's "within" every honest man? Your world-class neuroscience research? Your deep and extensive philosophical knowledge? I'm betting they're a bunch of empty words designed to delude you into thinking that everyone would feel the same way you do if they'd just be honest with themselves!

As for the prime mover argument, you're saying that the universe could not have come from nothing. Unless your god was involved. Also, your god came from nothing. But that's it. Everything else comes from something, or is created from nothing by something that came from nothing. P.S. Everyone knows that deep inside. But only if they're honest.

Impressive.

LOL.. so what is your opinion on what caused the big bang then, Mr. Caus & Effect? See the difference between you and me is I'm open to the possibility that something/someone made that happened, while you're not.


I'm not going to ruin this welcoming party for WhiskyPriest, so on that basis I'll stop.