The individual blathers:
Unfortunately, the posts of the individual above contradict his own protestations.
Whimpers an individual who fled a previous discussion and now lies in the gutter broken and bleeding from his nethers.
One can only wonder what he considers "defeat."
--J.D.
Unfortunately, the posts of the individual above contradict his own protestations.
Whimpers an individual who fled a previous discussion and now lies in the gutter broken and bleeding from his nethers.
One can only wonder what he considers "defeat."
--J.D.
Tricky
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I'm sure that is true, but the question still lingers. If you don't want to discuss religion, why are you here on a discussion board where the topic is religion and philosophy?csense said:
When you get finished being paranoid and defensive, come back and we'll have a nice discussion.
Oh, BTW. Standing by your words, though it sounds noble, is no big deal. We all do that. I have, though, been known to admit on these boards that I was wrong. Have you?
Tricky
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csense
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If you don't want to discuss religion, why are you here on a discussion board where the topic is religion and philosophy?
Well, first of all it could be that my interest is in Philosophy, and not Religion, but I really shouldn't be explaining that to you since it should be obvious to anyone who has a nominal level of critical thinking skills.
Second, I never said I didn't want to discuss Religion...I said I didn't want to debate my Faith. There's a difference both in substance and method, but again, it should be obvious to those who practice such things
Well, first of all it could be that my interest is in Philosophy, and not Religion, but I really shouldn't be explaining that to you since it should be obvious to anyone who has a nominal level of critical thinking skills.
Second, I never said I didn't want to discuss Religion...I said I didn't want to debate my Faith. There's a difference both in substance and method, but again, it should be obvious to those who practice such things
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Doctor X said:
By that logic any declarative sentence or assertion is preaching (which by the way, you would also be guilty of)...and demonstrably, to preach is not synoymous with either to declare or to assert
Additionally, feel free to falsify my statement This, demonstrably, is not true, and maybe in so doing, you can actually support your own claim, which was initial to my response.
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That could be, but anyone with a nominal level of critical thinking skills might recognize that a thread that starts with the word "God" is going to be about religion.csense said:
Do your opinions not contain inferences about your faith? It would seem to be a very fuzzy boundary. What it looks like is that you are pulling the "I won't debate that" card whenever you get backed into a corner.csense said:
BTW, evolution had never been mentioned in this thread until you brought it up, then ran away.
Also BTW, your flaming skills are very poorly developed. If you want to insult us, you're going to have to do better than, "you guys are sooooo stoopid." Try being creative.
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When trying to reason with Csense
His arguments don't seem to be sense
His fear of debating
Is quite irritating
All offence, and never a defense.
Tricky:
Quod erat demonstrandum indeed.
The problem is that a person who does not want his beliefs challenged really cannot expect a priveledged space on a discussion board, particularly when he spreads his beliefs as true and tries to influence others with them.
Then, of course, the beliefs become subject to examination.
Said person then starts howling, "unfair! I do not want to discuss it!" To which, one has to respond, "then do not continue to raise it."
Methinks that would be obvious even to the individual.
Apparently not.
--J.D.
Quod erat demonstrandum indeed.
The problem is that a person who does not want his beliefs challenged really cannot expect a priveledged space on a discussion board, particularly when he spreads his beliefs as true and tries to influence others with them.
Then, of course, the beliefs become subject to examination.
Said person then starts howling, "unfair! I do not want to discuss it!" To which, one has to respond, "then do not continue to raise it."
Methinks that would be obvious even to the individual.
Apparently not.
--J.D.
csense
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That could be, but anyone with a nominal level of critical thinking skills might recognize that a thread that starts with the word "God" is going to be about religion.
I know you're not suggesting that God as a concept is not within the perview of Philosophy as a topic of discussion.
When trying to reason with Csense
His arguments don't seem to be sense
His fear of debating
Is quite irritating
All offence, and never a defense.
...and I've neither the time nor the inclination to discuss with children.
I refer the individual to his posts above and Tricky's rather enlightening dissection of them.
Individuals who have fled from discussions, as noted by My Humble Self and Tricky:
cannot make demands that gentlemen pay attention to their tantrums without adding the title of "hypocrite" to their "honors."
--J.D.
[Edited so as not to prove hyprocitical.--Ed.]
Individuals who have fled from discussions, as noted by My Humble Self and Tricky:
cannot make demands that gentlemen pay attention to their tantrums without adding the title of "hypocrite" to their "honors."
--J.D.
[Edited so as not to prove hyprocitical.--Ed.]
Tricky
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Oh, that's rich. "I want to discuss the philosophy of God, but let's leave religion out of it." Honestly, csense, you crack me up.csense said:
Oh alackaday! Another wicked dart! How shall I survive this righteous attack? I suppose that next you shall call me a "poopy head" and I shall be withered.csense said:
Tricky:
But of course . . . to admit that it is a religion is to admit that it is a matter of opinion. By trying to make it a "philosophy" the individual pretends he is discussing the aspects of an established part of reality.
Now, you really should not taunt a child when he is acting out . . . much. . . .
--J.D.
But of course . . . to admit that it is a religion is to admit that it is a matter of opinion. By trying to make it a "philosophy" the individual pretends he is discussing the aspects of an established part of reality.
Now, you really should not taunt a child when he is acting out . . . much. . . .
--J.D.
Tricky
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(Sigh) Okay, csense. Heres the proof. You are commenting on the righteousness of your beliefs. That is moralizing, which is one of the synonyms for preaching. Happy?csense said:
Q.E.D huh....