Why I Could Conceivably Become a Theist

[Complexity]

I don't believe you.
So now you were faced with two possibilities; admit it or lie.
Not surprisingly, you lied.
Since you claim you know and it was merely a "typo," shall I search for other such "typos"?

Listen, silly man - I don't give a damn whether it is 'Revelation' or 'Revelations' - it is a bunch of hooey and anyone who remembers exactly what you people believe in and whether it is singular or plural deserves the wasted life that they are squandering.

That said, he claimed 'typo' and you have no cause to doubt him except for surliness. Apologize or be forever damned - it costs me nothing to consign people to the hells that they wish upon others.

 

[Robin]

I don't believe you.

Oh, no. How will I get over that?

So now you were faced with two possibilities; admit it or lie.
Not surprisingly, you lied.

Was that a revelation from God was it?

Since you claim you know and it was merely a "typo," shall I search for other such "typos"?

I have no doubt I have made the same one in the past and will do so in the future. I am more used to referring to the book as "Apocalypse" but people here don't always know what I mean by that.

As I said, it is such a trivial quibble.

 

[154]

Complexity, Please ignore me and never respond to anything I post ever again.
I couldn't care less what you say.

 

[Complexity]

Complexity, Please ignore me and never respond to anything I post ever again.
I couldn't care less what you say.

Happy dance!



Au contraire, ma petite chien!

I will be offering expert commentary and guided tours of your mind (sort of like the tours of Hell House that you fundies like to give at Halloween).

I am now, without question, your biggest fan.

This should be great fun!

I'd like to thank the Academy...

(I may have made some mistakes in my high-school french, especially involving gender, but I simply can't be bothered to look it up - I'm that happy!)

I await your next missive with bated breath...

(and that reminds me of one of my favorite words and hobbies)

 

[154]

Fine. Maybe I'll play your way. Your posts will remain but mine would be promptly removed, but you'll see them.

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[Trent Wray]

Oopsy. Look at that. Another "typo."

Liar.

I won't post the other "typos" going back to 2005.

154, are you a coffee person? What's your favorite food? Is there anyone alive you think it would be unjust to see sent to hell?

Yes I think all three questions are relevant.

 

[Complexity]

Fine. Maybe I'll play your way. Your posts will remain but mine would be promptly removed, but you'll see them.

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Actually, the activity that you referred to is not my favorite one (in either direction), but thank you for thinking of me.

My parents are proud of me.

You may have misunderstood what will happen. I'm not planning on much direct interaction with you (unless the DEVIL makes me do it), and I certainly am no longer interested in casting pearls, but I will become your most enthusiastic explicator to others.

 

[Robin]

Fine. Maybe I'll play your way. Your posts will remain but mine would be promptly removed, but you'll see them.

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Ain't Christianity wonderful?

 

[154]

154, are you a coffee person?

I guess that depends on what you mean by "coffee person." Yes, I drink coffee. Sometimes a couple times a day, but sometimes not for weeks or even months a time or two.

What's your favorite food?

I don't have one particular favorite, I suppose. I love a good rib-eye. Can't go wrong with pizza. One of my specialties is an albacore salad. Good peaches are just a gift from God. And when I'm hungry enough, a microwaved potato or three with a bottle of Frank's Red Hot will do me just fine. I'm very easy.

Is there anyone alive you think it would be unjust to see sent to hell?

I'm sure there is, but I believe in a good God who will reconcile all things.

Yes I think all three questions are relevant.

If you think you're setting me up for some trap, be advised, unlike all of you here, that I never have a problem saying "I don't know" and recognize that the Infinite can reasonably be expected to exceed the capacities of the finite, that is, The Creator knows more than the mere created.

 

[154]

Ain't Christianity wonderful?

I understand your only point is to oppose and reject. I am but a sinful man, just like you. You demand perfection but despise Jesus Christ. Save it. I don't need your praise of me or you. I already know you are a liar.

 

[Trent Wray]

I guess that depends on what you mean by "coffee person." Yes, I drink coffee. Sometimes a couple times a day, but sometimes not for weeks or even months a time or two. I don't have one particular favorite, I suppose. I love a good rib-eye. Can't go wrong with pizza. One of my specialties is an albacore salad. Good peaches are just a gift from God. And when I'm hungry enough, a microwaved potato or three with a bottle of Frank's Red Hot will do me just fine. I'm very easy.I'm sure there is, but I believe in a good God who will reconcile all things.
If you think you're setting me up for some trap, be advised, unlike all of you here, that I never have a problem saying "I don't know" and recognize that the Infinite can reasonably be expected to exceed the capacities of the finite, that is, The Creator knows more than the mere created.

Okay I'm more avid about coffee than you I think, by a few degrees. And although I love pizza, I'd trade it in for crawfish any day of the week, although a good Greek salad with lamb chops comes in a close second. And there are a couple of people, at the very least, that I would think it unjust if a god were to show up and send them to an eternal punishment. And I admit I'm wrong, or "I don't know" quite a bit. I rarely have a problem doing that, although those times do exist.

So we could both be sitting in a coffee shop after a nice meal, chatting with a loved one we admire and/or adore. You might have some preconceived notions about me, someone you don't know. I might have some about you, or I might not. Whatever.

What will determine who goes to hell and who doesn't at that moment we are both in the coffee shop, essentially being only a few degrees different from each other in that moment?

 

[Robin]

I understand your only point is to oppose and reject.

And what do you base this opinion upon?

I am but a sinful man, just like you. You demand perfection ...

Wait a minute - it is you who are demanding perfection, not me. I am just suggesting a little rudimentary civility.

...but despise Jesus Christ.

Who said I despise Jesus Christ?

Save it. I don't need your praise of me or you. I already know you are a liar.

If you need to believe that then fine.

But your statement says more about you than it does about me.

 

[Complexity]

I'm very easy.

The coffee comment was telling. I don't think he appreciates the joys of a great coffee, brilliantly roasted and lovingly prepared.

Gotta admire the way he snuck 'god' into the peachs. You know, there's something about the shape of a peach that's somewhat familiar... Yep, he snuck 'god' into a peach. That old devil...

 

[154]

Okay I'm more avid about coffee than you I think, by a few degrees. And although I love pizza, I'd trade it in for crawfish any day of the week, although a good Greek salad with lamb chops comes in a close second.

And I'll also try anything once, within reason I suppose, but most seafood is a no-go for me. Years ago, visiting friends down on the TX coast, they told me how great the crawfish was, and "sucking the heads" too. I tried.

And there are a couple of people, at the very least, that I would think it unjust if a god were to show up and send them to an eternal punishment. And I admit I'm wrong, or "I don't know" quite a bit. I rarely have a problem doing that, although those times do exist.

So we could both be sitting in a coffee shop after a nice meal, chatting with a loved one we admire and/or adore. You might have some preconceived notions about me, someone you don't know. I might have some about you, or I might not. Whatever.

Not really. No problem here. Except for one snarky response to me, you've been a decent guy as far as I can tell. I don't hold grudges. Even Complexity would see that if he was able not to insult first and only. While serious and honest, this is only brief diversion and entertainment. My purpose here? To say some things, no matter how much it may bother some of you, that will be implanted in some heads and just might, maybe, somewhere down the line, bear some fruit, God-willing, despite myself.

What will determine who goes to hell and who doesn't at that moment we are both in the coffee shop, essentially being only a few degrees different from each other in that moment?

God.

 

[154]

And what do you base this opinion upon?
Wait a minute - it is you who are demanding perfection, not me. I am just suggesting a little rudimentary civility.

My apologies if my assumption here has already been conditioned incorrectly.
And I would never demand or expect perfection from any mere man. I know myself too well.

Who said I despise Jesus Christ?

Alright, who do YOU say that Jesus Christ is?

If you need to believe that then fine.
But your statement says more about you than it does about me.

I need very, very little. Judge me however you see fit. I trust the Judge.

 

[Complexity]

And I'll also try anything once

(snipped for fun and because the voices made me do it)

There are many things that I wouldn't consider trying even once.

I'm far too much of a gentleman to discuss them here.

154 - would you like to be my roomie at TAM some year?

I can't go this year due to other commitments, but I would so enjoy going some year, and I think we'd have so much to talk about.

 

[154]

154 - would you like to be my roomie at TAM some year?

I can't go this year due to other commitments, but I would so enjoy going some year, and I think we'd have so much to talk about.

If you are buying, yes, sure.

Now tell me what that is and where that is, roomie.

 

[Complexity]

My purpose here? To say some things, no matter how much it may bother some of you, that will be implanted in some heads and just might, maybe, somewhere down the line, bear some fruit, God-willing, despite myself.

In other words (actually, in those words), you are here to proselytize.

Many, many have tried before you. I think you'll find that your words will not have their intended affect.

I will do my best to help you explain your beliefs accurately and with style, for I think it is important to have your views, and those of people like you, recorded for the edification, amazement, and amusement of future generations.

 

[154]

In other words (actually, in those words), you are here to proselytize.

Nah, I wouldn't go that far. Pearls, you know...

And c'mon now, tell me about our trip. I'll remind you in a year.

 

[Complexity]

If you are buying, yes, sure.

Now tell me what that is and where that is, roomie.

I wouldn't pay for you, of course, for you might misconstrue that as imposing some peculiar obligation upon you. Heaven forefend!

The Amazing Meeting!, of course. Easy to find information on it. Check out the top of the index page of these forums.

I think it remarkably unlikely that you would attend a TAM, but I've been wrong many times before.

When I go, I may just enjoy a single room all by myself. As much as I'm sure I'd enjoy your conversation, I'm guessing that meeting and talking with hundreds of people from JREF and the forums would take a lot out of me, and I'm willing to bet that some peace and quiet at the end of the day would be welcome. Late night pillow talk with you (different beds, of course!) might not be as peaceful as one would hope for.

We could get together there over some great coffee so that you could let me know just how much hellfire will hurt. I already know what you think on the subject, but who am I to deprive you of the pleasure of sending me to hell yet again.

Besides, hell is my domain. We'll have plenty of time to talk later.