cicerone imposter wrote: . . . The bible claims that the earth is 7,000 years old. If atheists point out that science negates that claim, it's not based on atheism; it's based on science; geology, paleontology, anthropology, astronomy....
And if a bible student negates that claim? Then what? If you claim logic, why do you keep dredging up this straw man?
A bible student can disclaim anything in the bible; the problem is that the bible itself ages the earth at 7,000 years old.
The irony of any bible student making disclaimers of anything in the bible makes it an oxymoron; one must first have evidence at the origin of any claims made.
Arella Mae wrote:cicerone imposter wrote:Arella Mae is a christian, and the best defense is to offer an offense.
Arella Mae, What and when has atheists "preached" to the masses? Have you ever had an atheist try to convert you into atheism? If you say "yes," you are lying.
What atheists are prone to do is point out all of the "contradictions, errors and omissions" in the good book. It's about honesty, logic and ethics. That's nowhere near "preaching atheism," because it has nothing to do with atheism; it's about being true to oneself.
The bible claims that the earth is 7,000 years old. If atheists point out that science negates that claim, it's not based on atheism; it's based on science; geology, paleontology, anthropology, astronomy....
My posting on this forum sharing what I believe and why is no different than you posting on this forum sharing what you believe and why. That was my point.
There's a whole world of difference; you haven't produced any "real" evidence for your statements. Is god real? Prove it.
My beliefs are very simple; I don't believe in any god. There is no way for me to prove this negative.
Oh that's funny! You don't believe in God so that makes what you do different than what I do? It only makes the subject matter different.
Nah, not good enough. Sorry.
There is no difference in what we both do posting on this forum.
It's because my post went way over your head. There's nothing for me to prove or preach.
There is nothing to convince me about my not believing in any god. There is no evidence of such a thing as a god except in your head.
There is nothing to slice, dice or justify. It just doesn't exist.
Oh I see. You are right and you know that for 100%? Uh, you keep trying to convince me. Seems to me you are getting a bit pushy.
Do you get it yet?
I like pushy; if you can't handle it, don't respond. Simple isn't it?
I know for a fact - or better still, 100%, that there is no evidence whatsoever for a god. It's really a simple conclusion; no evidence, no belief.
Poofism in not in my realm of important things in this life.
CI,
Look, you are not a stupid man. I know this for a fact from reading your posts on this forum. But you obviously are missing the point here.
You are still trying to convince me that you don't try to shove your beliefs (non-beliefs, etc.) down anyone's throat. Yet, you persist in explaining to me why you feel your posting on this forum is not doing that and the whole time becoming more and more, let's just as edgy?
I am finished with this discussion. I have made my point whether you understand that point or not or refuse to acknowledge it or not.
