A quote from the Vatican.

I have heard all of the arguments Xris. You would have to had lived my life to completely understand my certain certainty in regards to this matter. But, that is me. You are free to believe what you wish.

Aw. I'm not good at testimonials Zeth. I am not religious, and I am not a Christian.So, it is a personal thing. Some things are best left personal. Thanks for asking though.

Aw. I'm not good at testimonials Zeth. I am not religious, and I am not a Christian.So, it is a personal thing. Some things are best left personal. Thanks for asking though.

Well i find it difficult you proposing knowledge of a subject and not sharing it.You have made a faith driven statement opposing my post, how am i to debate if you just say im wrong but wont tell me why..:perplexed:..Believe it or not i know im right,i was a christian and believe there was a man called jesus.

Believe it or not Xris. I don't like to debate. Quite often, I get my butt kicked. lol. But, its okay to play the loser every now and then. As long as both viewpoints are set forth.

i dont think your being fair playing the looser.We all get our rear kicked now and again but the inmates here wears slippers so it dont hurt too much.

i dont think your being fair playing the looser.We all get our rear kicked now and again but the inmates here wears slippers so it dont hurt too much.

To be honest, its more about a weakness I have than anything else. In times past, I got so wrapped up in an issue that I became emotionally distraught to the point of actually losing my focus and saying things that did not make any damn sense at all. When debating, one has to steer clear of appeal to authority, circular reasoning and sometimes, the all too easy trap of the ole ad hominem. Its a lot of work to me. Too much work. I'm lazy Xris. lol. In the case of Jesus, it is an emotional thing. So, i have to steer clear of my personal feelings on the matter. Hope ya understand.

If you're too lazy to enter into critical discussion, I'm quite surprised you've made your way to a philosophy forum!

If you're too lazy to enter into critical discussion, I'm quite surprised you've made your way to a philosophy forum!

I enjoy others points of view.

To be quite honest, I open myself up to Xris because he seems to be a nice guy. I like to share opinions on things. If by saying, critical discussion you mean debating an issue into the ground with the sole purpose of "winning', then yes, call it what you want. Lazy. Standoffish. Whatever. Ive had my share of apologetic discussions with others that do not share my view. I found that it limits open minded discussions. You beat a dead horse. I enjoy every now and then a challenge. I like to put my two cents in now and then. You want evidence of the existance of Jesus? I have none. you want me to prove the existance of God?I can't. And, if i could, i would not. That is "my" philosophy. If you do not care for this philosophy, then ignore it. Its that simple.

I genuinely have a curious mind, and I'd really enjoy hearing why you've come to this conclusion. I understand it's personal, but if you're comfortable detailing anything I'd love to hear.

But judging from the fact you have 304 posts, it appears that you're contributing, and dare I say... critically discussing! From my experience with you, it doesn't appear you fear critical discussion in general.

Either way, I've enjoyed your company.
I'm sorry I struck a nerve, it wasn't my intention. I asked politely about your belief in Jesus. I didn't think I was being rude.