How Should a Christian Act?

Setanta wrote:

Quixotically, MOAN wrote:
Does it always have to come down to someone being right or wrong?

Yes, it does . . .

Mr. Setanta,

You see, that's just a difference between you and me. I don't feel that I I always have to be right. :wink: I think that is what is foolish.

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Of course, you demonstrate your folly in your response. If you make an assertion, but are unwilling or unable to sustain the assertion, you simply make a fool of yourself. When you make assertions such as those you've peddled in this thread, your inability to prove them to "be right," is the greatest foolishness--a forte of yours, apparently.

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Momma Angel wrote:

Setanta wrote:
Quixotically, MOAN wrote:
Does it always have to come down to someone being right or wrong?

Yes, it does . . .

Mr. Setanta,

You see, that's just a difference between you and me. I don't feel that I I always have to be right. :wink: I think that is what is foolish.

MA, sorry but this is utter crap. You obviously feel like you always have to be right, which is why you end all debates by uttering "Well this is what I believe, and I respect your beliefs." You act as though your religious zeal would be blunted if you were ever swayed by something so worldly as logic, or reasoning, or evidence.

If your faith is that fragile then you might want to do what I'm doing and reevaluate it.

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Setanta wrote:

Of course, you demonstrate your folly in your response. If you make an assertion, but are unwilling or unable to sustain the assertion, you simply make a fool of yourself. When you make assertions such as those you've peddled in this thread, your inability to prove them to "be right," is the greatest foolishness--a forte of yours, apparently.

Mr. Setanta,

I just don't understand that someone as obviously intelligent as you are (seemingly) cannot, will not, etc., understand not everyone has your level of intelligence. Not everyone sees things in the same way, Mr. Setanta. Not everyone interprets things in the same way. We are all different. That is just a plain and simple fact of life. :wink:

Perhaps I see things in a simpler manner than you do Idea

Does that make you superior to anyone Question

Please have a good day, Mr. Setanta!

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Momma Angel wrote:

We all have differing views and opinions. Does it always have to come down to someone being right or wrong?

As setanta said, "yes it does". When you confuse opinion and wishful thinking with historical facts there can be no other outcome.

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Momma Angel wrote:

We all have differing views and opinions. Does it always have to come down to someone being right or wrong?

Science and statistics are not views and opinions.
So yes it does come down to right or wrong.

When you are hoping to use information from the sciences to support your views and opinions, you need to make sure you have the correct information. Luckily, IMNSHO, we have the benefit of experts in several scientific disciplines here at Able2Know. Don't be afraid to seek their input.

Science and Christianity are not mutually exclusive.

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ehBeth wrote:

Momma Angel wrote:
We all have differing views and opinions. Does it always have to come down to someone being right or wrong?

Science and statistics are not views and opinions.
So yes it does come down to right or wrong.

When you are hoping to use information from the sciences to support your views and opinions, you need to make sure you have the correct information. Luckily, IMNSHO, we have the benefit of experts in several scientific disciplines here at Able2Know. Don't be afraid to seek their input.

Science and Christianity are not mutually exclusive.

Understood ehBeth,

But I don't have to be right. That is my point. I just present my side of it. I have said I don't know how many times that I can agree to disagree.

If someone shows me something that makes me change my view, then I will.

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MOAN wrote:

If someone shows me something that makes me change my view, then I will.

Past experience suggests that this is fantasy.

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Mesquite,

Would you care to show Mr. Setanta where I agreed with you on a change to the Pledge of Allegiance?

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mother a, finding where someone has said something that you agree with is not "doing research." Doing research actually means seeking truth, I see no evidence that you have, in your lifetime, done research.

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dyslexia wrote:

mother a, finding where someone has said something that you agree with is not "doing research." Doing research actually means seeking truth, I see no evidence that you have, in your lifetime, done research.

Why Mr. Dyslexia, thank you so much for the kind sentiment, sir. Rolling Eyes

I happen to be reading both sides, sir. Those that do agree with me and those that don't. I can't make a well informed decision unless I do. :wink:

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Momma Angel wrote:

Mesquite,

Would you care to show Mr. Setanta where I agreed with you on a change to the Pledge of Allegiance?

Sure MA.

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mother a said
"I can't make a well informed decision. Wink"

Yes, I noticed. Laughing

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Dyslexia,

I don't want to get into an argument or trade barbs with you.

If you think that, then that's what you think. Doesn't change a thing.

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mother a, you have been looking for an argument since you starting posting on this forum. I assume you expected to win by means of satin wings and a polished halo.

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Don't forget the proliferation of brainless emoticons . . .

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dyslexia wrote:

mother a, you have been looking for an argument since you starting posting on this forum. I assume you expected to win by means of satin wings and a polished halo.

Mesquite,

Thank you for finding that for me.

I have NOT been looking for an argument, Mr. Dyslexia. I have been looking for answers to questions. And, I have received many of those answers.

We just don't agree on most things. There is nothing wrong with that.

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queen annie wrote:

J_B wrote:
Yeah, world peace. Can you imagine?

Not without 'right relations' as you call it. And even then, it's iffy.

But right relations are applicable to all people, where as religious relations cause wars. As well as misunderstandings.

Precisely!

I'm making cookies up the waazoo so I won't be around much, but treating each other with respect, tolerance of our differences, and acceptance of the inherent dignity and worth of every individual would go a long way towards accomplishing justice, equity, and peace within the world community. It doesn't have to come from religion, but the message is embedded in many of the world's religious tenets.

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J_B wrote:

It doesn't have to come from religion, but the message is embedded in many of the world's religious tenets.

I would argue that many religions, by their very nature, make this an impossibility.

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Questioner- I agree. It is religion that pits one group against others. It is only when people are considered as individuals, when people evolve out of the tribal mentality that religion postulates, that we will ever become close to achieving world peace.

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