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Thank you very much, I appreciate it. My teacher says that exact same sentence...what's your name? :lol:Canvas said:First, I am not being abusive to him, I am speaking to him at an adult level. I shouldn't have to dumb down my talk because you believe he isn't able to "take it."
I agree with you. Laws shouldn't be made based on opinions, but sometimes it's a must, there's no other way. Take abortion, some people think it's right, some think it's wrong. Opinions shouldn't rule everything else out, but in certain cases, I think it has to be like that. If you want to get down to the nitty-gritty, embrioes (sp?) inside the womb DO have functional brain waves (as recent studies show). America is one of the most blood bathed nations in the history of the world because of abortion (of course, everyone has their opinions on this topic, don't they?).America is also not the most free country in the world. Real freedom would understand that laws shouldn't be made based on opinion; laws should only exist to protect the rights of individuals and thats about it.
Jesus believed in the same God Judaism believes in, aka the Abrahamic God[/QUOTE
So does Roman Catholicism, doesn't mean I agree with the religion. Purgatory, I believe, is just an idea thought up by the RCC (Roman Catholic Church) so they could sell ??? which equaled big money. What better way to make money, then to tell people of they didn't get a ??? they and their loves ones would suffer going through the levels of the seven worst sins till they got to heaven, or had a chance to slip into hell.
The part I bolded I especially liked, you're not trying to pressure me, just trying to give an example to better learn myself where you're coming from (if I haven't already made it clear, I appreciate the way you don't just say things blatantly).I have to repeat that Christianity did not begin at the beginning of time or whatever. In Christian belief, yes you believe that the God created the earth in 7 days and all that mumbojumbo, but do you really believe that the existence of everything in the unimaginably huge universe began 5,000 years ago when we have evidence that blows that out of the water? It takes millions of light years for the stars above us to show their light; we even found alien life on mars. I highly suggest you read The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. I know the title sounds very blasphemous to read, but in order to fully believe in something you must challenge it. Trust me on this one, I am not trying to make you an atheist, just to get some facts straight thats all.
However, I don't believe that the universe etc was created 5,000 years ago. That was the time of Abraham. What about the dinosaurs, Adam & Eve? (I know you've already thought of those things, i'm just kind of questioning myself...) I favor a time closer to 10,000+ years (by '+' I don't mean an estimate from 10,000 to 100,000,000,000,000; just a little more than 10,000 such as 15,000 or so.
Definitely, I enjoy talking about these types of things as well as talking to you.Whenever you have freetime, feel free to message me on AIM @ benvandenbroeck. We can talk about these things for hours. I actually do one on one classes with younger kids interested in science, and the laws of the universe. I bet the wii forum kids are sick of reading all this critical thinking when all they wanna do is talk and gossip about nintendo lol.
Screw forum kids, they need to learn about these things sooner or later in life.
Canvas said:ahem. (I haven't read any replies before my previous post so if some of this has been said, please excuse it.)
yes I am an atheist, but that has nothing to do with the comment I left.
Lets put things into perspective. Along with the ridiculous disgust of our own bodies within our society, Christianity (hypocritical to their own book of belief) pushes the idea that our bodies and the act of sex are immoral unless done in the prescribed way (in bed, vaginal only and please, nothing kinky).
Canvas said:This issue is about children right? I understand the concern of young children getting a hold of pornography would be a problem for its unrealism (even surrealism), but understand that the people who support this cause play the "ban, not educate" card. When your children are searching for porn, that means that they are curious to understand this secret act that they are unaware of. It is important to note that if your kid must turn to his wii to learn about sex through porn (as incorrect as that may be), I call the blame on the close minded parents. Not only is there obvious notice that internet is available on this system, but that there is parental controls as well. Also, a local internet connection is necessary in order to get on to the internet.
Now, if the child is looking for pornography after he has gained knowledge of what sex really is, that just means he's a completely normal, healthy kid. I'd much rather know that my child first learned about sex from me rather than the often sexist, abusive and bizarre nature of pornography. (OH, and this applies to female children too!)
I don't feel like getting into the topic of Christianity in general, please read my book for everything you as a human being need to know about the American cult called Christianity: Mary: The Mother Of Modern Day Psychosis.
Canvas said:second, by labeling yourself as Christian, you lump yourself with the extreme fundies shown in the article. Do what Christianity's history has always done, start a new sect when you don't agree with the previous one. That is the biggest problem with Christianity is the simple fact that it has changed so much since its foundation that no original copy exists anymore.
Canvas said:fourth, yes irresponsible sex is not a game, yet when birth control is added to the equation, it is a fun, loving act of passion (or just fun too). The reason Christianity only supported sex within marriage was because it was a form of social control. Children are incredibly vulnerable to such fantastic ideas such as God, in the same way children love unicorns, fairies and a giant red dog named Clifford. Tell a child anything and they'll believe it. One of the first lessons of adulthood is to never believe everything you are told, yet many people are unfortunate to learn that vital step.
Canvas said:Lets see, we have the Church of England, Episcopalian, Baptism, Catholism, Islam, and many more.
Canvas said:Christianity is "always relevant" because of how vague it is, and everything that is obvious has either been taken out or edited to fit the time. The only reason its relevant is because it is made to be relevant. One of the earliest versions of the bible has a section where Jesus is said to have relations with a young boy, but that was edited out around 300 AC.
Canvas said:I have to repeat that Christianity did not begin at the beginning of time or whatever. In Christian belief, yes you believe that the God created the earth in 7 days and all that mumbojumbo, but do you really believe that the existence of everything in the unimaginably huge universe began 5,000 years ago when we have evidence that blows that out of the water? It takes millions of light years for the stars above us to show their light; we even found alien life on mars. I highly suggest you read The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. I know the title sounds very blasphemous to read, but in order to fully believe in something you must challenge it. Trust me on this one, I am not trying to make you an atheist, just to get some facts straight thats all.
Hey, you dutch? Also, what about being in Kentucky has to do with religion? Theres a lot of Catholic Mexicans in LA too. What does the place have to do with it?Canvas said:My name is Ben Van Den Broeck, I live in LA but grew up in Lexington, KY (hence my relation with a religious backdrop). see you on AIM.
Mario's biggest fan123 said:LOL I may be 13 but still I don't do that(u perves) still I think the parents should do the parental CONTROLS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean c'mon seriously. WTF is wrong wit u ppls?