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Re: Some Clarification on How I View Most Believers

CarlM — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:40:29 -0000

I came upon this video after watching one suggested by the TED blog. Anyway, the person who created and posted the video is a Christian of the sort you (and I) dislike. But, take a look at who he is criticizing and you'll understand why I claim that MOST Christians are NOT the sort that you assume.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axxlXy6bLH0&feature=related

Re: Some Clarification on How I View Most Believers

markdudlik — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:24:15 -0000

I get this argument as well, and I've used similar explanations.

What I don't have an answer for is people who say "you think you're smarter than me because I believe in god"

which...I mean...I have no nice way of saying "Yes. Yes I do. You live with delusions that in any other form would be considered ludicrous."

I guess, for me, people can understand the idea of being friends with someone you don't share a viewpoint with, but have a harder time understanding thinking badly of that person regarding a certain part of their lives.

I suppose the "hate the theism, love the theist" would be a little too much like a "hate the sin, love the sinner." argument?

Anyway, yet again, fantastic writing sir.

Re: Some Clarification on How I View Most Believers

danielrm26 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:57:48 -0000

The other 40 million fall into those categories. :)

Re: Some Clarification on How I View Most Believers

CarlM — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:56:53 -0000

Well said ... but ...

"I am obsessed with two things"

Only two? Really? :)

Re: Some Clarification on How I View Most Believers

cooperati — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:22:25 -0000

I applaud your effort and your ideals. By practicing with this revelation in mind, you will help others see the merits in atheism, (and other subjects), with less distraction.

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