I'm not griping so much as perplexed. Is it true that I cannot say I am a woman of faith? Does it perforce mean that you get to sharpen your debate claws on my beliefs?
The title of the thread was why do people believe in God. I answered the title. There was nothing in the title to indicate that I needed to explain or defend anything. So I simply answered by saying "I'm very protective of my faith, it's not actually up for discussion. All I am willing to say in this thread is it's a gift - and I don't believe the basis of faith can be explained."
On one my hand, I certainly would suggest that my fellow atheists to stay on topic and be willing to accept hypothetical premises for the purpose of debate. On the other, I would remind the faithful that this is a debate forum, and anything you say is up for debate, no matter how dearly you hold it. If you say "faith is a gift", you should expect people to question that belief.
Disagreeing. Me answering a question doesn't mean anybody gets to stroll past my boundaries just for ****s and giggles.
My business partner and one of the nicest guys I know is an agnostic. He could talk my arm off I let him. I don't give him **** about how his mind works, and he does the same for me.
There's a small handful of them. Rude and condescending. Coarse and persecutory. Self-righteous and intolerant.I'm not griping so much as perplexed. Is it true that I cannot say I am a woman of faith? Does it perforce mean that you get to sharpen your debate claws on my beliefs? Scourge99, specifically.
There's Nothing "passive" about about this aggression.The word that comes to mind when I read this thread is "passive-aggressive".
I'm not griping so much as perplexed. Is it true that I cannot say I am a woman of faith? Does it perforce mean that you get to sharpen your debate claws on my beliefs? Scourge99, specifically.
The title of the thread was why do people believe in God. I answered the title. There was nothing in the title to indicate that I needed to explain or defend anything. So I simply answered by saying "I'm very protective of my faith, it's not actually up for discussion. All I am willing to say in this thread is it's a gift - and I don't believe the basis of faith can be explained."
Maybe I'm one of those few-and-far-between Christians who does not preach, or judge. I'm more like a 60's hippie. "Hey man; whatever man. If it makes you happy." I mean, I'm a liberal ffs. I swear like a sailor. Willful ignorance is my biggest pet peeve. I can't stand bullies. I am a Very Bad Christian (as the label in America goes these days). And (shock-n-awe, y'all) - I treat people and their beliefs with dignity and respect and actually expect the same in return. It's karmic, doncha know. Yah.
So, dear atheists. When I say my faith is not up for discussion, please note that I'm not attacking your personal non-belief system, and return the favor.
Kthxbai.eace
Oh, p.s.: If you strongly feel you must call me on this, kindly start your own thread. I actually believe you can comport yourself as an adult with some level of compassion and understanding.
Not an endorsement mbig, a personal assessment from her past experiences in this forum.Alas, she even got the endorsement of a mod for this.
You're right.There's Nothing "passive" about about this aggression.
Someone started a string calling out a group of posters and indeed One specific one.
She, unlike everyone else here, demands a pass/no challenges for what she posts.
She's trying to carve out a territory without earning it with facts.
Alas, she even got the endorsement of a mod for this.
There's Nothing "passive" about about this aggression.
Someone started a string calling out a group of posters and indeed One specific one.
She, unlike everyone else here, demands a pass/no challenges for what she posts.
She's trying to carve out a territory without earning it with facts.
If she says the Earth is 6000 years old and created in 6 days by a god... how Dare you disagree!
Alas, she even got the endorsement of a mod for this.
This is semantic and intentionally deceptive BS.Not an endorsement mbig, a personal assessment from her past experiences in this forum.
And alas, you're never shy about assessing others.
A trip to the ME forum is all it takes to validate that.
Faith does not deserve special treatment in discussions.Saw that exchange. Completely understood your position. You were entitled to post your thoughts and entitled to set your boundaries. There's no use trying to justify one's faith to the faithless. It's a waste of bandwith and air. That's why they call it faith.
Scourge99 was looking for a debate/argument. You chose not to give him one. I say, "You go, girl."
Almost right on.Saw that exchange. Completely understood your position. You were entitled to post your thoughts and entitled to set your boundaries. There's no use trying to justify one's faith to the faithless. It's a waste of bandwith and air. That's why they call it faith.
Faith does not deserve special treatment in discussions.
Oh, brother. What facts would someone post about religion? It's all about faith. "Trying to carve out a territory without earning it," my patoot.
Almost right on.
Just don't try to say it's MORE than anything BUT Faith.
Voodoo is not science and does Not explain natural phenomenon.
You are NOT entitled to say it's more than faith and "set your boundary" as unchallengable.
NO you aren't.Ah, but you are.
Yes When I read the "borders" part I changed it to "almost".I noticed you edited your post from Right On to Almost Right On. Hahahahaha!!!! Amusing.
What would you think of a statement like "I have faith that [x] is a fact".
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