tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post117037611420835650..comments2024-03-25T17:35:02.238-04:00Comments on Debunking Christianity: Am I Being Unfair?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-77634683992360962942007-09-12T08:28:00.000-04:002007-09-12T08:28:00.000-04:00Actually, you misquoted Jesus slightly but signifi...Actually, you misquoted Jesus slightly but significantly: In Mark 9:40, he says "for whoever is not against us is for us". While you can find plenty of Christ's sayings that would indicate otherwise, this particular one is frequently used as ammunition <I>against</I> the "us versus them" mentality of Christians.Derek Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831188663707535117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-67694745055515776192007-02-03T19:40:00.000-05:002007-02-03T19:40:00.000-05:00i dont think you should delete any comments becaus...i dont think you should delete any comments because we really dont have to read them if they are lame, plus, they might be really funny (like mine was) and then get deleted. besides, one of the best testimonies against christianity is the stupidity of most christians. e.g., today i was listening to some calvary chapel pastor within the first five minutes of his sermon the progression went from;<br />people who believe in evolution are; rediculous, blind and hard hearted, to; you shouldnt spend time with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-26587721657059407172007-02-03T15:12:00.000-05:002007-02-03T15:12:00.000-05:00Pat said:
"Hello Matthew,
It sounds as though yo...Pat said:<br /><br />"Hello Matthew,<br /><br />It sounds as though you are still thinking about deleting Leann's comment/entry... imho, I think that would be a shame. As Jose pointed out the fact that her comment indeed spurned much dialogue... which is a good thing right? If you delete her comment then that would leave a gaping hole in that thread. It's just my opinion though and I do tend to enjoy freedom of speech and religion."<br /><br /> Pat, thanks for your comment. I am actually very content in putting this whole thing behind us. However before I declare it to be history from this point on, I wanted to explore one option as I close this chapter in this blog's history- and some people like a fellow named Ken from "Ten Minas Ministries" and a fellow named Jose have complained about my approach.<br /><br /> In case there is even the smallest cogency to their remarks, I wanted to give them a fair enough hearing for them or for anyone else who wants to air an opinion about my activity so far. If all past heated exchanges are forgiven and everyone is content to move on and dialouge on more friendly and peaceful terms-great!<br /><br /> MatthewMatthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03301708892076758582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-87725040233190107422007-02-03T13:22:00.000-05:002007-02-03T13:22:00.000-05:00man, you couldnt tell i was being sarcastic? jeez,...man, you couldnt tell i was being sarcastic? jeez, that took alot of effort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-27247887026846660192007-02-02T23:13:00.000-05:002007-02-02T23:13:00.000-05:00Adam, that was an easy choice. Thanks for an examp...Adam, that was an easy choice. Thanks for an example. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-41406925245690454872007-02-02T23:04:00.000-05:002007-02-02T23:04:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-76175719959218323042007-02-02T21:55:00.000-05:002007-02-02T21:55:00.000-05:00Hello Matthew,
It sounds as though you are still ...Hello Matthew,<br /><br />It sounds as though you are still thinking about deleting Leann's comment/entry... imho, I think that would be a shame. As Jose pointed out the fact that her comment indeed spurned much dialogue... which is a good thing right? If you delete her comment then that would leave a gaping hole in that thread. It's just my opinion though and I do tend to enjoy freedom of speech and religion. <br /><br />PeaceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-82452853470557212182007-02-02T18:20:00.000-05:002007-02-02T18:20:00.000-05:00I don't want any spam-like sermons here at DC, oka...I don't want any spam-like sermons here at DC, okay? Team members who have the power of administrator at DC can decide for themselves whether a comment has crossed the line. Since I'm not interested in spelling out exactly what a spam-like sermon looks like, when any administrator says it's a spam-like sermon, then it is one. If others object then they object, that's all. <br /><br />This reminds me of a preacher-type story I used to tell. A farmer hired a guy to separate potatoes as they were being dug up. "Separate them into three piles" he said. "Put the large sized ones here (pointing), put the medium sized ones here (pointing), and put the small sized ones here (pointing)."<br /><br />Well after 3 hours the guy came back to the farmer and said, <b>"I quit."</b> "Why?" said the farmer. "Is the work too hard for you?" "No" said the guy. "But the decisions are simply killing me."<br /><br />Have fun deciding. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219785.post-35769960852301443762007-02-02T17:52:00.000-05:002007-02-02T17:52:00.000-05:00I think some people became unnecessarily heated in...I think some people became unnecessarily heated in that thread. Myself definitely included. A new rule I've set for myself is to not judge anyone by their first post in a discussion. *Especially* one that I find offensive. Instead, I'll wait for additional posts or try to engage them to see if they belong in group 1, group 2, or were just mis-understood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com