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(...) That is a *rule* that should be followed by all regardless of religion, or even lack thereof. The world would be a much better place if the consequences were considered before the action was taken. (...) To me his religion plays no role in my (...) (26 years ago, 16-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Hmm. That would explain some of the things he's said -- he was actually reading the speeches verbatim. The writers actually wrote 'em that way. Steve (26 years ago, 15-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It's an old rule of etiquette: don't bring up religion and politics in general conversation. The inverse of this is: if you want to talk about God, expect a fight. So these perennial brushfires aren't some artifact of usenet; they are a (...) (26 years ago, 15-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Could you expand on that first sentence? If you meant to say that it is impossible to prove by logic the existence or nonexistence of gods, then many (1) theists would surely agree, but if you mean that it has been proven that gods do not or (...) (26 years ago, 15-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) yes well, there's plenty of promo sets nobody knows anything about - who says the silver Metroliners weren't a promo available just in northern alaska from Exxon tank stations for those clients buying over 1 million barrels of oil? Jasper (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I'd be willing to argue that you are not, but I'd defend your right to hold your wrong-headed beliefs if you insist on illogically professing your faith in your supreme being-given right to do so. (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) By that logic, there are a whole bunch of really cool Lego elements that exist that I don't seem to be able to get hold of, like those 1x4x5 thin walls with train windows in them [1] and of course, train window & door service packs. Also, (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I know a guy who's an agnostic, dyslexic insomniac. He lies awake at night wondering if there is a dog. JSA (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) And I thereby prove my point! (Or so I think.....). You sternly state a disbelief in a god, or a being more perfect than yourself. (Perhaps less imperfect might be a more useful term here, lest someone thinks this is an attack on you (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Also sprach Larry Pieniazek: : I am quite satisified that the impossibility of a god existing has been : proven beyond the shadow of a doubt. And most(1) theists agree. After : all, they state that one must put aside logic and take things on faith, (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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OK, this is probably going to hurt when the responses roll in, but in the meantime, there's a soap box, and by God(1) I'm standing on it! First off, My impression of this whole 'Christmas debate' here is that there are several people over-reacting. (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Even a stopped clock is right once or twice (1) a day. 1 - 24 or 12 hour clock, depending (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I don't believe that Atheism acknowledges the possibility of a god. That would be Agnosticism. At least my particular brand of Atheism doesn't. Any mention of the possibility of the existence of a being more perfect than any other by me has (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Delayed until 7 Sep....... (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Anthropological analysis, by someone who might be indifferent to the religions of the past societies they were studying, would possibly conclude that both Christianity and Islam were merely evolutionary mutations of Judaism, or a schism based (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Karl Marx. Shocking, to here him quoted by such an anti-communist!!!! (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Try Hindus or Buddists, (...) Buddhists are atheists, actually. Assuming a single, omnipotent being..... All religion has one root, from which stems numerous flavours. Too many similarities exist amongst all beliefs (and lack of, as appropriate!) to (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Also sprach Mike Stanley: : You gotta watch out for those lefties. A sinister lot if there ever : was one. <groan> ... that was terrible .... / _ _ / _ _ No animals were harmed in the production of this post. ()(-(//((-/ ===...=== Jim Baker -- (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) You gotta watch out for those lefties. A sinister lot if there ever was one. (26 years ago, 13-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) And this is longer. Steve, you've erected several straw men and then knocked them down. If you want to spar with me, disagree with what I say directly, please, or at least what is actually a valid inference from what I said, instead of trying (...) (26 years ago, 13-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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