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Re: slight
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:54:19 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:

But it is my contention that you, along with other atheists, will not believe
in the existence of a Creator God because of pride and convenience.  If not,
maybe you might share why (because I *know* that it couldn't be *proven* to
you).

Hasn't it ever been "shared" with you before?

I don't believe in any god because there is not a reasonable body of evidence
to support such belief.

When you've been deeply indoctrinated, or when the Lord has whispered into your
heart, you don't need evidence.  I accept that.  But neither has happened to
me.  I was left to make my own choices and I do so based on my perception and
understanding of reality.  It's pretty simple, really.

Chris



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  Re: slight
 
(...) But Chris, if nothing else, I think we all have ageed that science cannot speak to such matters, so your requiring evidence to support a belief in God is flawed reasoning. -John (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) I choose the *perception* that He is a tinpot dictator of a god, which is a misperception. God is unchanging, and God's true nature was revealed by Jesus life and teachings. Since that nature is that of a loving and just God, this is how I (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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