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Re: Worthlessness
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 16 Sep 2004 15:34:11 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Koudys wrote:
> Anyway, from Genesis to the parables of Jesus and the writings of Paul, the
> overall theme is not rising against homosexuality, is not hitting people over
> the head with religiosity, is not "God da bomb--those that don't believe
> suxors!!" it is that we are to be stewarts, to care for the world and our
> fellow person, that we are to be servants, putting others first instead of our
> own wants and desires, to try and help one another in our daily tasks, but above
> all, that no matter who they are, where they come from, or what sort of
> 'lifestyle' they're in, everyone is our fellow person, and, as such, deserves
> the best we can do for them.
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> Beyond that, what more is there?
That's actually about the best argument for atheism that I've ever heard a
non-atheist put forth. If we as individuals accept the responsibility of caring
for the planet and for each other during our fleeting time here, then what more
is there? What's the need of a god, if we can reach this conclusion without
ever having to invoke a deity?
Dave!
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| (...) Well, I do usually concur with your assessments... I don't go "I'm contributing to this charity *because* I'm a Christian!" or "I'm helping this little old lady across the street *because* of my Christian values!" Much like, I suppose, you (...) (20 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Of course they weren't--that's what makes the parable so good-- See Jesus says that the 'God' folk passed on helping the beat up sod in the gutter, but the Samaritan, without being a believer, was the only one who had the compassion to help (...) (20 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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