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Subject: 
What Would It Take? (was:Re: Problems with Christianity)
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Date: 
Fri, 22 Dec 2000 21:38:21 GMT
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johnneal@STOPSPAMuswest.net
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David Eaton wrote:

<snip>

But again, we've reached subjectivism.

<snip>

Hey Dave, Dave! et al.  You are absolutely correct.  And while I find these
discussions interesting (when I am able to squeeze in the time), they are a bit
unsatisfying, because we usually talking apples and oranges here.  The whole topic
of God and Christianity really isn't debatable, but the discussions which arise
out of it are very informative and interesting to me.  Thank you to all who take
the time to present their views in the interest of knowledge dissemination:-)

A question (which I think I posed to TomS whose answer I can't seem to find in the
slew) I would like any atheist or agnostic to discuss would be: what would it take
for you to believe that God exists?  The reason I ask is because, after having
heard all of the arguments presented here, I am left with the impression that
there is *nothing* that could make one believe in God.  Is that a fair assessment?

-John


DaveE



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: What Would It Take? (was:Re: Problems with Christianity)
 
(...) Fair question. I can speak for no one else but myself, an agnostic who's pretty convinced but not 100% certain there is no god. For myself, I would require objective verifiable evidence. Alleged miracles, things that cannot currently be (...) (24 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
  Re: What Would It Take? (was:Re: Problems with Christianity)
 
(...) Sadly, I fear the answer is just about yes, going by what I think you define as God. But really what we've got to do is define 'God' first, because I may be wrong. In fact, depending on what you define as 'God', I may in fact already believe (...) (24 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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  Re: Problems with Christianity
 
(...) Correct me if I'm wrong Steve, but I think the argument goes something like: 'God will show Himself to you if you are faithful/willing to listen. You, posessing free will may not be open to His presentation of Himself, and even if you are (...) (24 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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