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In reply to the discussion: I'm Sorry...I Realize It's Christmas Eve... And You Might Want To Bookmark This For Later... But... [View all]WillyT
(72,631 posts)5. Here's What I Know... I'm An Atheist Who Has Actually Read Most Of The Text In The Bible...
because it has historical/societal relevance.
We non-believers have a responsibility to know what they think they believe, in order to point out that many many may THINK they are Christian... but have NO IDEA what Christ actually advocated for.
Son of God, Prophet, Original Liberal, Original Hippie, Cool Dude... I do not care.
The fact that us non-believers are the minority on this planet, suggests that you know what the majority thinks.
IOW... Can YOU imagine Jesus advocating the arming of every school in America to protect the kids ???
Old Testament: An eye for an eye.
New Testament: Turn the other cheek.
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I'm Sorry...I Realize It's Christmas Eve... And You Might Want To Bookmark This For Later... But... [View all]
WillyT
Dec 2012
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Yes, I didnt get it at all. I was juror #2. I wish I knew what the alerter was getting at here.
stevenleser
Dec 2012
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