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WillyT

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5. Here's What I Know... I'm An Atheist Who Has Actually Read Most Of The Text In The Bible...
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:48 PM
Dec 2012

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.


Maybe you can explain to me... IDoMath Dec 2012 #1
no, you are not ignorant, just a thinking person, and you get it. northoftheborder Dec 2012 #2
Your post was alerted. Here are the results stevenleser Dec 2012 #4
I Know I Didn't Alert... WillyT Dec 2012 #7
Obviously. IDoMath Dec 2012 #10
Still hoping for an answer from a believer IDoMath Dec 2012 #9
I am not a theologian, but I think the answer to your question is Stonepounder Dec 2012 #19
Ancient Wisdom... WillyT Dec 2012 #21
Interesting... IDoMath Dec 2012 #27
bah humbug larkrake Dec 2012 #15
+1000! SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #34
WTH! Rudeness? For wanting to stop the slaughter? On Christmas Eve yet? RC Dec 2012 #17
I'm just seeing the thread now but... HarveyDarkey Dec 2012 #24
Honestly? IDoMath Dec 2012 #28
I am flabbergasted at the alert. Glassunion Dec 2012 #29
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 #38
Here's What I Know... I'm An Atheist Who Has Actually Read Most Of The Text In The Bible... WillyT Dec 2012 #5
I think in part it's because people tend to create God in their own image deutsey Dec 2012 #33
Best Christmas song ever. Merry Christmas WillyT!! proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #3
You Are Quite Welcome !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #6
It's my Christmas wish too. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #8
Amen... WillyT Dec 2012 #11
Right on my friend, right on! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #12
Merry Christmas Lady Freedom Returns !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #39
WAR IS OVER IF YOU WANT IT Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #13
Nice malaise Dec 2012 #14
You Are Quite Welcome !!! - And Happy Holidays !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #18
Do no harm. flvegan Dec 2012 #16
Word !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #22
So sad, in so many ways. jerseyjack Dec 2012 #20
True, But... It Begs The True Meaning Of Christmas, No ??? WillyT Dec 2012 #23
K&R Whovian Dec 2012 #25
Yes, we must. elleng Dec 2012 #26
Merry Christmas to one of my favorite DUers. Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #30
Merry Christmas Blue_In_AK !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #31
Anybody that supports war or oppression that causes war cpwm17 Dec 2012 #32
And so this is christmas velvet Dec 2012 #35
You Are Quite Welcome, velvet !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #40
Amen baldguy Dec 2012 #36
K&R 99Forever Dec 2012 #37
Last Kick From Me... Happy Christmas !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #41
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