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1. Maybe Part 2

Wed Aug 1, 2012, 04:01 PM

Aug 2012

will attempt to explain atonement through the suffering of another being.

I've been scratching my head on that one for about 40 years.

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A Christian Tries Explaining the Concept of Sin [View all] mr blur Aug 2012 OP

Maybe Part 2 ThoughtCriminal Aug 2012 #1

I can help there dmallind Aug 2012 #3

But what is the basis for them saying... brooklynite Aug 2012 #12

actually that's the atheist pig trying to explain the notion of sin struggle4progress Aug 2012 #2

Please compare and contrast a valid Christian explanation. dmallind Aug 2012 #4

Yoda. Igel Aug 2012 #5

Got that - none of which contradicts the pig one iota dmallind Aug 2012 #6

More like an atheist trying to explain the concept of sin. humblebum Aug 2012 #7

Can you point out the error? dmallind Aug 2012 #8

Well, in Christian theology God sets the standard and humblebum Aug 2012 #9

And this contradicts the cartoon how? dmallind Aug 2012 #10

The cartoon is an atheist's concept of a christian's concept of sin. humblebum Aug 2012 #11

So, your qualm about the cartoon is who wrote it. 2ndAmForComputers Aug 2012 #14

Thanks God! digonswine Aug 2012 #13