quote:Originally posted by Smooth operator:
It doesn't matter what I've got. If I say it's blue, you'll say it's black.
You haven't said anything is blue. You've only accused people who disagree with you of being bitter, hating God, and hating Christians. You seem to consider that a relevant argument. Here's a hint: You're wrong.
quote:The truth means nothing to an atheist, because an atheist believes only in himself.
There's another fallacy. That an atheist does not accept the existence of God says nothing at all about what he or she believes. I believe in God, but I also believe in physics, mathematics, and the designated hitter rule. Cookey believes in the contribution of the chocolate chip cookie to world peace, and deep fat believes in the restorative value of french fries. I'd ask what you believe in, but you'd consider such a question insulting. While they may not agree with your--or, for that matter, my--beliefs, they believe in your right to believe them.
quote:I am sad for you, but I am also angry because you try to lead others down your same miserable path.
What miserable path is that? The path toward intellectual honesty? If intellectual honesty is a threat to your faith, then your faith needs some self-examination. I examine my faith constantly, and I try to remain intellectually honest while doing so.
quote:You mislead people as to what Christianity is about, and you deceive others about the truths of the Bible.
What is christianity all about? Really? We each seem to have our own concept of "christianity". Many seem to share one, but they are the ones who typically allow others to do their thinking for them.
quote:Atheism is nothing new. It's been tried many times before, and it always leads to death and destruction.
I wouldn't open that door, were I you.
quote:If you want to see "advanced" atheistic societies, look at China and Russia. As for me, I'll take "One Nation Under God."
I'd take the ideal of what America was once, and may be again. But how about the theocratic societies of Yemen, Saudi Arabia, or Iran? They are certainly not atheistic.
While there are some who may ridicule you (or me) about our beliefs, it's hardly a challenge if you are firm in your faith. Unfortunately, when some christians meet those challenges, they simply fall apart. I can't speak for all; my objective here is (first) fun, entertainment, and intellectual stimulation; and, (second) examining my own faith and beliefs and giving other christians the opportunity to do the same.
If you are truly secure in your faith, you will never be truly threatened by atheists, muslims, mormons, JWs, or amway salespeople. But instead you are stuck on the "you're bitter" line. I'd work on that.