Let's Discuss Christianity

[CaptainObvious]

Quote from Gabfly1:

What could I possibly be interested in learning? The local butcher knows as much about god as a cleric. They each had about as much personal contact with The Big One as the other.

I don't insult people's origins. Merely their chosen beliefs. And look at those beliefs when they are subjected to light. Yes, we can do better, by acknowledging those ideas, views and beliefs that objectively have merit, and objectively dismissing those that don't. If people don't want their beliefs critiqued, then they should not come here. They should hide where no one will poke holes at what they believe. However, if they wish to come here and basically dismiss anyone who doesn't share their views, as countless such posters have already done, then they should be prepared to much the same treatment.

Again, I'm not ridiculing people's origins, appearances and so on, which they can do nothing about. I am, however, dismissing voluntarily chosen views for what they are. What about the so-called "Christians" who don't even do that? Further, fundamentalist "Christians" want laws to reflect their beliefs. Well, this is a look at just how preposterous some of those beliefs are. Scary, isn't it?

Then why title the thread as a "discussion"? Why not, you christians are idiot's and here's why. You don't want a discussion, you just want to rant against what you perceive as stupidity. That's fine, but don't pretend you want to discuss anything.

 

[Gabfly1]

Quote from CaptainObvious:

Then why title the thread as a "discussion"? Why not, you christians are idiot's and here's why. You don't want a discussion, you just want to rant against what you perceive as stupidity. That's fine, but don't pretend you want to discuss anything.

Fair enough. Although I did not intend for the thread title to be disingenuous, I suppose it does come across that way.

Also, until I am duly irked, I prefer to regard the views as idiotic rather than the people who hold those views. It is often a fine distinction, but I try to begin by giving the benefit of the doubt. But when some people expose themselves for the serial morons that they are, then I am inclined to believe that they, along with certain of their beliefs, are idiotic.

 

[Tom B]

Quote from Gabfly1:

Only when it comes to arrogant stupidity. Ignorance can be cured. Stupid is forever.

You are stupid. You just aren't smart enough to know it.