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David and I previously debated the problem of evil. I responded to Mary Jo Sharp's criticisms later.
I always thought the point of calling Yahweh/God "Ha Shem" (the Name) and similar circumlocutionary tactics is because His name in Hebrew is too holy to pronounce -- on the old magical...
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 11 minutes ago
Ha ha! Yes indeed!
Debunking Christianity: 2nd Edition of God and Horrendous Suffering Is Coming! · 8 hours ago
Though me and Dan, don't see eye-to-eye on a few things, and given it's just after 3:00 am here in Ireland and I'm a few sherbets deep and pondering. I have to say......
Debunking Christianity: 2nd Edition of God and Horrendous Suffering Is Coming! · 10 hours ago
It never ceases to amaze me how you can tease out the many nuances of a few words or sentences!
Debunking Christianity: 2nd Edition of God and Horrendous Suffering Is Coming! · 14 hours ago
From the "scoop" article:
Finally, if you hear anyone saying, "if you read two or three of Loftus's books then you don't need to read any others", send...
Debunking Christianity: 2nd Edition of God and Horrendous Suffering Is Coming! · 14 hours ago
And just to beat on the key passage a bit more:
This idea of meaning comes into play dramatically, later in the book, when Mrs. R describes a horrendous event. Backing out of the...
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 17 hours ago
When copying from Jewish sources, the G-D is usually the case.
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 17 hours ago
The practical lesson here is that if countless religions all seem to produce similar results, then the result probably isn't coming from religion. It's probably coming from inside the...
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 17 hours ago
Tennessee Brando on MTN just dropped a video that nails it.
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 18 hours ago
It might get the odd RC who is starting to doubt their support.
Hopefully, it might be more than the "odd" one. No one in their right mind could hope that all, or...
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 18 hours ago
NO, NO, NO!!! Its not magic -
Say that, and I'll raise ya one:
Ho, ho, ho it's Magic
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 18 hours ago
I especially appreciate Porter’s continual description of this god as Yahweh
It always cracks me up when people write "G-D" in comboxes.
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 18 hours ago
By the end of the energetic dialogue, none of the participants have changed their minds—and we would have surprised if that had happened—because R and Mrs. R cannot escape from the...
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 18 hours ago
Even worse, I assume (6) she's still driving cars, indicating that "Jesus" is her excuse to avoid learning anything about the deadly nature of her widely shared vice. When motor...
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 18 hours ago
Absolutely. It might get the odd RC who is starting to doubt their support. I was watching last nights Jimmy Kimmel Show, where he showed the social media outbursts of Trumpeter hardliners,...
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 19 hours ago
... "her despair was erased one night when she was at her lowest. ". These kinds of claims never fail to make me sad (and a little angry). In order to be saved her (1) only son (2) had to...
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 19 hours ago
Not great minds, but there are people who will eventually get it.
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 21 hours ago
I would hope not. lol
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 21 hours ago
I don't think anyone here thought it might change Trump himself.
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 22 hours ago
minds???
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 22 hours ago
NO, NO, NO!!! Its not magic - its divine will or ineffable grace or cosmic power but its not magic/
Debunking Christianity: Religions Survive Because Magical Thinking Thrives · 22 hours ago
When I was a boy in my mountain village, no grave was marked. Only the oldest living people would remember who was buried where. People simply did not give it any importance at all. One time there...
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 23 hours ago
You're right it isn't going to change Trump. He's a malignant narcissist who is incapable of experiencing shame. However, it might change the minds of some of his devoted followers.
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 23 hours ago
Oh, I'm all for anyone and everyone sticking it to Trump. I despise him with a passion. But he disregards all justified criticism as Trump Derangement Syndrome. How much more embarrassing on...
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 23 hours ago
The Pope is someone with the capacity to embarrass Trump on the international stage, and I hope that happens.
Debunking Christianity: "If There Is No God, Then We Don’t Know Anything." Arguing the Negative: John Loftus. From Loftus vs Randal Rauser, in their co-written book, "God or Godless?" · 1 day ago