that's what they all say. Change the tune, be creative. (I believe you--but you need to add some spice, shake and bake, serve warm and tender. Got it?)
Uh, you're NOT helping out-- how tragic it is for anyone who might possibly have been given some faith and hope. You see, Jacques, in the effort and obligation (as some believers view it) to show God's love, the presentation you, and some other believers, give actually turns people OFF to the wonderful, kind, caring love. You can't have it both ways, guy, telling people how fantastic and wonderful the love of Christ is followed by threats and insults. It don't jive, man.( "..and don't criticize what ya don't understand, please get out of the way or else lend a hand, your old road is rapidly aging...") B. Dylan.)) Be a door opener for Him, Jacques, not a door slammer. You are missing the boat.
"Fit and Fifty", "Fabulous AT Fifty", "Snow on the rooftop = Fire in the chimney", "The older the grape, the sweeter the wine", "Nifty Fifty" . 50 rocks! uh, that, too...
Point net. (a little humor, Love). I do happen to be a believer, however I wonder, and I've tried to explain this somehow in other threads, just how endearing it is to God that many believe in a kind of "just-in-case-it's true-I don't-wanna-miss-out" some friendship! I mean, I look at it in terms of the friendships I have and if they were based on a "what do I get if I'm your friend"? then not much worth having, yes? Even though I believe I would think God would respect someone who doesn't more over someone who is doing it out of terror of Him. (Who the hell wants a friendship like THAT?) best to you...
Probably only joking about the "stalking" comment, but I been there, took the class and have the shirt. (I was being followed around the suburb and city that I lived in. Here's the skinny on it:
it is only "stalking" if it is " persistent." Looking for somebody and/or asking somebody out on a date, for example, is a rite of passage, as the law views it. Now, if somebody keeps asking for a date after being told "no", and makes personal comments "more than once or twice", then it CAN be considered stalking, or at least, harassment. The laws are fairly ambiguous about this because it is still recognized as common that a woman, for example, would play a little cat and mouse, be coy, etc... and I understand this, because what a dull, unimpressive world and life it would be if it were stoic, I mean, what do we have to do to make sure we are not being seen as a stalker--get somebody's permission ahead of time to give a compliment or ask for a date? The whole thing is so cattywampus it sucks. But then, there ARE real stalkers. So, what are ya going to do?
Hi Conjor--just had to point out something to you if you don't mind: The poll question was "why don't you believe in God", and it seems to me that Ellson answered that fair and square. I don't think of it as being argumentative, because the question was, after all, directed at people who feel the way he does, so that gives him, in my opinion, carte blance to give the answer he is so inclined to give. I also am a believer, and have some very, very serious convictions about NOT believing, too, but this thread wasn't given to me for proselytizing. (I am, however, open to your views, so don't get me wrong). Thanx...
Howdy Bud--I wanted to ask you if you believe in anything supernatural, like de ja vu, a past life, ghosts, etc... and if so can we communicate back and forth some way, just wondering.
Right. When these threads are posted, it initiates a kind of free-for-all and the initial purpose of the (question) is clouded by this race of lemmings to the edge, often picking up a life of its own! Yes, members wishing to participate in particular threads really should be more astute about the exactness--in this case, the question being directed at atheists, not a podium for thumping. (If it is in your heart and mind to talk about believing, and wanting others to believe, then the appropriate action is to start a thread identifying these topics, instead of using another thread to do so).
OK--no need to put me in the blender, Lovie--I surrender! (I'm all yours. I'm at your service. I HAVE learned. I'll be your toy. I'll clean your floors with a toothbrush. But-let's agree on ONE thing: I only want it to hurt if it's MY idea. Deal? )
Hey where'd ya get the one with the curlers (that's what it looks like). My cartoon menu doesn't have that one. (Do we all get different emoticons to choose from? or am I not looking through them all?
OK--serious now--didn't the tech put that orange guard shaped thing around them--it should give them that "enamel" treatment and strengthen them, also give them a "Hollywood" shine. (last time I went in they did this--tasted like sweet orange for a couple of days).
yes, once in awhile this old fuddy duddy crawls out from under his rock and offers a tender bit of whimsy--thanx for noticing, Bud! (I like Jeepers better, though, sorry man..)
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RE: How come you don't believe in God?
Yes. He didn't create just one flower, one insect, one bird. Same is true for people. I like your thoughts. Very good insight.