Best way to get to know Jesus

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Anonymous wrote:I'd find the Christianity-haters more tolerable if they were out doing charitable works for the less fortunate instead of trashing religion online.

I'd find charitable works more compelling if they didn't include an advertisement for the religion that compels them.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd find the Christianity-haters more tolerable if they were out doing charitable works for the less fortunate instead of trashing religion online.

I'd find charitable works more compelling if they didn't include an advertisement for the religion that compels them.

Even charity is a cause for disgruntlement? You can't even be one of the people-liking atheists, can you? Do you like animals, at least?

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NP. So, you're unabashedly trashing all religions. You seem uncomfortable with the fact that others think/believe differently. So instead of a value-neutral "belief/non-belief" framework you go with the "I'm right and it's all myth" framework. So mature.

There is nothing mature about believing in fairy tales. I am sorry.

Why do you bother responding in the religion forum when someone is asking how to be closer/get to know Jesus?

This. It's extremely immature to waste hours upon hours being snarky to total strangers about a subject you don't even care about. You're clearly in it for the thrill of abusing people. THAT'S immature.

What is snarky about saying it's not mature to believe in fairy tales?

np. You don't see how this is not conducive for dialogue?

not really -- a response could be "how do you think religion is like fairy tales?" and a discussion could ensue from there.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd find the Christianity-haters more tolerable if they were out doing charitable works for the less fortunate instead of trashing religion online.

I'd find charitable works more compelling if they didn't include an advertisement for the religion that compels them.

there are charities that don't advertise religion -- like Doctor's without borders and Amnesty International - they just do good works and don't try to convert people to anything, except more healthy, educated and prosperous human beings.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd find the Christianity-haters more tolerable if they were out doing charitable works for the less fortunate instead of trashing religion online.

I'd find charitable works more compelling if they didn't include an advertisement for the religion that compels them.

there are charities that don't advertise religion -- like Doctor's without borders and Amnesty International - they just do good works and don't try to convert people to anything, except more healthy, educated and prosperous human beings.

Awesome. So which are some of the charities you support?

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There is nothing mature about believing in fairy tales. I am sorry.

Why do you bother responding in the religion forum when someone is asking how to be closer/get to know Jesus?

This. It's extremely immature to waste hours upon hours being snarky to total strangers about a subject you don't even care about. You're clearly in it for the thrill of abusing people. THAT'S immature.

What is snarky about saying it's not mature to believe in fairy tales?

np. You don't see how this is not conducive for dialogue?

not really -- a response could be "how do you think religion is like fairy tales?" and a discussion could ensue from there.

C'mom, nobody's going to feed a troll that easily. We all know you're itching for a cue to start in with the comparisons to Santa and fairies at the bottom of the garden. However, if we weren't convinced you're a troll, we could suggest better responses. For example, a good response would be to compare biblical sources compared to the Brothers Grimm, who we know for sure are modern story tellers.

But the fundamental question is, why are you so rude in the first place? Why not make an intelligent and thoughtful challenge to religion? There are many possible challenges to religion that are intelligent and thoughtful. But apparently you're too lazy to do any actual thinking, beyond cheap insults.

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There is nothing mature about believing in fairy tales. I am sorry.

Why do you bother responding in the religion forum when someone is asking how to be closer/get to know Jesus?

This. It's extremely immature to waste hours upon hours being snarky to total strangers about a subject you don't even care about. You're clearly in it for the thrill of abusing people. THAT'S immature.

What is snarky about saying it's not mature to believe in fairy tales?

np. You don't see how this is not conducive for dialogue?

not really -- a response could be "how do you think religion is like fairy tales?" and a discussion could ensue from there.

C'mom, nobody's going to feed a troll that easily. We all know you're itching for a cue to start in with the comparisons to Santa and fairies at the bottom of the garden. However, if we weren't convinced you're a troll, we could suggest better responses. For example, a good response would be to compare biblical sources compared to the Brothers Grimm, who we know for sure are modern story tellers.

But the fundamental question is, why are you so rude in the first place? Why not make an intelligent and thoughtful challenge to religion? There are many possible challenges to religion that are intelligent and thoughtful. But apparently you're too lazy to do any actual thinking, beyond cheap insults.

I agree. There is room here for discussion, and although it would bring challenges and discomfort there are those who would welcome it. What is tiresome is the drive-by put-down.

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There is nothing mature about believing in fairy tales. I am sorry.

Why do you bother responding in the religion forum when someone is asking how to be closer/get to know Jesus?

This. It's extremely immature to waste hours upon hours being snarky to total strangers about a subject you don't even care about. You're clearly in it for the thrill of abusing people. THAT'S immature.

What is snarky about saying it's not mature to believe in fairy tales?

np. You don't see how this is not conducive for dialogue?

not really -- a response could be "how do you think religion is like fairy tales?" and a discussion could ensue from there.

C'mom, nobody's going to feed a troll that easily. We all know you're itching for a cue to start in with the comparisons to Santa and fairies at the bottom of the garden. However, if we weren't convinced you're a troll, we could suggest better responses. For example, a good response would be to compare biblical sources compared to the Brothers Grimm, who we know for sure are modern story tellers.

But the fundamental question is, why are you so rude in the first place? Why not make an intelligent and thoughtful challenge to religion? There are many possible challenges to religion that are intelligent and thoughtful. But apparently you're too lazy to do any actual thinking, beyond cheap insults.

I agree. There is room here for discussion, and although it would bring challenges and discomfort there are those who would welcome it. What is tiresome is the drive-by put-down.

This forum has some low rent trolls.

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Insulting a troll isn't an ad hominem.

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Insulting a troll isn't an ad hominem.

and insulting an atheist troll puts you one step closer to heaven!

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OP,
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux advocated for a child like approach to faith, which is why she is known as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. You may enjoy reading her journal "Story of a Soul" and her letters.

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There is nothing mature about believing in fairy tales. I am sorry.

Why do you bother responding in the religion forum when someone is asking how to be closer/get to know Jesus?

This. It's extremely immature to waste hours upon hours being snarky to total strangers about a subject you don't even care about. You're clearly in it for the thrill of abusing people. THAT'S immature.

What is snarky about saying it's not mature to believe in fairy tales?

np. You don't see how this is not conducive for dialogue?

not really -- a response could be "how do you think religion is like fairy tales?" and a discussion could ensue from there.

C'mom, nobody's going to feed a troll that easily. We all know you're itching for a cue to start in with the comparisons to Santa and fairies at the bottom of the garden. However, if we weren't convinced you're a troll, we could suggest better responses. For example, a good response would be to compare biblical sources compared to the Brothers Grimm, who we know for sure are modern story tellers.

But the fundamental question is, why are you so rude in the first place? Why not make an intelligent and thoughtful challenge to religion? There are many possible challenges to religion that are intelligent and thoughtful. But apparently you're too lazy to do any actual thinking, beyond cheap insults.

Could you give an example of an intelligent and thoughtful challenge to religion?

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C'mom, nobody's going to feed a troll that easily. We all know you're itching for a cue to start in with the comparisons to Santa and fairies at the bottom of the garden. However, if we weren't convinced you're a troll, we could suggest better responses. For example, a good response would be to compare biblical sources compared to the Brothers Grimm, who we know for sure are modern story tellers.

But the fundamental question is, why are you so rude in the first place? Why not make an intelligent and thoughtful challenge to religion? There are many possible challenges to religion that are intelligent and thoughtful. But apparently you're too lazy to do any actual thinking, beyond cheap insults.

Could you give an example of an intelligent and thoughtful challenge to religion?

Sure. Here's just one. Ask why a loving God would allow one people to massacre another. (But not on this thread, because, really. Start your own thread.)

Then, actually listen to the answer. I suspect that for you, listening is going to be even harder than cutting and pasting the question above.