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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]New poster.  You really can't use scripture to justify scripture, and you can't respond to legitimate questions/concerns/criticisms by telling people platitudes like "God loves you" or just study the bible.  That's really condescending.  It's why fundamentalist Christians get a bad name.  Take debate seriously, please.[/quote]

I have to agree with this.  There are some good questions here.  [b]The response of "read the bible" or "if you believed.." does nothing.[/b]  It's actually very condescending.[/quote]Do you that on this thread those who don't share the same belief system have accused believers of being condescending because the bible is where we derive our thoughts, appreciations, motivies, belief system?  Therefore, you won't accept our reasonings based on our study which makes us incapable of debate.  Your way is not the only way.

Now, that is truly condescending on your part.  You don't have to believe but a good debater learns about the subject matter to controvert or challenge.

It's as simple as that.[/quote]

No, not quite.  If there is something specific in the bible you want us to see, point it out.  Specifically.  If there is something about a particular verse you find convincing, explain why.  Don't quote scripture and expect us to understand your point, just for scripture's sake. Don't say "read the bible" as if somewhere in its thousands and thousands of words we will just magically back up your point.  That's not an answer to someone seeking wisdom.

The point is:  debates have rules.  You need to have the courtesy to structure your responses so that they actually respond to the points being made.  Referencing the totality of scripture or inveighing people to read scripture is unconvincing and actually does your faith a disservice in the long run.[/quote]I don't know what more I can do.  I have offered opinion but always back up with scripture.  It is my belief system.  It does not do my faith a disservice in the long run.  I consider myself a very reasonable and very open-minded person. (more than I should be according to some of my brethren).  But now I am taking this personally.  You have belittled my faith, castigated my opinions, and now you accuse me of doing a disservice to my God.

It is obvious you are not looking for answers.  You are looking for confirmation from me on your belief system.  My comments and responses have been clear and to the point.  I have repeatedly said that not only do you need to read scripture, you should use other resources.  You want me to do your homework which is what I will not do.  I have studied for years, and you want answers wrapped up in a tiny, neat package that suits your purposes for the moment.

I am not a coward nor am I uneducated.  I am very much a debater but you want the debate set by your rules which is to dismiss what I understand based on my beliefs.  Your negative comments are about my beliefs and [u]not[/u] how I use them to debate.  It has nothing to do with rules.  I have answered every, single comment directly.

I am now finished with this thread.  This is going in a direction where using the bible to support opinion is now deemed as a source of contention and not enlightenment.

Finally, we will agree to disagree.  I am finished.

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