Stop giving your life to Jesus!
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I used to be semi skilled in Christian apologetics in that I could out argue the vast majority I came across, but I suspect that would not have included JT. However, most of them had just been convinced to believe in fairies, and they knew it.
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My parents, my wife,s parents
All my life long friends parents for not brainwashing any of us to subject our humanity to a supernatural being
And if any of my children did become religious, I would see that as a failure in my parenting/teaching
All my life long friends parents for not brainwashing any of us to subject our humanity to a supernatural being
And if any of my children did become religious, I would see that as a failure in my parenting/teaching
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Yes, in terms of Christian apologetics you're attempting to deal here with 'the problem of evil' rather than the similar, but distinct, 'moral argument'.
https://www.scoobynet.com/1019401-go...l#post11619221
https://www.scoobynet.com/1019401-go...l#post11637137
Ultimately, God is just.
https://www.scoobynet.com/1019401-go...l#post11619221
https://www.scoobynet.com/1019401-go...l#post11637137
Ultimately, God is just.
Presumably it should be blindly obvious
Show me an area country or region of this planet that demonstrates religion works, and produces justice
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So you go back just a couple of generations? Is that not a little short sighted?
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My son (6) goes to Beavers too; minimal God input, they make stuff, take long walks to the beach, go to farms and so on; we must be lucky I think.
There's a touch of religion at school but it's just about okay; if I saw any evidence of brain washing stuff, I'd have words.
There's a touch of religion at school but it's just about okay; if I saw any evidence of brain washing stuff, I'd have words.
It's a good group and a nice bunch of people, but it's run mostly by the local Vicar and her husband, so obviously religion comes into it, Vicar if that's what she should be called is great, lovely woman and actually quite normal for someone who "believes" very modern and progressive, you'd never think she was a god botherer especially last week when she turned up at my house in hot pants (I **** you not), they have a son the same age as my boy and they are friends and in the same class, which is how all this came about.
I'm just letting it roll for now as I don't see that I have any other options that don't involve pulling the plug and causing problems for all concerned, it's just the Baptism thing that I'm a little concerned by, although it appears to have been his idea, I suspect the seed was planted and nourished by someone in the beaver camp, which I'm a bit miffed about, but I suppose that's how they get their recruits and to be expected given the environment.
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Baptism will not be his idea. He will have been made to think it is. Can you explore with him what he believes, on what basis, whether he has considered other opinions? Most likely he just fits in there and is going along with it. Took me until I was nearly three times his age to realise that.
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Hopefully I and all my friends (and our children) are part of that process
We see the results of this in the "here and now"
The regions of the world that cling to these ridiculous out-dated medieval notions are by and large the same regions that have all the pain and suffering
The regions/countries that by and large eschew them have correspondingly less
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Sure, its only natural that subsequent generations leave superstition and fear behind
Hopefully I and all my friends (and our children) are part of that process
We see the results of this in the "here and now"
The regions of the world that cling to these ridiculous out-dated medieval notions are by and large the same regions that have all the pain and suffering
The regions/countries that by and large eschew them have correspondingly less
Hopefully I and all my friends (and our children) are part of that process
We see the results of this in the "here and now"
The regions of the world that cling to these ridiculous out-dated medieval notions are by and large the same regions that have all the pain and suffering
The regions/countries that by and large eschew them have correspondingly less
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I don't understand what poor in spirit means as I don't believe we have one. I do believe in evidence based treatment of psychiatric illness based on agreed classifications and the results of randomised controlled trials. Those who mourn might be best not having false comfort from believing something that isn't true. There is trial evidence they do less well with early counselling. Few talk about meekness or mercy much outside church. The heart is a pump. Not sure an imaginary kingdom can be cashed in except to others who believe in it too.
I feel enriched by abandoning the imaginary
I feel enriched by abandoning the imaginary
Teach him to think for himself. Trouble is with at least weekly group influence from faith types using established reinforcement techniques you will have to work very hard indeed.
Peer pressure had me confirmed at 12 (after early christening). Then the charismatics convinced me that was all nought and I was later baptised.
My father and I didn't have much contact through my teens. He is an atheist but never tried to influence me. I thought he needed Jesus.
What contributed to me realising I was in cloud cookoo land was exposure to A&E whilst a student.
Religious and cultural beliefs are excluded from the definition of delusions in psychiatry. That was interesting to discover...
Peer pressure had me confirmed at 12 (after early christening). Then the charismatics convinced me that was all nought and I was later baptised.
My father and I didn't have much contact through my teens. He is an atheist but never tried to influence me. I thought he needed Jesus.
What contributed to me realising I was in cloud cookoo land was exposure to A&E whilst a student.
Religious and cultural beliefs are excluded from the definition of delusions in psychiatry. That was interesting to discover...
Mine decided themselves to be non-believers since before entering their high school. Getting all confused about religious teachings in their primary school and seeing the world around them they logically argued the case without asking to argue, and made their own decision about it. I just let them be.
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Baptism will not be his idea. He will have been made to think it is. Can you explore with him what he believes, on what basis, whether he has considered other opinions? Most likely he just fits in there and is going along with it. Took me until I was nearly three times his age to realise that.
He likes dressing up and special occasions, as well as being the centre of attention, which to be fair is probably the most appealing part of the whole thing as far as he's concerned.
In reality he's no different to his old man, who was baptised at the ripe old age of 14, I too thought I was missing something when 2 of my cousins were to be baptised and had some sort of strange fear that I wouldn't go to heaven which by the way is guaranteed now so I do get where he's coming from. Also having had both his grandfathers die in the last 4yrs the concept of Heaven has been introduced, it's not really on to explain to a 4yr old that his grandfather died and is in a hole in the ground being eaten by worms and that's that.
I have sort of made the decision that there is no point in trying to fight it now by going at it head on, he's also a little young in his mind and I'd like him to stay that way as long as possible. But I shall gradually and gently challenge his mind to get him thinking a little more for himself, as you say.
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Facts and faith don't mix
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I'm not worried about what happens to me, we all die one day. I am however concerned that there are people in this world that profess to "do good" yet attempt to bend enquiring young minds to their will, then others of their ilk have the cheek to try and tell me I'm doing something wrong by getting him to think for himself, then offer threats of what may or may not happen to me as a result.
I'm pretty sure there are laws against that sort of behaviour.
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That to me is biggest pile of bollox with any religion. This take on religion and moral guidance does not determine what is right and wrong for everyone. "God's nature" does not provide and "objective reference point". No one can know God's mind and therefore his nature; you know love because God is love, but you also know evil which also means God is evil. If a warlord massacres thousands of people, it's deemed as evil. What is it when the Christian Crusades killed thousands in the name of God? What is it when God kills thousands of innocent first born offspring? Is God's will good or evil? I'm guessing no one can question the will of God. Objective morals given to us by divine influence does not make it morally right for a religious nut to do what they did in Tunisia.
Religion does not give me any moral guidance or duty or tells me what is right or wrong objectively or subjectively. I love my family and provide all that I can for them, likewise I don't punch someone in the face because they''re in my way either. Religion gives guidance for those who need it.
Religion does not give me any moral guidance or duty or tells me what is right or wrong objectively or subjectively. I love my family and provide all that I can for them, likewise I don't punch someone in the face because they''re in my way either. Religion gives guidance for those who need it.
Though salt not kill, love they neighbours etc
And this is totally obvious and logical when you understand that the common source for them is man (in the general and literal sense - which obviously explains the whole maleness of the God concept)
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Nothing like a bit of god fearing to keep folks in line eh!
I'm not worried about what happens to me, we all die one day. I am however concerned that there are people in this world that profess to "do good" yet attempt to bend enquiring young minds to their will, then others of their ilk have the cheek to try and tell me I'm doing something wrong by getting him to think for himself, then offer threats of what may or may not happen to me as a result.
I'm pretty sure there are laws against that sort of behaviour.
I'm not worried about what happens to me, we all die one day. I am however concerned that there are people in this world that profess to "do good" yet attempt to bend enquiring young minds to their will, then others of their ilk have the cheek to try and tell me I'm doing something wrong by getting him to think for himself, then offer threats of what may or may not happen to me as a result.
I'm pretty sure there are laws against that sort of behaviour.
You cannot defeat God!
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But humanity moves forward, into the light
Hopefully my 100% rejection of the sovereignty of a non existent supernatural being is a small contribution to that progress
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Lucifer the light bringer!
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The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
King James Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.
International Standard Version
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.
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You'd get much further with me if your entity was Mother Nature as for me that's something I could swallow in the greater scheme of "Life and the Universe" Invisible, all powerful yet tangible.
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Lol, like I said a few pages ago, your product is fear and doubt
English Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
King James Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.
International Standard Version
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.
English Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
King James Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.
International Standard Version
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.
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I won't be getting into any fights with entities that only exist in other peoples imagination.
You'd get much further with me if your entity was Mother Nature as for me that's something I could swallow in the greater scheme of "Life and the Universe" Invisible, all powerful yet tangible.
You'd get much further with me if your entity was Mother Nature as for me that's something I could swallow in the greater scheme of "Life and the Universe" Invisible, all powerful yet tangible.
https://www.scoobynet.com/1019401-go...l#post11638752
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I was once a pantheist. It was part of my journey from anti-theism to Christianity. I talk about it in paragraph six of the post below:
https://www.scoobynet.com/1019401-go...l#post11638752
https://www.scoobynet.com/1019401-go...l#post11638752
I'm really glad I'm not inside your head because it must be frightening.
I suppose with all that lot bouncing around in there it's no wonder you're looking for salvation.
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A small child ought to be fearful of their father's anger when they rebel. A good parent presents their child with boundaries and the child ought to be aware that there are consequences should those boundaries be breached. The perfect parent will surely have this in their toolbox. Love has many faces.
I have never instilled fear in my children, which amazingly may explain why I have never ever resorted to physical violence
In any shape or form, ever, not even a "slap"
But then I wasn't hit as a child nor was my wife, - so it sort of follows
So we go "into the light" free of fear