Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

Actually Texasbelle, the member whose name is BrainSmasher (proper spelling) is most likely not the same person as the other one. It appears to be obvious that there is someone on the forum posing as the original.

By the way, Brain (the real one), it isn't that we prefer being lied to. Your reputation is so low because you so strongly discourage the masses from believing anything that did not come out of your mouth. You claim that you have the only truth and what we all believe is a blatant lie...and you wonder why your rep is low? Agree to disagree. I admit that some of the members of this board could use a little extra tact from the polite factory, but I hope you'll forgive me for saying that you are definitely one of them.

If your mission here is to make all of the Christians on this board doubt their beliefs, then it would be foolish not to expect your rep taking some hits, especially when your methods are so direct and tactless. The name-calling and childish arguing like something you'd see on a schoolyard of 10-year-olds does not become this board. We should all make an effort to keep our debates clean and not take the opinions of other members so personally.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Excuse me, but there's a difference between those that believe in the teaching of Jesus and the Bible, and those that cannot function in normal society without referencing their superstitious beliefs.

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

Of course, there is a difference. But do such people bother you to such an extent that you can't associate with them without going out of your way to offend them?

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Is it not intentionally offensive to impersonate me on the forum?
How about to call me a Socialist for believing in separation of Church and State?
How about to cyber-stalk me and then reveal your actions online "Brant"?:clap: Seriously dude, you should check out MySpace sometime. It's not nearly as suspicious as a domain search and often more revealing.

That's called hypocrisy, dude, and you're falling into the trap. You're excusing the actions of "others" because of your shared religion rather than common sense and clear reasoning. As I alluded to earlier, there's a difference between f

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

Yes, I agree that the other BrainSmasher is a little over the top, which is why I haven't encouraged his (his?) actions or even acknowledged him. If someone called me a Socialist, I'd just shrug my shoulders, say "whatever," and carry on. No one on this board knows me personally, so I'm not gonna take other members' opinions personally. The cyber-stalking remark depends on your definition of it. I did look up your domain info. That is public record and I was letting you know about it. I almost never go ot MySpace though.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

You're excusing the actions of "others", OR at the very least, trying to place a greater weight on mine...Do you know "the name" for this type of response? Remember, I'm not "making fun" at anyone's expense nor am I surfing for personal information

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

Really? Am I excusing other members' actions while discouraging yours? As far as I can remember, I have hit other member's reputation for the same reasons as yours. I've tried to break up the dirty debates to help keep the board as clean as possible. In truth, I don't take anyone's side based on religion because I do not share my religion with anyone else on this board (as far as I can tell). I remain completely unbiased and I try to be fair to everyone. I do not use labels that I think MAY offend someone.

The real trick to getting by in these forums, Brain, is to keep your opinions as professional-sounding as possible. Since you don't know anyone here on a personal basis, you can't speak as though you do. "Please don't take offense, but my opinion is this and this is why." versus "You are wrong and I have proof."

Originally Posted by scarlett

Christianity is not in trouble, PERIOD!

Have a great evening!!!! :D:clap:

Originally Posted by Isabella

:yes: :clapbig: :clapbig: :clapbig:

Originally Posted by Isabella

:yes: :clapbig: :clapbig: :clapbig:

Originally Posted by Texasbelle

Well Brainsmashr, you are not quite as smart as you think you are OR you just can't quite read.

Originally Posted by Al Swearengen

We're talkin about someone that thinks man is more powerful than mother nature. What else is there to say?

Originally Posted by Texasbelle

but this ole world we live in is because we continue to deny his name. I will stand up and say I am a Christian. I have no problem telling any of you that, nor will I ever have a problem defending my religious freedom and beliefs. I will respect yours and I know that most of you, such as Anime, will respect mine. That is what is so great about this board.:D