Last time I checked, phobias qualified as fears.
Just because a particular fear is exaggerated, inexplicable or illogical doesnt make it any less powerful or compelling.
Deceptive? The God of the Universe is "deceptive"? Exactly HOW have you been deceived, mister?

I cant make it any plainer than I have. Its definitly in YOUR best interest to believe in God, but I'm thru wasting my time trying to explain it to ya. Have it your way, pal.
I called my mother in San Antonio and she assures me those are not my names.
"Free man" eh? NOW we're getting somewhere. See, I've suspected all along that the real issue here is that you want to live by your own rules. You dont like the idea of being held accountable by a higher power when this earthly life comes to an end...well thats just too bad. Ive got news for ya Jack, youre in for a rude awakening.

Trust me Brain, if I had a "perfect little mold" I'd never claim ya as one of MY creations.
Youre "not afraid of MY God"? Oh I see, so God only has dominion over everyone else, but not YOU? Forgive me, I didnt realize the messege board was being graced with the Almighty Brain Smasher, Lord Of All He Surveys"...who'll bow to NO God, much less any mortal man.
One minute youre atheist, the next youre catholic. You aint got the foggiest notion what ya wanna be, do ya? It'd be nice if you'd make up your mind. "Best of both worlds"? Well I'll tell ya, if you think being catholic is "the best of both worlds, think about this...Catholics cant commit suicide. Thats right genius, if you end up with some terminal, wasting disease that takes it's sweetass time tuckin ya in for your dirtnap, sparing yourself all that misery isnt an option FOR YOU.

Oh, I COULD'VE kept it "locked away", its just that in your case I figured I'd make an exception.
Oh, make no mistake Brain, theres a WHOLE LOTTA people I'd put to the sword, were it in my power, and I wouldnt lose a minute's sleep over it. You can count on that!

Well I certainly find that hard to believe, but until I have evidence to prove otherwise, I'll just accept your word.
I see, so you use terms like Socialist, Sinner, and Atheist in a "nice" way....is that what you're trying to imply?

I mean I don't want to just come right out and call you a bald-face liar, because that would be intentionally insulting....I'll give you a chance to clarify your statment first.

Ummm, yeah it does and your denial of the numbers/stats/totals doesn't change them either.
Ummm, yeah it does, that's called quoting a verifiable and creditable source. Didn't you tell me you went to college? Then you should be quite familiar with the concept.
I'm downright arrogant.....that seems to be the only accurate assumption you've made about me to date. Such is the world we live in....I'm relatively young, single, no dependents, homeowner, my GF is a decade younger than me AND has her home.....I'm quite happy doing whatever I want, all of the time.!!

BTW, my talking points being "lost" on folks like you is typical. Notice Rhertz and I had an extensive conversation about the subject and I more or less made him act the role of a zealot whereas you were doing it right from the get go....and have "lost" the point in the process....
Riiight.....the people on my ignore list can't see me, stupid.......

By the author who told you he was "divinely inspired"?
Thank you and I am glad...
Ahhh, of course....since I'm not a Christian I can't possibly define my own beliefs....right?

Nice try buddy, but man is at the top of the ladder....get used to it.
Crazed ramblings as far as I can tell. Obviously I'm not the only person exempt from "the powers" of your god.
OMG dude....are you a f***** psycho? Suicide is never an option for sane individuals and I really don't even know how to respond other than to say you have struck a major blow to my opinion of your mental stability.

BTW, I never said I was atheist....you did.....and completing the required rituals earns me the title of confirmed Catholic.
I have no doubt....

Again, make up your befuddled mind, if you are CATHOLIC then you are CHRISTIAN.

Top of the ladder eh? Ya mean HERE, on Earth? Not quite. Mother nature, which could be interpreted as a facet of God's power, has no equal.

Oh man, are you for real?

Yes, dude, Im a ****in psycho. I MUST be, since I've been spending all this time trying to understand the horse**** that gets pounded out of your keyboard. IF, and I say IF you EVER had any credibility, you ran fresh out with your last post (not that I dont enjoy them, theyre very amusing) on this thread. Maybe someday when you get diagnosed with some dreaded incurable disease involving alot of pain and suffering you'll change your tune about how sane suicide is. I think it's a safe bet you'll have a change of heart. But thatll just be tough titty, wont it, since you're a catholic and catholics believe suicide leads straight to Hell. Have a nice day.

Maybe you never specifically SAID you were an atheist, but you sure as hell implied it. I think everyone would agree on that.

Rhertz is exactly right. Somebody in your position, if they had any sense, wouldnt be churning out a bunch of dumb-ass posts (not that I dont enjoy them) on an internet messege board, unless ofcourse its all part of your brilliant strategy to convince the authorities that youre a complete imbecile and thus incapable of committing the crime. I've heard of the "insanity defense", but the "stupidity defense"? I suggest you find yourself a new lawyer. You aint the sharpest knife in the drawer, are ya boy? Bout as sharp as a sack o wet mice.

Al nearly every good doer or saint has done too many dumbass things. Unless one of us is the second coming, “Mistake” is our middle name. Every steadfast person except maybe one that I can think of has been shocked by their role in society. So just don’t be too surprised if you wake up one morning with some extra gate keys in your pocket. Who do you think the keys are going to? The richest person? The one with the royal bloodline? Or the one with the best attorney? LOL, some of us worry about what may happen if we are bad enough, but how many of us think what may happen to us if we are good enough?

Me, I judge a person solely by how well they play the guitar. Kansast is ok in my book. Probably better than you or I. (duck) I can’t play a note but I’m a darn good listener.

Well, they let me guard the gates down here...if they give me a job guardin the pearly gates in the hereafter, well, heck, I'll take that! :) Got lots of experience.

LOL good one there Al.. always liked Foghorn Leghorn.. full of all sorts of good wisdom, for them folks who are too slow :yes:


"I said, now I said, pay attention boy!"

"That boy is about as sharp as a bowlin' ball."

"That kid's about as sharp as a pound of wet liver."

"Boy, your lips are movin' but you ain't saying nothin"."

"That dog's as subtle as a hand grenade in a barrel of oat meal." (FUNNY):clap:

"That boy's just like a tattoo...gets under your skin."

"You're built too low. The fast ones go over your head. Ya got a hole in your glove. I keep pitchin' 'em and you keep missin' 'em. Ya gotta keep your eye on the ball. Eye. Ball. I almost had a gag, son. Joke, that is."

"Pay attention, boy! I'm cuttin' but you're not bleedin'!"

"That boy's so dumb, he thinks a Mexican border pays rent!"

"Smart boy, got a mind like a steel trap -- full of mice."


:clapbig:

Ha! Ok, ya got me fair and square...I...I confess...I'm Foghorn Leghorn!

You guys are so funny! Al, Isaac, rhertz, and LateNight keep up the good work.:clapbig: :clapbig: :clapbig:

I love Foghorn Leghorn
 

Hey Al your ok in my book. I love Foghorn Leghorn and all those quotes bring back good memories. There is another I used to watch Francis the talking mule and yes I can think of someone on this board that could play the part of a talking jackass :laugh: :laugh: and it is not Al ! So when you read words that sound like they came out of the mouth of a braying ass then spread some of you reputation around and vote your heart !
Isaac

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I have been missing in action for few days. After reviewing past replies, I think Brainsmash has won the prize for longest reply and can be named Librarian Kain for ample bibliography. Also, I would like to nominate him for master headbutter that will not conceed an inch.....I think I here the division bell!:D :D


Hey brainsmash Tom cruise is coming to town. What do you think of his religion?

Fine, have it your way.....I have completed the rituals and earned the title of Confirmed Catholic.....if that makes me a Christian in your eyes, then so bit it. That certainly wouldn't be the first mistake made by a Christian and his/her warped sense of beliefs.

Actually Mother Nature has met her superior. Notice man tends to alter the environment to suit our needs rather than us adapting to the environment. For instance, I'm betting you are in a dry, climate controlled building today as opposed to standing in the rain.
I think that's the question you should be asking of those that bow to imaginary beings....
No, I'll never change my mind about the "sanity" of suicide....and you might be surprised to find out that Catholics aren't the only ones who consider it a sin.....Thou Shalt not kill is pretty cut and dry.
Actually Atheist is a religious term, specific to Christianity. In other words, everyone YOU know might agree, but that certainly doesn't make it true.

Obviously you missed something....like maybe the part where I was speaking in past tense.
Well that's partially because you lack basic reading comprehension skills....and apparently lack even the most basic aspects of common sense
Or better yet, you could not jump to conclusions and make wild accusations when simply asking questions will provide you with the correct information.