BrainSmashr

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

Actually, I don't need to defend my beliefs because I have nothing to prove to you. I get no satisfaction out of convincing you one way or the other. Now, let's take a moment to correct one of your inaccuracies. I don't "turn the other cheek" when someone disagrees. No need to. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, even though I don't always agree with them. I turn the other cheek when someone is just trying to get a rise out of me.

As for my views of people, my perception and judge of character is decent enough. It's not perfect, but it serves me well and will get better as I use it. Nothing you can say will speed this process up.

Seems to me your missing the point. The conversation was not about defending your beliefs to ME, but rather to zealot Christians like Isaac. In fact, I specifically stated "try telling Issac his god is just one in the crowd, nothing special and not any better than yours".

Now obviously the chances of his response being altered because of our open dialog have increased significantly, but one has to wonder why you'd change the subject in the first place, when you have so much faith your judgement of his character, but more importantly, what his response would be. Remember, he was calling folks (probably you) Socialist before my arrival.....I merely stepped in and showed everyone how the game is really played.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Seems to me your missing the point. The conversation was not about defending your beliefs to ME, but rather to zealot Christians like Isaac. In fact, I specifically stated "try telling Issac his god is just one in the crowd, nothing special and not any better than yours".

Now obviously the chances of his response being altered because of our open dialog have increased significantly, but one has to wonder why you'd change the subject in the first place, when you have so much faith your judgment of his character, but more importantly, what his response would be. Remember, he was calling folks (probably you) Socialist before my arrival.....I merely stepped in and showed everyone how the game is really played.

You poor guy just can't have a decent conversation with anybody. You act like a dog that has been beat to much. Were you abused as a child ? I hope you can get over it. If your not a socialist why do you get so mad about a word that is not a curse word ? Vile, rude, Anti-Christian and a bald face liar where did all this bitterness come from? Well where ever it came from take it back there and leave it. You know the Shreveport Times page could use someone like you so head on over there and stay. You have lost all credibility on this board and you are not welcome here so look at your points and even someone like you can tell you are as welcome as a terd in a punch bowl. Nothing smart nothing funny about you and your anti everything attitude offends everybody. Is there anybody on this board that will stand up for brain ? If so please post to this thread I would love to see who that might be ! Anybody on this board want to go to dinner with this freak ? Maybe time for a brain poll he does not seem to catch on very quick
Isaac

[AnimeSpirit]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

In fact, I specifically stated "try telling Issac his god is just one in the crowd, nothing special and not any better than yours".

You wanna know why I don't tell Isaac that, even know I have complete confidence in my faith. The answer is very simple really. BECAUSE IT'S RUDE!!! I guess I'm just not arrogant enough to point it out.

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

You wanna know why I don't tell Isaac that, even know I have complete confidence in my faith. The answer is very simple really. BECAUSE IT'S RUDE!!! I guess I'm just not arrogant enough to point it out.

When HE'S preaching about HIS god, is it also rude, or only when you defend your beliefs and I defend mine?

[AnimeSpirit]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

When HE'S preaching about HIS god, is it also rude, or only when you defend your beliefs and I defend mine?

Him talking about God may be a little out of place in some locations and in some scenerios, but it's not exactly rude. Also, there is a difference between defending your beliefs and trying to cram it down other people's throat. Isaac and the other "zealots" (as you call them) have not even one time tried to say my beliefs are wrong. They have not even one time suggested that I should change my ways. And I have given them the same courtesy.

You, on the other hand, make all kinds of implications that God does not exist, that science is the only truth, and that religious people are stupid. THAT is persecution, my friend.

I am not a Christian like the others. Does this mean we all agree? No! We just don't benefit from convincing each other. Religion isn't about figuring out which one is right or wrong.

[Isabella]

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

Him talking about God may be a little out of place in some locations and in some scenerios, but it's not exactly rude. Also, there is a difference between defending your beliefs and trying to cram it down other people's throat. Isaac and the other "zealots" (as you call them) have not even one time tried to say my beliefs are wrong. They have not even one time suggested that I should change my ways. And I have given them the same courtesy.

You, on the other hand, make all kinds of implications that God does not exist, that science is the only truth, and that religious people are stupid. THAT is persecution, my friend.

I am not a Christian like the others. Does this mean we all agree? No! We just don't benefit from convincing each other. Religion isn't about figuring out which one is right or wrong.

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

Him talking about God may be a little out of place in some locations and in some scenerios, but it's not exactly rude. Also, there is a difference between defending your beliefs and trying to cram it down other people's throat. Isaac and the other "zealots" (as you call them) have not even one time tried to say my beliefs are wrong. They have not even one time suggested that I should change my ways. And I have given them the same courtesy.

Actually we DID discuss polytheistic vs. monotheistic beliefs except the subject matter pertained to the Greek gods rather than Wiccan.

I'd like to see you put your beliefs on the line since you have so much faith in their tolerance, but it REALLY doesn't look like you have the desire to test it.

You, on the other hand, make all kinds of implications that God does not exist, that science is the only truth, and that religious people are stupid. THAT is persecution, my friend.

How funny that the difference between education and persecution is the willingness of the "victim" to accept the truth. Cannot the same be said of trying to convert others or condemning a person to Hell because of his or her actions?

I am not a Christian like the others. Does this mean we all agree? No! We just don't benefit from convincing each other. Religion isn't about figuring out which one is right or wrong.

O really, ask one of those "tolerant" christians if your beliefs are wrong or what their bible says about spreading the word of the lord.

[BrainSmashR]

So how about it Issac... his belief, more or less, is that there are at least his two gods and that they may coexist alongside your one god for a total of at least 3 equal gods? (feel free to correct me if I have misinterpreted anything, Anime)

Is he right or wrong?

[AnimeSpirit]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

So how about it Issac... his belief, more or less, is that there are at least his two gods and that they may coexist alongside your one god for a total of at least 3 equal gods? (feel free to correct me if I have misinterpreted anything, Anime)

Is he right or wrong?

As I said, it's not about who is right or wrong and no matter what the case may be, it would be rude to debate that issue. Let me ask you a serious question. WHY is it necessary to put any of our beliefs on the line? If I were to do so on this board, for WHOM would I be doing it? It would not benefit me, my religion, or anyone else on this board. Therefore, I have no reason to.

You might believe I don't want to debate my beliefs because they are not as solid as I make them sound. Quite frankly, you can believe what you want. I do not put my beliefs on the line because: 1. I have no reason to. 2. It may offend someone who does not share my views. 3. Religion is just generally a touchy topic and its always best not to be the one to bring it up in the first place.

Let me summarize and I am going to make this known right now. These statements are absolute and my mind will NOT change. I will discuss my religious beliefs only when they have been solicited. I will not discuss my beliefs for the purpose of invalidating other religious beliefs. I will treat every possible religious belief, or lack thereof, as an equally correct choice for the person to whom it applies. If you, Brain, follow one or more of these examples, your rep might come back up some.