Is Christianity In Trouble?

[Al Swearengen]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Very good, that's all I wanted to hear/read.

I see, so in your opinion, being scared of the dark is the same as the fear of being shot. Well that's simply not true.

What you are describing is a phobia, not a fear.

Last time I checked, phobias qualified as fears.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

phobia: an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation

Just because a particular fear is exaggerated, inexplicable or illogical doesnt make it any less powerful or compelling.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

What you have described can easily be defined as the results of evolution....not to mention we have fossil evidence to support that theory rather than 1 book written by the single most deceptive creatures this world has ever seen.

Deceptive? The God of the Universe is "deceptive"? Exactly HOW have you been deceived, mister?

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

You sound like a common middle eastern terrorist

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.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Are you sure your name isn't Akmed or Abdul?

I called my mother in San Antonio and she assures me those are not my names.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Better to have lived my life a free man than to bow because of an exaggerated and irrational fear.

"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.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

I see, so since I don't fit into your perfect little mold....I must be the one lying. The person you talk to everyday, the man who will answer any question you ask, RATHER than the figment of someone elses imagination that you have never seen, heard, or had what can be called a conversation (oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas).

and you think I'm the crazy one......

Trust me Brain, if I had a "perfect little mold" I'd never claim ya as one of MY creations.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Just like I am not afraid of your god, I am not afraid of death. Although I'll admit I'm not looking forward to it, I HAVE led a good life and have spent roughly the last 3rd of it giving back to the community I took so much from during my youth.

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.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Yes well stop wasting your good worries on folks who don't need it. I am Catholic.....do you even understand what that means? Here's a hint, I have the best of both worlds.

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.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Who would have thought that a Christian couldn't keep his own sinful nature locked away.......certainly not anyone who posted several pages worth of atrocities committed in the name of your god.

Oh, I COULD'VE kept it "locked away", its just that in your case I figured I'd make an exception.

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

You should have read it....I bet there was at least one group of people you would have put the sword to also, had you the legal authority to do so.`

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!

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by Isaac-Saxxon

I have studied other religions and in dept more than you could ever know Sir ! You are acting like a idiot with your mean spirited post. Now you say all I have read is the Bible and this does sound like you are "ignorant" !

Well I certainly find that hard to believe, but until I have evidence to prove otherwise, I'll just accept your word.

You are the one that sits in the judgment seat and a good offence is your best defense so when your all knowing attitude over loads your ass you take to attacks and insults when there are nice people on this board that have tried to be nice to you but oh no you will not have that.

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.

Nobody is trying to be your best friend You say you want to make me admit that your right that is a great way to get you point across. Most everybody wants to have hope in something and it is a "choice" and just because you paste dictionary pages to prove your point does not make you right.

Ummm, yeah it does and your denial of the numbers/stats/totals doesn't change them either.

When you make your case on other "peoples" findings this still does not make you right.

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.

You are a very vain person to think so highly of yourself and even if you have a valid point it is lost with your arrogance and condescending approach to the subject at hand.

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....

Ignore list ? Are you hiding from someone or something ? You truly are a very sad lot and all that is left is to pity you for the miserable wretch that you are!
Isaac

Riiight.....the people on my ignore list can't see me, stupid.......

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by Al Swearengen

Deceptive? The God of the Universe is "deceptive"? Exactly HOW have you been deceived, mister?

By the author who told you he was "divinely inspired"?

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.

Thank you and I am glad...

"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.

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.

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.

Crazed ramblings as far as I can tell. Obviously I'm not the only person exempt from "the powers" of your god.

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 into your dirtnap, sparing yourself all that misery isnt an option FOR YOU.

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.

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!

I have no doubt....

[Al Swearengen]

Since Im not a Christian I cant define my own beliefs?

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

Nice try buddy, but man is at the top of the ladder...get used to it

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.

Im not the only person exempt from "the powers" of your God

Oh man, are you for real?

OMG dude...are you a ***** psycho? SUICIDE IS NEVER AN OPTION FOR SANE INDIVIDUALS and I really dont even know how to respond other than to say you have struck a major blow to my opinion of your mental stability.

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.

By the way, I never said I was an atheist, you did

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

[Al Swearengen]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

I'm going through something highly emotional, life altering, and devastating, like losing a girlfriend AND being the prime suspect in her murder.

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.

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by Al Swearengen

I appreciate the kind words and the vote of confidence, Isaac, and Rhertz and LateNight. But I'm no Soloman...I've done far too many dumbass things in my short life, made far too many mistakes. Wish that wasnt the truth, but it is!

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.

[Al Swearengen]

Originally Posted by rhertz

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.

[LateNight]

Originally Posted by Al Swearengen

Bout as sharp as a sack o wet mice.

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


"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)

"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."

[Al Swearengen]

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

[Isabella]

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

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by LateNight

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


"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)

"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."

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 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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[Neo]

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!


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

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by Al Swearengen

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

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.

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.

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.

Oh man, are you for real?

I think that's the question you should be asking of those that bow to imaginary beings....

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.

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.

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

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.

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by rhertz

Whoa, wait a minute, did I miss something? You're a murder suspect? Did I read that right? You must be jerking everyone's leg here.

Obviously you missed something....like maybe the part where I was speaking in past tense.

If you are serious, and if you are innocent, then you really need to try harder to make friends here on earth. And if you are guilty, then you really need to try harder to make friends in heaven. In other words, either way, I'd be praying my @ss off!

Well that's partially because you lack basic reading comprehension skills....and apparently lack even the most basic aspects of common sense

You’re joking right? Does your attorney know you are chatting about it on the Internet? This just doesn’t seem real, especially considering your past radical religious posts. But if you are serious, my apologies, I’m not asking you to prove it. A man is innocent until proven guilty, and maybe you just like giving the authorities lots to read!

Or better yet, you could not jump to conclusions and make wild accusations when simply asking questions will provide you with the correct information.