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DevilsAdvocate
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Message 16 of 52 (722398)
03-20-2014 8:03 PM
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03-20-2014 4:41 PM


I don't think real christians even exist.
Believe what you want.
Every one of you says every other one isn't actually a christian. Just because you don't agree with him and he makes you look bad doesn't mean you can just say "oh, well he's not actually a christian so it's not my problem".
I can say what I please thank you very much, but thanks for your vote of no-confidence.
Why, because you don't want to acknowledge that you are committing that fallacy?
I don't believe he was a Christian based on his behavior, just as much as I don't believe Jim Jones wasn't based on his behavior. If you want to believe he was, more power to you. However, God is the judge and I don't know the man's heart. I am just observing from the outside.
In that case, don't tell me I'm an asshole.
Never did, but now that you mention it
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Message 17 of 52 (722399)
03-20-2014 8:12 PM
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03-20-2014 8:03 PM


Well, since there really is no consensus between christian groups, we can only base on the general consensus of the majority. And based on the general consensus, christians hate gay people.
If you don't agree with this, allow me to invoke godwin's law. There were many nazis who didn't hate the jews. But can you tell me with a straight face that the nazis didn't hate the jews?

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Message 18 of 52 (722404)
03-20-2014 9:16 PM
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03-20-2014 8:12 PM


Really Taz? Why are you trying to egg this on?
And based on the general consensus, christians hate gay people
Umm, your logic is inane. Where do you get this from? Because a few bad apples you are going to categorically state that all Christians hate gay people? Really?!?
I am a Christian and I have attended just about every denomination out there (United Methodist, Southern Baptist, Independent Baptist, Christian Church, Church of Christ, Assemblies of God, Episcopalian and even Roman Catholic). The general consensus is that most Christians (and non-Christians) do not hate gay people. There are exceptions of course and even whole denominations that vehemently disagree with gay marriage and other issues related to this. However, the vast majority of Christians I have been around do not hate gays.
There were many nazis who didn't hate the jews. But can you tell me with a straight face that the nazis didn't hate the jews?
Your argument carries little water. You are using the Godwin Law to try to emotionally bate me. This won't work. I believe the fallacy you are using is hast generalization or biased sample. Either way you are making a generalization of people based on a small number of people. It is wrong and illogical.
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Message 19 of 52 (722405)
03-20-2014 9:34 PM
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03-20-2014 8:12 PM


Well, since there really is no consensus between christian groups, we can only base on the general consensus of the majority. And based on the general consensus, christians hate gay people.
If you don't agree with this, allow me to invoke godwin's law. There were many nazis who didn't hate the jews. But can you tell me with a straight face that the nazis didn't hate the jews?
Besides, their are many gays in Christian denominations. So I guess you are saying that some gays hate themselves.
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Message 20 of 52 (722422)
03-21-2014 2:39 AM
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03-20-2014 8:12 PM


Christian Disapproval
I would say that most Christians hate gay behavior--that is, fleshly stimulation between two consenting adults, but they also hate that with straight people....outside the institution of marriage. I would say that most Christians would now admit that sexual attraction (gender attraction) is inborn but that sexual behavior is a choice. I could be wrong, however. Nearly all Christians would disapprove of the extreme tactics that Westboro Baptist employed, however...but it could be argued that the Christians did not do enough to censor Phelps nor condemn his behavior.
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Message 21 of 52 (722424)
03-21-2014 3:03 AM
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03-20-2014 2:38 PM


Well, no I'm not devastated, if anything I'm relieved. Never could understand what Phelps thought he was accomplishing. Also thought it a horrendous miscarriage of justice that he was allowed on the ground of free speech to harass the families of soldiers killed in action at their funerals. All our constitutional freedoms have been twisted beyond recognition however, so although I'm dismayed I'm not exactly surprised.
I'm certainly strongly opposed to gay marriage and regard homosexuality as sin, based on the Bible, but Jesus died for sinners, far from hating them, He died for my sins as well as those of gays and everybody else. While we have to uphold the Biblical understanding of sin, not cringing from calling it sin, we also have to love the sinner as Christ did and hope for their salvation.

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Message 22 of 52 (722425)
03-21-2014 3:15 AM
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03-21-2014 2:39 AM


Re: Christian Disapproval
but it could be argued that the Christians did not do enough to censor Phelps nor condemn his behavior.
This could be true. I think I've been consistent in denouncing Phelps whenever the subject has come up, but of course it would have to be church leaders who should take that role. And I'm sure many have, but they'd have to make it their life's work for anyone to notice. I'm aware of lots of issues that have some ministries working around the clock to keep the flock informed about, meaning that these days there is so much deviation in the churches that needs to be condemned it's rather hard to keep up with it all. And besides then they're open to the criticism that they are setting themselves up as the arbiters of truth, and if they define anybody as not a true Christian out comes that no true Scotsman nonsense.
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Taz
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Message 23 of 52 (722434)
03-21-2014 6:49 AM
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03-20-2014 9:16 PM


Voting results of referendums prove my point. And of course your church will say they don't hate gay people. Even the KKK these days say they don't hate black people. It's not politically correct anymore.
I believe in voting results. I think this is why mainstream christians didn't like FP. He said out loud what people believe but not dare to say.

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Message 24 of 52 (722435)
03-21-2014 6:52 AM
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03-20-2014 9:34 PM


You mean you've never heard of self hate gays? Some are suicidal because of it. I would be too if I keep hearing shit like 'jesus loves you, but...'

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Message 25 of 52 (722439)
03-21-2014 8:06 AM
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03-21-2014 6:52 AM


You mean you've never heard of self hate gays?
There are self-hating people of all types, gay or strait. However, most people who openly say they are gay, are probably not the self-hating type.
Some are suicidal because of it. I would be too if I keep hearing shit like 'jesus loves you, but...'
Some may be. What is your point. Pin it all on Christainity as a whole? I don't get it.
You generalize away, yet when some 'Christians' do this, you attack them with verocity. Hypocritical much? Sounds like you have an axe to grind here. Not all Christians are the Jew-hating, gay-hating, racist bigots you seem to attribute them to be. In fact the opposite is true. Don't judge an entire religion by the few extremists. I don't attribute all non-believers as heathen, satanists.
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Message 26 of 52 (722440)
03-21-2014 8:16 AM
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03-21-2014 8:06 AM


Not all Christians are the Jew-hating, gay-hating, racist bigots you seem to attribute them to be. In fact the opposite is true. Don't judge an entire religion by the few extremists. I don't attribute all non-believers as heathen, satanists.
You are absolutely right. Generalisations rarely hit the nail on the head. What is true however is that christians are reluctant to condemn the atrocities committed by other christians justifying their deeds witht the religion because by doing that theyd be somewhat condemning themselves. The same applies to the "moderate muslims" even more so.
Aint it funny how predominantly xian people of the US despise, distrust and hate those who adhere to no deity. Way more than those of "competing" religions. What does that tell about the pious (in general)?
Key Differences Between Atheism and Agnosticism

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Message 27 of 52 (722441)
03-21-2014 8:19 AM
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03-21-2014 6:49 AM


Voting results of referendums prove my point. And of course your church will say they don't hate gay people. Even the KKK these days say they don't hate black people. It's not politically correct anymore.
Yes, because some people don't agree with gay marriage, they automatically hate all gay people. Your argument is illogical and factless.
And of course your church will say they don't hate gay people.
The Methodist Church has many gay members. Some denominations have gay pastors. Yes those people in those denominations really hate their gay pastors.
. Even the KKK these days say they don't hate black people. It's not politically correct anymore.
So know you are equating all of Christianity with the KKK. Classy, really classy. Next you are going to say Jesus was a gay-hating bigot. There are extremists in every religion, philosophy and world-view. Or should we use Stalin to assess atheism and non-belief. Your sword cuts two ways.
I believe in voting results.
Because looking at voting results, you can see into people's hearts and minds.
I think this is why mainstream christians didn't like FP. He said out loud what people believe but not dare to say.
And I say you are dead wrong. My wife and I don't hate gay people and we are Christians. You accuse Christians of hypocrisy bigotry, unsubstantiated and all sorts of slander. Yet you are doing the same thing you supposedly speak out against. You are a contradiction in terms.
I understand you hate Christianity for whatever reason. Fine. I get it. However, making unsubstantiated accusations and sweeping generalizations on every single Christian on the planet, is pure hypocrisy and its own form of bigotry (intolerance).
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Message 28 of 52 (722443)
03-21-2014 8:26 AM
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03-21-2014 8:16 AM


What is true however is that christians are reluctant to condemn the atrocities committed by other christians justifying their deeds witht the religion because by doing that theyd be somewhat condemning themselves. The same applies to the "moderate muslims" even more so.
There are many, many Christians and Christian denominations who have spoken out against Fred Phelps. Most denominations have denounced him. I am sure some of the funerals Phelp's and his church protested at, were military members and families who were Christians. Christians on this board have denounced Phelps includng Faith and others. I have never met a Christian (or a non-Christian) who has said, "The Westboro Church is doing such a great service to God and country protesting those nast gays and the funerals of those military heathens". Really, honestly, have you heard this from most Christians? No, only from the fringe extremists.
Aint it funny how predominantly xian people of the US despise, distrust and hate those who adhere to no deity.
I do not despise, distrust and hate those who adhere to no deity. I was at one time agnostic. My parents as well as my sister are atheists. Again, you are using a broad brush to generalize all Christians. You are doing the very thing you denouncing. Overgeneralization.
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Message 29 of 52 (722448)
03-21-2014 8:41 AM
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03-21-2014 8:19 AM


DA writes:
Yes, because some people don't agree with gay marriage, they automatically hate all gay people. Your argument is illogical and factless.
Illogical? Here's the logical progression I've heard consistently from christians.
(1) It's sinful to have sex outside of marriage.
(2) Marriage is between a man and a woman.
(3) Therefore, gay sex is sinful.
(4) And because gay sex is sinful, gay people are required to live lonely lives all their lives.
Wow, what a perfect way to go around hating gay people without admitting to hating gay people. You love them, but you want to deny them the most basic human needs, the need for physical contact and the need to love. In my book, that's hate no matter how you want to put it.
The Methodist Church has many gay members. Some denominations have gay pastors. Yes those people in those denominations really hate their gay pastors.
From my experience with bigots, the first thing they tend to say is I have black friends or I have gay friends or whatever.
So know you are equating all of Christianity with the KKK. Classy, really classy. Next you are going to say Jesus was a gay-hating bigot.
Yes, I am equating christianity to the kkk. Just different sides on the same coin. The kkk is more direct with their hate. Christians try to be more politically correct.
My wife and I don't hate gay people and we are Christians.
If you really don't hate gay people, you would make up the exceptions, not the rule.
Again, I believe in voting results, not some random dude on the internet. It's a travesty that the nation voted into the oval office a man that was a champion of anti-sodomy laws. And it's a sham that we still can't pass gay rights legislations without the courts.

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Taz
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Message 30 of 52 (722449)
03-21-2014 8:42 AM
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03-21-2014 8:26 AM


DA writes:
I do not despise, distrust and hate those who adhere to no deity.
Again, exception not the rule. Being an atheist is even more unelectable than being gay.

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