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dan foster

#1155
July 26, 2009, 12:00:11 AM
Quote from: Santiago on July 25, 2009, 10:58:34 PM
EX, I suspect it is for the same reason you  as a child asked you parents for something, but you know the answer will be 'no'.   I'm also curious how do you know God is a He?

I agree.  I use "he" in referring to "him" as it is the word of god that tells us that "he" is the "heavenly father", (most Americans assume the position in a good old judaeo-christian tradition) and they KNOW their god, the father, is the one that is saying no to their childish wishes and fears (except catholics; they have a "heavenly mommy", too).  What delusion do you adhere to that would have you question "his" gender? 
"Wherever morality is based on theology, wherever right is made dependent on divine authority, the most immoral, unjust, infamous things can be justified and established." -- Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity, 1841

"A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world" Louis Pasteur

"It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so." -- Sir Arthur C. Clarke

pariann

#1156
July 26, 2009, 06:03:04 AM
Quote from: Santiago on July 25, 2009, 11:04:09 PM
  Huh?
Yep, that's my point.  You accused me of copping out.  On what?  LO replied to my post exactly in the manner I expected her too, because SHE understood what I was saying. You didn't. If you keep up with everything that LO posts, you would have understood what I meant by 'banter'.
Looks like I've come full circle.

LOsborne

#1157
July 26, 2009, 12:38:58 PM
Oh lighten up. Santi has been keeping up with everything I say for years, and he understands me better than most.  Keep in mind that tone of voice doesn't translate into print, and be a little less quick to take offense. All of you.

P.S. Just FYI, on occasion, my group has been known as "Santi's gang."

pariann

#1158
July 26, 2009, 01:31:34 PM
I guess I just don't appreciate being told I'm copping out when I'm kidding around.
Looks like I've come full circle.

Santiago

#1159
July 26, 2009, 02:54:31 PM
I'm sorry to have hurt your feelings.  True I have not read all 78 pages of this thread.  It is also true that my words were ...' that sounds like a cop out to me.'  So I gave my impression without making  a direct accusation.  I'm kinda new here and don't want to make enemies YET!

Santiago

#1160
July 26, 2009, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: dan foster on July 26, 2009, 12:00:11 AM
I agree.  I use "he" in referring to "him" as it is the word of god that tells us that "he" is the "heavenly father", (most Americans assume the position in a good old judaeo-christian tradition) and they KNOW their god, the father, is the one that is saying no to their childish wishes and fears (except catholics; they have a "heavenly mommy", too).  What delusion do you adhere to that would have you question "his" gender?

Wow! First I'm not paying attention and now I'm delusional. I better quit while I've still got my head. But  I guess my answer to your question is curiousity.  I don't think of God in terms of gender just as I don't think angels are by necessity female.  I don't recall ever seeing angels depicted in Christmas programs as being of the male gender.

jimdy

#1161
July 26, 2009, 03:23:21 PM
hey Santi. I don't play well with others either (Im told) so I don't post here very much.But man its good to see the names i know from time to time. :smitten:

pariann

#1162
July 26, 2009, 06:24:14 PM
Quote from: Santiago on July 26, 2009, 02:54:31 PM
I'm sorry to have hurt your feelings.  True I have not read all 78 pages of this thread.  It is also true that my words were ...' that sounds like a cop out to me.'  So I gave my impression without making  a direct accusation.  I'm kinda new here and don't want to make enemies YET!
Oh you haven't made an enemy.  I just couldn't believe that you took me seriously.

Quote from: Santiago on July 26, 2009, 03:02:38 PM
Wow! First I'm not paying attention and now I'm delusional. I better quit while I've still got my head. But  I guess my answer to your question is curiousity.  I don't think of God in terms of gender just as I don't think angels are by necessity female.  I don't recall ever seeing angels depicted in Christmas programs as being of the male gender.
Dan is like that with everyone.  Don't mind him.  I have seen male angels in the church Christmas program where my girls go to church.  I've even seen shepherd's that were girls!! :eek:
Looks like I've come full circle.

Santiago

#1163
July 26, 2009, 08:24:00 PM
Quote from: jimdy on July 26, 2009, 03:23:21 PM
hey Santi. I don't play well with others either (Im told) so I don't post here very much.But man its good to see the names i know from time to time. :smitten:

Hey jimdy, long time; no see.   I don't remember you as having problems gittin' along.  Well, maybe a couple that most people tried to ignore.  It seems to me it's never a good idea to get into a religious discussion. Nobody ever changes anyone's mind.

Pariann, I know there are male angels.  I have one that has saved me from many mistakes, even tragedy.  He appears in my house frequently as just a fleeting moving, shadow. 

Locutus

#1164
July 26, 2009, 08:34:56 PM
How do you know it's your friend?
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

pariann

#1165
July 26, 2009, 09:00:38 PM
Oh sometimes, you just know.   The stories I could tell. :wink:
Looks like I've come full circle.

dan foster

#1166
July 26, 2009, 09:10:42 PM
Quote from: Santiago on July 26, 2009, 03:02:38 PM
Wow! First I'm not paying attention and now I'm delusional. I better quit while I've still got my head. But  I guess my answer to your question is curiousity.  I don't think of God in terms of gender just as I don't think angels are by necessity female.  I don't recall ever seeing angels depicted in Christmas programs as being of the male gender.
If you believe in angels, then you ARE delusional.  Sorry.
"Wherever morality is based on theology, wherever right is made dependent on divine authority, the most immoral, unjust, infamous things can be justified and established." -- Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity, 1841

"A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world" Louis Pasteur

"It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so." -- Sir Arthur C. Clarke

Santiago

#1167
July 26, 2009, 09:37:53 PM
Quote from: pariann on July 26, 2009, 06:24:14 PM

Dan is like that with everyone. 

Thanks.  I'm beginning to see the light.

Santiago

#1168
July 26, 2009, 09:40:20 PM
Quote from: Locutus on July 26, 2009, 08:34:56 PM
How do you know it's your friend?

Process of elimination.  Who but a friend would appear ghostlike at my house?

Exterminator

#1169
July 27, 2009, 09:09:53 AM
Quote from: Santiago on July 26, 2009, 09:40:20 PM
Process of elimination.  Who but a friend would appear ghostlike at my house?

A peeping tom?
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.
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