[Jamesy]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

It is irrelevant how you feel in the process of displaying complete ignorance of how Christians view their God.

You are the one going to a Christian forum trying to convince them they should change their religion. We do not go to your forum. Thus you want something from us. Perhaps something is missing in your life? Or should I say Someone?

I have everyone I need in my life, thanks, my best friend is amazing and so is my girlfriend and they're all I need <3

I'm very happy thank you, I just find this entire forum hilarious. I thought this was a forum for discussion of religion? Not one of judgement and hatred. It says in the forum about joining that freedom of speech is welcome here, say what you mean, but yet everytime I see someone voicing an opinion, looking for help no less, they get banned or flamed. Something else that opening document frowns upon.

[GOD=life]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

I lol'd at...

It is irrelevant how you feel in the process of displaying complete ignorance of how Christians view their God.

You are the one going to a Christian forum trying to convince them they should change their religion. We do not go to your forum. Thus you want something from us. Perhaps something is missing in your life? Or should I say Someone?

[Jamesy]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

Boring variation of "Can God create a stone that he cannot lift""

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnipotence_paradox

http://answers.org/apologetics/omnipotence.html

"The Christians in that newsgroup answered the objection very well. To speak of an almighty God creating an object that He cannot lift is to posit a logically contradictory state of affairs. It is a variation on the old question, "What happens when an immovable object (the stone) meets an irresistible force (God)?" The answer is that both an irresistible force and an immovable object cannot exist together in the same universe without creating a logical contradiction. If reason is valid then to speak of the two in the same sentence is to speak nonsense. Similarly, it is nonsense to speak of God creating a stone that he cannot lift."

It has already been discussed and debunked in the previous century...

I lol'd at "without creating a logical contradiction". That's another way of saying "I don't know". Also "If reason is valid then to speak of the two in the same sentence is to speak nonsense" makes no sense whatsoever.

[GOD=life]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

Then He is not omnipotent.

Boring variation of "Can God create a stone that he cannot lift""

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnipotence_paradox

http://answers.org/apologetics/omnipotence.html

"The Christians in that newsgroup answered the objection very well. To speak of an almighty God creating an object that He cannot lift is to posit a logically contradictory state of affairs. It is a variation on the old question, "What happens when an immovable object (the stone) meets an irresistible force (God)?" The answer is that both an irresistible force and an immovable object cannot exist together in the same universe without creating a logical contradiction. If reason is valid then to speak of the two in the same sentence is to speak nonsense. Similarly, it is nonsense to speak of God creating a stone that he cannot lift."

It has already been discussed and debunked in the previous century...

[Jamesy]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

Recently I have been having several arguments with atheists on the internet. When I have an argument with an atheist in real life, I usually just talk louder than them and tell them that they are going to hell. But there is no way to yell louder on the internet, and there certainly isn’t a function to make my typing louder.

It's funny because that's the only argument a theist ever uses.

Tell me this - If God is willing to prevent evil, but is not able to
Then He is not omnipotent.

If He is able, but not willing
Then He is malevolent.

If He is both able and willing
Then whence cometh evil?

If He is neither able nor willing
Then why call Him God?

Also, explain platypi.

[Brother Temperance]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

Recently I have been having several arguments with atheists on the internet. When I have an argument with an atheist in real life, I usually just talk louder than them and tell them that they are going to hell. But there is no way to yell louder on the internet, and there certainly isn’t a function to make my typing louder.

YOU'VE OBVIOUSLY NEVER DISCOVERED THE JOY OF ALLCAPS.
Seriously, try posting Bible verses in bold or in allcaps. Instant knockout. There's just nothing an atheist can come back with when you drop a Bible verse written in allcaps on them.

I do not, that would be stupid. That analogy is also completley over the top.

How so? If anything, it's an understatement. If an ambulance doesn't get there in time, what's the worst that can happen? Someone dies, boo hoo. If you're in an argument with a Christian and you don't repent, what's the worst that can happen? Infinite suffering for eternity. That's loads worse.

Gabriel, it shocks me to see violence condoned in a Christian forum. That never solves anything.

Have you ever read the Bible? It solves lots of problems. Take the "Muslims being alive" problem, for instance. Wham! A little violence can solve that one in a jiffy.

[Gabriel Reproba]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

GOD=Life you keep referring to porn, rather preoccupied with the subject I fear...

We should all be preoccupied with the filthy porn that is destroying America. Why? Do you approve of porn? Should we ignore the problem?

Gabriel, it shocks me to see violence condoned in a Christian forum. That never solves anything.

It never ceases to amaze me that people that come to our forums can not tell a joke when they see one.

I also haven’t sworn of this forum, so please get your facts straight sir. I also never stated I was an Atheist, so again I fear you are nothing but a "keyboard warrior"
Excuse the expression but I think it is appropriate in this case.

Why do you capitalize 'atheist?' Do you capitalize 'pedophile?'

[Noah Dint]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

I fear we have taken off on the wrong foot, something I did not intend.
I will admit my posts have been somewhat inflamatory, for which I appologise.

I can assure you I am not from that site.

Kindly leave our forums.

[xander_us2]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

I fear we have taken off on the wrong foot, something I did not intend.
I will admit my posts have been somewhat inflamatory, for which I appologise.

I can assure you I am not from that site.

[GOD=life]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

GOD=Life you keep referring to porn, rather preoccupied with the subject I fear...

If you read all the threads on here, you would know that most new judgmental visitors come from the porn site 4chan.

so again I fear you are nothing but a "keyboard warrior"

Pardon? Are you suggesting I should resort to violence? I post messages to God's favorite forum. Certainly, a Christian is still allowed to communicate with other Christians on a Christian forum?

I'm not up to date on the state of Persecution 2.0, but apparently now even Christian forums are no longer safe from atheists...

[xander_us2]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

GOD=Life you keep referring to porn, rather preoccupied with the subject I fear...

Gabriel, it shocks me to see violence condoned in a Christian forum. That never solves anything.

I also haven’t sworn of this forum, so please get your facts straight sir. I also never stated I was an Atheist, so again I fear you are nothing but a "keyboard warrior"
Excuse the expression but I think it is appropriate in this case.

[Gabriel Reproba]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

How do I beat an atheist in argument?

I prefer a frontal assault with reapeated KJV strikes to the head and neck.

[GOD=life]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

He has nothing to prove to you, child. You come barging into a Christian forum making demands. Show some respect and common courtesy if you don't want to outstay your welcome. Again: we do not go to your porn site to demand explanations from atheists. You come here.

If you want to be a guest, act like a guest.

rather than attempt to communicate in a way that would help dispell the image of christianity being nothing but a club of ignorant closed minded people

No communication would help against your preconceived notion. You come here to judge, not to learn. For someone who demands an open mind from others, you certainly do not give a good example. Instead, when you don't instantly get what you want, you begin to swear and insult. Do not expect to be treated like an adult if you act like a spoiled child.

[xander_us2]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

I do not, that would be stupid. That analogy is also completley over the top.

Mr.Pickle was backed into a corner, so decided to shout rather than attempt to communicate in a way that would help dispell the image of christianity being nothing but a club of ignorant closed minded people

[GOD=life]

Re: How do I beat an atheist in argument.

But Mr.Pickle just admitted to shouting "you are going to hell" etc in his first post. The alternative insult from an atheist shold therefore be a suitable counter argument?

When you hear an ambulance siren heading your way, do honk your horn in response and refuse to get out of the way?