The Absurbist - I come in peace

[The Absurdist]

So, I'll try to briefly introduce myself.

I'll begin by saying that I don't come here to insult, make fun or ridiculise this forum. Neither I'm I believing the same way you do or is willing to get converted. I'm here in pure curiosity.

I'm an absurdist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdism), wich is different from the atheism in the fact that I do not deny the possible existence of a God, but that I don't think that any religion is better than another. If you can't accept that, just ban me right away, I won't care.

Also, you might have already noticed, I don't talk perfectly in english. Doing my very best actually, but I talk better in french. I'll not tell my nationality, and seeking respect from you guys. As long as you'll respect me, i'll respect you and your believes.

Any question that'll worth to be answered to will be.

[The Absurdist]

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Damn, made a mistake in the topic title ' shame on me

[Ahimaaz Smith]

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I'll begin by saying that I don't come here to insult, make fun or ridiculise this forum. Neither I'm I believing the same way you do or is willing to get converted. I'm here in pure curiosity.

We don't ban anyone for honest inquiry. If you respect our right to hold our beliefs, we will respect your right to deny yours. God, however, is a harsher judge than we are.

I'm an absurdist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdism), wich is different from the atheism in the fact that I do not deny the possible existence of a God, but that I don't think that any religion is better than another.

Interesting. You claim ignorance of the existence of God, but make a positive assertion that no religion is better than any other. Let me ask you two questions:

(1) If it were to turn out that there is a God (say he manifested himself on Earth tomorrow), would you agree that a religion that correctly identified that God and His history would be better than another? In other words, is truth a criterion by which we can judge that one religion is better than another?

(2) If one religion demands that it's devotees engage in suicide bombing and other terrorism against non-believers, would you say that that religion is worse than others? In other words, is morality a criterion by which we can adjudge one religion better than another?

Also, you might have already noticed, I don't talk perfectly in english. Doing my very best actually, but I talk better in french.

Pas de problème. Dieu peut traduire, car il sait le contenu de votre coeur. Vous êtes algérien, n'est-ce pas?

[Bobby-Joe]

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I'm an absurdist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdism), wich is different from the atheism in the fact that I do not deny the possible existence of a God, but that I don't think that any religion is better than another. If you can't accept that, just ban me right away, I won't care.

So in other words you are an atheist who in honest enough to admit he really believes in God. That's a good first step friend.

Now what is your favorite Bible verse and what is your favorite nickname for Hillary Clinton?

[The Absurdist]

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For answer to Mr. Smith:
(1): I'm roughly a truth seeker yes. But I like to seek it on my own, I don't feel like I need a religion to found it. But if He comes on earth someday, I'd try to discuss with Him.

(2): Morality, its hard to define, as it change from one place to another. So, as my own morality, I see almost no morality in most of religion.

And for answer to Bobby-Joe:
Still I havn't rode the Bible yet, I will, again by curiosity.
And for Hillary Clinton, don't have anything against her, make me smile to think that a black man, a girl and a conservative guy are leading to the elections.

[JennyD]

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For answer to Mr. Smith:
(1): I'm roughly a truth seeker yes. But I like to seek it on my own, I don't feel like I need a religion to found it. But if He comes on earth someday, I'd try to discuss with Him.

There's a minor glitch in your plan, Mr. Absurd.

When Christ comes to earth, He will destroy all non-believers and condemn them to eternal damnation.

The Bible doesn't mention any opportunity to discuss matters first.

Still I havn't rode the Bible yet, I will, again by curiosity.
And for Hillary Clinton, don't have anything against her, make me smile to think that a black man, a girl and a conservative guy are leading to the elections.

The conservative guy makes us smile, too!

As far as reading the Bible, may I suggest the Bible in a Year section of the forum, being constructed day by day by our own Brother V?

You can read three small chapters per day, and join in the discussion in each day's thread. Isn't that a wonderful idea?

[The Absurdist]

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As it happens that Buddha come back on earth, he'll be really mad against you. Either Allah or any other divinity would do. Again here, I don't think that any religion is better than another, and I ain't here to make you change your mind, as you can't change mine.

And I hate reading text on a computer screen, I like to read a book and make my own idea of its meaning.

[bluefire]

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Hello! I'm Bluefire! Pleased to meet you
Would you like a cookie? Cake? Some people here make pies... if you're very nice to them they might just offer you some!!!

[The Absurdist]

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I like sugar pies actually, i'll have some if one offer me

Nice to meet you either

[The Absurdist]

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I must ask, how many point can I loose? Think that I haven't started really well with some members.

[bluefire]

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You've been given points already!? Or lost some? I don't know really. I havent had any points added/taken. If you've been criticizing people they wont like it

[Brother Temperance]

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Any question that'll worth to be answered to will be.

Why do you hate America?

Damn, made a mistake in the topic title ' shame on me

Oh, I thought that was intentional. The Absurbist sounds much more pleasingly absurd.

Still I havn't rode the Bible yet, I will, again by curiosity.

Rode the Bible? You want to place your filthy Euro-behind on the Bible and slide down the stairs on it? I am shocked and outraged beyond words!

And I hate reading text on a computer screen, I like to read a book and make my own idea of its meaning.

Well, you'll fit in well with 99% of people who call themselves "Christians" then. They like to read the Good Book, totally ignore everything it says, and then make their own ideas of the meaning as well.

I must ask, how many point can I loose?

You had a point in the first place?

[Bobby-Joe]

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I must ask, how many point can I loose? Think that I haven't started really well with some members.

Quite a few friend. We are here to help you find God (who you secretly believe in). If you do find a Bible verse you want to discuss you should feel free to post it friend. We are here to help you see the truth so as long as you conduct yourself respectfully there is should be no problems.

[The Absurdist]

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Yeah but I love to give my opinion, still i'm trying not to go against other peoples beliefs. I'll try to talk less, maybe

[The Absurdist]

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You know what I meant Brother Temperance when I wrote "rode", already said that I was doing mistake in english. No, I don't hate America.