[TimMadsen]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

Thank you for the link.

[Jedediah]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

Well, I have to go to work now, but Ill tell you something, Ill go restudy my bible, have to get it down from the attic. Since some of what you all have been saying makes sense, when I just contemplated on it for a while.

If you are not reading a King James Bible, don't bother. And even among many of the KJVs in circulation, you have to watch out for adulterated versions (e.g., NKJV, the 1769 version, etc.). The most readily available version of the King James Authorized Version ©1611, Pure Cambridge Edition, is available for free download at my colleague's website. There are even instructions on how to bind it yourself and build a Bible Study reading stand.

Since I doubt you fellowship among any True Christians™, this is the best place I know for you to obtain a KJV 1611 without having to worry about translational distortions from satan's willing thralls in the world of secular publishing.

[TimMadsen]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

Because you're an atheist. Why wouldn't you lie?

So far, I have been truthful, given what was asked.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

Although, I dont see why, I would lie about it.

Because you're an atheist. Why wouldn't you lie?

[TimMadsen]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

I see. Which academy? Please provide a link to their curriculum.

Sure:

This is how the school looks like

http://www.google.dk/imgres?um=1&hl=da&sa=N&biw=1680&bih=949&tbm=isch&tbnid=Af5dGhDIe3M2XM:&imgrefurl=http://www.politi.dk/Politiskolen/da/omskolen/kort/&docid=oOgWQjL41sZTlM&imgurl=http://www.politi.dk/NR/rdonlyres/75EF2FCD-C60C-45E1-ADE3-5162CA48FBC0/0/politisskolen.jpg&w=440&h=180&ei=lNN0UNrFK8_KtAaAhYG4Cg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=532&sig=111344538046705563795&page=1&tbnh=77&tbnw=187&start=0&ndsp=39&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:0,i:145&tx=118&ty=59

Curriculum page:

http://www.blivpolitibetjent.dk/site/Politiets_Grunduddannelse/

Politiets Grunduddannelse varer ca. tre år:

The five modules
Modul 1: Skoleophold ca. 8 måneder på Politiskolen.
Modul 2: Praktik ca. 7 måneder i en politikreds.
Modul 3: Skoleophold ca. 6 måneder på Politiskolen.
Modul 4: Praktik ca. 7 måneder i en politikreds.
Modul 5: Skoleophold ca. 8 måneder på Politiskolen med 8 ugers eksamensprojekt.
Fastansat som politibetjent

Maybe you will need google translate.

Although, I dont see why, I would lie about it.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

Three years on the acadamy includes: 8 months of school, 7 months of real policing, then back to school again for another 6 months. Back on the street for another 7 months. School again for about 8 months. Then the exams: 8 weeks.

I am now on the 7 months of policing.

I see. Which academy? Please provide a link to their curriculum.

[TimMadsen]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

I'm sure Ayn Rand would help anybody sleep.

Why exactly would a police force put a new recruit on a random schedule? That leads to fatigue and poor decision-making.

Oh, and of course, police don't learn on the job, they learn at the police academy.

Is there anything you've said that's actually true? Are you, for example, actually making dinner?

Three years on the acadamy includes: 8 months of school, 7 months of real policing, then back to school again for another 6 months. Back on the street for another 7 months. School again for about 8 months. Then the exams: 8 weeks.

I am now on the 7 months of policing.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

I'm sure Ayn Rand would help anybody sleep.

Why exactly would a police force put a new recruit on a random schedule? That leads to fatigue and poor decision-making.

Oh, and of course, police don't learn on the job, they learn at the police academy.

Is there anything you've said that's actually true? Are you, for example, actually making dinner?

[TimMadsen]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

So she has no idea that you are an atheist?


Oh, so you have trouble sleeping?

She never knew I was an atheist, never had the heart to tell her.

I do have trouble sleeping, yes.

But I am eating some food now, preparing to go to work.

As a cop, I work different hours. Some days, I work from morning to evening. other times from evening to morning. Other times, well.... it is always different.

As a cop in training, they pretty much call on me whenever.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

No, I never claimed to want to be a pastor. My pastor wants me to become a pastor. To this day, she stills asks me to start studying for it, when I meet her when I buy groceries.

So she has no idea that you are an atheist?

No, what I meant now, is I am willing to keep an open mind. I am willing to really start reading the bible again.

I removed it a few years ago, when I had to make room for Ayn Rands: The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged.

Oh, so you have trouble sleeping?

[TimMadsen]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

You "give sermons" and had a "confirmation", are an atheist considering becoming a pastor, and you only have a New Testament which is up in the attic?

If you want to become a pastor, start with a decent seminary.

No, I never claimed to want to be a pastor. My pastor wants me to become a pastor. To this day, she stills asks me to start studying for it, when I meet her when I buy groceries.

No, what I meant now, is I am willing to keep an open mind. I am willing to really start reading the bible again.

I removed it a few years ago, when I had to make room for Ayn Rands: The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged.

I dont think that is a bad idea.

I was simply asking for advice.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

I only own the New Testament by the way.

I dont know if there are other works, I should look into?

You "give sermons" and had a "confirmation", are an atheist considering becoming a pastor, and you only have a New Testament which is up in the attic?

If you want to become a pastor, start with a decent seminary.

[TimMadsen]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

Well, I have to go to work now, but Ill tell you something, Ill go restudy my bible, have to get it down from the attic. Since some of what you all have been saying makes sense, when I just contemplated on it for a while.

Must sound stupid, I know.

An update will follow.

I only own the New Testament by the way.

I dont know if there are other works, I should look into?

[TimMadsen]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

Tim -

Could you show me the parts of the Bible speaking of tolerance?

Jesus forgiving a woman's sins and ordering her to "go, and sin no more" (note: not "go, and return to your adulteries" or "go, and only do certain lesser sins" but "sin NO MORE") isn't "tolerance". It's Jesus exercising His right to choose to make a positive example of someone.

Well, I have to go to work now, but Ill tell you something, Ill go restudy my bible, have to get it down from the attic. Since some of what you all have been saying makes sense, when I just contemplated on it for a while.

Must sound stupid, I know.

An update will follow.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Hello, atheist here.

Alright, while however still ignoring the parts speaking of tolerance. Which is cherry picking as well.

Tim -

Could you show me the parts of the Bible speaking of tolerance?

Jesus forgiving a woman's sins and ordering her to "go, and sin no more" (note: not "go, and return to your adulteries" or "go, and only do certain lesser sins" but "sin NO MORE") isn't "tolerance". It's Jesus exercising His right to choose to make a positive example of someone.