I have said yes to give a lecture about Religion: The Bible

**ICantSpellDawg** · 05-21-2012, 04:00

Originally Posted by Kadagar_AV

I missed this first go around, GAH, stop editing.

Anyway, I agree with your view of other people being smarter than me, and that I should listen to them.

However, contrary to you I look to the best minds of today, who in return stand on the shoulders of the best minds who went before them.

You seem to take advice from people lost in a desert some 2000 years ago.

I take advice from everyone and keep what I find to be valuable. Some great ideas i get from incredibly intelligent people, some I get from terribly lost people. A homeless alcoholic once came into my insurance office and told me about dunkin donuts new tuna fish bagel sandwich. I immediately became nauseous at the thought of it. I later went to Dunkin Donuts and ordered one for novelty's sake. I must have ordered 30 since, those things are delicious and must be the best thing a bum eats all day. I see value in the cumulative experience of mankind. I write off the stuff that doesn't resonate. Faith resonates with me as does the wisdom of the ancients and not so ancient. I value the Bible.

**Kadagar_AV** · 05-21-2012, 04:16

I... I am lost for words.

I really have no idea how to debate with you.

Nutritious advice from a homeless alcoholic and moral advice from an age where slavery was common practice.

I guess you have it all set then.

Rhy, Philips... Would you guys mind if I elect this guy Captain of team Christianity on these boards?

**Tuuvi** · 05-21-2012, 04:21

Originally Posted by Kadagar_AV

I... I am lost for words.

I really have no idea how to debate with you.

Nutritious advice from a homeless alcoholic and moral advice from an age where slavery was common practice.

I guess you have it all set then.

Rhy, Philips... Would you guys mind if I elect this guy Captain of team Christianity on these boards?

You think that just because the ancients practiced slavery that their moral system as a whole is completely invalid? There's a logical fallacy in there somewhere...

**Kadagar_AV** · 05-21-2012, 04:37

Originally Posted by Tuuvi

You think that just because the ancients practiced slavery that their moral system as a whole is completely invalid? There's a logical fallacy in there somewhere...

Nah, that was just on the top of my head... Their view of women does not exactly make me give a standing applause either.

**Tuuvi** · 05-21-2012, 05:05

Originally Posted by Kadagar_AV

Nah, that was just on the top of my head... Their view of women does not exactly make me give a standing applause either.

Still, I don't think you can dismiss an entire culture's morality system just because it has some bits in it you don't like, that doesn't make sense.

**a completely inoffensive name** · 05-21-2012, 05:08

Originally Posted by Tuuvi

Still, I don't think you can dismiss an entire culture's morality system just because it has some bits in it you don't like, that doesn't make sense.

You seem to be downplaying the part where it is ok to fundamentally own another human being or treat 50% of the human population (women) as inferior.

I wouldn't consider those as "bits".

**Kadagar_AV** · 05-21-2012, 05:13

Originally Posted by Tuuvi

Still, I don't think you can dismiss an entire culture's morality system just because it has some bits in it you don't like, that doesn't make sense.

Don't get me wrong, I think they were rock solid some 2000 years ago.

What scares me is that the only modern super power is on the same track as of today!!

EDIT: What ACIN said. I implied it, but I might as well shout it out loud.