Who is religiously enlightened here? - Page 30

Craig4 · 9th May 2012, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

You're not atheists: you're a bunch of comedians!

And I can do exactly what you can do and I don't believe in your fairy story. Did you read my challenge about the loaves and fishes? When you're ready to take that one on let us know.

Mashuna · 9th May 2012, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

I'm afraid they are mutually exclusive.
An atheist would be too busy trying to find out the truth. These comedians are here just to make silly remarks.

Wow, you really don't know anything about atheists, do you?

Akhenaten · 10th May 2012, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Ali

You're not atheists: you're a bunch of comedians!

The Norseman · 10th May 2012, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by Kid Eager

You're confusing atheism with monomania, amongst other things. I await your return to the subject of this thread with breathless anticipation

In the meantime, have a rubber chicken, on the house.

Since I see you're wearing your Groucho mustache and eyebrows, you're quite earnest and sincere.

Akhenaten · 10th May 2012, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by Ali

I'm afraid they are mutually exclusive.

Calm your fears, Padawan. As usual, they are based on a complete misunderstanding of Just About Everything.

Originally Posted by Ali

An atheist would be too busy trying to find out the truth.

Indeed.

That's why I'm trying to understand the truth of how the set of ten commandments mentioned in both Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 managed to be recorded despite the fact that Moshe the Nomad smashed them to pieces in a hissy fit in Exodus 32.

I'd also like to find out the truth of why you think it's OK to ignore the real set of ten commandments that teh LAWD issued in Exodus 34.

Originally Posted by Ali

These comedians are here just to make silly remarks.

Quite right. I think you should ignore them and just talk to me.

zooterkin · 10th May 2012, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by punshhh

Don't whatever you do try it with a lama.

Indeed; you might have to watch out for his right hook. The current Dalai Lama has boxed with Brian Blessed.

TjW · 10th May 2012, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by Ali

You're not atheists: you're a bunch of comedians!

You're kidding, right?

TjW · 10th May 2012, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by zooterkin

Indeed; you might have to watch out for his right hook. The current Dalai Lama has boxed with Brian Blessed.

Yes, always remember:

A one L lama, he's a priest
The two L llama, he's a beast
And to win silk pajamas from the bards of your sire
A three L lllama's a big Boston fire.

Hokulele · 10th May 2012, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by TjW

Yes, always remember:

A one L lama, he's a priest
The two L llama, he's a beast
And to win silk pajamas from the bards of your sire
A three L lllama's a big Boston fire.

Awesome.

I Ratant · 10th May 2012, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by TjW

Yes, always remember:

A one L lama, he's a priest
The two L llama, he's a beast
And to win silk pajamas from the bards of your sire
A three L lllama's a big Boston fire.

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LOL!!!!
LOL!! again!

Ali · 10th May 2012, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Mashuna

Wow, you really don't know anything about atheists, do you?

I used to be one!

Mashuna · 10th May 2012, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

I used to be one!

Given your lack of knowledge about atheism and atheists, I rather doubt that.

Jre1983 · 10th May 2012, 08:11 PM

I'm a part time sadhu, insomuch as I'm regularly homeless, I have long hair and a beard, and I do drugs. I'm halfway to a Shav-Baba.

Craig4 · 10th May 2012, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

I used to be one!

And then the Great God Whatever gave you a power that most people seem to also have and you became a believer?

tsig · 10th May 2012, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

I used to be one!

What did you not believe in?

zooterkin · 11th May 2012, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Ali

I used to be one!

Didn't you also claim to have been a comedian?

ETA: My mistake, that was the description given by Kramer, which I mistakenly assumed was a self-description of the applicant.

I Ratant · 11th May 2012, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Ali

I used to be one!

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I get "uninformed" more than former atheist from your posts.
When you found religion, you went for it hook, line, and sinker, and never looked back.

Bill Thompson 75 · 11th May 2012, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

I used to be one!

Who woulda believed it: you used to be an atheist, and I used to be immortal.

Tricky · 12th May 2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by TjW

Yes, always remember:

A one L lama, he's a priest
The two L llama, he's a beast
And to win silk pajamas from the bards of your sire
A three L lllama's a big Boston fire.

Original credit to Ogden Nash. Yes, the last line too. Still, thanks for resurrecting him, TjW. You can never get enough Nash ramblings.

Dancing David · 12th May 2012, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Ali

I used to be one!

I used to be a devout xian, so I am an expert?

catsmate1 · 12th May 2012, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Piscivore

I once won a staring contest with an ostritch less than a foot from my face. I'm an atheist.

I lost one with a swan recently; however I consider pecking me to be cheating so I want her disqualified.

Originally Posted by Piscivore

The two categories are not mutually exclusive.

Nope. Dara Ó Briain comes to mind.

Originally Posted by Ali

I used to be one!

That's about as credible as Lee Strobel's similar claim.

zooterkin · 12th May 2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Tricky

Original credit to Ogden Nash. Yes, the last line too. Still, thanks for resurrecting him, TjW. You can never get enough Nash ramblings.

Only a partial credit for the last line, and the third line is, I believe, original (as well as tipping the hat to Nash).

TjW · 12th May 2012, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Tricky

Original credit to Ogden Nash. Yes, the last line too. Still, thanks for resurrecting him, TjW. You can never get enough Nash ramblings.

Wikipedia says:

Quote:

(Nash appended a footnote to this poem: "The author's attention has been called to a type of conflagration known as a three-alarmer. Pooh."[6])

So he was aware of the possibility. But he didn't write the last line.
And I wouldn't have written the third line the way I did if I was trying to pass the first two off as my own.

So to you, Tricky, I say: "Beep Beep. Beep Beep. His horn went Beep Beep Beep."

I Ratant · 13th May 2012, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by TjW

...
So to you, Tricky, I say: "Beep Beep. Beep Beep. His horn went Beep Beep Beep."

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That damn song has come around my headbone at least twice a day for years!
I hates it!

dafydd · 13th May 2012, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by I Ratant

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That damn song has come around my headbone at least twice a day for years!
I hates it!

It was played on Children's Favourites on the BBC every week when I was a child and it still goes around my head with depressing regularity.

deaman · 14th May 2012, 07:34 AM

Oh, my child.........
Originally Posted by Ali View Post
The 10 commandments are the source of life that we humans have available to us. I'm a genuine case that has obeyed these commands and has received gifts.

It seems you're not interested in this source of life-giving commands, but only about its history and other garbage.

Dearest Ali -

You have ears, but you do not hear. To him that has, much is required. Him To him that has not, all shall be taken. You, as all my children, only have the power to be humble, accepting and show love. Any miracles performed are through my Holy Spirit in the name of my Beloved. Do not be offended by my words!

I will reiterate for you, my Son. All is for His sake.

Look, I know your heart is in the right place. You're trying your best to stand up for me. That's great, but I really don't need the help. Your saved by faith, not works. Remember?

Also, please stop representing me as some kind of selfish, childish, hateful, wrathful ogre, hellbent on destroying my creations. I love ALL my children and creations. (As you well know, I am the God of Love.)

Also, remember, when you take upon yourself to represent me, lashing out at people mercilessly with wrath in a less then humble spirit, then that's what people think about me! (Think about Moses striking the rock! No promised land for him.)

The humble will be raised up. The proud, brought down. (Don't act so proud, your no more, or less, "special" than anyone else.)

He who is first now, will be last, later. (Don't pretend as if you will be the first then, or that you're the first to confess belief in me.)

Do not judge others, so that you will not be judged. (For with the judgement you judge others, you shall be judged.)

Now, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by the power of His Blood and The Holy Spirit, I tell you:

Be kind to all my creations. (Also, do not blaspheme my Spirit of Holiness.)

Now, back to the previously scheduled debate.

GOD (H.F., J.C., H.S.)

(Incidentally, the Ten Commandments are neither "the elixir" of, or "source" of life.
"I AM".)

Akhenaten · 14th May 2012, 07:41 AM

Okaaa . . . aay

Multivac · 15th May 2012, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by deaman

Oh, my child.........
Originally Posted by Ali View Post
The 10 commandments are the source of life that we humans have available to us. I'm a genuine case that has obeyed these commands and has received gifts.

It seems you're not interested in this source of life-giving commands, but only about its history and other garbage.

Dearest Ali -

You have ears, but you do not hear. To him that has, much is required. Him To him that has not, all shall be taken. You, as all my children, only have the power to be humble, accepting and show love. Any miracles performed are through my Holy Spirit in the name of my Beloved. Do not be offended by my words!

I will reiterate for you, my Son. All is for His sake.

Look, I know your heart is in the right place. You're trying your best to stand up for me. That's great, but I really don't need the help. Your saved by faith, not works. Remember?

Also, please stop representing me as some kind of selfish, childish, hateful, wrathful ogre, hellbent on destroying my creations. I love ALL my children and creations. (As you well know, I am the God of Love.)

Also, remember, when you take upon yourself to represent me, lashing out at people mercilessly with wrath in a less then humble spirit, then that's what people think about me! (Think about Moses striking the rock! No promised land for him.)

The humble will be raised up. The proud, brought down. (Don't act so proud, your no more, or less, "special" than anyone else.)

He who is first now, will be last, later. (Don't pretend as if you will be the first then, or that you're the first to confess belief in me.)

Do not judge others, so that you will not be judged. (For with the judgement you judge others, you shall be judged.)

Now, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by the power of His Blood and The Holy Spirit, I tell you:

Be kind to all my creations. (Also, do not blaspheme my Spirit of Holiness.)

Now, back to the previously scheduled debate.

GOD (H.F., J.C., H.S.)

(Incidentally, the Ten Commandments are neither "the elixir" of, or "source" of life.
"I AM".)

This reads like a Monty Python or Rowan Atkinson sketch.

Ali · 15th May 2012, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by deaman

Oh, my child.........
Originally Posted by Ali View Post
The 10 commandments are the source of life that we humans have available to us. I'm a genuine case that has obeyed these commands and has received gifts.

It seems you're not interested in this source of life-giving commands, but only about its history and other garbage.

Dearest Ali -

You have ears, but you do not hear. To him that has, much is required. Him To him that has not, all shall be taken. You, as all my children, only have the power to be humble, accepting and show love. Any miracles performed are through my Holy Spirit in the name of my Beloved. Do not be offended by my words!

I will reiterate for you, my Son. All is for His sake.

Look, I know your heart is in the right place. You're trying your best to stand up for me. That's great, but I really don't need the help. Your saved by faith, not works. Remember?

Also, please stop representing me as some kind of selfish, childish, hateful, wrathful ogre, hellbent on destroying my creations. I love ALL my children and creations. (As you well know, I am the God of Love.)

Also, remember, when you take upon yourself to represent me, lashing out at people mercilessly with wrath in a less then humble spirit, then that's what people think about me! (Think about Moses striking the rock! No promised land for him.)

The humble will be raised up. The proud, brought down. (Don't act so proud, your no more, or less, "special" than anyone else.)

He who is first now, will be last, later. (Don't pretend as if you will be the first then, or that you're the first to confess belief in me.)

Do not judge others, so that you will not be judged. (For with the judgement you judge others, you shall be judged.)

Now, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by the power of His Blood and The Holy Spirit, I tell you:

Be kind to all my creations. (Also, do not blaspheme my Spirit of Holiness.)

Now, back to the previously scheduled debate.

GOD (H.F., J.C., H.S.)

(Incidentally, the Ten Commandments are neither "the elixir" of, or "source" of life.
"I AM".)

Like I said before, and now I have proof: you guys are comedians.

Foster Zygote · 15th May 2012, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Tricky

Original credit to Ogden Nash. Yes, the last line too. Still, thanks for resurrecting him, TjW. You can never get enough Nash ramblings.

There's only one I'd have to have.

Foster Zygote · 15th May 2012, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

Like I said before, and now I have proof: you guys are comedians.

Well, you are great source material. So credit where credit is due.

deaman · 15th May 2012, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

Like I said before, and now I have proof: you guys are comedians.

Are you saying the words of love and compassion from the Holy Ghost are laughable?

Ali · 17th May 2012, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by deaman

Are you saying the words of love and compassion from the Holy Ghost are laughable?

The things I know and see and physically feel take priority: There's no proof of the Holy Ghost!

Akhenaten · 17th May 2012, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

The things I know and see and physically feel take priority: There's no proof of the Holy Ghost!

Who are you and what have you done with Ali?

Craig4 · 19th May 2012, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by Ali

The things I know and see and physically feel take priority: There's no proof of the Holy Ghost!

Great just get rid of the two parts of the trinity and you'll be well on your way to being rational.

Akhenaten · 19th May 2012, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Craig4

Great just get rid of the two parts of the trinity and you'll be well on your way to being rational.

The Christians will never abandon their polytheism. I think they worry that it would make them look too Jewish, or something.

deaman · 20th May 2012, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Ali

The things I know and see and physically feel take priority: There's no proof of the Holy Ghost!

It depends, to whom you are speaking, and what Bible version they may be reading.

Nevertheless, I understand how the word "ghost", might be misleading.

Do you find words, spoken under influence of the Holy Spirit, laughable?

I am sure you don't need me to quote scripture ( Mark 3:29 ), concerning this subject.

What does the Lord reveal to you about this?

Akhenaten · 20th May 2012, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by deaman

Originally Posted by Ali

The things I know and see and physically feel take priority: There's no proof of the Holy Ghost!

It depends, to whom you are speaking, and what Bible version they may be reading.

No it doesn't. There's no proof (or even evidence) of any Holy Ghosts no matter what book you're reading and no matter who you're talking to. It's a made-up thing, like the Dementors of Azkaban, only sillier.

Originally Posted by deaman

Nevertheless, I understand how the word "ghost", might be misleading.

Yeah. Somebody might think you were talking about something that actually exists.

Originally Posted by deaman

Do you find words, spoken under influence of the Holy Spirit, laughable?

Ooh my wordy lordy yes.

Originally Posted by deaman

I am sure you don't need me to quote scripture ( Mark 3:29 ), concerning this subject.

No.

Originally Posted by deaman

What does the Lord reveal to you about this?

There's no such critter.

I Ratant · 20th May 2012, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by deaman

It depends, to whom you are speaking, and what Bible version they may be reading.

Nevertheless, I understand how the word "ghost", might be misleading.

Do you find words, spoken under influence of the Holy Spirit, laughable?

I am sure you don't need me to quote scripture ( Mark 3:29 ), concerning this subject.

What does the Lord reveal to you about this?

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The quote is from a book of myths, and reveals nothing, especially any "lord".
The writer(s) just conjured up a ripping good yarn.. from whole cloth.

dafydd · 20th May 2012, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by I Ratant

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The quote is from a book of myths, and reveals nothing, especially any "lord".
The writer(s) just conjured up a ripping good yarn.. from whole cloth.

I find that it fails to grip. A very boring book of fairy stories.

9th May 2012, 05:24 PM	#1161
Craig4 Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5,363	Originally Posted by Ali You're not atheists: you're a bunch of comedians! And I can do exactly what you can do and I don't believe in your fairy story. Did you read my challenge about the loaves and fishes? When you're ready to take that one on let us know.
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10th May 2012, 12:28 AM	#1163
Akhenaten Heretic Pharaoh Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pi-Broadford, Australia Posts: 24,666	Originally Posted by Ali You're not atheists: you're a bunch of comedians!
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10th May 2012, 12:31 AM	#1164
The Norseman I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Treasure Valley Posts: 3,236	Originally Posted by Kid Eager You're confusing atheism with monomania, amongst other things. I await your return to the subject of this thread with breathless anticipation In the meantime, have a rubber chicken, on the house. Since I see you're wearing your Groucho mustache and eyebrows, you're quite earnest and sincere.
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10th May 2012, 12:39 AM	#1165
Akhenaten Heretic Pharaoh Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pi-Broadford, Australia Posts: 24,666	Originally Posted by Ali I'm afraid they are mutually exclusive. Calm your fears, Padawan. As usual, they are based on a complete misunderstanding of Just About Everything. Originally Posted by Ali An atheist would be too busy trying to find out the truth. Indeed. That's why I'm trying to understand the truth of how the set of ten commandments mentioned in both Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 managed to be recorded despite the fact that Moshe the Nomad smashed them to pieces in a hissy fit in Exodus 32. I'd also like to find out the truth of why you think it's OK to ignore the real set of ten commandments that teh LAWD issued in Exodus 34. Originally Posted by Ali These comedians are here just to make silly remarks. Quite right. I think you should ignore them and just talk to me.
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10th May 2012, 01:23 AM	#1166
zooterkin Nitpicking dilettante Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Berkshire, mostly Posts: 24,585	Originally Posted by punshhh Don't whatever you do try it with a lama. Indeed; you might have to watch out for his right hook. The current Dalai Lama has boxed with Brian Blessed.
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9th May 2012, 11:55 PM	#1162
Mashuna Ovis ex Machina Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Welsh Wales Posts: 6,580	Originally Posted by Ali I'm afraid they are mutually exclusive. An atheist would be too busy trying to find out the truth. These comedians are here just to make silly remarks. Wow, you really don't know anything about atheists, do you?

10th May 2012, 06:23 AM	#1167
TjW Philosopher Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: up in the air Posts: 9,987	Originally Posted by Ali You're not atheists: you're a bunch of comedians! You're kidding, right?
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10th May 2012, 06:28 AM	#1168
TjW Philosopher Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: up in the air Posts: 9,987	Originally Posted by zooterkin Indeed; you might have to watch out for his right hook. The current Dalai Lama has boxed with Brian Blessed. Yes, always remember: A one L lama, he's a priest The two L llama, he's a beast And to win silk pajamas from the bards of your sire A three L lllama's a big Boston fire.
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10th May 2012, 07:07 AM	#1169
Hokulele Official Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Trying to decide whether to set defenses against an army, or against mole rats. Posts: 27,268	Originally Posted by TjW Yes, always remember: A one L lama, he's a priest The two L llama, he's a beast And to win silk pajamas from the bards of your sire A three L lllama's a big Boston fire. Awesome.

10th May 2012, 09:00 AM	#1170
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	Originally Posted by TjW Yes, always remember: A one L lama, he's a priest The two L llama, he's a beast And to win silk pajamas from the bards of your sire A three L lllama's a big Boston fire. . LOL!!!! LOL!! again!

10th May 2012, 08:01 PM	#1171
Ali Muse Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fiery furnace Posts: 679	Originally Posted by Mashuna Wow, you really don't know anything about atheists, do you? I used to be one!
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10th May 2012, 08:04 PM	#1172
Mashuna Ovis ex Machina Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Welsh Wales Posts: 6,580	Originally Posted by Ali I used to be one! Given your lack of knowledge about atheism and atheists, I rather doubt that.

10th May 2012, 08:11 PM	#1173
Jre1983 New Blood Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 10	I'm a part time sadhu, insomuch as I'm regularly homeless, I have long hair and a beard, and I do drugs. I'm halfway to a Shav-Baba.
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10th May 2012, 09:22 PM	#1174
Craig4 Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5,363	Originally Posted by Ali I used to be one! And then the Great God Whatever gave you a power that most people seem to also have and you became a believer?
Craig4 Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5,363

10th May 2012, 09:40 PM	#1175
tsig a carbon based life-form Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 26,762	Originally Posted by Ali I used to be one! What did you not believe in?

11th May 2012, 01:25 AM	#1176
zooterkin Nitpicking dilettante Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Berkshire, mostly Posts: 24,585	Originally Posted by Ali I used to be one! Didn't you also claim to have been a comedian? ETA: My mistake, that was the description given by Kramer, which I mistakenly assumed was a self-description of the applicant.
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11th May 2012, 08:58 AM	#1177
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	Originally Posted by Ali I used to be one! . I get "uninformed" more than former atheist from your posts. When you found religion, you went for it hook, line, and sinker, and never looked back.

11th May 2012, 12:14 PM	#1178
Bill Thompson 75 Graduate Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,420	Originally Posted by Ali I used to be one! Who woulda believed it: you used to be an atheist, and I used to be immortal.

12th May 2012, 10:10 AM	#1179
Tricky Briefly immortal Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Group W bench Posts: 42,360	Originally Posted by TjW Yes, always remember: A one L lama, he's a priest The two L llama, he's a beast And to win silk pajamas from the bards of your sire A three L lllama's a big Boston fire. Original credit to Ogden Nash. Yes, the last line too. Still, thanks for resurrecting him, TjW. You can never get enough Nash ramblings.

12th May 2012, 10:18 AM	#1180
Dancing David Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 34,710	Originally Posted by Ali I used to be one! I used to be a devout xian, so I am an expert?
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12th May 2012, 01:44 PM	#1181
catsmate1 Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dublin (the one in Ireland) Posts: 7,121	Originally Posted by Piscivore I once won a staring contest with an ostritch less than a foot from my face. I'm an atheist. I lost one with a swan recently; however I consider pecking me to be cheating so I want her disqualified. Originally Posted by Piscivore The two categories are not mutually exclusive. Nope. Dara Ó Briain comes to mind. Originally Posted by Ali I used to be one! That's about as credible as Lee Strobel's similar claim.

12th May 2012, 01:58 PM	#1182
zooterkin Nitpicking dilettante Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Berkshire, mostly Posts: 24,585	Originally Posted by Tricky Original credit to Ogden Nash. Yes, the last line too. Still, thanks for resurrecting him, TjW. You can never get enough Nash ramblings. Only a partial credit for the last line, and the third line is, I believe, original (as well as tipping the hat to Nash).
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12th May 2012, 06:23 PM	#1183
TjW Philosopher Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: up in the air Posts: 9,987	Originally Posted by Tricky Original credit to Ogden Nash. Yes, the last line too. Still, thanks for resurrecting him, TjW. You can never get enough Nash ramblings. Wikipedia says: Quote: (Nash appended a footnote to this poem: "The author's attention has been called to a type of conflagration known as a three-alarmer. Pooh."[6]) So he was aware of the possibility. But he didn't write the last line. And I wouldn't have written the third line the way I did if I was trying to pass the first two off as my own. So to you, Tricky, I say: "Beep Beep. Beep Beep. His horn went Beep Beep Beep."
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13th May 2012, 11:02 AM	#1184
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	Originally Posted by TjW ... So to you, Tricky, I say: "Beep Beep. Beep Beep. His horn went Beep Beep Beep." . That damn song has come around my headbone at least twice a day for years! I hates it!

13th May 2012, 11:11 AM	#1185
dafydd Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belgium (Flatland) Posts: 31,471	Originally Posted by I Ratant . That damn song has come around my headbone at least twice a day for years! I hates it! It was played on Children's Favourites on the BBC every week when I was a child and it still goes around my head with depressing regularity.
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14th May 2012, 07:34 AM	#1186
deaman Master Poster Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,729	Ah, my children, ignoring me still..... Oh, my child......... Originally Posted by Ali View Post The 10 commandments are the source of life that we humans have available to us. I'm a genuine case that has obeyed these commands and has received gifts. It seems you're not interested in this source of life-giving commands, but only about its history and other garbage. Dearest Ali - You have ears, but you do not hear. To him that has, much is required. Him To him that has not, all shall be taken. You, as all my children, only have the power to be humble, accepting and show love. Any miracles performed are through my Holy Spirit in the name of my Beloved. Do not be offended by my words! I will reiterate for you, my Son. All is for His sake. Look, I know your heart is in the right place. You're trying your best to stand up for me. That's great, but I really don't need the help. Your saved by faith, not works. Remember? Also, please stop representing me as some kind of selfish, childish, hateful, wrathful ogre, hellbent on destroying my creations. I love ALL my children and creations. (As you well know, I am the God of Love.) Also, remember, when you take upon yourself to represent me, lashing out at people mercilessly with wrath in a less then humble spirit, then that's what people think about me! (Think about Moses striking the rock! No promised land for him.) The humble will be raised up. The proud, brought down. (Don't act so proud, your no more, or less, "special" than anyone else.) He who is first now, will be last, later. (Don't pretend as if you will be the first then, or that you're the first to confess belief in me.) Do not judge others, so that you will not be judged. (For with the judgement you judge others, you shall be judged.) Now, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by the power of His Blood and The Holy Spirit, I tell you: Be kind to all my creations. (Also, do not blaspheme my Spirit of Holiness.) Now, back to the previously scheduled debate. GOD (H.F., J.C., H.S.) (Incidentally, the Ten Commandments are neither "the elixir" of, or "source" of life. "I AM".)
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14th May 2012, 07:41 AM	#1187
Akhenaten Heretic Pharaoh Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pi-Broadford, Australia Posts: 24,666	Okaaa . . . aay
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15th May 2012, 07:51 AM	#1188
Multivac Graduate Poster Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,933	Originally Posted by deaman Oh, my child......... Originally Posted by Ali View Post The 10 commandments are the source of life that we humans have available to us. I'm a genuine case that has obeyed these commands and has received gifts. It seems you're not interested in this source of life-giving commands, but only about its history and other garbage. Dearest Ali - You have ears, but you do not hear. To him that has, much is required. Him To him that has not, all shall be taken. You, as all my children, only have the power to be humble, accepting and show love. Any miracles performed are through my Holy Spirit in the name of my Beloved. Do not be offended by my words! I will reiterate for you, my Son. All is for His sake. Look, I know your heart is in the right place. You're trying your best to stand up for me. That's great, but I really don't need the help. Your saved by faith, not works. Remember? Also, please stop representing me as some kind of selfish, childish, hateful, wrathful ogre, hellbent on destroying my creations. I love ALL my children and creations. (As you well know, I am the God of Love.) Also, remember, when you take upon yourself to represent me, lashing out at people mercilessly with wrath in a less then humble spirit, then that's what people think about me! (Think about Moses striking the rock! No promised land for him.) The humble will be raised up. The proud, brought down. (Don't act so proud, your no more, or less, "special" than anyone else.) He who is first now, will be last, later. (Don't pretend as if you will be the first then, or that you're the first to confess belief in me.) Do not judge others, so that you will not be judged. (For with the judgement you judge others, you shall be judged.) Now, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by the power of His Blood and The Holy Spirit, I tell you: Be kind to all my creations. (Also, do not blaspheme my Spirit of Holiness.) Now, back to the previously scheduled debate. GOD (H.F., J.C., H.S.) (Incidentally, the Ten Commandments are neither "the elixir" of, or "source" of life. "I AM".) This reads like a Monty Python or Rowan Atkinson sketch.

15th May 2012, 06:38 PM	#1189
Ali Muse Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fiery furnace Posts: 679	Originally Posted by deaman Oh, my child......... Originally Posted by Ali View Post The 10 commandments are the source of life that we humans have available to us. I'm a genuine case that has obeyed these commands and has received gifts. It seems you're not interested in this source of life-giving commands, but only about its history and other garbage. Dearest Ali - You have ears, but you do not hear. To him that has, much is required. Him To him that has not, all shall be taken. You, as all my children, only have the power to be humble, accepting and show love. Any miracles performed are through my Holy Spirit in the name of my Beloved. Do not be offended by my words! I will reiterate for you, my Son. All is for His sake. Look, I know your heart is in the right place. You're trying your best to stand up for me. That's great, but I really don't need the help. Your saved by faith, not works. Remember? Also, please stop representing me as some kind of selfish, childish, hateful, wrathful ogre, hellbent on destroying my creations. I love ALL my children and creations. (As you well know, I am the God of Love.) Also, remember, when you take upon yourself to represent me, lashing out at people mercilessly with wrath in a less then humble spirit, then that's what people think about me! (Think about Moses striking the rock! No promised land for him.) The humble will be raised up. The proud, brought down. (Don't act so proud, your no more, or less, "special" than anyone else.) He who is first now, will be last, later. (Don't pretend as if you will be the first then, or that you're the first to confess belief in me.) Do not judge others, so that you will not be judged. (For with the judgement you judge others, you shall be judged.) Now, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by the power of His Blood and The Holy Spirit, I tell you: Be kind to all my creations. (Also, do not blaspheme my Spirit of Holiness.) Now, back to the previously scheduled debate. GOD (H.F., J.C., H.S.) (Incidentally, the Ten Commandments are neither "the elixir" of, or "source" of life. "I AM".) Like I said before, and now I have proof: you guys are comedians.
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15th May 2012, 06:55 PM	#1191
Foster Zygote Dental Floss Tycoon Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge Posts: 14,394	Originally Posted by Ali Like I said before, and now I have proof: you guys are comedians. Well, you are great source material. So credit where credit is due.
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15th May 2012, 09:13 PM	#1192
deaman Master Poster Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,729	Your heart is like stone..... Originally Posted by Ali Like I said before, and now I have proof: you guys are comedians. Are you saying the words of love and compassion from the Holy Ghost are laughable?
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17th May 2012, 02:05 PM	#1193
Ali Muse Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fiery furnace Posts: 679	Originally Posted by deaman Are you saying the words of love and compassion from the Holy Ghost are laughable? The things I know and see and physically feel take priority: There's no proof of the Holy Ghost!
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17th May 2012, 02:27 PM	#1194
Akhenaten Heretic Pharaoh Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pi-Broadford, Australia Posts: 24,666	Originally Posted by Ali The things I know and see and physically feel take priority: There's no proof of the Holy Ghost! Who are you and what have you done with Ali?
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19th May 2012, 12:47 AM	#1195
Craig4 Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5,363	Originally Posted by Ali The things I know and see and physically feel take priority: There's no proof of the Holy Ghost! Great just get rid of the two parts of the trinity and you'll be well on your way to being rational.
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19th May 2012, 08:09 AM	#1196
Akhenaten Heretic Pharaoh Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pi-Broadford, Australia Posts: 24,666	Originally Posted by Craig4 Great just get rid of the two parts of the trinity and you'll be well on your way to being rational. The Christians will never abandon their polytheism. I think they worry that it would make them look too Jewish, or something.
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