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  I think all you girls should kiss and make up.

  I'd like to watch!
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  NewChapter "Are you saying I don't have the right plumbing? Freaking chauvinists are still under the power of the WT! "

  I have never checked your plumbing and I am under the power of Caesar.
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  “This constant gathering of teams to pitch against one another is telling.”

  I want to be in the men’s team with james_woods and Qcmbr.

  elderelite if he gives one of my gods back (Thor)
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  james_woods " GLADIATOR - do you think that progress has been made on this thread toward reducing the animosity between believers and non-believers?"

  No It's the same old cat fight still playing itself out.
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  The true, unsung hero of the Bible....

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  my undisputed hero of the bible is known by several names, depending on who you talk to...devil, satan, lucifer, etc.. read it, and you'll find that he was the only one who really stood up for you.. he asserted that you could make decisions for yourself...and told you the very real truth that, just because the piece of meat in your chest stops thumping, you positively do not 'die'.. he was your hero.

  he stood up to a daddy-maniac and said, 'just because you made us doesnt mean you have the right to tell us what to do.

  i thought we were free?'.

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  NewChapter " Please get your facts straight."

  Many thanks - I will endeavour to improve my knowledge base.
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  Before getting involved in a debate, we have to ask what our motive is. There is no rule that says we have to avoid making points that offend the sensibilities of others or even upset them. But if our aim is to help people or win them over to our point of view, an outright attack on a person’s viewpoint or belief is likely to cause that person to defend and strengthen their belief.

  Many Christians expect to be ridiculed. The Bible warned that they would be and persecuted, so when they are verbally attacked their faith is strengthened. Quietly making a point in a friendly way is a far more effective way of influencing another person than attack. This is true in any social situation.

  If a person’s aim is to help free the world of religion, outright attack on believers is an inefficient method and counterproductive. If a Christian wants to win people over to their belief in Christ, being sociable and polite is far more likely to cause a person to consider what the Christian has to say. It seems to me that Tammy’s approach makes her message more appealing than the fire and brimstone brigade.
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  The true, unsung hero of the Bible....

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  my undisputed hero of the bible is known by several names, depending on who you talk to...devil, satan, lucifer, etc.. read it, and you'll find that he was the only one who really stood up for you.. he asserted that you could make decisions for yourself...and told you the very real truth that, just because the piece of meat in your chest stops thumping, you positively do not 'die'.. he was your hero.

  he stood up to a daddy-maniac and said, 'just because you made us doesnt mean you have the right to tell us what to do.

  i thought we were free?'.

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  Correct me if I’m wrong but - the story of Adam & Eve was written by a pre Stone Age man on papyrus with dinosaur blood, using a tiger’s sabre-tooth as a pen. Neither schools nor the wheel had been invented and women were made from spare ribs.

  The only character that comes out looking good is the snake, and snakes are not known for their intelligence. We have moved on just a tad since then, and snakes have learned to keep their mouths shut.

  I cannot see there is any benefit to be gained from trying to make sense of this outdated fairytale. Spielberg’s ET was miles better and had a happy ending.
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  Falling into a trap is not the same as setting one.

  The person who understands the difference eats well.

  The smartest people here are taking the bait.
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  There is a pattern among posters here to use whatever subject is raised to take offence and then work out personal frustrations and unresolved issues. Issues are resolved through patient, skilful and genuine concern for the well being of others. The other alternative is to go into battle.

  As this is a website and we can’t actually kill our opponents, a more diplomatic approach is likely to ultimately be more satisfying for all concerned.
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  NewChapter I agree with what you say. The thing is, that the way to win is to play your cards close to your chest. Attacking believers views, increases their faith. They feed off opposition because that is what they expect. You confirm their bias every time you attack. Go in slowly, make small points that can be accept. Build a brick at a time. Softly, softly catchee monkey.