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Old 04-01-2007, 12:47 PM
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Default Is God Real?: Newsweek Debate (Fascinating!)

A debate between Megapastor Rick Warren and Mega-atheist Sam Harris.

It really is fascinating in about every way. It's not mean-spirited and both guys bring up good points.

I think what I took from it is that faith vs. experience is hugely important. I'm not sure where I fit on the big spectrum, because being a Christian I am supposed to believe certain things that I don't. I can't reject certain science just out of hand, and Harris gets at that point in here.

It really twisted around in my head while reading it. It's a bit lengthy, but worth reading -- especially after last night's conversation.
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Old 04-01-2007, 01:13 PM
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A debate between Megapastor Rick Warren and Mega-atheist Sam Harris.

It really is fascinating in about every way. It's not mean-spirited and both guys bring up good points.

I think what I took from it is that faith vs. experience is hugely important. I'm not sure where I fit on the big spectrum, because being a Christian I am supposed to believe certain things that I don't. I can't reject certain science just out of hand, and Harris gets at that point in here.

It really twisted around in my head while reading it. It's a bit lengthy, but worth reading -- especially after last night's conversation.
Brian,
I'm so happy I didn't jump into that thread. Geesh! I found myself agreeing with timm, danzig, and dahoss, if ya can believe it!
Anyway...to answer your question...it's a definite "yes" and a positive "no".
Kinda like how ya look at it.
Free will rules. Consequences for all others, or maybe not.
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Old 04-01-2007, 03:10 PM
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Brian,
I'm so happy I didn't jump into that thread. Geesh! I found myself agreeing with timm, danzig, and dahoss, if ya can believe it!
Anyway...to answer your question...it's a definite "yes" and a positive "no".
Kinda like how ya look at it.
Free will rules. Consequences for all others, or maybe not.
What, you didn't agree with any of my posts about being denied the body of chocolate Jesus? Man, DTS... I thought we shared something here...
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Old 04-01-2007, 03:16 PM
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What, you didn't agree with any of my posts about being denied the body of chocolate Jesus? Man, DTS... I thought we shared something here...
GR,
I put it in a diff thread.
I got dibs on the nuts.

Geesh, those C's don't know about art...metaphors.
The gallery director is stepping down.
At least Michaelangelo knew what to do...the Sistine ceiling says it all.
Seven beautiful nude men...and not once mentioned in the Bible.
Joke! Way to go Mike!
Some laugh, others cry.
Are any of us taking this seriously?
Maybe.
Even funnier.
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Old 04-01-2007, 05:07 PM
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GR,
Here's an update:
http://www.playfuls.com/news_0006356...hibition_.html

On a side note, Adam wrapped the new Will Smith movie, the one with all the extras under the b'kln bridge. Huge. Cast party was last night.
I'll post the link if I can find it.
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Old 04-01-2007, 05:14 PM
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GR,
Here's the link to the Will Smith movie:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01282007...rla_levine.htm

Also, check out the James Nachtwey show if you get a chance.
Very powerful.

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Old 04-02-2007, 08:40 AM
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i read the debate, as well as the article that asked if god was real...both very good reads, thanks for mentioning them brian.
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Old 04-02-2007, 08:58 AM
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Think what God must be feeling.






"Hey...are you people nuts...or what!!?? Isn't LeBron James proof enough?"
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Old 04-02-2007, 11:39 AM
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i read the debate, as well as the article that asked if god was real...both very good reads, thanks for mentioning them brian.
If only our political debates over subjects related to religion could be as cordial and eloquent.
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Old 04-02-2007, 11:40 AM
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If only our political debates over subjects related to religion could be as cordial and eloquent.
Amen to that...
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Old 04-02-2007, 11:55 AM
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Amen to that...
Amen...yup!

So, if I didn't tell you this one, let me know.....

I was on a plane, wearing my collar backwards so I didn't get hassled before I got to the boarding gate. They let me go right through.
The plane took off, climbed to 30,000 feet and cruised along...
Cruising...reading, you know what it's like.
Then the plane hit some turbulance. It got bouncy.
A guy came over to sit in the aisle seat next to me.
I could tell he was spooked by the plane's antics.
I think we hit another air pocket and it looked like he was about to blow his lunch.
So he looked at me with that pathetic look on his face and asked, "Hey, Rev...
is there something you could do about this situation?"
I smiled.
He became more insistant when the plane took another bounce.
"Can you PLEASE, PLEASE do something? Rev??? Do you know what I mean?"


So...being the good pastor that I've always been, I got out of my seat, walked down the aisle, and took a collection.

ps...after we landed safetly, I went to Belmont and bet the whole shabang on a horse. If I remember, it was named Affair in the Air.
Danged if it didn't come in!

AMEN!!!!!
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:07 PM
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What, you didn't agree with any of my posts about being denied the body of chocolate Jesus? Man, DTS... I thought we shared something here...
Genuine Risk,
Do you have an opinion as to why the chocolate Jesus got such a stiff reaction compared to the chocolate Virgin Mary?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14400252/
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:13 PM
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I took a philosophy class, and needless to say the teacher was an athiest and I went round for round with him everyday. I think he actually graded me harder because of my belief in God, but I gave him hell and he wasn't going to tell me any different.

There ain't nothing that can't be done
By me and God
Ain't nobody come in between me and God
One day we'll live together
Where the angels trod
Me and God
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:18 PM
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Anyone know who God likes in the game tonight?
no doubt both teams feel he likes them. i always wonder tho, if god would have time to worry about a game-what with wars, plagues, famine and the like--surely he hasn't got time for something so trivial.
but then again, maybe he's a sports fan.
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:22 PM
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Well I just hope God likes Florida by 5 points more tonight.
go gators!!
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ive got one word..tsunami..what god was on coffee break right.. merry christmas...
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:31 PM
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Don't start the argument that God doesn't exist because of natural disasters.
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:32 PM
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people who say, "well if God did exist than why do we have these disasters that kill so many people" and this and that.
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:35 PM
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Pay very careful attention to the cheer leaders. If you see one wearing a long white robe, tossing lightning bolts, and waving fancy glitter pom poms,
you might find the answer.
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people who say, "well if God did exist than why do we have these disasters that kill so many people" and this and that.
sorry he had to apear in a tortilla..in las cuzas..
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