Posted by Dave001 on December 31, 2004, at 18:18:03
In reply to Re: for every action » just plain jane, posted by Angel Girl on December 29, 2004, at 17:51:20
> I wish I could get you in the same room as my 27yr old son. He claims to be an anthiest. Doesn't believe in God but does believe in the devil. Also
Although your reply was directed toward someone else, I thought I'd chime in here and point out that it is at least inconsistent to believe in a "the devil," without believing in "God."
> doesn't believe in angels, although Satan is a fallen angel, of which he also doesn't believe. He also doesn't believe in Heaven, not sure what his belief is in Hell. He believes we developed from apes but when I ask him where the apes come from, he doesn't know. I would love for someone who is a
Well, to stimulate his critical thinking process, ask him about his thoughts on the origin of the devil. Granted, I don't know your son, but since he said he believes man evolved from apes, you might consider that he was being facetious when he expressed a belief in a devil.
> knowledgable Christian to debate beliefs with him. As a Christian myself, but not a very good one, it saddens me deeply that he doesn't believe in God. However; at least I can be happy in the fact that he is not a Satan worshipper either.
>Oh God (no pun intended), Nietzsche would have a field day here. I love a good debate on religion, but this isn't the place for it. As an atheist, I'd no doubt say something resulting in me being banned, albeit unintentionally. We heretics always have a way of getting burned (pun intended). ;-)
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