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Western civilization began long before Christianity. And...? Regardless...are you denying the positive impact of Christianity upon Western Civilization...? The church went a long way in ushering in the dark ages, suppressing progress. And yeah, I know the Irish Monks did their bit in preserving manuscripts from the classical era, but that's not the point. Rather than the church hierarchy or christian doctrine that brought on the enlightenment, it was the inquiring minds of gifted thinkers who thought outside of the teachings of the church. Your prejudice is amazing. The Creationists Christians are the ones who brought us out of the dark ages. Stop reading atheist's propaganda, man. You are not even close. We recovered in spite of, not because of theocratic dogma. Ringman mentions prejudice. 
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I am not ashamed of Jesus.
Spiritual people are a lot different than Religious people. Walking in Faith, listening to the leading of the Holy Spirit is about as free thinking as it gets. God often chooses people that are far from the Norm to deliver His message.
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Someone new just reading here might think the idea was to drive non believers away. Feeling their faith being threatened, that's exactly what some good Christians try to do by turning nasty. Luckily there are exceptions.
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This might be a time to post this. I took this on a church tour yesterday. I feel like John often on the forum.  ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/u9fMdtW.jpg)
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Thanks Antlers, I'm just trying to say we should act decent to everyone. I tend to agree. But I seem to lack tact. Right after I retired I was hired as a consultant in another town. While talking with the superintendent I mentioned I was trying to be more tactful as I age. He quickly responded, "Well, you're failing." I guess the world is not ready for the blunt truth. Some tend to assume that their own belief is blunt truth. Then get upset at being questioned.
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Christianity offers peace, not worldly goods, or documentarable modern textbook evidence.
Jesus offers a contentment that exceeds your expectations. You just must be ready for a more Peaceful life to begin .
People are just plain old flawed, no exceptions, but we can seek a Peace in our lives amid the turmoil. Very well said, sir.
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
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Maybe subversives in disguise pushing the communist step of destroying our religion as one page of the communist plan? They sure are "driven" for having no dog in the fight? Surely there wouldnt be money involved.  Atheism has nothing to do with politics. A capitalist can be an atheist, as can a socialist, communist or someone with an aversion to politics. It is simply a matter of not being convinced in the existence of a God or gods.
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Atheism... It is simply a matter of not being convinced in the existence of a God or gods. With you it is clearly much more than that. ...you can't stand to see someone believe in a higher power. Nailed it, plain and simple. Period.
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When did Christianity actually grow up and get its act together to make contribution of any
notable significance? Jesus Himself called on followers to act without violence or prejudice and care for the sick, hungry and poor. Throughout its looong history...*many centuries*...Christianity (using Jesus’ teachings) has positivity influenced Western Civilization in the ways mentioned above, and more. again, cite the historical period/s when christianity had any signficant verifiable positive impact. simply saying 'Jesus teachings applied over many centuries' is feeble-insipidly vague.
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This might be a time to post this. I took this on a church tour yesterday. I feel like John often on the forum. Do you live on locusts and honey?
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.
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No. Go to the food section.
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When did Christianity actually grow up and get its act together to make contribution of any notable significance? Jesus Himself called on followers to act without violence or prejudice and care for the sick, hungry and poor. Throughout its looong history...*many centuries*...Christianity (using Jesus’ teachings) has positivity influenced Western Civilization in the ways mentioned above, and more. again, cite the historical period/s when christianity had any signficant verifiable positive impact. simply saying 'Jesus teachings applied over many centuries' is feeble-insipidly vague. The answer is accurate. You don’t like it. Tough. Tons of ‘detailed’ info is readily available...look it up yourself.
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.again, cite the historical period/s when christianity had any signficant verifiable positive impact. simply saying 'Jesus teachings applied over many centuries' is feeble-insipidly vague.
The answer is accurate. You don’t like it. Tough. Tons of ‘detailed’ info is readily available...look it up yourself. lol...so you have no peer-reviewed historical scholarly sources to back your claim, just more of the same feeble-insipid vagueness you have become known for.
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When did Christianity actually grow up and get its act together to make contribution of any notable significance? Jesus Himself called on followers to act without violence or prejudice and care for the sick, hungry and poor. Throughout its looong history...*many centuries*...Christianity (using Jesus’ teachings) has positivity influenced Western Civilization in the ways mentioned above, and more. again, cite the historical period/s when christianity had any signficant verifiable positive impact. simply saying 'Jesus teachings applied over many centuries' is feeble-insipidly vague. The answer is accurate. You don’t like it. Tough. Tons of ‘detailed’ info is readily available...look it up yourself. lol...so you have no peer-reviewed historical scholarly sources to back your claim, just more of the same feeble-insipid vagueness you have become known for. laffin’
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Maybe you trolls could give up postin in religion threads, for Lent.
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The answer is accurate. You don’t like it. Tough.
Tons of ‘detailed’ info is readily available...look it up yourself.
reputable unbias sources please, you cannot credibly claim 'accurate' and 'tons of detail' without citing your relevant scholarly sources.
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Atheism... It is simply a matter of not being convinced in the existence of a God or gods. With you it is clearly much more than that. ...you can't stand to see someone believe in a higher power. Nailed it, plain and simple. Period. Atheism is nothing more to me than a lack of conviction in the the existence of a God or gods....just as it is with you in relation to all the versions of God or gods that humankind believes in....barring one, your own. That is an observation.
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The answer is accurate. You don’t like it. Tough.
Tons of ‘detailed’ info is readily available...look it up yourself.
reputable unbias sources please, you cannot credibly claim 'accurate' and 'tons of detail' without citing your relevant scholarly sources. Couldnt stay away, huh? You're living proof you tools NEED Christian's to harass. We sure as heck dont need you.
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The answer is accurate. You don’t like it. Tough. Tons of ‘detailed’ info is readily available...look it up yourself. reputable unbias sources please, you cannot credibly claim 'accurate' and 'tons of detail' without citing your relevant scholarly sources. still laffin’
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