|
rrrADAM
Apr 16, 2012, 3:35 AM
Post #1 of 16
(1000 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Dec 19, 1999
Posts: 17535
|
|
|
|
|
|
pinktricam
Apr 16, 2012, 10:34 AM
Post #2 of 16
(957 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 8, 2003
Posts: 7947
|
The cartoon neglected to mention one sure and very important sign of indoctrination, obsessive forum posts about religion.
|
|
|
|
|
petsfed
Apr 16, 2012, 12:31 PM
Post #3 of 16
(936 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Sep 24, 2002
Posts: 8572
|
pinktricam wrote: The cartoon neglected to mention one sure and very important sign of indoctrination, obsessive forum posts about religion.
Churchill said "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject".
|
|
|
|
|
squierbypetzl
Moderator
Apr 16, 2012, 8:18 PM
Post #4 of 16
(904 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jul 6, 2005
Posts: 3428
|
petsfed wrote: pinktricam wrote: The cartoon neglected to mention one sure and very important sign of indoctrination, obsessive forum posts about religion. Churchill said "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject".
Philosoraptor once pondered "If humans are meant to trascend seemlessly into another life after death, why do our insticts have us cling to life at all costs?"
|
|
|
|
|
pinktricam
Apr 16, 2012, 10:14 PM
Post #5 of 16
(891 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 8, 2003
Posts: 7947
|
squierbypetzl wrote: petsfed wrote: pinktricam wrote: The cartoon neglected to mention one sure and very important sign of indoctrination, obsessive forum posts about religion. Churchill said "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject". Philosoraptor once pondered "If humans are meant to trascend seemlessly into another life after death, why do our insticts have us cling to life at all costs?"
Personally, I don't fear death. It's that uncomfortable transitional period that scares the crap out of me.
|
|
|
|
|
guangzhou
Apr 16, 2012, 10:20 PM
Post #6 of 16
(888 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Sep 26, 2004
Posts: 3388
|
Very few people fear death until it's looking them in the face.
|
|
|
|
|
pinktricam
Apr 16, 2012, 10:32 PM
Post #7 of 16
(882 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 8, 2003
Posts: 7947
|
My post does not contradict your statement in any way.
|
|
|
|
|
macherry
Apr 17, 2012, 10:18 AM
Post #8 of 16
(857 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Sep 10, 2003
Posts: 15547
|
pinktricam wrote: squierbypetzl wrote: petsfed wrote: pinktricam wrote: The cartoon neglected to mention one sure and very important sign of indoctrination, obsessive forum posts about religion. Churchill said "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject". Philosoraptor once pondered "If humans are meant to trascend seemlessly into another life after death, why do our insticts have us cling to life at all costs?" Personally, I don't fear death. It's that uncomfortable transitional period that scares the crap out of me.
i thought you would welcome the rapture!!
|
|
|
|
|
pinktricam
Apr 17, 2012, 10:43 AM
Post #9 of 16
(850 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 8, 2003
Posts: 7947
|
macherry wrote: pinktricam wrote: squierbypetzl wrote: petsfed wrote: pinktricam wrote: The cartoon neglected to mention one sure and very important sign of indoctrination, obsessive forum posts about religion. Churchill said "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject". Philosoraptor once pondered "If humans are meant to trascend seemlessly into another life after death, why do our insticts have us cling to life at all costs?" Personally, I don't fear death. It's that uncomfortable transitional period that scares the crap out of me. i thought you would welcome the rapture!!
That's a transition I will welcome.
|
|
|
|
|
petsfed
Apr 17, 2012, 10:59 AM
Post #10 of 16
(846 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Sep 24, 2002
Posts: 8572
|
I agree that the part after the dieing doesn't hold much terror for me, whilst I sit in a heated/air conditioned office, full of hot coffee and home-made biscotti. I think if I had to actually contemplate my imminent demise, my tune might change a bit.
|
|
|
|
|
pinktricam
Apr 17, 2012, 11:56 AM
Post #11 of 16
(835 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 8, 2003
Posts: 7947
|
petsfed wrote: I agree that the part after the dieing doesn't hold much terror for me...
From what I've gathered on everything you've ever posted, it very well should!
|
|
|
|
|
petsfed
Apr 17, 2012, 4:24 PM
Post #12 of 16
(818 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Sep 24, 2002
Posts: 8572
|
Eh, if the only way I can get into heaven is by taking the greatest gift given me by my creator and leaving it in the packaging, something tells me I wouldn't want to hang out with Him anyway. Probably the kind of guy who would tell me I'm listening to an album wrong if I don't like it as much as him. And if the punishment for having the gall to actually use a gift given is an eternity of torment (and I only get a limited time to get it right, anyway), He likely keeps a few other rules unstated because "I totally thought that was obvious to everybody!"
|
|
|
|
|
pinktricam
Apr 17, 2012, 4:39 PM
Post #13 of 16
(815 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 8, 2003
Posts: 7947
|
petsfed wrote: Eh, if the only way I can get into heaven is by taking the greatest gift given me by my creator and leaving it in the packaging, something tells me I wouldn't want to hang out with Him anyway. Probably the kind of guy who would tell me I'm listening to an album wrong if I don't like it as much as him. And if the punishment for having the gall to actually use a gift given is an eternity of torment (and I only get a limited time to get it right, anyway), He likely keeps a few other rules unstated because "I totally thought that was obvious to everybody!"
Boy-oh-boy, have you got it all wrong...but good luck with that!
|
|
|
|
|
curt
Apr 17, 2012, 9:03 PM
Post #14 of 16
(798 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Aug 26, 2002
Posts: 18059
|
pinktricam wrote: squierbypetzl wrote: petsfed wrote: pinktricam wrote: The cartoon neglected to mention one sure and very important sign of indoctrination, obsessive forum posts about religion. Churchill said "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject". Philosoraptor once pondered "If humans are meant to trascend seemlessly into another life after death, why do our insticts have us cling to life at all costs?" Personally, I don't fear death. It's that uncomfortable transitional period that scares the crap out of me.
It's nice to see you quote (or paraphrase) an avowed atheist.
Isaac Asimov wrote: Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.
Perhaps you are progressing.
Curt
(This post was edited by curt on Apr 17, 2012, 9:04 PM)
|
|
|
|
|
pinktricam
Apr 17, 2012, 10:44 PM
Post #15 of 16
(782 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 8, 2003
Posts: 7947
|
curt wrote: pinktricam wrote: squierbypetzl wrote: petsfed wrote: pinktricam wrote: The cartoon neglected to mention one sure and very important sign of indoctrination, obsessive forum posts about religion. Churchill said "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject". Philosoraptor once pondered "If humans are meant to trascend seemlessly into another life after death, why do our insticts have us cling to life at all costs?" Personally, I don't fear death. It's that uncomfortable transitional period that scares the crap out of me. It's nice to see you quote (or paraphrase) an avowed atheist. Isaac Asimov wrote: Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome. Perhaps you are progressing. Curt
Far be it from me to say, but maybe, perhaps, great minds think alike(?)...
...or better yet, it's kind of obvious. Whether you're going to a better world, or not.
|
|
|
|
|
rrrADAM
Apr 18, 2012, 3:29 AM
Post #16 of 16
(770 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Dec 19, 1999
Posts: 17535
|
pinktricam wrote: petsfed wrote: I agree that the part after the dieing doesn't hold much terror for me... From what I've gathered on everything you've ever posted, it very well should!
Seriously, Eric... What do you think Jesus would tell you about how you act and judge others in his name? Do you think you do a good job of walking in his footsteps, and actually living his message? You often seem to do the exact opposite of what he taught.
Ironically enough... Many atheists actually live IAW his message better than do you... Not talk, but LIVE. The message was not unique to him either, nor to just Xians.
New term for you:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_atheist
(This post was edited by rrrADAM on Apr 18, 2012, 3:41 AM)
|
|
|
|
|
|
