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Old 11-28-2017, 10:40 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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Nobody knows... it doesn't matter... if it did, we would know about it.

The point is, Jesus did not require Matthew to change in choosing him. He accepted him as he is.

You tell us "Nobody knows" yet proceed to tell us what Jesus did/didn't require.

Which is it?
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:43 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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The authors of the State Constitutions were Christians, so it is obvious which one they were referring to.
WOW! Did you really research the religious affiliations of every writer of a state constitution? Or just make an assumption?

After all, we see people all the time assuming the founders were Christians and their writings tell us something entirely different.
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:45 AM
 
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Honestly, what do you think is going to happen to the 99% of people that are replaced by technology and officially unemployeable?

Do you think that those who are capable of making decisions are going to pay a basic income? Do you think that those who are capable of making decisions are going to be altruistic?

Perhaps, if they were true followers of Christianity, but it is unlikely that anyone that elevates to that position strictly abide by the words of Christ.

It is more likely that those in power will be "logical" thinkers such as yourself, and they will logically decide that the population needs to be eliminated.

They will deem that as righteous because they do not believe in Christ's teachings. They have no incentive to turn the other cheek. They are immortal in their minds.

You must think you're special.
Atheists do not think they are special. They certainly don't think they are immortal...it is usually religious adherents who believe that. And they are not psychopaths. They just don 't believe in a religion. Why does that have to mean that they are amoral, think they are special, etc? Can't a person simply not believe in a religion without being accused of ulterior motives?
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:45 AM
 
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It means you're entitled and you overestimate your worth. If you're an atheist and you're not trying to live the fullest life possible, even at the cost of others, than you are not taking advantage of your opportunity. You are a weak atheist that may not fully believe in his or her convictions. A real, more dominant atheist will usurp your positon and truly live a full life, even if it means that you must be eliminated.

Christianity requires discipline. Atheism needs no discpline, only lust and greed. It is the ultimate YOLO religion. It is the religion of selfishness, while the teachings of Christ speak selflessness.

Which is easier to follow?

Nietzsche is that you?
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:49 AM
 
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Doesn't matter what a group of people who call themselves Christians, but do the opposite of what Christ teaches.

How can one be Christian if one doesn't follow Christ?

Who is the arbiter of who is a Christian and who is not?

Religious belief and government don't mix well.
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:49 AM
 
Location: Florida
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WOW! Did you really research the religious affiliations of every writer of a state constitution? Or just make an assumption?

After all, we see people all the time assuming the founders were Christians and their writings tell us something entirely different.
Which one was NOT referring to the Christian God? Which god were they referring to?
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:50 AM
 
Location: London
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I will LOVE it and I mean LOVE IT, when the US becomes an atheist nation. Think about it.

First of all, will the US even exist after this next financial crisis? Maybe, but maybe not. I imagine that this will be an opportunity for those pulling the strings at the time to consolidate all formerly sovereign banking functions into one global entity, which will effectively make the US an non-entity, concerning the wills of its people.

It would be really special if those in this increasingly smaller group of string pullers are all atheists. That way, as we continuously destroy animal populations and cause environmental degredation, they can decide what is and isn't righteous.

Remember Ol Jesus Christ. Well, forget about turning the other cheek. I mean, do you think you're entitlted to a full life in a world where automation will make 99% of human population not just unemployed, but unemployable?

I mean, of course because of the altruistic nature of humanity, like how gentle it was during the Hollocaust or maybe the Ugandana genocides, people will certainly be taken care of and given a universal income.

Right????

I mean, I hold hands with people everyday and sings songs. People are just so friendly and endearing.

Let that sink in for a moment before you think you're so special by believing that there is no God and that you are supreme being. You are unwittingly moving towards your own demise.

People by nature are evil. Remember that before you kill the Shepherd. When you kill the Shepherd, you release the hounds.

And they acommin. Lol.
Wow.

Please keep worshipping your God. Clearly, it's a necessary muzzle for you.
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:52 AM
 
Location: London
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Wow. Just Wow. That certainly is a truckload of nonsensical rubbish.

Where exactly is Ugandana? Is that where the Marvel Superhero Black Panther is from?

And what does acommin mean? Lol.
Ugandana is right next to Nambia, duh. You would've known this if you hadn't had any meaningful education.
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:52 AM
 
Location: Honolulu/DMV Area/NYC
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But, is it the Catholic God or the Baptist God? What about the Episcopalian God who doesn't have a problem with same-sex marriage?

Most people who are advocating a "Christian nation" are Baptists or some other form of far-right evangelicalism. They will never be satisfied unless they completely overthrow our form of government and install their own theocratic dictatorship.
I wasn't aware that there was a split between Catholics and Baptists about the divinity of Christ.
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:53 AM
 
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Which one was NOT referring to the Christian God. Which god were they referring to?
You're the one claiming to know the answers to those questions while supporting them with nothing factual. I never claimed to know for sure and you've provided nothing factual showing you do either.
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