Jon Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Anyone up for debate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdelsolray Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I suggest you contact a moderator with your proposed debate topic first. Here's the rule for this subforum: "This section is confined to serious and formal debate. New topics will not appear in this section until approved by a moderator. For best results, contact a moderator before attempting to post a new topic in this section." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 how do you do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator florduh Posted March 25, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted March 25, 2017 Debate what, exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 God,who else!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdelsolray Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Jon said: God,who else!! I don't think your God would show up for a debate. Just sayin'. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 No,he may not show up,but he has loads of faithful foot soldiers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator florduh Posted March 25, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted March 25, 2017 Shall you have a debate on "Does God Exist" with you taking the affirmative? If so, please define "God" so your opponent knows what you are talking about. Perhaps you have a more specific topic regarding the God concept. Please elucidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdelsolray Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 41 minutes ago, Jon said: No,he may not show up,but he has loads of faithful foot soldiers!!! Then you have to find a debate opponent. Several members here may take up the challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted March 26, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted March 26, 2017 10 hours ago, Jon said: God,who else!! I'd love to debate god. Is he here? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 If it's too tough for you to come up with a debate topic, you may find actual debate too much trouble. Now if you mean"who wants to talk shit on the internet" I think you'll find the place brimming with excitement to engage with you. Although I think actual conversation more enjoyable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 I like you Jeff,you are direct and two the point. One thing you should know about me:I hate this grace based,stroking peopke christianity.But i do find more satisfaction in God creating the universe etc. I just find people fascinating,i want to understandhow people can walk with God then turn away. Becauce come on Jeff when you were christian,you would of blamed satan fir your doubts;my question is what if you were right as a christian and now wrong as a non believer,you must understand what im asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator florduh Posted March 28, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2017 As we still have no debate topic proposed, this thread is closed. Jon, please read the rules for this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fweethawt Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I can't believe I didn't notice this one until today. I moved this to the Lion's Den and unlocked it just for the fun of it. Just in case any others want to join in and add a few words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator florduh Posted March 28, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2017 I doubt there will ever be a debate with this one as he won't even propose a topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 5 hours ago, Jon said: I like you Jeff,you are direct and two the point. One thing you should know about me:I hate this grace based,stroking peopke christianity.But i do find more satisfaction in God creating the universe etc. I just find people fascinating,i want to understandhow people can walk with God then turn away. Becauce come on Jeff when you were christian,you would of blamed satan fir your doubts;my question is what if you were right as a christian and now wrong as a non believer,you must understand what im asking? I understand your questions, but you are going to need to slow down a bit in my opinion. First, we're used to trolling know-it-alls who do drive by visits here. They come stir the pot with basic questions and then run off laughing at how clever they are by secretly 'spreading the gospel' here. If you slow down and start a limited number of serious discussion threads you will get very good serious conversation. Avoid generalizing why people don't believe anymore, read some xtimonies, and make some friends here. We have a few Christians here who get along just dandy. This will be a longish process but if you really want answers, you will likely find some good ones to chew on. Dont fucking think that we weren't serious Christians back in our day, or that we weren't the real deal. So many here agonized over our faith and ended up here only after digging deeper than our pastors and other leaders had the ability to take us in our desire to please god. Few made their decision quickly. Many still wish their religions were true. Hopefully this is useful to you. Heres my story if you care to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.B. Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Oh, ho ho... THANKS, Florduh, for moving this thread to the Den. Jon, as soon as you decide (or get help deciding) on a single, specific topic concerning your faith that you'd like to debate, I'm your huckleberry. I'd LOVE the chance to take on whatever challenge you propose. You're one of those "I don't like easy Christianity" types... I know your kind well. You're totally more convinced by second-, third- and more-degree arguments from your chosen favorite writers and speakers than you are actually knowledgeable about the Scriptures. As a person who has studied both New Testament history and ecclesiology AND Old Testament Judaism AND New-Testament-Era, post-Temple Judaism, I think I am more than qualified to face whatever test of "proof" you might bring. @florduh MODS: I'm formally throwing my hat in the ring. If someone other than Jon himself is going to be appointed to choose or invite an opponent for his debate, I want to be on that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Jon? Hellooooo? Come back and talk. I think your initial posts did not convey that you actually have questions you are trying to work through. People will prob stop pouncing once we get started with actual coherent conversation here. Are you having doubts but can't get past the fears of punishments? What are you actually here to talk about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 On 25 March 2017 at 8:37 PM, florduh said: Shall you have a debate on "Does God Exist" with you taking the affirmative? If so, please define "God" so your opponent knows what you are talking about. Perhaps you have a more specific topic regarding the God concept. Please elucidate. No God of the bible (this is ex-christian forum)? The alpha and omega God almighty,all wise all knowing all true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted April 11, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Jon said: No God of the bible (this is ex-christian forum)? The alpha and omega God almighty,all wise all knowing all true Again, I'd love to debate your god. Is he here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOutsider Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Jon said: No God of the bible (this is ex-christian forum)? The alpha and omega God almighty,all wise all knowing all true Clever, now you don't have to defend against the problem of evil. Also, I can respect honestly embracing the truly evil nature of your god, kinda wish more people did that. I for one look forward to such a debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator florduh Posted April 11, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted April 11, 2017 The debate between Jon and L.B. is set for the Arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted April 11, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted April 11, 2017 Insert popcorn meme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 ok the arena it is. What do i have to do? Do i ask a question in arena and ask L.B to answer it? Will everyone else keep out or is it open to comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted April 11, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted April 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Jon said: ok the arena it is. What do i have to do? Do i ask a question in arena and ask L.B to answer it? Will everyone else keep out or is it open to comments? The rules and expectations have been clearly explained in The Arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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