Originally Posted by: Cryptic ExcretionsRight there's what I'm talking about. It's not so much that you talk like your religion's superior, but you completely defecate on the rest. Comments like "I just think we're going to heaven and they arent" is a blatant and disrespectful way to talk about the tradition that someone else follows. Especially since there's no proof that either one is actually correct, you're basically just making assumptions. Think about it, would you like to be told that you're going to hell because you didn't believe in the same thing as the guy next to you?[/QUOTE]
Cryptic let me ask you something. Why would I or should I take into account somebody elses relgion or why would I need to "respect" their religion if I actually believe my own? Step into my shoes for a second. Would you go around contradicting your own beliefs so nobody gets offended. I base my "assumptions" on the fact that there is prophecies in the Bible taking place before our eyes today, there is no legitimate theory to life other than a creator, and I believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins. These "assumptions" you speak of are based on some pretty strong information.
Would I like to be told by the guy next to me that Im going to hell cuz I dont believe what he believes? I dont care. Thats what the Muslims think isnt it? Think it bothers me if my buddy Mohammed tells me Im going to hell? Not one bit, because I believe hes wrong.
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Of course we're (or at least I am) going to dissect everything you say. What do you want me to do? Pick and choose what parts of your argument that I want to hear and go with that? But that wasn't quite the point I was shooting for. What I was getting at is early on in a debate you say something, then later on you say something that contradicts what you'd previously said, then when presented these two thoughts you're left manuevering around your own words.
The only debate Ill admit to having no legitimate point at all in was the one where I stated I think people should speak english in the US. I dont think Ive contradicted myself at all. Im on the defense because of your questions, not because Ive contradicted myself.
Dont shoot yourself in the head.