Why are 'they' here?

bernee51 · Post by **bernee51** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:04 pm

Apropos of the other discussion (Why are we here?) - this has been on my mind.

Since the inception of this forum (or the year+ I have been involved) there have been a number of what I would describe as 'hard-line' christians who have dropped by. In recent times Bill55AZ, greenlight, sender, kens91765 and unicorn would be examples. My observation is that many that do come, spout their beliefs, often resort to ad hominems then leave after they are challenged. I also know from experience that many then go back to their 'christian' fora and relate how they "gave it" to the unbelievers.

I note (with a chuckle) that I am on the 'ignore list' of two - Bill55AZ and kens91765

So why do they come? To proseletyze? To have their beliefs 'stroked'? To reinforce their views of the 'godless' and those they consider not to be 'true christians'?

The title of this forum is 'Debating..." So why do they come when debating (which implies a willingness to be challenged and ultimately learn) is the furtherest thing from their mind?

Cephus · Post by **Cephus** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:52 pm

OccamsRazor wrote:This is a bit of a nonsequiteur but it also drives me nuts when you tell people that you are atheist and they say that "They will pray for you".

And the proper atheist response is "And I will think for you."

Grumpy · Post by **Grumpy** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:26 am

Harvey1 on the importance of philosophy

"I think, therefore I am."

Me on that comment

"You are, therefore you can think."

Grumpy

Cephus · Post by **Cephus** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:47 am

Grumpy wrote:"You are, therefore you can think."

So when does he start?

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:06 am

Grumpy wrote:"You are, therefore you can think."

Cephus wrote:So when does he start?

Even though only Atheists and Agnostics can post here, all can read and the rules of civility still apply.

Cephus · Post by **Cephus** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:08 pm

McCulloch wrote:
Grumpy wrote:"You are, therefore you can think."

Cephus wrote:So when does he start?
Even though only Atheists and Agnostics can post here, all can read and the rules of civility still apply.

It was still an honest question.

Cathar1950 · Post by **Cathar1950** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:49 pm

What does thinking have to do with anything?
(Sung to the tune of "what's love got to do with it").

I think therefore “I am” is redundant. As soon as he said “I” he affirmed his existence.