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Topic | is Christianity the reason why the right is so anti-intellectual? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 1:06:40 PM #61 | We had this argument last week I think. Science can't prove or disprove God, so Christianity itself is not holding people back from being intellectual. A Christian can still ponder any scientific question that an atheist can ponder. Usually this comes down to Christian VS Atheist and how each of them believe the world came to be how it is today. Specifically, how did this all get started in the first place, how did abiogenesis occur, and how did life get to where it is today? Many Christians believe the Genesis creation account is allegory. It is a simplified account of how things started because God probably figured a full explanation of the big bang and evolution was too much for earlier humans to understand, and it was pointless anyway, because to be a Christian you don't need to know the origins of the world. God may very well have started the big bang and guided the process of evolution. Science can't prove that; it's just something a lot of Christians assume to be true. Besides, even if a Christian fully rejected the idea of the big bang, the scientific explanation for abiogenesis, and evolution, altogether, that doesn't mean they reject all other scientific facts and theories. It doesn't mean they can't be an intellectual person. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 12:32:04 PM #224 | Dragonblade01 posted... Vindris_SNH posted...God created us to love him, and you can't have real love without free will. God had to create an imperfect world to satisfy his desire to love and be loved. The kind of love I'm referring to isn't a special feeling, it's a genuine willingness to do what is right for someone else; not necessarily what makes them happy, but what is good and wholesome for them. Love is patient, kind, selfless, forgiving, merciful, meek, considerate, honest, faithful, hopeful, and enduring. Free will is necessary for genuine love to exist because the act of loving someone requires just that; an act. Or really, a set of actions over an indefinite period of time. To love someone is to manifest all the things I described above because you want to, not because someone told you that you had to, or because someone forced you to. Free will as I'm referring to it is the potential to do wrong. If you were always forced to do the right thing by God's standards, you would be exhibiting the effects of love, but you would not actually be practicing real love, because it would not exist by your choice. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 10:41:26 AM #168 | TheGrindery posted... A perfect God would have had things right from the beginning. The short of it... God created us to love him, and you can't have real love without free will. God had to create an imperfect world to satisfy his desire to love and be loved. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | What color is Samus' power suit? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 10:29:25 AM #4 | Varia suit is her most iconic suit. Its dominant color is orange. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 10:27:15 AM #160 | TheGrindery posted... The basic agreeable morals in The Bible ARE good. Great advice. You don't need a book. You need a conscience. And everyone has that. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 10:26:21 AM #159 | Funkydog posted... Vindris_SNH posted...Perhaps you could be more specific about values that aren't aligning with modern thinking? I have an idea of what you're talking about but it's difficult to address generalizations. As a Christian, I see no problem with contraception. I also believe all people should have the same freedoms in life, regardless of their sexual orientation. As I see it, God's laws trump man's laws, so there's no need for man to establish laws based on religious views. God gave man free will, why should we take that away, except to protect the most basic rights? --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 10:21:22 AM #157 | Funkydog posted... It is when you start using the religion to condemn others or try and force a change that people take issue - and rightly so I feel. True. Christians shouldn't be out telling people how they should live their lives, unless those people are also claiming they are Christians. A Christian should only be concerned with leading people to accept Christ, because why should they care about what God wants them to do when they don't believe in God? --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 10:13:51 AM #153 | Funkydog posted... Vindris_SNH posted...Bad personal experiences they've had with hypocritical "Christians" like the ones from Westboro Baptist. I understand resentment of hypocrisy, but that's no excuse for someone to hate Christianity itself. Jesus Christ is the only example of how a Christian should live that people should go by. Perhaps you could be more specific about values that aren't aligning with modern thinking? I have an idea of what you're talking about but it's difficult to address generalizations. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 9:53:23 AM #143 | Asherlee10 posted... Vindris_SNH posted...The Bible talks about Christians being persecuted, lied about, laughed at, and mocked by others, for no reason other than a bitterness that has grown from denial of God in the hearts of unbelievers. Bad personal experiences they've had with hypocritical "Christians" like the ones from Westboro Baptist. I understand resentment of hypocrisy, but that's no excuse for someone to hate Christianity itself. Jesus Christ is the only example of how a Christian should live that people should go by. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Are pro gamers "athletes" in your eyes? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 9:49:16 AM #11 | No, because they literally aren't athletes. An athlete is someone who is proficient at a sport. An "eSport" is not an actual sport. A sport is a competitive and physically exerting activity. Playing video games is not physically exerting. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | This guy slaps your girlfriend's ass. What do you do? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 9:45:49 AM #15 | Let my wife beat him up. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Can you be a Christian without liking Christian music? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 9:39:34 AM #22 | OpheliaAdenade posted... Can you be a Christian without liking Christian music? Yes of course. I'm picky with music in general, and there aren't many Christian songs I actually enjoy. A few though. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 9:35:13 AM #140 | Seeing threads like this, with such unfounded hatred toward Christianity, helps to reaffirm my faith as a Christian. The Bible talks about Christians being persecuted, lied about, laughed at, and mocked by others, for no reason other than a bitterness that has grown from denial of God in the hearts of unbelievers. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 9:26:33 AM #139 | TheGrindery posted... The fear of mortality is strong ITT. Having religious beliefs doesn't mean you fear mortality. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | How does Christianity explain the fact that they weren't the first religion? |
Vindris_SNH 01/23/18 9:23:14 AM #137 | First of all, Christianity is based off of the existence and actions of Jesus Christ. Of course it wasn't the first religion. Second, you should consider that maybe the God of the Bible decided not to reveal himself to mankind until a certain point. Christianity not being the first religion doesn't make it any less credible. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Neil deGrasse Tyson takes a SAVAGE shot at Trump |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:54:17 PM #11 | pff, whatever. Trump is smarter than Neil deGrasse Tyson (whose name takes way too long to say) --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | You get to live in one country for the rest of your life. You can never leave. |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:51:32 PM #1 | Passing over other countries in an airplane to get to other parts of your own country doesn't count (and only if this is necessary, no driving through), otherwise you must stay within the legal borders of the country you choose. Pick one. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | is this still a thing here? |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:48:16 PM #48 | o --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | What's your opinion on girls with septum piercings |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:44:54 PM #19 | |
Topic | Post your unpopular opinions here, folks! |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:37:40 PM #103 | Seinfeld is shit Majora's Mask is shit --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | I just used a pair of scissors to mow my lawn. AMA. |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:28:08 PM #7 | Returning_CEmen posted... Do you have a big lawn? Pretty average size lawn. Returning_CEmen posted... Are you talking about your pubes? No. Turbam posted... Do you know how long I'm supposed to let steaks boil? 69 minutes --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | What's your favorite car/automobile? |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:18:23 PM #1 | |
Topic | 10 Year old trans boy starts dating website for trans children... |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:14:49 PM #11 | God help us. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | I just used a pair of scissors to mow my lawn. AMA. |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 3:13:46 PM #1 | Ask me anything. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Best sitcom of all time? |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 1:46:40 PM #5 | Rida_Go_To_Bed posted... Tough choice between It's Always Sunny and Seinfeld. I think a lot of people might disagree, but I think Always Sunny is still in its prime, and it has been since its second season. It's insane for a show to be so good for so long, that's why I picked IASIP. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Best sitcom of all time? |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 1:39:23 PM #1 | Post your opinion. IMO: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Nine-year old shaking uncontrollably after killing. |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 1:35:47 PM #245 | I'd be more concerned if this 9 year old acted normal after killing something for the first time. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Trump has to be Top 3 worst president ever at this point, right? |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 1:33:16 PM #187 | Trump has already improved the economy in his first year more than Obama did in 8 years, and you want to put him on a "worst presidents" list? --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Post some good instrumental music |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 1:27:16 PM #8 | --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | pretty privilege is one of the worst types of life privileges |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 1:24:49 PM #6 | I remember learning in my Psychology 101 class that there is a definite bias working for the benefit of beautiful people in society, that it has always been that way, and that it will always be that way. Applies to both men and women. Statistics prove that people considered physically attractive are generally more successful in life. Glad I'm considered attractive. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | I don't under why people change so much when they're drunk |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 11:39:49 AM #12 | TC doesn't understand science https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/alcoholism4.htm People change when they drink because... science. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | My salary has gone up 70% in the last year. |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 11:34:53 AM #1 | Long story short... Less than a year ago, I felt my current employer was underpaying me, and a job offer fell into my lap, so I was going to take it, but ended up staying because my current employer matched their offer (and I like where I am). That was a 25% bump. Last month another job offer fell into my lap, and it'll be 70% more than what I was making less than a year ago (or 36% more than what I'm making now since my 25% bump). I start my new job in 2 weeks. It's an office job for a general construction company. Great thing is, I wasn't even looking for another job, but a friend mentioned my name to his employer and got me in. After the interview, the new job looks awesome, and I can already tell I'm going to get along great with my new boss there. Sad to leave my current company. Been here for 10 years and I really like it, but the new place is offering me a lot more money, the same benefits, and better advancement opportunity. This works out perfectly, because my wife and I just started the hunt for a house (first time home buyers). Now we'll be able to put more money down on the house, or even afford something nicer. :D --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Would you vote for this hypothetical Democrat presidential candidate in 2020? |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 10:06:24 AM #35 | no I'm voting for Trump in 2020 --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Game Girl of 2017 Final round: Monika vs Samus Aran |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 10:04:41 AM #146 | Grats Samus :D --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Better overall sitcom: The Office vs. Parks and Recreation |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 9:56:54 AM #33 | Steve Carell enough said --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Better overall sitcom: The Office vs. Parks and Recreation |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 9:55:09 AM #32 | ClunkerSlim posted... The Office really crashed and burned at the end. But Parks was solid all the way through. Did you not see the last season of P&R? --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | I never saw the appeal of Julia Roberts |
Vindris_SNH 01/22/18 9:52:43 AM #16 | She's average looking. Hollywood can make anyone look way hotter than they really are with proper makeup and lighting. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Jesus. Bungie can't stop shitting the bed |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 3:30:10 PM #23 | Why do people continue to buy and/or play games from developers that have a history of shitting the bed? I recognized the atrocity that Destiny was by the time their first set of DLC was released (during Destiny 1). Sold my copy of the game and have never touched it since. Not really that hard to stop wasting time on shitty games. Bungie has become a money grubbing sell out developer. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Dad: "Go to your room now!" |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 3:20:49 PM #3 | Nice. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | New Justin Timberlake single...Supplies |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 3:20:15 PM #2 | Did he make this for Lonely Island? --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Is The Division worth getting back into? |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 3:16:32 PM #7 | I purchased the game when it first came out and played it for a few months. Do I have to buy any DLC to unlock the full content of the game, or have all the updates been free? --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | A mod apparently closed my topic about the great jobless numbers... |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 11:38:06 AM #23 | fenderbender321 posted... Vindris_SNH posted...KazumaKiryu posted...Vindris_SNH posted...Probably because your second post was basically an admission of trolling/baiting. If he doesn't need to type "u mad" to get the same reaction, then he shouldn't do it. At least pretend like you're not trying to bait other users and you can get away with it. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Scenario: You own a business and have to hire either a woman or a man, which? |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 11:23:20 AM #39 | The man, because he'll never get pregnant and have to take maternity leave. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | A mod apparently closed my topic about the great jobless numbers... |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 11:17:12 AM #11 | Nomadic View posted... Vindris_SNH posted...KazumaKiryu posted...Vindris_SNH posted...Probably because your second post was basically an admission of trolling/baiting. Sure, people can get away with it, unless you get the wrong mod reviewing your post. Some mods are less lenient, and strictly speaking, inciting a negative reaction from posters is against the ToS. Trolling is not someone posting an opinion that differs from yours, but someone posting a message designed to get others mad enough to violate one of the other rules. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | A mod apparently closed my topic about the great jobless numbers... |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 11:14:57 AM #8 | KazumaKiryu posted... Vindris_SNH posted...Probably because your second post was basically an admission of trolling/baiting. You can't open a thread with "u mad?". It's too obvious that you're trying to incite negative reactions from those with opposing political views. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | A mod apparently closed my topic about the great jobless numbers... |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 11:11:23 AM #4 | Probably because your second post was basically an admission of trolling/baiting. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | What exactly makes a TV show, film, or game "SJW"? |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 11:06:50 AM #11 | prepare to cringe --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Are you single? |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 11:02:33 AM #19 | Been married for over 3 years. Dated for over 2 years before getting married. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Games that crashed as hard as Destiny 2? |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 10:57:29 AM #4 | Halo: Master Chief Collection --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
Topic | Games that crashed as hard as Destiny 2? |
Vindris_SNH 01/18/18 10:56:02 AM #2 | Sim City 4 --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? |
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