en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/3961811 Comments by petroskhan1262 http://www.teapartytribune.com/2013/07/19/racism-for-profit/#IDComment683308738 Great article, and well-written. Thanks also for the examples. A serious problem, being overlooked for no good reason. Fri, 19 Jul 2013 21:38:48 +0000 http://www.teapartytribune.com/2013/07/19/racism-for-profit/#IDComment683308738 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment405058878 What name is affixed to what day may be considered arbitrary; however, since the Jewish calendar has remained unchanged throughout their history, the seventh day of the week is still the seventh day. THAT has not changed. Call it the Sabbath, Shabbat, Saturday or Day of Twinkies; it's still the seventh day of the week. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:36:24 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment405058878 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404754279 You know what's funny? I would actually agree with the exact wording of your statement. Everything CAN be explained without a god. But I just find the explanations don't match with logic and good science, is all. I can explain the rain by saying it's...oh, I don't know, the Flying Spaghetti Monster that Dawkins like to reference, peeing on us all. Doesn't mean it's a GOOD explanation, but it is an explanation. Same thing with attempting to explain the universe without God. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:43:11 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404754279 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404752753 I will grant that they might seem to be extreme examples, but then, according to the Bible, so are the ones you gave. JW's hold many un-Biblical viewpoints, which either cannot be confirmed by Scripture, or directly contradict Scripture. This is information easily gleaned from a multitude of websites. The Amish in general (I don't know a lot about them, so I am referencing only what I know), are devout, but they stray as well from the path laid out in the Bible. Worship on Sunday, celebrating christmas and easter, and other un-Biblical practices detract from the otherwise devout position they proclaim. Catholics? Don't even get me started. They are so far from being Christian even an atheist such as yourself must laugh at their claims to Biblical devotion. Protestants? They say they "protest" catholicism, yet follow in their footsteps a bit too close to honestly claim any status too far removed from the catholic church. And as to your question, "...what makes your opinion better than the others?", the answer is simple. I have no opinion. I read and study the Bible, and simply compare the actions of those claiming to be Christian (including myself, yes) to what is written therein. Opinions are a dangerous thing, especially on something as important as religion. It means you are operating in the absence of information, and are now judging religious matters on your own, not basing them on the tenets of your faith. While thinking for yourself is generally a good thing, and thinking outside the box is commendable in the right circumstances, I am sure even you would agree that if you are claiming to follow a book, you either follow it (as best you can), or you're a liar. I don't see a middle ground. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:40:12 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404752753 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404739464 That would be the reason for my statement, yes. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:12:07 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404739464 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404077083 That was my question to you, if you will recall. It was your position that an organism with NO resistance would "acquire" the resistance. I proposed two alternatives, the only two as I see it. They either already had the resistance, or they altered their own genetic structure on the fly. You were the one asserting that the resistance was "acquired", not me. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:35:18 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404077083 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404075414 I seriously doubt that any protestant or catholic can pass one of the most simple tests of adherence to the Bible. Ask them what day they worship. 99% of so-called "Christians" out there observe Sunday, with no Biblical basis whatsoever. Pretty easy to show they're NOT sticking to the Bible to the best of their knowledge on that basis, then. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:31:05 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment404075414 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment403248249 I've read a couple of pages. Very interesting. Not to say I agree with anything there, but it IS interesting, and should facilitate conversations on the subject. As Voltaire said, "If you wish to converse with me, define your terms." Tue, 17 Jul 2012 06:03:02 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment403248249 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment403172225 Did I say anything to the contrary? Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:12:36 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment403172225 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment403171897 And now you're perfect, eh? Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:12:12 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment403171897 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment403171523 First, that should be "One is not to sicken HIMSELF..." "One" is singular, "them" is plural. Second...what on earth are you talking about? Be as detailed as possible. I'm only asking because you sound like a walking collection of really bad, holier-than-thou cliches. I'm sure you don't mean to, but you come across like a real blowhard, who thinks everything is sinful, everyone but you is going to hell, and nobody knows as much as you do. I'm not saying that's what you think, but it's the way you're sounding. And I am still waiting to hear what's so bad about tossing a beer or two back while discussing the Bible. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:11:33 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment403171523 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment403048138 I usually keep it short, and just say I'm a Christian. I try, within my ability and knowledge, to follow the Bible as closely as possible. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:02:51 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment403048138 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment403009229 Matthew 9:10 "And it happened as He reclined in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners having come, these were reclining with Yahshua and His disciples." Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:51:09 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment403009229 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment402954427 Interesting. I'll look it over. Note: I'm not exactly a "Protestant" either. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:16:24 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/10/scientists-says-christians-are-hoodwinked/#IDComment402954427 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402951929 Do even know what "iniquity" means? You keep using "den of iniquity" like it's some sort of mantra for you. From Merriam-Webster: "Definition of INIQUITY 1: gross injustice : wickedness 2: a wicked act or thing : sin" Now, what "gross injustice" or "wicked thing" is going on here? People gathering to discuss God's word okay with you? People having a beer a problem for you? Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:12:31 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402951929 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402943757 Just asking is all. You seem opposed to those who wish to spread the Gospel to those most in need. And I'm still waiting for an answer to my question. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:00:34 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402943757 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402942620 Who's Christina? Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:58:58 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402942620 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402942357 And people like you make excuses to have no part of the work Jesus gave to all who choose to follow Him. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:58:41 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402942357 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402941964 LOL "den of iniquity"?? It's a BAR, not a satanic temple. And like I said, Book, chapter, and verse, please. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:58:05 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402941964 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402940993 So, by what you're saying, there is no need for preaching? For attempting to spread the Word? All Christians should just sit at home, and not try to reach out to others? Show me where THAT attitude is in Scripture. I can show the opposite. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:56:39 +0000 http://zionica.com/2012/07/16/bars-bibles-and-beer/#IDComment402940993