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Originally Posted by Mikeyy
Thanks reverend,
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That's not a Christian belief...
Even people who believe in reincarnation believe they'll end up as a different animal or person based on the deeds done in their present life...
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Originally Posted by Mikeyy
I don't really get going on this because its circular. And you are happy with your faith. So anything I say sounds like an attack on your beliefs. And I respect your choice. That being said.
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It's far from circular...It's quite simple really...
If you believe that your negative actions will have negative consequences in the afterlife, you'll be less likely to do them...If you don't believe that, then you'll be more likely to do them...It works the exact same way in life right now...
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Originally Posted by Mikeyy
I have never felt the need to question our existence. Or where we go. Or where we came from. I don't really care. What is important to me is how I treat others. And that they give me the same respect. I am honest because I don't know how not to be. I am not that good a liar. I don't feel like I'm missing anything. My kids are honest hard working people. They voulunteer their time to help those less fortunate. They have a sense of duty and are couragous. And I'm proud of them. As you can tell. So I am comfortable in my beliefs. And its people like you that tell me I'm not doing well just reinforces my independence. I have no guilt. And not to be rude but I think that any God that feels the need to be praised has plenty of his own issues. (See I'm sorry)
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When I say "lack of moral responsibility", I'm speaking in generalities, not specific individuals...There are even people who DO believe in the afterlife that have a greater lack of moral responsibility than those who don't...
I'm saying that people, (in general), are more APT to do things if they believe there will be no consequences than if they do...Doesn't mean they WILL, but the window of justification is larger...
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Originally Posted by Mikeyy
But I will never buy the idea that were all just pawns in someone elses game. You can have it.
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Apparently, you've never heard of "free will"...
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I hope were still friends. Because I just read where people like me are not trusted by folks like you.  |
And, of course, you'd have every reason to believe something someone wrote as representative of all "folks like me"...
