Re: Chris, Chris and Chris

>From: Patrick Dunn <tb0pwd1@...>
>Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 16:37:34 -0600
>
> > I wouldn't want to swear to the exact number -- my knowledge of the
>history
> > of the early church isn't encyclopedic. But I hate it if someone
>entirely
> > outside the tradition questions my belief. Look, Patrick, I won't
>question
> > your beliefs -- please refrain from wondering whether people believe
>what
> > they say they believe. It's discourteous, because it implies they are
>liars.
>
>I'm afraid that doesn't work.  When one makes an absurd claim, one invites
>criticism of it.
No "absurd claim" has been made.

If you don't wish criticism of your religion, do not
>bring it up in a confrontational (I.e., it's more logical, it's obviously
>true, Jesus was either a madman or a liar or the son of God and you have
>to choose) way.
Well, that's the way it is.  Sorry if you don't like reality.

Adam

>
>You'll notice I haven't mentioned my beliefs or my religion.  I haven't
>even said what I think about Christianity in toto.  I have only expressed
>my opinion of this argument, which is, prima facie, exceedingly weak.
>
>-0-Patrick



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