Comments on: Religion and muscular dystrophy

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:50:49 +0000

Readed

The Promised Land always lies on the other side of a Wilderness

By: Thomas Fahy

Thomas Fahy — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:28:53 +0000

Dear Matthew,

I’m not sure what bearing your statement has on the headline issue, but the statement is a glowing example of a logical fallacy. A logical fallacy in the context of this post is likely to lead to an argumentum ad logicam–an argument from fallacy. Consequently, any subsequent conclusions drawn form the argument will be false.

In a rational world, logic has the nifty ability to shut down debates that do not subscribe to reason, given your opponent comprehends fully the requirements of logical debate.

For more information relating to logical fallacies and argumentation theory, click on my name. You will find very simple guidelines with which debates in a blog of this kind may be constructed. Argumentation is a simple and elegant means whereby which many individuals with contentious viewpoints may resolve their differences in an orderly fashion. It requires a little homework, but it is worthwhile.

Sincerely,

Thomas Fahy

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:54:02 +0000

Readed

When you hire people that are smarter than you are, you prove you are smarter than they are

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:29:40 +0000

Readed

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference

By: Abigail

Abigail — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:19:36 +0000

Referer

I care for riches, to make giftsTo friends, or lead a sick man back to healthWith ease and plenty. Else small aid is wealthFor daily gladness; once a man be doneWith hunger, rich and poor are all as one

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:43:43 +0000

Linked

Nothing is so aggravating as calmness

By: MrMiyagi

MrMiyagi — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:39:58 +0000

Hi, Shaunna

You posed the question about whether christianity is just a crutch for weak people.

I think you have already answered that question for yourself. Accept it, and continue searching. Follow many of the links here for more information. And hang in there, deconversion is a rough ride, but worth it!

I only have one caveat regarding your question – The reference to ‘weak’ people. I don’t think most christians are weak. Not mentally, not physically, and certainly not emotionally. They’re not weak, they are just deluded. Someone has sold them a guilt trip and then sold them the ‘cure’ too. They’re so focussed on their failings that they can no longer see their strength. In fact, focussing on their own strength is seen as a sign of weakness!

Happy holidays to all, and let’s see what 2007 brings.

Regards,
Mike

By: Loi P

Loi P — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:02:09 +0000

“How about Scientology? Thatâ€™s helped lots of people. You think Scientology is good?”
Good point. Tom Cruise claims that Scientology helped him with his dislexia (or however it’s spelled). I have a dislexic Christian cousin and she hasn’t been “healed by God”.
“Lewis was pretty nimble when it comes to rationalizing Christian faith.”
He was also nuts. I’ve been reading The Screwtape Letters and he says that when a person prays they must get down on their knees. I highly doubt that you do so when you pray.
Yes, I understand that he was intelligent but very smart people have believed stupid things.
“Now, letâ€™s be realisticâ€¦ If you propose that any bookâ€™s content be evaluated by â€œone liners,â€ then ALL literature would be meaningless.”
Stella! Stella!
Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. ;)
“is christianity just a crutch for weak people to lean on? and i dont only mean weak as in physically, im looking for emotionally and mentally too.”
I did mention this a little earlier. Just because a smart person believes something doesn’t mean it’s true. So in other words, a person can be a Christian and still be very intelligent. Einstein was a Christian. Well, he was a Deist if you want specifics.
Emotionally? I don’t think so. I think the only difference is the beliefs- “I can do this” or “I need somebody else’s help to do this”. When it comes down to it, it’s just a measure of self-confidence.
That’s about all I want to say. Good day, you’ve all been very interesting!

By: Tsdjrct

Tsdjrct — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:02:45 +0000

Hello britney G'night

By: Shaunna

Shaunna — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 23:20:01 +0000

i have a question for you all:
is christianity just a crutch for weak people to lean on? and i dont only mean weak as in physically, im looking for emotionally and mentally too.