Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Jan 6^th, 2013 at 3:18pm:


Nice graphic SOB. Perhaps you should heed your own advice. I have not seen anyone here try to do this as much as you.

But I still haven't seen you post a rational response to the fact that religious people donate more of their time and money to charity than atheists.

Jesus preached love and forgiveness, some of his last words as he was sacrificed on the Cross were, "forgive them father for they know not what they do."

Increasingly I have asked God to enter my life. I have been answered by an inner strength which has helped me cope with a year of personal crisis.

Religion is a personal thing. I wouldn't criticise anyone for their beliefs, all I can say is that if you ask Christ for help, he will provide.

red baron wrote on Jan 6^th, 2013 at 4:39pm:


it doesnt get much better than that... thanks red_baron for probably the best and most on topic post yet.

freediver wrote on Jan 6^th, 2013 at 4:58pm:


it has been said that 'ethics' is the luxury of those sitting around and talking about things while the rest are out trying to help the world become a better place. Yu wills ee a lot of that one here: the loudest voice condemning the church are thos that give neither time nor money to better the world.

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Jan 6^th, 2013 at 5:45pm:


Sure spot. We have been discussing the evidence with you in at least two other threads in the last few days. Have you forgotten already?

the reason that you are poor and living in a one-room renter is exceedingly obvious.  you understand not one jot of the concept of responsible financial management. You spend today and complain tomorrow that you have nothing. that is why better managers than you (most people) actively save and invest for tomorrows expenses.

Matthew 6:19

    Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 14:33

    Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

Matthew 6:24

    No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Money.

Matthew 19:21

    Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Hebrews 13:5

    Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Phil 2:3

    Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Acts 2:44-45

    All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

gold_medal wrote on Jan 6^th, 2013 at 5:00pm:


which part of these verses DON'T you understand ? Why are you so retarded to read basic English that even a primary school student would have no trouble understanding !!

Where do any of verses say to stockpile money or valuables ??

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Sir lastnail wrote on Jan 6^th, 2013 at 6:05pm:


stop quoting scripture if you are not willing to accept the entire message. you quote what you want out of context and then expect to be taken seriously. 

Jesus was once asked questions not dissimilar to this and in reply posed them a question - which they refused to answer. His response was "since you refuse to answer My question then I will not answer yours"

ditto.