Faith and other YEC: why even bother taking part in the discussion?

There really isnt any debatse going on with anyone who takes this stance, you would have more success arguing with a turnip.But these people do serve a few purposes.1. They provide great entertainment.
2. They strengthen the faith of the atheist.
3. They should make you feel very fortunate that you are in control of all your faculties.
4. They provide good case studies for psychology students.In all seriouness, these people are really to be pitied rather than laughed at.It is heartbreaking that we have adults in this day and age who swallow drivel like the Flood as if it actually happened, then almost strangle themselves with their cerebral cortex to keep their fantasy alive.Although it is embarrassing at times to read their posts, we should remember that these people are essentially desperate, lonely, sad individuals who need a higher power to take over the responsibility of their lives for them. How easy would it be to trust in a supreme 'Father' and leave everything up to Him rather than admit that you need to tackle life head on?My advice is to keep humouring them, it is a shame after all.Brian

Of course I do, but I don't humour these types any more.I just feel so sorry for them.Brian.

Let me off what?You mean you will excuse me for daring to come to my own conclusions about something?

I don't think I said that at all, you need to read my post again. I also gave the reason why. I know, annoying isn't it? It also sort of makes any sort of 'debate' pointless. Cheers.Brian.

You need to get out more then. My experience is my evidence, and my word is final. Whatever I say is true and is not up for debate, I wont debate with anyone who does not first begin the discussion by accepting the premise that I am perfect and everythign I say is true, I won't discuss anything with anyone who says that my word is not true. My infallible word is the evidence. Everything I say is true, I have never been shown to be wrong, if you look at it properly. I've shown my evidence, you just have to accept that my word is flawless, if I say they are sad, and lonely then that isn't up for debate.Brian

No need to preface it with anything, I am always right.I will not discuss anything with anyone who doesn't first accept that everything I say is true.Brian.

Where is the ad hom?

Not just at this forum, but all YEC's are sad and lonely, and deluded. It isn't ad hom because I say so.I already gave you the criteria for this debate, how difficult can it be?Brian.

I only say cheers when I have a drink in my hand Give me half an hour You mean you get sadder and lonelier Brian.

I know one person who will never visit Holland!

It is called 'any port in a storm'.Truth is, when a fundy doesn't understand something in the Bible, or a part of the Bible appears to be untrue or impossible, the fundy will essentially grasp at any straw and when one straw comes along that appears plausible they will latch on to that and say "oh THAT's what it means".By taking this approach, we could take Lord of the Rings literally.Brian.This message has been edited by Brian, 09-17-2005 12:30 PM

Are women excluded from this exclusive group of perfect preachers?Brian.

Why?Brian.

How would this stand with such prophetesses as Deborah, Miriam, Hulda, or Noadiah?Does God really speak to women knowing that they are not allowed to preach? This really doesn't make sense to me. You mean like the ability to lead Israel in the way that Deborah did, or the way that Jael spiked Sisera's head?I don't think you give women enough credit, they are as capable as men, especially when it comes to preaching which requires no real physical exertion.Christian men must feel so powerful to know that they have a nice slave at home waiting for them.Anyway, I do not see how you can harmonise the belief that women are not to preach, the Bible certainly doesn't support it being a male only area.Brian.