Originally Posted By jonvn "You two don't really care for discussion on this topic, you want capitulation." Actually, what's it to you? If people want to continue discussing it one way or another, that's not your concern.
Originally Posted By Mr X **"You just don't get it" is not much of an argument, sorry." It's all you're gettin', bubba.** Yes, I do realize that.
Originally Posted By Mr X I vote we replace all "101" posts with "what's it to you?" immediately. Much more comedic potential than "dalmatians".
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "I am quite tired of being told I can't grasp something. This is akin to calling me stupid." I doubt anyone, especially me, care how tired of it you are. It's the truth. Stupid has nothing to do with it. "I am perfectly capable of grasping what is being said. I simply find it of no use." Then move on.
Originally Posted By jonvn No, it's not the truth. It's simply another childish insult on your part. And, no, I don't care to move on. I will move on when I am ready to, thank you.
Originally Posted By Mr X **It's the truth.** Did you even READ what I wrote in reply to your constant "you can't grasp it" comments? It's not the truth, as I have clearly told you that I completely understand everything that has been said. Jon is right, it's just a convenient way for you to dole out personal insults from the top of your high horse.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Yeah- I'm on a high horse and also insulting, but I'm not telling people they're delusional for believing in fairy tales that tell them there's a God. Got it. Enjoy your little circle jerk boys, now that you've been enlightened as to its meaning.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder The entire premise of these threads has been to insult people who believe in God. There's been no honest intent to debate. If you feel insulted, it's only because you want to be.
Originally Posted By Mr X **The entire premise of these threads has been to insult people who believe in God. There's been no honest intent to debate. If you feel insulted, it's only because you want to be.** Of course you would say that, but it was never true. I started the threads with the intention of bringing to light some of the more startling facts about the catholic church and the child rape scandal. God had nothing to do with it (nor even "people who believe in god"...I mentioned VERY early on that I had no problem with regular catholics, but only with the hierarchy and its corruption). What a stupid thing for you to say.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Since you're the author of this little gem: "Because he doesn't think mystical beings that live in the afterlife and can never be proven are real?" I stand by my assertion the threads were begun with no intent of honest debate and were meant solely to harass and insult. So in closing: "What a stupid thing for you to say."
Originally Posted By Mr X That wasn't on any of the threads in question (MY 2 threads on catholisism...nor this one)... They were begun to bring light upon the catholic church and its deeds. Think what you want. Obviously you think so too, since you've devoted so much time to sidelining the real issues. I just feel sorry for the kids. Not too many people have bothered chiming in for their benefit (I don't say noone, but certainly the focus is more on "how dare you attack our religion!?").
Originally Posted By jonvn What do you expect. Given an inability to argue, and simply insult...odd choice of profession... Just childish.
Originally Posted By jonvn "I just feel sorry for the kids. Not too many people have bothered chiming in for their benefit (I don't say noone, but certainly the focus is more on "how dare you attack our religion!?")." And that is what the guy in the article had to say, too. There is very little compassion or solidarity for the victims.
Originally Posted By Mr X And what was my "little gem" in reply to? Thanks, though. It is a little gem, if I do say so myself. Truth has a nice ring to it.
Originally Posted By Mr X lol. You know, the funiest part about it is that Jon and I rarely see eye to eye in most topics. Even when it comes to religion, I don't think we share the same ideas in most areas. When I've chimed in to agree with him in these discussions, it's because I believe what he says is true...not just "okay, time to back up Jonvn"...and he's even changed my mind on a few things, because at first I thought it was "okay" to just remain a catholic, but the funding issue really got to me and I decided that he's right. It can't be supported. It's morally wrong to do so. Anyway, some other people have chimed in as well, with very well written posts touching on many other aspects of this debate. They were summarily ignored. Most likely so the angry mob could keep the issue between them and "those two kooks, who are so very obtuse they can't even COMPREHEND the pertinent points about why it's important to remain a catholic no matter what". Well done!
