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31. Maybe you get blank stares because it's such a weird question?

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If you believe in the miracles described in the Bible, such as the parting of the Red Sea, then how [View all] raccoon Aug 2013 OP

Wow, skipped Tien1985 Aug 2013 #1

Yeah, I'll just sit this one out after I get some marsnmallows. rug Aug 2013 #2

I'll get the graham crackers and chocolate. cbayer Aug 2013 #3

You'll need BIG marshmallows for this one kentauros Aug 2013 #8

Another "concern" question. okasha Aug 2013 #4

You lost me at "described in the Bible" mindwalker_i Aug 2013 #5

A fair question - I recommend 'God on Trial' muriel_volestrangler Aug 2013 #6

I heard about that movie. trotsky Aug 2013 #7

The entire movie is on that YouTube clip muriel_volestrangler Aug 2013 #9

Note that only the nontheists are discussing Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #10

This "issue" is flamebait. rug Aug 2013 #11

Yes of course you would find it to be flamebait. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #13

Yes, of course you would find it to be an "issue". rug Aug 2013 #16

It is a serious issue el_bryanto Aug 2013 #68

*Yawn* Wind him up and off he goes. mr blur Aug 2013 #40

By all means, expand on that thought. rug Aug 2013 #44

You mean the one person who posted a link to a movie? That discussion? cbayer Aug 2013 #12

You think the issue of the holocaust and belief is trite? Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #14

The issue of the holocaust and religion? No, I don't think that is trite at all. cbayer Aug 2013 #15

why from your usual mocking snark. nt. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #19

Lol. Irony. cbayer Aug 2013 #23

Yes it is ironic that generally only nontheists (exception noted below) Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #26

And tell me, Warren Stupidity, how do you classify me? cbayer Aug 2013 #28

I classify you as a person here who consistently sides with theists Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #37

And do you never see me side with atheists? cbayer Aug 2013 #38

I guess only the nontheists okasha Aug 2013 #17

I guess you would be wrong. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #18

Sorry, okasha Aug 2013 #25

The only reason you would think the question is flamebait.. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2013 #39

Flamebait, as in "When did you stop beating your wife?" cbayer Aug 2013 #41

Why do you think no one can answer that question? AtheistCrusader Aug 2013 #72

What would you imagine is the why? cbayer Aug 2013 #75

Oh good grief. AtheistCrusader Aug 2013 #78

I didn't call the asker arrogant. I said that it would be arrogant to think one knew the answer cbayer Aug 2013 #79

To some believers of some faiths it is most certainly not arrogant to believe in knowing the AtheistCrusader Aug 2013 #80

You are making this increasingly personal and hostile. cbayer Aug 2013 #81

Before waving around the 'arrogance' flag, one should check their own premise. AtheistCrusader Aug 2013 #82

One of the more cogent "tells" that this is flamebait okasha Aug 2013 #42

So, how WOULD one craft that question in a non bait-y type way? AtheistCrusader Aug 2013 #71

Your post reminded me of this recent XKCD comic. trotsky Aug 2013 #74

Miracles aren't happening anymore, or.....any less. n/t dimbear Aug 2013 #76

I answered to the best of my ability. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #21

yes you did. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #22

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Theodicy LostOne4Ever Aug 2013 #50

Good question. Many Christians believe that since the biblical era is ended that miracles just don't hrmjustin Aug 2013 #20

see, this is why I respect you. Evoman Aug 2013 #85

Thank you for your kind words my friend! hrmjustin Aug 2013 #86

I thought I remember learning that at times the Red Sea becomes crossable. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #27

I have a theory. darkangel218 Aug 2013 #29

I'll take some of the flaming with you. I've asked a lot of Christians that I know "Don't you think Booster Aug 2013 #30

Maybe you get blank stares because it's such a weird question? cbayer Aug 2013 #31

Why is it weird? Everything else is updated from time to time. Booster Aug 2013 #32

First, not everything else is updated from time to time. cbayer Aug 2013 #33

I prefer to believe it makes them think "Yeah, why is that" but I respect your opinion cause it's Booster Aug 2013 #34

I find your honesty really engaging (seriously, not sarcastically) cbayer Aug 2013 #35

lol Exactly. And thank you for the compliment. Booster Aug 2013 #36

Obviously you've never put this question okasha Aug 2013 #43

That makes the question even more pertinent. God hasn't seen the need to ask someone Booster Aug 2013 #45

I'm not sure I understand your response. okasha Aug 2013 #46

God did not write the bible. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #51

Actuially edhopper Aug 2013 #47

I agree that it can be a very important personal question when cbayer Aug 2013 #70

There is a distinct theme to many of the responses in this thread. . . MrModerate Aug 2013 #48

Yeah, you are right. It's not flame bait, it's a question cbayer Aug 2013 #49

Thanks for proving my theory. It saves me a lot of typing. MrModerate Aug 2013 #62

Yes, you are right. There is nothing snotty or arrogant about writing cbayer Aug 2013 #63

Those shoes fit you quite well . . . MrModerate Aug 2013 #64

Oh, my. Looks like we are getting off to a bad start here. cbayer Aug 2013 #65

I welcome your open hand, and take it willingly. MrModerate Aug 2013 #66

I am pleased. cbayer Aug 2013 #67

Please read my response edhopper Aug 2013 #69

"Miracles are ceased" is part of Protestant theology. aquart Aug 2013 #52

The Bible is full of violence... ShawnRIN Aug 2013 #53

History is full of violence so it if one sees the bible as cbayer Aug 2013 #55

Why weren't the Christians exboyfil Aug 2013 #54

I just got atheist bashed today. bravenak Aug 2013 #56

Sorry to hear that, but glad that retaliation is not your response. cbayer Aug 2013 #57

Most Christians are reasonable and normal. bravenak Aug 2013 #58

Thats been my experience as well, but it does happen. cbayer Aug 2013 #59

I have noticed it more from fundamentalists and evangelicals. bravenak Aug 2013 #60

I think you are right about the badgerers. cbayer Aug 2013 #61

As long as there is a scapegoat, humanity will never own up to its own horrors. AtheistCrusader Aug 2013 #73

That is our sad reality. bravenak Aug 2013 #83

A false bill of sales , an airbrushed model . orpupilofnature57 Aug 2013 #84

I Believe it was the devotion to physical fascination and $$$$$, Why do we revere orpupilofnature57 Aug 2013 #77