Video where I demonstrate how I explore JONESFORTH using GDB:
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Did you take over a farm?
Some people, when confronted with Gen22, simply say "wow, I want nothing to do with this religion", and walk away.
Other's see the story and say "wow... how do Christian's get around this one?". And so volumes have been written on this story. There's a ton of rich theology there for folks who were wiling to look past the initial hurdle.
I.e. the argument that "look at this horrific story" only really works for a small subset of people who aren't willing to look into the theology of it.
Now, one could argue that people who find the theology of the story satisfying are somehow demented, but that's a different argument.
Have you forgiven your grandfather?
It sounds like you've distanced yourself from them which given what you've said, sounds like the right thing.
So I mean, have you forgiven them in your heart? Or even told them that you have?
Or do you think you'll never forgive them?
Many people claim that the Bible, the church, their faith, etc has helped them. What's your take on that? Do you feel that the bad has outweighed the good in terms of its effects on people? This is a tough one because people, if they're biased, look to examples that favor their view.
I would imagine that if more bad than good came out of religion, then that religion would eventually fade to nothing.
For every evil religious person I've met, I tend to know a few good and even awesome ones.
I've heard critics of religion make this claim but I don't fully understand it.
I of course wouldn't expect you to go forth with a thesis here on this topic. :-)
So I'll ask, do you think there's a good author that makes this case? I'm sure someone has written on that.
I'm familiar with Bart Eherman's work. He left the faith due to "the problem of evil".
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When these are gone, loneliness epidemics follow.
Do you feel this way about all Christian denominations? Or mainly Catholic pastors?
Leaders in any capacity can abuse their position. Secular therapists can abuse their position.
Do you think he ever did this to other kids?
Was he ever brought to justice?
Did your parents know he did this to you?
Currently yeah, it's accessing a local sqlite file.