August1991 Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 When I speak to myself, in my own mind, I know that this is a person, me. When I chat with others on the Internet - they may be fake.. 1 Quote
August1991 Posted April 23 Author Report Posted April 23 Of course, I walk in the real world. Pay money to take the metro. I talk to myself. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 5 hours ago, August1991 said: When I speak to myself, in my own mind, I know that this is a person, me. When I chat with others on the Internet - they may be fake.. This is delightful. 3 Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
John Johnston Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 50 minutes ago, Michael Hardner said: This is delightful. I talk to everyone in my head at some point in the day. They are all so damn needy at times. 1 1 Quote
John Stone Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 1 hour ago, John Johnston said: I talk to everyone in my head at some point in the day. They are all so damn needy at times. ....... just categorize it as a soliloquy. The world is a stage and we're all actors. 2 Quote
paxamericana Posted May 4 Report Posted May 4 On 4/23/2026 at 7:43 AM, John Stone said: ....... just categorize it as a soliloquy. The world is a stage and we're all actors. I'm main character though Quote
herbie Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 Think about literally. Many would say God is AI. Something purely conjured by man to explain what he can't. Artificial by definition. Quote
User Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 3 minutes ago, herbie said: Think about literally. Many would say God is AI. Something purely conjured by man to explain what he can't. Artificial by definition. Once again... I point out, that you claimed to be a Christian, yet routinely shit all over Christianity and faith in God just about any chance you get... "You needn't explain Christianity to me I are one. " ~ Herbie Quote
User Posted May 11 Report Posted May 11 1 hour ago, herbie said: Yes I shit on Bind Faith all the time. Blind faith wasn’t the issue. You are a bigot, a fraud, a liar. Quote
August1991 Posted May 18 Author Report Posted May 18 On 4/23/2026 at 8:43 AM, John Stone said: ....... just categorize it as a soliloquy. The world is a stage and we're all actors. Soliliquoy? Of course, it's me speaking to myself. Irony? Everyone in the audience gets the point -except you on the stage. Quote
French Patriot Posted May 18 Report Posted May 18 On 5/10/2026 at 3:25 PM, herbie said: Think about literally. Many would say God is AI. Something purely conjured by man to explain what he can't. Artificial by definition. If we are living some God's plan, mankind produces nothing that can derail the plan. That is why we are all born sinners. Thank all the Gods for that because without sin, we would go extinct. You have to accept my definition to agree. "Sin: The Path to Excellence" Sin has long been associated with moral failure, but what if we reframe it? I see sin as something essential to human growth—a necessary part of striving for excellence. At its core, sin simply means “missing the mark.” It’s not about wickedness but about falling short of an ideal. Christianity and even Gnostic traditions acknowledge this idea in different ways. The concept of felix culpa—the “happy fault”—suggests that sin is necessary for God’s plan. Whether or not one believes in the supernatural, the wisdom of this idea is clear: missing the mark is a natural part of aiming for something greater. To evolve, both as individuals and as a species, we must take risks and inevitably fall short. This process—of setting goals, failing, and trying again—is what drives progress. Every moment of “sin” is evidence that we’re pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones and striving toward our best possible selves. This is what we do, consciously or unconsciously, at every point in our lives. Even competition, often seen as divisive, is tied to this idea. Competition highlights our shortcomings, creating a contrast between where we are and where we want to be. It creates leaders, innovators, and excellence by encouraging us to improve. Of course, competition produces losers, and those losses can feel like failures or even evoke the idea of "evil." But in truth, every loss is an opportunity—a moment to learn, adapt, and grow stronger. This is why I celebrate sin—not as a call to moral failure but as an embrace of imperfection and growth. Without sin, without missing the mark, we would have no benchmarks for greatness. There would be no leaders to inspire us, no innovators to challenge us, and no progress to drive humanity forward. I don’t believe in the supernatural, but I see wisdom in the way ancient scribes wove this idea into their teachings. Sin, in its truest sense, is not something to avoid but something to engage with thoughtfully. It is the evidence of our striving, our courage to try, and our commitment to evolve. So, I invite you: aim high. Take your shot. Miss the mark. Become a sinner in the best way possible. In doing so, you’ll not only create a better version of yourself but also contribute to the collective excellence of humanity. Quote
User Posted May 18 Report Posted May 18 2 hours ago, French Patriot said: You have to accept my definition to agree. I don’t. You offer nothing that you base any of this on. Quote
French Patriot Posted May 19 Report Posted May 19 19 hours ago, User said: I don’t. You offer nothing that you base any of this on. Yes Yes, the word sin literally means "to miss the mark." This definition is derived from the Greek word "hamartia," which is used in the New Testament and is rooted in an archery term. It signifies failing to meet God's standards of holiness and righteousness. Quote
User Posted May 19 Report Posted May 19 11 minutes ago, French Patriot said: Yes Yes, the word sin literally means "to miss the mark." This definition is derived from the Greek word "hamartia," which is used in the New Testament and is rooted in an archery term. It signifies failing to meet God's standards of holiness and righteousness. Then your message is one that goes against Biblical teachings as you use it to define sin… John 8:11 “And Jesus said, ‘I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.’” Romans 6:1–2 “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?” 1 John 3:4 “Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.” Quote
French Patriot Posted May 20 Report Posted May 20 22 hours ago, User said: Then your message is one that goes against Biblical teachings as you use it to define sin… John 8:11 “And Jesus said, ‘I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.’” Romans 6:1–2 “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?” 1 John 3:4 “Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.” Bull shit, as the bible states that one can sin mentally. One cannot break a law mentally. It is stupid to say they are the same. Quote
User Posted May 20 Report Posted May 20 32 minutes ago, French Patriot said: Bull shit, as the bible states that one can sin mentally. One cannot break a law mentally. It is stupid to say they are the same. What scripture do you base this on? Quote
French Patriot Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 On 5/20/2026 at 10:19 AM, User said: What scripture do you base this on? The words of Jesus in the Bible. We are to forgive 7 x 70 times. Try that for a crime. Quote
User Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 1 hour ago, French Patriot said: The words of Jesus in the Bible. We are to forgive 7 x 70 times. Try that for a crime. What words? Give me the scripture. You can’t, because you are making up crap. You can say whatever you want about “sin” but you don’t get to claim it’s biblical. Quote
French Patriot Posted May 23 Report Posted May 23 23 hours ago, User said: What words? Give me the scripture. You can’t, because you are making up crap. The whole Bible is made up crap. That is apparent in their ending in adoring a genocidal, but somehow good, God. Quote
User Posted May 23 Report Posted May 23 1 hour ago, French Patriot said: The whole Bible is made up crap. That is apparent in their ending in adoring a genocidal, but somehow good, God. Finally. You spent so much time before this pretending you were basing your garbage on The Bible. Im glad you are being honest now. So, why do you continue to push your bullshit garbage about sin as if you are talking about sin as a Christian/Biblical concept? Quote
French Patriot Posted May 23 Report Posted May 23 3 hours ago, User said: Finally. You spent so much time before this pretending you were basing your garbage on The Bible. Im glad you are being honest now. So, why do you continue to push your bullshit garbage about sin as if you are talking about sin as a Christian/Biblical concept? I am a Gnostic Christian and loyal opposition to Christianity.. Why would I not use the Bible I use? What is wrong with my more intelligent definition of sin? What is your definition? It cannot be like law, as sin is forgiven 7 x 70 times and one is guilty of sin for just thinking wrong. Quote
User Posted May 23 Report Posted May 23 8 minutes ago, French Patriot said: I am a Gnostic Christian and loyal opposition to Christianity.. Why would I not use the Bible I use? What is wrong with my more intelligent definition of sin? What is your definition? It cannot be like law, as sin is forgiven 7 x 70 times and one is guilty of sin for just thinking wrong. What Bible do you use? You can define sin however you please; the issue is that you try to pass it off as a Biblical/Christian one. It is not. Quote
French Patriot Posted May 24 Report Posted May 24 18 hours ago, User said: What Bible do you use? You can define sin however you please; the issue is that you try to pass it off as a Biblical/Christian one. It is not. The bible that says to forgive 7 x 70 times. We are done here I think. Quote
User Posted May 24 Report Posted May 24 2 hours ago, French Patriot said: The bible that says to forgive 7 x 70 times. We are done here I think. Yeah, I figured as much. Quote
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