Does God exist? (William Lane Craig vs Peter Atkins debate) (170 Viewers)

Well, did...

  • Man make God?

  • God make Man?


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Fred

Senior Member
Oct 2, 2003
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I'm still insulted. I don't actively engage in trolling here. I've tried my best to have rational discussions in every chance I get.

An apology from you would be appreciated.
That is the general case around here, i don't talk about exceptions. I go through pages and pages of trolling, there might be a few rational posts here and there, i'm not saying its all 100% trolling.

Also, i don't apologize to infidels :D
 

Fred

Senior Member
Oct 2, 2003
41,112
You really hurt my feelings.

-rep!
By calling you an infidel? :D

Come on man, you know i love you despite that. :p

Looking at some of your posts here, you do seem to be one of the few who attempt to actually debate. But your part of a minority, thats the point.

Btw, Ice, people who think Poulsen is a good player aren't ones to talk :stuckup:
 

Raz

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Nov 20, 2005
12,218
By calling you an infidel? :D

Come on man, you know i love you despite that. :p

Looking at some of your posts here, you do seem to be one of the few who attempt to actually debate. But your part of a minority, thats the point.

Btw, Ice, people who think Poulsen is a good player aren't ones to talk :stuckup:
Oh but he actually is. Forza Poulsen! :p
 

Ford Prefect

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May 28, 2009
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My comments weren't directed at anyone in particular. I was commenting on the general nature of this thread these days, its just become a trolling match between the two sides.
Same as what sheik said, I don't get involved in this stuff unless theres something to discuss rather than what matador did for the past two day. I used to have some fun debates with you! :stuckup: .
 

king Ale

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Oct 28, 2004
21,689
But by being omnipotent and doing nothing to prevent those actions, he's automatically complicit in those acts too.
God in religious scriptures is described as an omnipotent creator who's bestowed man with free will. You do have control on your acts thus you are responsible for them all, good or bad. God is described to be all knowing, he knows what you'll do next but this is you who does it. Everything good or evil happening in the world is directly associated with the man, otherwise what would be the point of rewarding good (if it was all god's) or punishing bad conduct in the afterlife (if man was created bad)?
 

Fred

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Oct 2, 2003
41,112
Same as what sheik said, I don't get involved in this stuff unless theres something to discuss rather than what matador did for the past two day. I used to have some fun debates with you! :stuckup: .
Ya, we did. :agree:

FFS, now everyone wants me to mention him by the name. Should have kept my trap shut.
 
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God in religious scriptures is described as an omnipotent creator who's bestowed man with free will. You do have control on your acts thus you are responsible for them all, good or bad. God is described to be all knowing, he knows what you'll do next but this is you who does it. Everything good or evil happening in the world is directly associated with the man, otherwise what would be the point of rewarding good (if it was all god's) or punishing bad conduct in the afterlife (if man was created bad)?
I don't buy it. It seems like an excuse to not demonstrate his omnipotence. If he already knows what we're gonna do, then can't he just skip the "us doing it" part and simply get to the "rewarding and punishing" part?

Also, I don't think god gave us free will. We were born with it, and he's simply taking credit for giving us that. I think it's BS.
 

Fred

Senior Member
Oct 2, 2003
41,112
I don't buy it. It seems like an excuse to not demonstrate his omnipotence. If he already knows what we're gonna do, then can't he just skip the "us doing it" part and simply get to the "rewarding and punishing" part?

Also, I don't think god gave us free will. We were born with it, and he's simply taking credit for giving us that. I think it's BS.
So you acknowledge his existence, but you don't believe he gave human beings free will?

Well at least you finally admit his existence. Thats a positive first step, you are seeing the light my friend :p
 

GordoDeCentral

Diez
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Apr 14, 2005
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I don't buy it. It seems like an excuse to not demonstrate his omnipotence. If he already knows what we're gonna do, then can't he just skip the "us doing it" part and simply get to the "rewarding and punishing" part?

Also, I don't think god gave us free will. We were born with it, and he's simply taking credit for giving us that. I think it's BS.


Bravo, great solid arguments.
 

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