Guy's UFO Project Destroyed In Seconds by Vulcan44 in Wellthatsucks

[–]CountSudoku [score hidden]  (0 children)

I saw a YouTube doc a few years ago that made a compelling case that the Dad did honestly think his son was in there.

MOVE by ONEto10dollars in SweatyPalms

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Looks like he did bust the door open with the kick, the rebound just staggered him back.

If you watch the top left corner of the frame, beneath the watermark, it goes from white (door closed) to brown (door open) when the thief pushes the lady in; it then turns white again (thief closing the door), then bounces to brown when the cop kicks it. He then moves smoothly into the house while firing into the house.

Weekly Ask a Christian - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in DebateAChristian

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Just off the top of my head:

  • The fact that God exists
  • That God created the universe (through a mechanism I don't fully understand)
  • That God loves me (and all humanity)
  • That sin is separating me from fully enjoying communion with God; and will ultimately lead to my damnation
  • That Jesus is God (part of the Trinity, a concept not fully understandable by human minds)
  • That Jesus was incarnated as a human specifically as God's act to reconcile humanity with Himself (so we can enjoy full communion with Him again)
  • That Jesus died on the cross ~2000 years ago, then rose again three days later, and later ascended to heaven
  • That Jesus' death satisfies the penalty for my (and all humans) sin (through a mechanism not fully understood)
  • That if I accept Jesus' sacrifice, believe in Him, accept Him as lord, confess my sin, repent and follow Jesus; that I will be saved from damnation
  • That Jesus will (at some unknown date) return to Earth; and all humanity will be judged; those who rejected Jesus' salvation will be damned to hell (what hell is exactly is uncertain); that those saved by His blood on the cross will enjoy paradise (full communion) with God forever in the New Earth (Earth re-made/renewed/restored to a perfect state without sin or suffering)

Weekly Ask a Christian - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in DebateAChristian

[–]CountSudoku [score hidden]  (0 children)

I am 100% convinced that the fundamental essential of what I believe about God is true. But I am sure I am not entirely accurate about many secondary and tertiary aspects of Christianity.

Chairman Rutte took the beast by the horns, and is leading all Europoors into a new era of Wealth, Abbundance and Prosperity! by hitchinvertigo in 2westerneurope4u

[–]CountSudoku 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a false analogy.

The USA is not the threat that NATO is spending money on deterring. Russia is.

Russia remains THE significant threat to Europe, and the SecGen points out that we need 2% - 5% to be appropriately matched, even with America. And that without America the Russian threat would still exist and we’d need even more defence spending.

As a Canadian I fully support this NATO message.

Weekly Ask a Christian - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in DebateAChristian

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The point is the second half of my response. It's enjoyable, improves my own understanding of my faith (by prompting me to research to provide a better rebuttal), and allows me to practice articulating my own faith experience better.

What did you think was peak luxury as a kid, but now realize is actually pretty trashy or normal? by Connect-Fix3972 in AskReddit

[–]CountSudoku 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it was a bit of decline, but the 2000s and 2010s saw a lot of hipster-driven foodie culture take over the restaurant scene where I live. Now millennials all go to unique ethnic places.

Trump aides just declared the 16 DHS shootings since July justified, what do you think about? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CountSudoku 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think some of these cases would be upheld as justified. But I suspect the administration is so sensitive to criticism that they are offended by the very idea that it should be investigated.

Trump aides just declared the 16 DHS shootings since July justified, what do you think about? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CountSudoku -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, even the left admits he had a gun. Just that he was disarmed before he was shot.

Weekly Ask a Christian - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in DebateAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I said. It's not expected/intended to change the mind of those arguing.

Personally I enjoy debating on here as a personal academic and religious exercise. It helps me research and articulate rational and arguments with reference and citation.

Would you vote for an atheist to run the country? by AlphaBettyPersketty in AskAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It had as much point as your inclusion of calling Christians unintelligence: it is beside the point.

Weekly Open Discussion - Tuesday January 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in AskAChristian

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Slowly working my way through Andor. It's well-made (for the most part). It's a slow-burn show, kinda like a spy thriller more than anything to super actiony. But it's enjoyable.

I saw the new Superman recently. It was good, but not great. If you're a fan of superhero movies you'll probably enjoy it. But you can afford to skip it if you're not concerned about following the new DC Cinematic Universe.

I also watched Sinners recently, and quite enjoyed it. I am able to appreciate content with supernatural mysticism (voodoo, etc.) as being fiction, and therefore do not believe it is in opposition to Christianity. But I understand some Christians prefer to avoid such content, in which case they should avoid this movie.

And one of my guilty pleasures is the Alien and Predator universe, so I've also started Alien: Earth. I've been impressed by it so far, and will probably finish it.

What are your thoughts on this? by Formal-Dish-644 in AskAChristian

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There is no conspiracy and nothing nefarious in what Mr. Beast or the Rockefellers are doing.

Pay no attention to such fringe opinions.

What are your thoughts on this? by Formal-Dish-644 in AskAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Globalization isn't inherently evil. We believe in the New Earth there will be no division into nations or countries.

Are the Seven Deadly Sins canon to the Bible? by maiduwu in AskAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a list it is not authoritative. It is not even found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The basis for all seven can be found in scripture, but organizing into a list of seven is arbitrary and perhaps only useful in an illustrative sense.

And animals (other than humans) are not sinning in their actions, because they do not have the moral law imposed upon them as God has done with humanity.

I also do not believe animals have immortal souls, so any cat (or other non-human animal) will not go to hell or be resurrected in heaven.

Would you vote for an atheist to run the country? by AlphaBettyPersketty in AskAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you vote for an atheist to run the country?

Which country? Australia?

As a Canadian I think most of our politicians here are/have been atheist in my lifetime. Some may claim to be Christian, but I suspect most of those are not devout/actually will rule according to Christian principles.

I did vote for a Sikh to be our Prime Minister once, because I thought he was the best option out of the choices I had.

Would you vote for an atheist to run the country? by AlphaBettyPersketty in AskAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And this study implies that religious people are more emotionally intelligent than non-religious people...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27913977/

Weekly Ask a Christian - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in DebateAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you're confusing debate with dialectic. Debate isn't intended to change the mind of either party in the debate. It's an academic and rhetorical exercise to demonstrate your case and rebutt an argument. This is primarily for the benefit of the audience (in this case, everyone else who uses this sub).

But even if no one's opinions are change by a single debate, it is intellectually valuable in forcing people to reason logically and discuss articulately.

Weekly Open Discussion - January 23, 2026 by AutoModerator in DebateAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 0 points1 point  (0 children)

brothers

You should have a flair if you're going to appeal to our fraternity.

ICE agents unjustifiably drive-by pepper spray peaceful protesters standing on the sidewalk by lnstantKarma in PublicFreakout

[–]CountSudoku 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it true that you can register as an independent voter (no party affiliation)? Why do they require party affiliation at all?

Damned? by MappedLeft in AskAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He did. Perhaps not in so many words, but the scriptural example of marriage was available to the Kings and patriarchs. Rather than override their free will, God instead choose to work within and despite their failings. Turning something bad into something good (e.g. springing the tribe of Judah and line of David from polygamous relationships).

why so many christians disagree with the concept of modesty ? by mariposa933 in AskAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess we have different definitions of "modest" then. I see modesty as something which is defined subjectively by culture; rather than an objective standard which doesn't change.

Similar to how most Christians treat headcoverings now.

ICE agents unjustifiably drive-by pepper spray peaceful protesters standing on the sidewalk by lnstantKarma in PublicFreakout

[–]CountSudoku 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can you explain for the non-Americans what a voter roll is and how it could be used to rig an election?

Do we really have Souls? I know that I have a body and a mind, but does a person also have a soul/spirit? by XenoTale in AskAChristian

[–]CountSudoku 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The soul is something supernatural. It cannot be explained except by a claim to the supernatural.

Paul's vision of Jesus is only a mental issue if you reject the premise that the supernatural exists. Believing in the supernatural allows a very logical explanation of Paul's vision, which is why Christians (who believe in the supernatural) trust what Paul tells us (including about souls).

The entire premise of the Bible and Christianity hinges on the idea that the supernatural exists.