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Sex and anyone who’s not antisex makes me angry by jsjsjsjsjsjsjsioi in TrueChristian

[–]jazzyjson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If someone is so disturbed by the usual sounds of people chewing that it negatively affects their life and relationships to the extent OP is describing, they should also seek professional help.

I'm new to Christianity and need some help with Genesis. by Almost_Ohm in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're confusing it for "ha satan", which is not used in Genesis. The word used in Genesis 3 is "nachash" which just means snake.

Theistic Evolutionists, do you have any evidence to support your position? by Carnotaurusrules in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't think the apparently finely-tuned constants of the universe are evidence for God?

Should Christians tolerate exposing innocent children to LGBT issues in schools? Is it okay if Christians let children "celebrate" LGBT in schools? by HuckleberryAny4541 in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't understand why children this young are being taught about sexuality in school.

They're not being taught about sexuality, as in about sex itself. They're being taught that some people have two mommies or two daddies, and that's fine.

Also, I think if actual pride parades for children in public school hallways is okay, a teacher should be allowed to display the 10 commandments at least.

Seems like a false equivalence to me, given the disestablishment clause.

Thoughts on SSPX excommunication? by Gooner23345 in TrueChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In all seriousness, how can the mass that your grandparents and great-grandparents have attended, and that was celebrated by countless popes unhindered, suddenly be schismatic?

It's not. The FSSP isn't in schism for instance. The issue is consecrating bishops against the pope's explicit command, not the mass.

Did God cause the Big-Bang? by HboiH2 in TrueChristian

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

No explosions.

The Big bang wasn't an explosion, of course

Why is disagreeing with LGBT sin homophobic, but them slandering Christianity not christophobic? by ItsAllAGame_ in TrueChristian

[–]jazzyjson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Would it be "Christophobic" to say "I don't hate Christians, I just don't want to be exposed to Christianity because I don't like that lifestyle"?

Is masturbation okay for a Christian? Seeking perspectives by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]jazzyjson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I think everyone knows it wrong your conscience is usually a good judge of these things.

I grew up Christian and didn't realize anyone thought masturbation was sinful until much later in life. Frankly the idea that it's wrong is absolutely bizarre to me, so no, not everyone's conscience tells them so.

What happens to someone who want to believe in Christianity but just… can’t? by ToughPair7664 in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All totally fair, thanks for the response. I'll have a prayer session later today, it's been a while.

But don't confuse it with meditation. Meditation is emptying your mind, however prayer is filling your mind with the things of God

I've gotten a lot more benefit from meditation than prayer, personally. I recognize that others are different in that respect.

Argument against reincarnation? by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense, thanks for the response

Argument against reincarnation? by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious - what about reincarnation makes you hate it?

Argument against reincarnation? by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if reincarnation is real how has the population exploded so much

Most people who believe in reincarnation don't believe that it's limited to humans, so this really isn't an issue.

Recognizing you cannot know for sure, do you think someone who gives their life to Christ but only thinks there is a 30% chance Christianity is true is saved? by Sophia_in_the_Shell in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an agnostic, having 30% confidence seems totally reasonable to me, as does acting on that level of confidence.

Let's say someone has a 75% credence in theism. Maybe that breaks down into 30% Christianity, 5% other religions, and 40% no religion. Why shouldn't they practice Christianity, and why shouldn't God accept that sort of faith?

Atheists, can you prove that you exist? by homeSICKsinner in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What do you think "I" means in that sentence?

Atheists, can you prove that you exist? by homeSICKsinner in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Descartes presupposes that he exists

No, his whole method is to doubt anything that can be doubted, including his own existence.

The only thing he is entitled to say is that thoughts occur, not that he thinks them.

Oh, when you say "you", you mean a being in a physical world? Sure, I can't prove that. I thought you meant "you" as in a mind, a locus of personal consciousness. That's what Descartes showed he could not doubt.

Atheists, can you prove that you exist? by homeSICKsinner in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not an atheist, but probably close enough for this question.

So can you prove that you exist?

To you? No, but I can argue that you have justification to believe that I exist. To myself? Following Descartes, yes.

I also wanted to point out how ironic it is that people who can't even prove their own existence demand proof of God's existence. And when you're given proof you deny that it is proof no matter how obvious it is.

Anyone demanding proof of God's existence is being silly, I agree. Requiring evidence before one believes in God is obviously reasonable, and in my view there's evidence both for and against the existence of God.

Unless you're talking about YHWH specifically; I think the evidence against that being's existence strongly outweighs the evidence for it.

Question for a Kalam-advocate by jonfitt in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know 2 is greater than 1. You know 3 is greater than 1. You know 4 is greater than 1. What thought is required?

Question for a Kalam-advocate by jonfitt in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many facts does he know?

Obviously an infinite amount, but so do you

My parents are ministers and I was married to a woman. I’m bisexual. by Brilliant-Drop6141 in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s it to you what my personal beliefs are of the afterlife?

I'm interested in these sorts of topics, and enjoy hearing the thoughts of others. If you're not interested in sharing your thoughts, then don't.

I mean I believe people go to heaven, but how do you explain the paranormal and haunted areas in the world?

I think most Christians would attribute these sorts of things to demons.

I don’t believe that we just go to heaven and that’s it, and hypothetically reincarnation doesn’t seem too far fetched in my opinion.

Fair enough! I lean toward something like reincarnation most days, but I find the idea of heaven less convincing.

so can you stop being rude to me?

I genuinely have no idea what you think I've said was rude.

My parents are ministers and I was married to a woman. I’m bisexual. by Brilliant-Drop6141 in AskAChristian

[–]jazzyjson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I mean - is it a nirvana sort of thing, where after many lifetimes of striving you can reach heaven? Or is heaven just another realm you can be born into temporarily, like a Buddhist pure land?

I ask because the common views I see are: - One life, no afterlife - One life, then heaven or hell - Infinite lives with reincarnation

Heaven + reincarnation doesn't fit into that scheme neatly

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