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here's justin:
Strange that you should bring this up considering it is DAVID,
a Christian who has been stating philosophical works as the
basis for his arguments. As far as I can see, the so-called
"atheists" have been providing far more in the way of TRUTH
and real facts. [trunks: he's referring to kevin's email]
I would have to argue that yes, we should live our lives happily,
where success may or may not be because of money. You have also
fallen to the stereotype of the "usual" atheist. Just because
someone is an atheist does not mean that they value the all-mighty
buck over their friends and family. And lest we forget who started
the Holy Crusades? Was it not the Roman Catholic Church's Pope
who gave the order to rape and plunder the Holy Land? Was that
not for monetary gain and power? There were bad Christians too.
I've taken the liberty to change the title of this e-mail thread.
[trunks: this isn't so important here :P i stripped the subject
off the emails anyway] This started out as a very lively debate
and is slowly degenerating into a flame war. I am still evaluating
points from all sides and taking them into consideration.
Surely you do not give up so easily in gaining converts. Do
you not wish for these "Atheists" to also accept God's Gift?
Surely if our fate is to burn in hell and be eternally damned
as you believe, you would not give up at a few e-mails?
Convince me.
-Justin
we'll see if anyone responds...
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