“You can trust what I have to say” says Jorgen, “because I no longer take bribes, accept when I need to pay a bill or two” he says sincerely. “Unbelievably, I do not believe in belief” says Jorgen, “It is undoubtedly true that my doubts lead to doubt in the doubtful, but it’s Ok because I believe doubt is believable without a doubt.” You can find the book in most bookstores—it is quite an interesting book and I would recommend it to everyone who has a problem with schnauzers or kittens.

Thanks, Bertram

…And now, back to reality.

You don’t know me at all, so to assume to know my motivations or outlook is the height of error. I know this because your post resembles nothing remotely near what I believe (about God or myself).

As for the ad hominem attack (why call me an a**hole?), I really don’t know what to make of it. I thought I was actiing ‘civilly.’ Oh, well. From what I gather by the comments, many of the d-c types resemble those they purport to despise so much.

So much for civil debate.

Yep. We fall short of our own standards. We openly admit that we are humans, and our standards are human, and we have no one to blame or credit but ourselves. So if I fail to meet my standards, I can only resolve to do better, slap myself in the face, and try harder.

You on the other hand, can pass off the blame by saying, “Well God isn’t finished with me yet.” then you pray to the air and expect the invisible fairy to make you better. Next time you fail, you can repeat the process with the result that you remain an asshole.

If there was really some Holy Spirit dwelling inside you, giving you an advantage over others, then there ought to be some ability for the rest of us to see a difference. But we don’t. All we see is an angry, judgmental, caustic, superioristic, immature, punk.

Now then, prove me right yet again. Post your nasty return flame. You couldn’t behave civilly if your soul depended on it. Go ahead, child of the loving Jesus, temple of the Holy Spirit: show us what you’re made of.

Re post 19….. Right on! Well said! I am going to have to remember to use that phraseology next chance I get.