Comments by avi972

1. That's not MY God or Religion you're criticising

Comment #81844 by avi972 on October 25, 2007 at 9:16 am

Not really a response to this...

Ironically, when I debate with (religious) jews and I ask how do they know that of all the religions in the world, they're right, I sometimes get the answer that jews christians and muslims all believe in the same god.

2. You can't prove that you love someone, so don't expect proof of God

Comment #81835 by avi972 on October 25, 2007 at 9:07 am

I actually thought about this while listening to Richard Dawkings' debate with John Lennox.

If a person off the street tells you she loves you, you don't believe her. You think she's crazy. Or that she wan't money.

If someone you vaguely know tells you that, you may believe her, but you will have a lot of questions to ask. When/How did this happen etc.

If your Wife/Girlfriend/Family member tells you this you believe them.("you have faith that they are telling the truth")

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