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Lordquinton

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12. This is the reason for all the discussion about there being no proof a god exists

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #4)

Sat Dec 1, 2018, 05:18 PM

Dec 2018

The position that you cannot prove any deity exists, but believing that it runs the world in very real ways, but then absolving yourself of needing to show how it works.

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How to Recognize Demonic Activity [View all] Cartoonist Dec 2018 OP

I didn't get the same message Raven123 Dec 2018 #1

Who is going to believe you? Cartoonist Dec 2018 #2

I think that is his point. Raven123 Dec 2018 #7

Was that last word coined by you? Cartoonist Dec 2018 #8

Why the charge? Raven123 Dec 2018 #11

Because it's a phony issue Cartoonist Dec 2018 #13

Especially in this case Major Nikon Dec 2018 #18

UnderSATANding. Perfect. MineralMan Dec 2018 #9

Honestly, it was a typo. Nice catch. Raven123 Dec 2018 #10

Actually it means they are only responsible for allowing someone else to do it Major Nikon Dec 2018 #17

The devil is a convenient scapegoat Major Nikon Dec 2018 #3

There is at least as much evidence for demons and devils MineralMan Dec 2018 #4

This is the reason for all the discussion about there being no proof a god exists Lordquinton Dec 2018 #12

It's much easier to explain everything with a God. MineralMan Dec 2018 #14

Easier to explain god with god Lordquinton Dec 2018 #15

There's not much in their mythology to suggest the Satan character is into child abuse Pope George Ringo II Dec 2018 #5

This is one reason I quit the god business. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #6

Exorcists. Iggo Dec 2018 #16

Yes, Satan's the one who's been sexually abusing children. Mariana Dec 2018 #19