Baz1 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Why would I need to explain converts? I haven't said anything dismissing them. Not directly- but you said Originally Posted by RootsBooster View Post Many more theists never had the choice, they were told what to believe from a young age. Some decide for themselves later in life but for most the damage is already done and even if there was proof that their beliefs are wrong, they would unlikely stop believing. The last part of your quote was what prompted me to ask about converts - as some do change faith once it can be shown that what they believe may not be correct. I'm not going in to specific religions/reasons RB- just raising the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quisquose Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Did you notice his very first two words, "many more"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Not directly- but you said Many more theists never had the choice, they were told what to believe from a young age. Some decide for themselves later in life but for most the damage is already done and even if there was proof that their beliefs are wrong, they would unlikely stop believing. The last part of your quote was what prompted me to ask about converts - as some do change faith once it can be shown that what they believe may not be correct. I'm not going in to specific religions/reasons RB- just raising the point. I'm glad you raised the point, I see the mistake you have made. You inadvertently appear to have completely forgotten to bold the most important part of that sentence. Would you like me to correct that for you? I will do... Some decide for themselves later in life but for most the damage is already done and even if there was proof that their beliefs are wrong, they would unlikely stop believing. I know it was a mistake, I don't believe anyone would cherry pick my words or quote them out of context. Do I still need to explain converts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwhine Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 End of discussion. The arrogance is strong in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The arrogance is strong in this one. She will be difficult to convert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz1 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm glad you raised the point, I see the mistake you have made. You inadvertently appear to have completely forgotten to bold the most important part of that sentence. Would you like me to correct that for you? I will do... I know it was a mistake, I don't believe anyone would cherry pick my words or quote them out of context. Do I still need to explain converts? I don't see it as a mistake- just you not making it clear. May be you have not come across many converts or had time with them- I have. That includes those you put in bold- who one thought would never change/were beyond it... but did and for the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quisquose Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 May be you have not come across many converts or had time with them- I have. That includes those you put in bold- who one thought would never change/were beyond it... but did and for the better. Me too. http://ex-muslim.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I don't see it as a mistake- just you not making it clear. I couldn't really have made it clearer, other than bolding the parts you missed. I did that. Speaking of making it clearer... May be you have not come across many converts or had time with them- I have. That includes those you put in bold- who one thought would never change/were beyond it... but did and for the better. Many? A moment ago you said "some"..... The last part of your quote was what prompted me to ask about converts - as some do change faith once it can be shown that what they believe may not be correct. .....which agrees exactly with what I said..... Some decide for themselves later in life You need to make yourself clearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Also, this bit... That includes those you put in bold- who one thought would never change/were beyond it... but did and for the better. Somebody who you thought would never change but did, is not somebody who never changes (which is what I was talking about). It's quite the opposite actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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