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@Dr.Franklin
Copied from #Sexstrike and moved to the "More guns thread"
Already addressed, all women in America should be given an AR-15 for protection from right wing rapists who demand that no woman has bodily autonomy and as the 2nd says they have the right to carry such a weapon without restriction.The godists always get confused about humans. Apparently they are well aware of a fictional character called satan and another one they call god but reality and humanity baffles them beyond belief.
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Disgusted: A college girl obviously needs to carry an AR-15 with her at all times, after all right wing rapists are everywhere, they don't respect any woman's right to bodily autonomy, women need an assault rifle 24/7 not locked in a cupboard.I mispoke, ALL women need an assault weapon 24/7 not just college women. [Misogynists] don't discriminate, they hate all women and don't accept any woman's right to bodily autonomy.
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@disgusted
Colleges can be thought of as private property and have whatever rules they want.
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Generally I wouldn't think of guns as "more protection", maybe more fitting to someone. An AR is an excellent recommendation for women buying their only gun for home defense. They're affordable for the amount of precision you get from them compared with other semi-autos and comparable in price with a high quality revolver. Even the cheap ones probably aren't horribly inaccurate. They're less intimidating to some people. They have adjustable frames coming in all shapes and sizes. They are affordable to practice with, potentially more enjoyable for some. They will keep up with whatever she aims informally socializing with other people, and they are ubiquitous among professionals, easy for a novice to maintain in immaculate condition. A reliable gun you A) Have, and B) Can to use proficiently under stress, is the "better" tool for the job. 3 things 1. Reliable 2. In hand 3. Hitting center mass, or starting at the crotch (of the other guy) till they can find relative safety.
For a gun kept for home defense, probably in storage, if they aren't going to go with a shotgun or a rifle, I believe a revolver is generally superior to other handguns for fighting with your back against the wall, with grappling, beating, biting, gouging, hair pulling etc... unless they can otherwise safely carry something else, or carry it more often.
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@RationalMadman
Why they no longer produce bench seats is beyond me.
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@disgusted
Do the "babies" that are not born and go str8 to heaven to be with Jesus breathe?
Probably not.
Is it better to go to heaven before any possibility of sin? If not why not?
I've don't think I've ever thought about that to tell you the truth.
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Profound Grasshopper
Just meant to put down a tidbit of information after I read the post that mentioned not breathing air.
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@BrotherDThomas
Nomenclature doesn't change what people are actually referring to in the real world.
Mopac,YOUR EMBARRASSING QUOTE: "Christians who speak Arabic refer to God as Alllah."Uh, no, they are called MUSLIMS and not Christians when referring to their God named Allah. Why do you cause discord when talking about the Abrahamic faiths? Additionally, how can you NOT accept Mohammed since Islam and Christianity are founded upon Abraham?!
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You have a habit of expressing yourself in selfish terms of what something means to you and you alone, just an observationI only ever tell the truth, that would seem to be a problem for you to solve, not me.Oh btw I find a christian calling anyone else selfish hilarious, thanks for the laugh.I did not intend to convey in the slightest that you aren't sincere.That doesn't solve your problem or your hypocritical claim of selfishness.What problem are you referring to?Already defined.While there might be a definition somewhere, I still can't see what problem you are intending to refer to unless you point it out.I don't care about your inabilities, if you can't keep up then drop out. I'm under no obligation to teach godists how to converse.
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@disgusted
You have a habit of expressing yourself in selfish terms of what something means to you and you alone, just an observationI only ever tell the truth, that would seem to be a problem for you to solve, not me.Oh btw I find a christian calling anyone else selfish hilarious, thanks for the laugh.I did not intend to convey in the slightest that you aren't sincere.That doesn't solve your problem or your hypocritical claim of selfishness.What problem are you referring to?Already defined.
While there might be a definition somewhere, I still can't see what problem you are intending to refer to unless you point it out.
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@disgusted
You have a habit of expressing yourself in selfish terms of what something means to you and you alone, just an observationI only ever tell the truth, that would seem to be a problem for you to solve, not me.Oh btw I find a christian calling anyone else selfish hilarious, thanks for the laugh.I did not intend to convey in the slightest that you aren't sincere.That doesn't solve your problem or your hypocritical claim of selfishness.
What problem are you referring to?
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@disgusted
You have a habit of expressing yourself in selfish terms of what something means to you and you alone, just an observationI only ever tell the truth, that would seem to be a problem for you to solve, not me.Oh btw I find a christian calling anyone else selfish hilarious, thanks for the laugh.
I did not intend to convey in the slightest that you aren't sincere.
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@disgusted
You have a habit of expressing yourself in selfish terms of what something means to you and you alone, just an observation.
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@keithprosser
It may well be that not identifying the UR with the God of Abraham damns my soul to eternal hell, but that doesn't alter the fact that you haven't proven that the UR is that god. Is it really foolish to not believe what is not proven?
In accordance with my previous post, you are conflating in a rather clumsy fashion the idea that Abraham is a fool, with what is actually being said to you. Do you disagree?
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@keithprosser
I put forth that Atheism is sort of like if you considered your mother not as a wholistic being independent from yourself, but as the sum of observable qualities that you attribute to her, extending towards God. Atheism in the traditional sense would be analogous to a worldview in which your mom doesn't exist in her own right. If you would describe all the characteristics and conflate the qualities you attribute according to your limited observation with what your mom truly is, that appears from an outside observer what you must be suggesting towards God. That you don't have the perspective for a complete or satisfactory understanding isn't a reasonable explanation for lack of a better wording, your assumptions.
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If a baby is born into a pool of water they won't breath until they reach the surface.
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@Mharman
Is the act of aggression justified or not? Is this sort of shipping dispute to Syria a new event, or something the news cycle which you are paying attention just tuned into?
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I doubt the powers that be in Iran would give two $#%*s about MSNBC or my personal problems.
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@Dr.Franklin
The "book" of Titus consists of three chapters. It was addressed from Paul to Titus for leading the church in Crete.
Greeting
1 Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, 3 but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior;
4 To Titus, a true son in our common faith:
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
Elder Qualifications
5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you— 6 if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, 8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.
Dealing with False Teachers
10 For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11 whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” 13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth. 15 To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled. 16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being [d]abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.
Christian Conduct
2 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: 2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience; 3 the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things— 4 that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.
9 Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
Grace Faith and Works
3 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. 10 Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.
Closing Instruction, and Farewell
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing. 14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Grace be with you all. Amen.
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@Dr.Franklin
It's obviously addressed to Christians within the Church.
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Titus 3
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. 10 Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing. 14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Grace be with you all. Amen.
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@disgusted
I don't know what we are asking about
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Something tells me he has John Bolton around just to scare the hell out of people.
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@Mopac
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@DebateArt.com
I haven't been receiving any notifications on my debate subscriptions. What's up with that?You mean emails or on-site notifications too?
I like to use my on-site notifications. It would be nice if I received the notifications so I can read the debate in sections as it rolls along. Otherwise I'm probably not going to read as carefully as would be appropriate for the all the time and effort people put in to a quality debate.
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@Dr.Franklin
I haven't looked at the study yet. The article says the businesses involved are Norwegian. How does that relate to what old people are saying or the OP?
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@Dr.Franklin
So do they think "when she retires then I'll have to hear about my toxic masculinity" or what?
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@Dr.Franklin
Old people who were married to a Clinton think like that.
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@keithprosser
I think there is a better way forward than deporting or forcibly sterilsiing a signiicant number of British citizens and that is to encourage Muslims to reject conservative forms of Islam and adopt more progressive forms.
How do you not only refrain from discouraging what you call progressive forms of Islam, but actually encourage it outside of faith?
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@Harikrish
Huh, if you don't mind, may I see what you are referring to on DDO? I'm curious about the nomination.
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@Harikrish
Harikrish is a biblical scholar and a spiritual leader. Harikrish was norminated the most spiritual member on DDO.
Are you referring to yourself or some other person?
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@3RU7AL
What about laws making it illegal to open a business on Sundays?
I really like it when they mandate reduced hours in a busy city. It guarantees that most people have at least one day of rest, and everyone has the same time off whether they are rich or poor, working different hours. They don't have to negotiate to have time with their friends and family. Its really not inhibitive at all, just have to account for it. Most everyone who has to adjust to stores being closed on Sundays will come around to it, and maybe appreciate their community a bit more too. If I was king stores would be open no more than 6 hours on Sundays, and closed Saturday morning.
Drinking [Recreational Drug] Laws
As a baseline, drugs should be strictly controlled according to addictiveness. Cigarettes as they are currently produced are something I think should be banned having no medicinal purpose, and being highly addictive. Up charging or taxing 300% on a highly addictive substance is an exploitive practice. I question the constitutionality of the federal prohibition on Marijuana. There's nothing wrong with alcohol, but I can respect the local culture in dry counties. Technically drinking is a drain on the economy and can be especially detrimental in poor areas. So is being locked away by the police. People are still going to drink it. Don't push people to hard crime, and just be satisfied with the reduction in self inflicted tax.
What about laws against abortion?
Safe, Legal, Rare. States should ensure requirements for informing people. There are legitimate medical reasons in which a patient should decide fully informed by a professional and I don't trust politicians to make the right regulations regarding restrictions. Roe V Wade, the decision was basically good law but it may have been deliberated improperly going too far in methodically taking responsibility from congress. Reduction in stature in that light was an inevitability and this has had a cost to our country, politicizing the courts. The government should have tight standards as far as funding goes.
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@Harikrish
I believe John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic president of the United States. He was very popular, and probably best known for his unfortunate assassination and aspiring to put a man on the Moon, a vision which was realized within the decade as he'd intended in 1969. During the period in American history from the founding till the civil war spanning the better part of a human lifetime, Catholicism was a small minority and although they had rights and won representation in high office you can imagine that a predominantly protestant nation broken off from the British during the age of enlightenment had many viewing their institutions with skepticism. Just to throw out another random fact, our nation at least at one time was referenced in a heresy coined "Americanism" by the Pope. The debates on slavery would have mainly been conducted by protestants, probably citing a King James Version when applicable. If it is of any consequence to you, the deep south is I believe, the least Catholic part of the United States to this day. As a result of continued immigration, some of the most Catholic areas are probably in places like New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, (Northeast) New Mexico, and California.(Southwest).
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@disgusted
You wrote two seemingly random things down in association with me. I can only assume they come from something in your personal experience. I asked you a question, where you were coming from, which of course I don't expect an answer from. You didn't answer the question, called me a belittling term and told me "go back to your sandpit". Now I don't believe you were looking to "contribute to the discussion" in the first place.
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@disgusted
It just sounds odd and unnecessary in its own right, and I couldn't blame parents for having suspicions, holding reservation.
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I don't intend to convey that there aren't real issues brought by the mass migration, but putting kids through some LGBT equality program sounds like indoctrination. I had no idea what any of that was in third grade and that's not a bad thing. Whatever those teachers are leaning on is probably based in pseudoscience and social trends. When it comes to explicit religious exemptions I don't think asking for halal meat and such is evidence of aggressive political endeavor.
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@3RU7AL
Jesus was not born at the time you are referencing. There were no people to distinguish as we today call Christians. Muhammad took up a radically different religion distinct from Christianity, and as I understand the New Testament of Islam is the Qur'an.
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@coal
More than I have time to write. Probably more than you'd want to read, too. But the point that I'd make here, is this: the most important thing is abolishing the electoral college.
Am I to take away by the recent trends for a national popular vote system in several states and your simplistic notion of abolition, that you lately have such a national vote for the president in mind, rather than a federal vote of the states?
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@DebateArt.com
I haven't been receiving any notifications on my debate subscriptions. What's up with that?
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@coal
I'd like to know if you have any opinions in mind on our current electoral system in the United States. I believe Bernie Sanders is not a democrat, but he garners substantial support from factions with a limited pull in the democratic party. He should have been allowed a fair shot to present his platform in the presidential debates.
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@Dr.Franklin
I think our rightful place in Syria was lending limited material support, and air support until ISIS was knocked down to manageable levels. I don't see why further intervention is something the president of the United States should pursue.
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@Dr.Franklin
That's a question for Vladmir Putin and President Erdogan, not me
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I don't see that the United States has any good reason to support Assad. Dumping him and his problems ASAP is probably not a bad policy.
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@Dr.Franklin
Its a fine subject. Make a thread on it if you're interested
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@Dr.Franklin
Yeah, we knew that, didn't we?
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@Dr.Franklin
You were taking my quote out of context for some stupid reason.
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@Dr.Franklin
2013 is during Barack Obama's presidency...
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@Ramshutu
Fact: Muslims grow beards
Not wanting to enter a neighbourhood because you feel threatened by brown people having the audacity to sit around and be all brown without apologizing does not make it a no go zone.
Beards, Burkas, Battlestar Galactica
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