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Do Christians know their own religion?
May 23, 2015Christians need to reform Christianity
April 23, 2014I have written following comments on Richard Carrier’s “Freethought Blogs”.
http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/archives/4973#comment-203764
paarsurrey says:
April 23, 2014 at 1:28 pm (awaiting moderation)
“The good thing is that Evangelical Christians tend to be very passionate people and want to believe in something. If they would only put aside the lies, omissions, and distortions promulgated by their own well-paid con-men for a moment and reexamine their worldview in light of what the actual philosophical, scientific, and historical evidence is today, then they, too, would find Christmas worth celebrating…as what it actually is: a once pagan and now secular holiday invented by human beings for their own enjoyment and good. Then they can maybe go one step further and exit their dangerous delusion, and stop hating people and voting to take away their rights or to perpetuate injustices against the disadvantaged, and instead start actually caring about their fellow human beings, and the truth, for a change. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful Christmas present for us all?” Unquote
I agree with you.
The Christians need to reform their religion.
They should disprove the mythical creed invented by Paul, scribes and the Church and follow Jesus and Mary in their true and core teachings and acts.
Most Christians jump to Atheism without considering strength of evidence of the Atheism
April 8, 2014The viewers should access the following link to know the context of the discussion; and only then one should form one’s own sincere and independent opinion.
http://jerichobrisance.com/2014/04/02/snapthought-wrested-from-my-hands-by-god/comment-page-1/#comment-6741
paarsurrey says:
April 8, 2014 at :
@ (Matt) Brisancian says:April 7, 2014 at :
“A proper analysis must consider the strength of evidence for *and against* the claims made, and then one must adjudicate the question of reality per some criteria.” Unquote
Sorry; I could not understand you well.
What I observed from your journey is that your journey had been mostly remained within the limited circle of Christianity of Paul; not even what Jesus said or did; and to some extent to the OT Bible of Judaism.
This only required reformation of where you were previously in; instead of attending to that aspect you opted to jumped to Atheism without considering a proper analysis or strength of evidence for and against the claims made by the Atheists, and or then adjudicating the question of reality per some equal opportunity criteria.
I think it was a blind leap and uncalled for.
I think you will agree to my point.
Regards
Peripheral issues with Bible should be interpreted within the core teachings of Jesus
April 3, 2014The viewers should access the following link to know the context of the post; and then they should from their own sincere and independent opinion.
paarsurrey says:
April 3, 2014 at :
Hello everybody!
Most Issues with the Bible will get diluted; if instead of the peripheral issues one concentrates on the core teachings of Moses and Jesus:
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:36-40
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22%3A36-40
All the peripheral issues should be interpreted within the scope of the above core teachings of Jesus or else rejected forthwith.
This is a way of reconciliation between the Atheists who were previously Christians; the crowbar need not be applied.
Does this help?
http://jerichobrisance.com/journey/comment-page-1/#comment-6347
paarsurrey says:
April 3, 2014 at :
@Jericho Brisance
“it is possible to bring down a structure by removing the right component, the right foundational brick. The brick in this case was removed”.
What was the foundational brick of Christianity in your case? Please
Regards
Quote archaeological site mentioned in Quran proved wrong with “consensus”: Moses and Abraham
March 27, 2014The viewers of this blog are encouraged to access the following link to know the context of the dialogue and then form their own opinion independently and freely:
PAARSURREY says:
March 27, 2014 at 11:11 pm
@JOHN ZANDE : March 27, 2014 at 9:57 pm :@ N℮ÜҐ☼N☮☂℮Ṧ :March 27, 2014 at 10:19 pm
“That’s the absolute archaeological consensus, Paar”
“And the historical/archaeological findings about Moses and Abraham”
One should not be in the habit of making generalization; at least before making any bold claims one should verify the specific reference one intends to make; wisdom requires it.
This only proves the veracity and tenacity of Islam/Quran/Muhammad.
They only checked archaeological sites mentioned in Bible; so their “consensus” is only valid for Bible, Christians, Jews; it has absolutely no bearing on Islam/Quran/Muhammad.
Please quote an archaeological site mentioned in Quran that has proved to be wrong with “consensus”.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/features/world/asia/israel/abraham-text
Quran clearly mentions that the Jews and Christian scholars had been involved into tampering with their scriptures; now this has been proved right, even the Atheists/Agnostics/Skeptics would witness to it.
Nothing personal, please
Regards
PAARSURREY says:
March 28, 2014 at 10:50 am
@JOHN ZANDE :March 27, 2014 at 11:48 pm
Their findings are with reference to Bible; it is not with reference to Quran. Muhammad received Revelation of Quran from the One-True-God directly; its truth has shone like daylight.
PAARSURREY says:
March 28, 2014 at 11:52 am
@JOHN ZANDE :March 28, 2014 at 11:36 am
“Does the Qur’an, or does it not, talk about Abraham and Moses as if they were real people?Yes or No?” Unquote
I mentioned that Muhammad received Revelation of Quran from the One-True-God directly ; it has got nothing to do with the OT Bible or NT Bible.
Narratives of Bible had been proved wrong which were being searched into from the sites excavated mentioned in the Bible.
Narratives of Quran are still intact.
I don’t know as to why one cannot get it.
Followers of Jesus and Atheists should have no trouble with Quran/Islam/Muhammad
March 23, 2014PAARSURREY says:
March 23, 2014 at 10:22 pm
@ QUACKZALCOATL: March 22, 2014 at 9:08 pm
“And atheists, as far as I can tell, are generally interested in free speech, discovering truth from a scientific perspective, and “live and let live” freedom.” Unquote
If Atheists want free speech, freedom of religion; and that scientific perspective is upheld; peaceful co-existence; human rights then I think they should have no trouble with Quran/Islam/Muhammad.
Atheists always pushing others to the answering end
March 15, 2014I wrote a post on the following blog; the viewers are welcome to give their valuable opinions even if they differ.
“UNCONFIRMEDABSOLUTES”
“WHOSE BURDEN IS IT?”
http://unconfirmedabsolutes.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/whose-burden-is-it/
http://unconfirmedabsolutes.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/whose-burden-is-it/comment-page-1/#comment-120
paarsurrey says:
March 15, 2014 at 8:59 pm
UNCONFIRMEDABSOLUTES wrote: Quote “Even then they insist me to give evidences and proofs. I ask them to define as to what they understand from evidence in their own words rather than quoting from some dictionary; they even avoid it.” Unquote
Paarsurrey says: As I said, burden of proof is not an issue with me; I feel no burden of it; and I deny anybody putting burden of it on me. I immediately know that the person is weak in arguments as also his standpoint is weak, hence he avoids to share the ethical and moral burden of a joint discussion.
I want the Atheists to realize that it is not rational or reasonable for them to always be on the questioning end. But they are always like that; never being on the answering end and always pushing others to the answering end; maybe just for convenience. On this important issue of the “Existence of God or otherwise”; they just sit pretty; never giving any positive evidences that “God does not exist”.
If we give proofs or evidences; they just reject them arrogantly saying these are no proofs and evidences. It is for this that I ask them to define as to what they personally understand from the words “proofs and evidences”; only then we could be on the same page for discussion or understanding.
Thanks and regards
Continuous insistence of New Atheists to shift burden of proof on to others only shows their standpoint is weak
March 15, 2014I wrote a post on the following blog; the viewers are welcome to give their valuable opinions even if they differ.
“UNCONFIRMEDABSOLUTES”
“WHOSE BURDEN IS IT?”
http://unconfirmedabsolutes.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/whose-burden-is-it/
http://unconfirmedabsolutes.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/whose-burden-is-it/comment-page-1/#comment-118
paarsurrey says:
March 15, 2014 at 8:29 pm
UNCONFIRMEDABSOLUTES wrote:
Quote: “I am an ordinary man in the street without any claim to piety or scholarship. I don’t bother for any burden of proof; there is no burden on me in this connection. ”
I admire your humility.
However, we do not need to have qualifications to have to posses any burden of proof, as long as you are asserting your claim to be the truth, then the burden of proof is on you.
However, if you are keeping the belief strictly to yourself, then yes, I agree that you have no need to prove anything.” Unquote
Paarsurrey says: I don’t agree with you. There was a time when Atheists mostly kept silent; then they could say to the evangelizing Christians, Muslims or others to present their proofs/evidences to them if they were attempting to evangelize them; that could have made a sense, as you say, I think.
Now there is no dearth of evangelizing New Atheists; so their excuse for not presenting evidences is stretching the burden of proof point too much; that is why I say their continuous insistence to it shows that their viewpoint is weak.
UNCONFIRMEDABSOLUTES wrote:
Quote,” They (the Atheists) start the discussion of the burden of proof; and that exposes them, in my opinion, that their position is weak and in fact not a valid standpoint.
I do not understand why the burden of proof exposes our position of questioning your claim as weak or invalid. Do explain.”
Paarsurrey says: I think I have sufficiently explained it above.
I want to make one thing clear here. I am not in a debate to win from you or anybody else necessarily. I just want to understand and want to come on the same page with the Atheists for co-existence in this world peacefully without an ill
Thanks and regards
Christians should accept core teachings of Jesus
March 10, 2014Please view Paarsurrey comments on the blog “Is there a God?” for your valuable opinion, even if you differ.
“Is there a God?”
“Welcome to atheists (and others)”
http://www.is-there-a-god.info/blog/about/welcome-to-atheists-and-others/#comment-8800
paarsurrey
MAR 10, 2014 @ 22:38:22
@unkleE:MAR 08, 2014 @ 23:33:33
“Do I take it from your answer that you don’t accept what the scholars say about history and Jesus?” Unquote
Hi unkleE
I think it is a strange question.
History is not 100% truthful, as you know; there are always scholars differing with other scholars of history.
If the Christians don’t accept what they believe to be Jesus’ (their god or son of god) words expressing his own core teachings where he quoted and referred to OT, Moses, and prophets; how they think others would accept what lesser scholars have written about history and Jesus?
Moreover history is not written only in Europe that Jesus never visited; history is also written in other countries where Jesus and Mary and other disciples of Jesus actually visited. Will that be acceptable to you? Please.
To believe in history or scholars of history is not a prime article of faith or a pillar of faith of Islam:
Articles of Faith
• Unity of God
• His Angels
• His Books
• His Prophets
• The Last Day
• Divine Decree
Five Pillars of Islam
• Kalima
• Prayer
• Fasting
• Zakaat
• Hajj
Is believing in history or scholars of history the prime tenet of Christianity?
I don’t think so
Thanks and regards
Do Humanists (Atheists) excel in Morality from Christians?
March 9, 2014Paarsurrey wrote comments on the following blog; the viewers could give their valuable opinion.
“FINDING TRUTH”
“WHAT IT WOULD TAKE”
http://findingtruth.wordpress.com/?s=WHAT+IT+WOULD+TAKE
http://findingtruth.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/704/#comment-8716
paarsurrey
March 9, 2014 at 1:54 pm
@ Nate : March 9, 2014 at 11:41 am
“That said, there are definitely important aspects to life that we typically derive from religion, morality being the most important. And if I don’t believe in a god, how can I be moral? What does atheism provide as a basis?
Actually, I don’t think atheism does provide a basis for morality, since it only informs one’s stance on the existence of god(s). Instead, I get my basis for morality through humanism. The idea is that all people have value and are worthy of respect. You’ve shown great courtesy in your comments, for instance. And it’s not because we share religious beliefs, but because you obviously believe you should show respect to your fellow man. I feel the same way.” Unquote
Thanks for your response.
I agree that morality could be a positive factor for changing one’s ideology, as it is an important aspect of human life for peaceful co-existence.
So for the sake of morality for one you had opted to accept Humanism (not Atheism as you have yourself stated above, if I have correctly understood it).
Can you please enumerate the principles of morality and their wisdom that Humanism (not Atheism) provides with reference to a Humanist’s source of consensus so that we could make a comparison v Quran which is the first and the foremost source of consensus of Muslims?
Also please mention that the same morals which you have found out now in Humanism in fact were non-existent in Christians- your previous ideology, and that the Humanists have excelled them with a very big margin in codifying them theoretically as well as practically.
Thanks and regards
paarsurrey 