Burning rectal itch?
Omegaman
I have no beef with you but I have watched you post, and initially I was tempted to get into the fray but as I continued to read, my attitude turned to that of indifferent humor.
I seriously do not understand how so many posters here, who are supposedly intelligent, are continuing to interact and respond to your posts.
I am quite sure, any intelligent person after reading a few of your posts would not take long to conclude the absolute futility of carrying on any type of meaningful discussion with you, especially with regards to religion. It is evident that you are a fundamental Christian.
For people like you Dawkins comes to mind. Paraphrasing what he has written - For people like you belief is not because of reason. It is there inspite of it! Anything that is not in accordance with your religious belief is garbage.
As a matter of fact, you are just not capable of thinking anything that is not in line with your belief and see no reason to. If people would understand that, I think they would be kinder towards you just as they are perhaps towards people with mental illnesses.
Just a couple of quick questions though - What is you level of education? And what was you main academic discipline?
I think most of them know there’s no hope of a reasonable discussion with Omegaman; some people just get their jollies from participating in trainwrecks.
And its fun! It’s like, if he picks one of your posts to respond to, its like youre famous!
I’ve really tried to avoid this thread. I find it so baffling. I don’t think OM is winning any converts.
It embarrasses me to see how ineffective his arguments have been towards the side of Christianity.
And it frankly, freaked me the hell out the post he was warned about. That was over the top in so many different ways I can’t even count.
Nor can I understand the obsession with all the “man” stuff. Then again, I’m a quietly atheistic woman. Trust me OM, you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar and a cat can have kittens in an oven, but that don’t make 'em biscuits. I hope that if ever the light and the glory of god shines down on me, he will make me a more peaceful person than I have witnessed in this thread.
As far as not being perfect, but being forgiven? Heck, I don’t feel that need at all. Especially not from someone who set me up to fail from the beginning. YMMV.
Frank? Frank Sinatra? Is that you?
I’ve been picturing “Don Logan” from Sexy Beast, but it is remarkable how easily the dialogue fits with Frank Sinatra’s voice too. Or at least Phil Hartman doing Frank Sinatra.
You quoted my statement from the “but” forward, ignoring the qualifiers that preceded it plus the post it answered. When you can make an honest assessment of what I said, bring it forward and let’s discuss it.
Completed high school.My academic discipline is having and holding a job.I have had a job since I was fourteen . I have depended on myself with some help from my family through a couple of rough spots in my life. I do not know what a fundamental Christian is and I don’t care to, as it seems to me they are associated with crazy people and I see that you made reference to that very thing in your post, sir, about how people would treat me nicer if they considered me to be like a crazy person. Well, sir, I’ll tell you something. I couldn’t give a flying rats ass how people treat me , never have and never will. Aside from a few foibles my on part, such as letting people get the better of me,and me acting like an ass trying to defend myself, I try to treat each and every person I meet with the respect and dignity that Jesus expects me too.That is really the important thing to me. So, sir, please do not think I am angry at you or anyone else today . I try hard to conduct myself with a fair hand and with the Love of Jesus in my heart , but if people being kind to me requires that I be treated as I’m crazy , I’m sure that somehow I’ll manage to get by without their interaction.
You like that movie ? Man , I loved it. How it opens with the guy in the sun at his villa with the icepack on his jewels, that I do believe would be the life for me.
The villa might be a goal to work toward; meantime, iced balls are within just about any man’s grasp.
wisernow, I have no idea whether or not I fall under the “supposedly intelligent” heading, but I can at least give my own reason for engaging with Omegaman… he seems to sincerely be trying to change his behavior for the better. Does he struggle and come up short occasionally? Sure, don’t we all? Does it even reflect poorly on him when it does? Yes, but again, I’m assuming none of us can’t always specifically pick and choose how we fuck up when something gets the best of us, particularly if it’s work-in-progress time thing or a sore spot. With me, I have a hard time dealing equally handed when discussing mental illness. I attempt to bust my (non-existent) balls NOT to come across as psycho (heh)/overwrought/as the arbiter of a universal experience/whatever, however, I often fail.
So I’m glad that a lot of people believe in second chances and redemption. And although I’m not a Christian, I feel that sometimes many more than just two ‘do overs’ are necessary. I’m thankful when others don’t give up on me, so I consider it only the humane thing to do in return. Finally, for the record, I neither perceive Omegaman to be a fundamentalist (which I formerly was) nor without the capacity to do what appears to be more difficult for folks other than himself… the ability to forgive freely and apologize often. Although I don’t know how true the latter is seen.
Oh, and I think several comments leveled at him have been unduly harsh, but seeing as this is the Pit and all (with him here of his own volition), I suppose they must be taken with a grain of salt. Now I’m off to another thread for I should issue an “I’m sorry” of my own.
I didn’t know you were a lady. 
It certainly explains your kindness to some extent . I know how people look upon these kinds of responses but I don’t care. You are very wise. The kind of wisdom it takes the better part of a lifetime to collect. And you know I’m not just telling you this because you have been kind to me. I can see it in the truth of your words and be sure the truth I see is there for all to see . I don’t want any mix ups like last time so thanks much for your kind words and your wisdom . I can use all of both that I can get.
Trust me sir, I ain’t no lady. Before, now and never. 
But I do want to say that this reply proves that you can exactly what you hope for, in spite of those who claim otherwise. And no worries about me not understanding your other post. Sometimes I’m the one that’s reading comprehension impaired. 
So it wasn’t you.
As to your stay here on the boards, I’m just glad I’m ever able to offer a different perspective, a little support or maybe encouragement. You go for it, but please remember… unlike real life, we have time on our side. Before you hit “submit,” while preview is your saving grace you can consider and consider again, how you’d like to come across, what person you wish to present (or represent). Like I’ve previously stated, I think, if you’d like to talk, don’t hesitate to PM.
Good vibes coming your way! ~Kemi
Yeah, if Jesus were alive today he’d totally be going on message boards and swearing at people who disagree with him.
And if he’s trying to change it? I wouldn’t ask if he hasn’t given us at least a couple of examples that he’s willing and putting forth the effort. So since that’s the case, I have to wait see. Maybe no one else but me, however that stance doesn’t seem fair. In my humble opinion.