~ November Blessings and Thanks ~

[jcribb16]

You stick to your evidence and stop telling someone "No" when it's not your decision.

It remains that no substantive evidence to support specious religious attributions is extant.  The lack of such evidence isn't a "decision", it's factual.  The religious attributions were made without supporting evidence and are therefore, false attributions to supernatural causes.

False to you and to others.  Not false to some - their choice to believe how they want, evidence provided or not.

That's incorrect; a lack of substantive evidence is independent of belief, (since belief has no valid bearing upon evidence or, the lack thereof - evidence eitehr exist or, it doesn't - in the instance of religious beliefs, it doesn't). It is certainly the choice of some to 'believe' despite the lack of evidence in what they're 'believing' however, that's not rational, (and yes, 'Virginia', people have to option to hold irrational beliefs).

Now how did I know you were going to say that again, lol!  I'll just say that whatever others have experienced, studied, and decided, are things we are not privy to, and have no right to tell them that they are wrong in what they perceive as truth.  While it's your prerogative to share your disagreement and why, it still doesn't mean they will change their minds over something they feel strongly about, especially if there has been an event or things to happen to back their decision. 

I have experienced a couple of things, and they were shivers down the spine events, and my mind will not accept that they didn't happen  -  they did indeed happen, and others were there to corroborate what I saw and heard, including my father, who was of similar thinking as you are, who was dumbstruck and couldn't quit shaking his head and muttering, "I'll be d***ed" over and over.

[jcribb16]

You stick to your evidence and stop telling someone "No" when it's not your decision.

It remains that no substantive evidence to support specious religious attributions is extant.  The lack of such evidence isn't a "decision", it's factual.  The religious attributions were made without supporting evidence and are therefore, false attributions to supernatural causes.

False to you and to others.  Not false to some - their choice to believe how they want, evidence provided or not.

That's incorrect; a lack of substantive evidence is independent of belief, (since belief has no valid bearing upon evidence or, the lack thereof - evidence either exist or, it doesn't - in the instance of religious beliefs, it doesn't). It is certainly the choice of some to 'believe' despite the lack of evidence in what they're 'believing' however, that's not rational, (and yes, 'Virginia', people have to option to hold irrational beliefs).

Now how did I know you were going to say that again, lol!  I'll just say that whatever others have experienced, studied, and decided, are things we are not privy to, and have no right to tell them that they are wrong in what they perceive as truth. 

 

A lack of substantive evidence is independent of belief, (since belief has no valid bearing upon evidence or, the lack thereof - evidence either exist or, it doesn't - in the instance of religious beliefs, it doesn't). It is certainly the choice of some to 'believe' despite the lack of evidence in what they're 'believing' however, that's not rational, (and yes, 'Virginia', people have to option to hold irrational beliefs).

I have experienced a couple of things ...

Yet, attributing such "things" to supernatural causes is specious/without merit due to the lack of supporting evidence beyond a religious belief.

Say it until you are tired of typing, but I know what I saw and heard, and it was indeed not normal, was supernatural, and that's the truth.  You don't have to believe it - that's your choice; but it changes nothing that did happen.  You weren't there to see or hear for yourself, and since it is in the past, I do not need to prove anything to you about it.  I know it happened, and that's for me to decide where to have gone from there.  So without merit to you?  That's your take.  Thank goodness your take doesn't rule nor control my experiences, merits, and beliefs.  You continue to be content with your choice and I will mine - thanks.

[jcribb16]

... it was indeed not normal, was supernatural, and that's the truth. 

No, attributing such things to supernatural causes, (sans substantive evidence), is simply a mis-attribution and therefore, not the "truth", (no matter what an unfounded religious opinion falsely attributes).

It was "truth" to me, no matter what you say.  What happened with me has nothing to do with your personal life and views.  If you wish to see it the way you do, it's no skin off my back, because it does not change the facts of the events happening - in my personal life, with others there who witnessed the same.  So please do continue thinking your way (and no, I'm not giving permission or any of the sort to something you are already doing) and I will continue with my thinking - it changes nothing.

[jcribb16]

It was "truth" to me, no matter what you say.

That's merely a subjective attribution, not an objective "truth" because such a religious opinion lacks objective evidence, no matter what you choose to believe.

If that's what you choose to think, fine, think it.  It does not change it for me.

[kcoleman2]

Day 13, Day 14, Day 15 and Day 16: Thankful for being in the land of the living. Thankful for family and friends. Thankful for the Blessings that JESUS has given to me! Truly Grateful!

[mrsbluesmith]

I know you are, but what am I?  Wow... 

[jcribb16]

It was "truth" to me, no matter what you say.

That's merely a subjective attribution, not an objective "truth" because such a religious opinion lacks objective evidence, no matter what you choose to believe.

If that's what you choose to think, fine, think it.  It does not change it for me.

It's the logical conclusion of thinking rationally, as opposed to an illogical religious belief resulting from thinking irrationally.  I realize that you are willfully-unable to make that significant distinction, (unless it's involuntary).

And that, is just your opinion - as much as you try to make me look "willfully-unable" to make that distinction, you are just making yourself come across as "willfully-unable" to be rational and respectful that my views are different from yours, and I am not irrational.  You are judging and your "irrational" conclusion of me is incorrect - doesn't matter how often you say it, it does not mean it is fact.

[jcribb16]

Day 13, Day 14, Day 15 and Day 16: Thankful for being in the land of the living. Thankful for family and friends. Thankful for the Blessings that JESUS has given to me! Truly Grateful!

[jcribb16]

I know you are, but what am I?  Wow... 

Agreed that's what it looks like.  A difference in that is while others respect his dis-belief, the same courtesy is not returned without including words such as, "irrational" and others.  He seems to think his views are fact for everyone, when they are only what he thinks, not believers.  Oh well...

[jcribb16]

~ Psalm 75:1 ~
     (KJV)
"Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare."

Day 17:  I am thankful just knowing I have a friend I can go to whenever I want and/or need to - for God is always there for us 24/7/365.   

[dmahoney]

Im thankful for freedom of speech, well at least for some of us that is....lol  Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving

[jcribb16]

Im thankful for freedom of speech, well at least for some of us that is....lol  Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving

  Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! 

[jcribb16]

~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ~
            (KJV)
"In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

Day 18:  I am thankful for Sundays.  They are wonderful days involving church, rest, and spending quality time with my family. 

[jcribb16]

~ Colossians 3:17 ~
         (KJV)
"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
 
Day 19:  I am so thankful for this cooler weather we have been having. 

[kcoleman2]

Day 13 - Day 19: I am thankful and blessed to see another birthday! On today i thank GOD for allowing me one more day. Millions didn't make it, but i was one of the ones who did. I'm thankful for life, health and a piece of mind. In this world today alot of people look at what they don't have, I'm thankful for what little GOD had allowed me. I'm BLESSED beyond measures and i'm so glad about it!