[Magdalen] Scripture Study.

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

In any case, if you can show them chapter and verse that the Bible doesn't
really say <xyz>, they will simply refuse to believe you, no matter what
you've got. It is very similar to when the so-called orthodox went up
against the alleged heretic: "If they show you arguments from the Bible
itself, you must not listen to them; they are heretics." (Tertullian)

A lot of folks seem to have had some very, very bad church experiences, and
simply decided they want out, no matter what.  It's often issues with mommy
and daddy, for sure.  They keep spitting in their parents' faces even when
the parents have died.  The anger stoked and forged in those early years
burns long and hot.

James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved,
except in memory. LLAP**”  -- *Leonard Nimoy

On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 4:43 PM, Jim Guthrie <jguthrie at pipeline.com> wrote:

> But the atheists don't generally read the Bible; they mostly seem to quote
>> stuff others have already said. Makes discussion interesting.
>>
>
> Most atheists I know actually have read it and/or were brought up in a
> religious home and concluded its all bosh.
>
>  Atheist: Can't hear you! La la la! LA LA LA!!
>>
>
> Almost as good as a Christian whose faith is weak enough that atheist
> drive them crazy.
>
> Cheers,
> Jim Guthrie
>