Hey Ray

[_Ray A]

***Edited to add*** You blamed the public schools for creating youth that care nothing for others and that you see very little love and mercy for others.

Let me decide what I think.

[_barrelomonkeys]

Ray, I now can now say that I don't care what you think. I did before.

Boo hoo!!!

I assumed you were speaking with some sense of moral righteousness when you were labeling atheists as being morally decrepit.

I can now rest easy at night realizing you have no authority to tell me anything about ethics or values.

You mean you actually stayed awake because of what I said. LOLOLOLOLOLOL!

You must have gone through the public schools too. Eh?

No, I went to good Catholic Irish schools, where I learned to play rugby union and throw a good upper cut. You know what the Irish are like.

Yes, I stayed awake at night. Really tore up because Ray thought I was an unethical person because I don't have faith in God. It really tore me up.

But then again, I have a complete family, and great kids to reassure me that I'm doing just fine.

[_barrelomonkeys]

***Edited to add*** You blamed the public schools for creating youth that care nothing for others and that you see very little love and mercy for others.

Let me decide what I think.

You typed that. I have it open right now in another window. Shall I quote you?

[_Ray A]

Yes, I stayed awake at night. Really tore up because Ray thought I was an unethical person because I don't have faith in God. It really tore me up.

Did I ever say you were an "unethical person"? You know that I think you are an unethical person?

Now why would that be?

But then again, I have a complete family, and great kids to reassure me that I'm doing just fine.

Ditto.

[_Ray A]

***Edited to add*** You blamed the public schools for creating youth that care nothing for others and that you see very little love and mercy for others.

Let me decide what I think.

You typed that. I have it open right now in another window. Shall I quote you?

You might as well quote Gandhi, Tolstoy, or Brigham Young. Or for that matter - Mickey Mouse. It will make no difference to me.

[_barrelomonkeys]

Yes, I stayed awake at night. Really tore up because Ray thought I was an unethical person because I don't have faith in God. It really tore me up.

Did I ever say you were an "unethical person"? You know that I think you are an unethical person?

Now why would that be?

But then again, I have a complete family, and great kids to reassure me that I'm doing just fine.

Ditto.

I'm glad you have that Ray. It brings me great joy, I'm sure it does for you as well.

You lumped those that are not religious as having neutral values.

You stated this as well: "Do you think atheists parents sit down and tell their children about the parable of the Good Samaritan. Or mercy. Or love? Be real.

Come and meet some real atheists in real life, Ren. Who have NO ethical absolutes to live by. I encounter them all the time. They just do not care."

We had a good discussion over there. I don't know why you come over here and rant and rave. It doesn't even seem like the same man. Where's your love and mercy?

[_Ray A]

You lumped those that are not religious as having neutral values.

And you don't "lump" Mormons for the actions of a few? Was it not you judging the church by some of the LDS posters on MAD? So, you never made judgements about Mormons from your interactions with them on Forums?

You stated this as well: "Do you think atheists parents sit down and tell their children about the parable of the Good Samaritan. Or mercy. Or love? Be real.

Come and meet some real atheists in real life, Ren. Who have NO ethical absolutes to live by. I encounter them all the time. They just do not care."

See above.

We had a good discussion over there. I don't know why you come over here and rant and rave. It doesn't even seem like the same man. Where's your love and mercy?

I picked up a customer the other day who wanted me to take him to a destination for $15. The price was $30. He asked me, "where's your love and mercy?"

[_barrelomonkeys]

You lumped those that are not religious as having neutral values.

And you don't "lump" Mormons for the actions of a few? Was it not you judging the church by some of the LDS posters on MAD? So, you never made judgements about Mormons from your interactions with them on Forums?

I stated over and over and over and over again that I do NOT judge the Church by the actions of a few. I judge those posters on MAD individually. I try to judge people individually. I can tell you that I've met more wonderful LDS on the internet than I have angry ones. I've been overwhelmed with the brotherhood I've felt from LDS and their genuine love for God and their fellow man. THAT is what I think of when I think in general terms of LDS. When I think of individual people I may feel differently. Their faith and Christian values speak to me in a way that I haven't felt for many, many years. The people I've met on the internet make ME want to have faith. They have given me the impetus to ask whether I'm neglecting some truth by turning away from God. THAT is what I think of in general terms about LDS.

We had a good discussion over there. I don't know why you come over here and rant and rave. It doesn't even seem like the same man. Where's your love and mercy?

I picked up a customer the other day who wanted me to take him to a destination for $15. The price was $30. He asked me, "where's your love and mercy?"

Did you curse at him? You cursed at me. I haven't been disrespectful to you. Maybe I've been in the South too long and met too many gentleman. This board is full of those, both LDS and ex, that are incapable of treating people in a respectful manner. I was just surprised that you would join them.

[_Ray A]

Did you curse at him? You cursed at me. I haven't been disrespectful to you. Maybe I've been in the South too long and met too many gentleman. This board is full of those, both LDS and ex, that are incapable of treating people in a respectful manner. I was just surprised that you would join them.

Now the truth comes out. I'm jus playin along wid da folks. Ya know, wen in Rome do like a Romans do. An all dat.

[_barrelomonkeys]

Now the truth comes out. I'm jus playin along wid da folks. Ya know, wen in Rome do like a Romans do. An all dat.

Oh. Okay. I'll get my panties unknotted now.