BeenaBobba Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Hi everyone, A few days ago or maybe even a week or so ago, I wrote that I've been in a long discussion about abortion and atheism at a forum run by a Liberal atheist. To the best of my knowledge, I've been polite and charitable, but they've accused me of being overbearing and have even used called me a certain swear word that begins with a "b." I've never really been accused of that by people, so I don't know if it's true or not. Can you please go take a look at our debates to see if I truly have been bad? A Christian there has said that she doesn't like what I've been doing, but I've simply just been making the case for Catholicism. You can find our debates under the "Why Atheism?" thread and the "The Atheism Debate: Pro and Contra" thread in the debate part of the "Religious Blend" section, and you can find the "Why I'm Against Abortion" thread in the debate part of the "Women's Issues" section. You can get to the forum [url="http://keebs.forumhoster.com//index.php?act=idx"]here[/url]. The discussion gets really bad from page six onward in the "Why Atheism?" debate, so if you read anything, that's where you should go. I would really, really appreciate some input on this. If I'm acting wrongly, I'd really like to know. And I'd also like some advice as to whether I should just leave this forum. Thanks so much, and God bless, Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Jen, you seem obnoxiously charitable. I've never known you to be anything but obnoxiously charitable. I didn't read every page of all the threads, but I don't agree with any of their accusations. I encourage you to pray about this situation, because you could be evangelizing by being there, or you could be just hurting yourself by hearing all of this. But as far as you being charitable, of course you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraMaria Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I agree with voici. I am praying Jen, a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 [quote name='voiciblanche' date='Jun 7 2004, 10:42 PM'] Jen, you seem obnoxiously charitable. I've never known you to be anything but obnoxiously charitable. I didn't read every page of all the threads, but I don't agree with any of their accusations. I encourage you to pray about this situation, because you could be evangelizing by being there, or you could be just hurting yourself by hearing all of this. But as far as you being charitable, of course you are. [/quote] Thanks, VB, that means a lot to me. I'm pretty drained after that debate, and my feelings are kind of hurt. It's not fun having everyone gang up on you, as was the case there. But I will pray about whether I should leave or not. Part of me wants to stay despite their accusations because I want to speak for the Truth, and to show them that there are people out there who hold to something just as strongly as they do. The Sermon on the Mount came to mind while I was over there debating, but the Christian girl who doesn't agree with me implied that I wasn't expressing my points with gentleness and with respect. (The atheists said that I've pushed them even further from religion.) But part of my thinks I'm wasting the time I could be using dialoging with non-Catholics who actually respect me and are willing to interact with my arguments. God bless, Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 If you would like, I can join that forum if you're going to stay. I can help you promote the Truth, and perhaps you might not feel as ganged-up on. I'm here for you. :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 [quote name='voiciblanche' date='Jun 7 2004, 10:51 PM'] If you would like, I can join that forum if you're going to stay. I can help you promote the Truth, and perhaps you might not feel as ganged-up on. I'm here for you. :wub: [/quote] That would be awesome, voici! You'd have no idea how much that'd mean to me, but please don't feel obliged. God bless, Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I'd be happy to do it. I'm going to finish reading these threads tonight and join tonight. I'm going to pray about it, too, tonight, and we'll see how we both feel about it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraMaria Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Jennifer if you want I will join too with voici. Don't know if I will be of much help to you, but I'm here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 [quote name='VeraMaria' date='Jun 7 2004, 11:00 PM'] Jennifer if you want I will join too with voici. Don't know if I will be of much help to you, but I'm here. [/quote] Hi Vera, If you wanted to join (please don't feel pressured to do so), that would be great! You and voici have been incredibly nice to suggest doing so. God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Hi voici, I forgot to tell you this before, but you have to be over 13 to join without parental permission. I'm not sure how old you are now, but I thought I remember you saying that you're 12. God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 :ph34r: They don't know that. Shhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 [quote name='voiciblanche' date='Jun 8 2004, 02:01 AM'] :ph34r: They don't know that. Shhh. [/quote] Haha. I won't tell. But, honestly, honesty is the best policy. I don't want you to have to lie to help me out, so don't post till your 13. (You're a doll for wanting to help me out, though.) God bless, Jen P.S. When will you be turning 13? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 August. But come on. These people are nuts. You need help, man. And it's just two months. I'll be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Bumpage. Answer, Jen, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 [quote name='voiciblanche' date='Jun 8 2004, 02:49 AM'] August. But come on. These people are nuts. You need help, man. And it's just two months. I'll be okay. [/quote] Well, you certainly act much older than your age. You're probably the smartest 12-year-old that I've ever known. But, if it's a sin for you to post there, I wouldn't want you to do it. If it wasn't a sin, then by all means post! (It seems kind of sinful to me, though, but maybe others can add their $.02 here on what they think.) Did you read the "Why Atheism?" thread? If so, what did you think? God bless, Jen P.S. I'm not trying to be a nag or anything. I just wouldn't want you to sin on my account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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