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--- In atheismuk2@y..., larryinlurex <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> * Why go to those lengths? In my doctor's surgery there is a sign
> for "Christian Counsellors" and expenses paid too. "Committed
> Christian" was one of the requirements. Didn't say anything about
> being a good listener or having compassion.
>
> It is this kind of thing, where the Xtians slip in the cracks and no-
> one even thinks about why they are doing this stuff (people in crisis
> are easily manipulated). That's the kind of Christianity we have in
> this country. I'm sure they do some good work, but it is always on
> their terms.
Most of the people who set themselves up as Christian counsellors are
self-appointed experts who force their attentions on people anyhow.
Imagine telling someone in depression that if they don't get their act
together they'll be frying in hell - yet that's what they do.
I knew someone who had a particular psychiatric problem and who
decided to go to a selection of Christian counsellors and time how
long it was between going through the guy's door and being given the
final answer.
I gather the longest time was about 90 seconds.
No wonder the Samaritans *won't* take "committed christians".
I used the word `proof' or `prove' in my previous post. Perhaps that is too strong a word. What I meant was that some Christians claim that that there are...
... How would god, or even a real person, know that he was omniscient? Typical arrogance of the bigots who invent such nonsense. ... Condidering what happened...
I think that the Bible gives the impression that Mary was willing to be the mother of the Messiah not because she feared God's wrath but because she genuinely...
... as certain other acts seem to me straightforward atrocities. * Couldn't agree more. But to act as (ahem) Devil's advocate for a moment there have been...
... Jesus! Are you on the right discussion board? (Oh. I'm Kim, I have not posted here before, hello all). While one religionist exists in the world, they will...
... be ... thoroughly ... the ... I apologise for responding on behalf of someone else but I understood that Kim was being ironic and intended satire. Like all...
... Hello again. I see the problem god had when he wrote the bible, (if he existed to write anything, which I very much doubt). I wrote an allegorical comment,...
... would ... Hi. Where do you recommend I look to see what these fundies are up to? I'd like to look at a five star, vintage, fundy site or discussion. Just...
... with ... to? ... discussion. ... The site I use is actually a computer hardware forum. It seems to attract a lot of basement-dwelling sorts who leave their...
... * Why go to those lengths? In my doctor's surgery there is a sign for "Christian Counsellors" and expenses paid too. "Committed Christian" was one of the...
... Most of the people who set themselves up as Christian counsellors are self-appointed experts who force their attentions on people anyhow. Imagine telling...
... to ... ransom. ... * LOL!!! ... wake up and look around. * Hold up. I don't think I suggested that religion was good. Just not all bad. Think of...horse...
... In it already. ... Doing it already. ... Doing it already. ... Doing it already. Quite a lot of this actually. ... Not sure about that one. A lot of good...
I'd be interested in getting involved with such a group provided I didn't have to travel too far. The socialising with other people of like mind would appeal...
... pint, ... * Ahh, that's when you need anoraks like me who always carry a pen and paper. ... a group? If not, why not, and what would entice you to join? If...
Many thanks to the two people who responded to my quick poll about the desirability of local groups. But where were the other 85 members of this discussion...
... * Ummm. I think so. Last time I looked I was moderator! ... * Hi Kim. ... threaten to reinfect. It's like leaving one germ in the operating theatre. *...
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