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Old 10-07-2008, 04:19 PM   #48
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True, but SU has a point when he calls out people who tell apostates/critics to leave the Church alone when the Church institutionally does not understand the meaning of, "no thanks." The point is, as you indicated earlier, one side is trying to bring good tidings, while the other is meant to destroy.

But I don't think SU's intent is to destroy -- unless trying to offer the clarity of a differeing viewpoint means to destroy. With humor and some insight, I think he offers an interesting foil. It at least has forced you to bring your game to the table -- and in the long run, that's only helped you.

Can you say you are the worse for your engagements with SU?
No, SU is serious when he belittle those of us who believe. He is a bitter apostate who thinks himself intellectually and morally superior.

You just haven't been around long enough to recognize this.
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