Hello my fellow debators!
I have known this for quite some time, but right now I feel I need a voice to my thoughts. I stink at debating. I'm not making light of the situation, or begging for praise. I am not a debator, and I can't say that I really enjoy it as most do. I am up against people with far superior intellect and debating skills. I feel under qualified at most. One would question my statements to be true with all my posts, but they are mere attempts to convey my heart to yours.
I am a peacemaker. I will go to great lengths to ensure peace, so this site is even more of a stretch for me. So why do I come back? Why do I spend precious alone moments with all of you? It is because I love you all, in the very deepest sense of the word. That might be a pretty strong statement for some, but it is my truth. I am not here to sway you to become a Christian. I am here to love you, to encourage you and to debate, however faulty it is on my part. You are wonderful people, and spending time in dialect is a privilege for someone such as myself. I will share God's truth as I know it, but not to convince, it's just simply all I know.
Thanks beautiful people!
Feeling unqualified
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Peds nurse
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Re: Feeling unqualified
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I do not see anything lacking in your posts. Everybody has a different style. Your style brings in points of view that might not be considered in knock down drag out debating. No need to change that I can see.
The only criticism I could offer is that you learn to balance [quotes] and [/quotes].
I do not see anything lacking in your posts. Everybody has a different style. Your style brings in points of view that might not be considered in knock down drag out debating. No need to change that I can see.
The only criticism I could offer is that you learn to balance [quotes] and [/quotes].
To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.
William Blake
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.
William Blake
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Re: Feeling unqualified
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Keep doing what you are doing. Members show their approval and appreciation by voting you Most Civil Debater.
The "race" does always go to the swiftest -- nor the "battle" to the best armed.
A peacemaker is highly valued
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Keep doing what you are doing. Members show their approval and appreciation by voting you Most Civil Debater.
The "race" does always go to the swiftest -- nor the "battle" to the best armed.
A peacemaker is highly valued
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Re: Feeling unqualified
Post #4[Replying to Peds nurse]
You might feel unqualified, but you are greatly respected by many posters here, including non-Christians. Keep on doing what you're doing.
You might feel unqualified, but you are greatly respected by many posters here, including non-Christians. Keep on doing what you're doing.
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Post #5
There are many people here who come along and think they have killer debating skills and can destroy atheist arguments in seconds, however they soon find they're not as awesome as they think they are. You are a far superior debater to them.
I see you as standing your own here alongside many of our other regular Christians and you do it with respect and civility. That says a lot for you as you manage to remain polite and civil no matter what you get thrown at you.
Even if you don't think you're a great debater you can still show an example of what a Christian should be. I would say you are a better example of a Christian than many of the Christians that come through this site. You can be a great example to those people. I for one would be more likely to listen to what you have to say then some of the arrogant jerks that have come and gone from this site.
If I were a Christian I would say that you seem to display all the fruits of the holy spirit, which is very unusual as we only have a few of those types here. You can show an example of what a Christian should be when up against tough opposition.
I see you as standing your own here alongside many of our other regular Christians and you do it with respect and civility. That says a lot for you as you manage to remain polite and civil no matter what you get thrown at you.
Even if you don't think you're a great debater you can still show an example of what a Christian should be. I would say you are a better example of a Christian than many of the Christians that come through this site. You can be a great example to those people. I for one would be more likely to listen to what you have to say then some of the arrogant jerks that have come and gone from this site.
If I were a Christian I would say that you seem to display all the fruits of the holy spirit, which is very unusual as we only have a few of those types here. You can show an example of what a Christian should be when up against tough opposition.
Society and its morals evolve and will continue to evolve. The bible however remains the same and just requires more and more apologetics and claims of "metaphors" and "symbolism" to justify it.
Prayer is like rubbing an old bottle and hoping that a genie will pop out and grant you three wishes.
There is much about this world that is mind boggling and impressive, but I see no need whatsoever to put it down to magical super powered beings.
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Once Convinced....you made me cry because I am so humbled by your words. That is truly the best compliment I have ever had. Beauty from within is absolutely priceless, which is why I am drawn to so many here.
Thank you
Once Convinced....you made me cry because I am so humbled by your words. That is truly the best compliment I have ever had. Beauty from within is absolutely priceless, which is why I am drawn to so many here.
Thank you
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I agree 100% with everything OC has said
And nominate Peds Nurse as "Forum Sweetheart"
[Replying to post 5 by OnceConvinced]
I agree 100% with everything OC has said
And nominate Peds Nurse as "Forum Sweetheart"
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Your witness is working PN, salt and light. You honor our God by your presence here and by your behavior.
I agree with all the positive comments on this thread.
I agree with all the positive comments on this thread.
My theological positions:
-God created us in His image, not the other way around.
-The Bible is redeemed by it's good parts.
-Pure monotheism, simple repentance.
-YHVH is LORD
-The real Jesus is not God, the real YHVH is not a monster.
-Eternal life is a gift from the Living God.
-Keep the Commandments, keep your salvation.
-I have accepted YHVH as my Heavenly Father, LORD and Savior.
I am inspired by Jesus to worship none but YHVH, and to serve only Him.
-God created us in His image, not the other way around.
-The Bible is redeemed by it's good parts.
-Pure monotheism, simple repentance.
-YHVH is LORD
-The real Jesus is not God, the real YHVH is not a monster.
-Eternal life is a gift from the Living God.
-Keep the Commandments, keep your salvation.
-I have accepted YHVH as my Heavenly Father, LORD and Savior.
I am inspired by Jesus to worship none but YHVH, and to serve only Him.
Re: Feeling unqualified
Post #9[Replying to post 1 by Peds nurse]
When I began reading, due to the tembre of the first paragraph, I was worried about what would come next. Don't rethink your purpose here! You are right about yourself--you are a kind, deeply thoughtful healer. You have a deep and beautiful spirituality, a peacemaking, unifying, loving approach to life and debate. I admire you tremendously. I know the source from which you come. You are on solid ground. Of course you don't attack. You can't.
May the peace of the Lord abide in you always.
Annie
When I began reading, due to the tembre of the first paragraph, I was worried about what would come next. Don't rethink your purpose here! You are right about yourself--you are a kind, deeply thoughtful healer. You have a deep and beautiful spirituality, a peacemaking, unifying, loving approach to life and debate. I admire you tremendously. I know the source from which you come. You are on solid ground. Of course you don't attack. You can't.
May the peace of the Lord abide in you always.
Annie
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Re: Feeling unqualified
Post #10[Replying to post 1 by Peds nurse]
What do you mean 'unqualified'? Compared to who? You and I have gone back and forth for a while, and here's a secret about me: I'm only the equivalent of a US high school graduate. Nothing more, nothing less. I've never been to college and I honestly don't know if ever I will. I'm only sparsely familiar with famous philosophers.
Do you at least have a college degree?
What do you mean 'unqualified'? Compared to who? You and I have gone back and forth for a while, and here's a secret about me: I'm only the equivalent of a US high school graduate. Nothing more, nothing less. I've never been to college and I honestly don't know if ever I will. I'm only sparsely familiar with famous philosophers.
Do you at least have a college degree?
Your life is your own. Rise up and live it - Richard Rahl, Sword of Truth Book 6 "Faith of the Fallen"
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