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What do you think about that bible-thumping nut-case who got himself killed on that island?

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Posted - November 25, 2018
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  • 8214
    I was just thinking about him a few moments ago.  My opinion is he "felt" called to go to the island

    and share Jesus. When the natives began throwing spears he walked right into the line of fire.

    His faith was incredible, he so believed that he was called, he knew Jesus would protect him, no

    matter what. In the natural I would say he was sadly mistaken, he was not called at all.  In the

    spiritual, he was definately compelled to go that island.  The voyage there, in part, was obviously

    his appointment to go home.  How his walk into danger affected the natives, I'll never know but I'll

    bet they are still talking about it.
    Sometimes you don't see how a seed is planted.  He gave his life  for his beliefs. I can't see a man who had such faith whose life

    would be freely given with no spiritual return. 
     
    This post was edited by Art Lover at December 5, 2018 6:30 PM MST
      November 25, 2018 11:24 AM MST
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  • 44620
    I guess Jesus let him down. I hope he went to Heaven...God will give him a major ass-chewing.
      November 25, 2018 11:27 AM MST
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  • 13277
    He knew Jesus would protect him? LOL! How delusional. How can a guy who's been dead for roughly 2,000 years do anything but push up the daisies?
      November 25, 2018 12:03 PM MST
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  • This is what being delusional does to people. He never should have attempted to make contact with that tribe. History shows that it never fares well for natives when so-called "Christians" try to force their beliefs upon them. Good for the natives for protecting themselves. 
      November 25, 2018 11:31 AM MST
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  • 44620
    Agreed.
      November 25, 2018 11:46 AM MST
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  • 13277
    As opposed to other bible-thumping nutcases such as those on AM? I'll never understand the fallacious belief in the live existence of a dead guy.
      November 25, 2018 12:05 PM MST
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  • 19937
    I think he knew what could happen to him going somewhere that was prohibited and that something bad happened to him when he got there was pretty predictable.  If he was willing to die for his faith, more power to him.  Personally, I take the side of the natives.
      November 25, 2018 1:13 PM MST
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  • 13395
    If God wanted these people to convert to Christianity wouldn't he have spoken to them from a burning bush or something? 
      November 25, 2018 1:32 PM MST
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  • 5391
    He could have smited a bunch of them, or sent Himself in mortal form to be sacrificed to Himself in His own name.

    The former, I fear, is still in play, the latter is really not. 
      November 25, 2018 4:19 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Don, if there is one thing I can always count on, it is you bringing dry, logical synopsis to a conversation and/or question.  It is a talent I could learn from.  I tend to listen to all sides and forget the question at hand, entirely! ;)   
      November 25, 2018 5:06 PM MST
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  • 5391
    I’m an engineer by training, this is how my mind works.
    Examine the available data, and render it in the light of any similar knowledge. Observing the Question is the roadway to what we learn. 
      November 25, 2018 5:46 PM MST
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  • 13277
    smited smitten
      November 25, 2018 5:27 PM MST
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  • 5391
    Stu, I used SMITED in a playful way; SMITTEN has connotations of affection.
    SMOTE is also correct. 
      November 25, 2018 5:53 PM MST
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  • 13277
    OK, fair enough. But for me, reading smited in such a context is like someone scratching a blackboard. LOL.
      November 25, 2018 6:14 PM MST
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  • 5391
    I hear you. Bad grammar is a pet peeve of mine as well. 

    If it’s any consolation, I usually do it on purpose. :P
      November 25, 2018 7:19 PM MST
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  • 19937
    Or a flaming palm tree.
      November 26, 2018 6:50 AM MST
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  • 22891
    i dont know anything about it
      November 25, 2018 2:33 PM MST
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  • 13277
    Then there's no reason to answer. I promise you, it really is OK not to answer every question on here, especially if you lack knowledge or information.
      November 25, 2018 5:29 PM MST
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  • Rarely does anyone say anything insightful or of any consequence anyway, Stu. The internet is big enough for all of us.
      November 25, 2018 9:58 PM MST
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  • 13277
    A fair point!
      November 25, 2018 10:18 PM MST
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  • It's also ok if you do answer every question on here Pearl. It's good just to see you around :)
      November 25, 2018 9:53 PM MST
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  • 44620
    Why are you leaving?
      November 26, 2018 6:13 AM MST
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  • 5391
    Such is the price of delusion; he should have left those people alone. If only more tribes had defended themselves as effectively when the scourge of religion arrived uninvited on their shores...

    History repeatedly shows that wherever Christian doctrine contacts another culture, the destruction of that culture is near. This post was edited by Don Barzini at December 5, 2018 6:32 PM MST
      November 25, 2018 4:14 PM MST
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  • 7792
    He was a dumba**! Plain and simple. God let you die, Buddy. So now what?
      November 25, 2018 9:58 PM MST
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