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To: spunkets
Define evil.

That which is contrary to the commandments of God as taught by Jesus Christ. Arguing that God gave man the "right" to commit evil is an aburd premise--unless you believe that God himself is not good. Is that your belief?

Do you claim to have the right to violate the rights of others?

You speak nonsense. No one has the right to violate the God-given rights of another person. The "rights" you're talking about do not descend from God. They were hatched by materialists looking to validate their own doings.

Now perhaps you will answer my question: Where do your rights come from?
311 posted on 05/09/2006 7:48:01 AM PDT by Antoninus (I will not vote for a liberal, regardless of party.)
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To: Antoninus
God granted us a free will not to cause evil or excuse evil but so we may experience His love for us and our love for Him.

Humans abuse this free will and choose to do evil strictly for their own pleasure, lust, greed etc...
316 posted on 05/09/2006 7:58:10 AM PDT by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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To: Antoninus
Re: the definition of evil.

" That which is contrary to the commandments of God as taught by Jesus Christ. "

That's a start, but not good enough. In order for there to be any absolute definition of good and evil, there must be reference to a moral code, w/o reference to any being whatsoever. There must be a purpose to that code and the code itself must protect individual rights.

"Arguing that God gave man the "right" to commit evil is an aburd premise"

It's not a premise at all. It's a fact. It is man's right to act according to his will, regardless of whether it is good, or evil. That fact exists so that he could be judged. If man doesn't have the right to act according to his own will, then he can not be judged. That is simple logic.

Re: "Do you claim to have the right to violate the rights of others?

This is rubbish. I never said it.

"unless you believe that God himself is not good. Is that your belief?"

No being is good, or evil. Only their holdings and actions can be judged and that judgment is based on how well those things respect the rights of others.

"The "rights" you're talking about do not descend from God. They were hatched by materialists looking to validate their own doings. "

Individual sovereignty of will is a right inherent in each man to do as they choose and to determine their own destiny. That right belongs to them, not to you.

"Where do your rights come from?"

Rational inquisition and thought.

324 posted on 05/09/2006 8:23:48 AM PDT by spunkets
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