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To: Hank Kerchief
I was speaking only for myself and explaining nothing more than why I do not call myself an atheist. For me it would be silly, for others it may be very serious.

It doesn't matter what you call yourself, if that is, in fact, what you are. Which you admit. Call yourself something else if you like! "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet...."

Sorry if you feel I'm being "rough" on you. I just have an overwhelming sense that you are acting like (1) a sophist and (2) a hypocrit when you mouth words like this:

I’d ask you if all Christians are in the habit to putting words into other people’s mouths and thoughts into other people’s heads and than condemning for those made-up words and thoughts, but it would be an insult to all the decent and honest Christians whom I know and for whom I have a profound respect and admiration.

If I'm putting words into your mouth, maybe you need to articulate your points with greater accuracy, so I need not have to try to "guess" at your meaning....

I am gratified to learn you know "decent and honest Christians ... for whom I have a profound respect and admiration."

But if that's really true, then why do you sneer at Christians, seemingly every time you get the opportunity?

677 posted on 06/12/2009 3:09:16 PM PDT by betty boop (Tyranny is always whimsical. — Mark Steyn)
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To: betty boop

Dearest Betty Boop,

Rough on me?

Well, no, just having a little fun with you, and thought I might be able to lighten you up some. But if you are determined to be grumpy and cantankerous with a nice old man—fire away.

Hank


680 posted on 06/12/2009 3:30:56 PM PDT by Hank Kerchief
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