TET to the Future: Marty, We're Going Blaat!

[Geneviev]

I don't either. I found it on an online library. Fantasy books are the only ones worth more effort.

I wouldn’t say that. Books on scientific and religion debates can be quite interesting for both atheists and theists. Whilst fantasy books are also interesting, they don’t teach us much about the world around us, and the authors of these scientific books take in effort to research information that had to be put in the book. So I’d say they are worth effort.

They are definitely worth effort, but as someone who at least respects Christianity, they're not so great. At least this one. Fantasy books, on the other hand, can be used to gain a deeper understanding of human nature itself. It all depends on what you enjoy more.

[Geneviev]

I already regret reading The God Delusion.

I’d argue this, but we’re in TET, not any of the religious threads...

I do almost want to make a thread about it eventually.

[Bluelight-R006]

I wouldn’t say that. Books on scientific and religion debates can be quite interesting for both atheists and theists. Whilst fantasy books are also interesting, they don’t teach us much about the world around us, and the authors of these scientific books take in effort to research information that had to be put in the book. So I’d say they are worth effort.

They are definitely worth effort, but as someone who at least respects Christianity, they're not so great. At least this one. Fantasy books, on the other hand, can be used to gain a deeper understanding of human nature itself. It all depends on what you enjoy more.

I’m a Christian myself, and I find that these god-opposing books can be sometimes interesting, yet will not make me stray from my faith. It’s a matter of balance, a matter of how much you want. It depends on what people feel like reading. There’s never a book for everybody, and that’s why all books that go on the market must have had effort put in, and I recognise that. Fantasy books help me develop what people think, but never on how the world works. For certain subjects, I refer to different books.

[Geneviev]

They are definitely worth effort, but as someone who at least respects Christianity, they're not so great. At least this one. Fantasy books, on the other hand, can be used to gain a deeper understanding of human nature itself. It all depends on what you enjoy more.

I’m a Christian myself, and I find that these god-opposing books can be sometimes interesting, yet will not make me stray from my faith. It’s a matter of balance, a matter of how much you want. It depends on what people feel like reading. There’s never a book for everybody, and that’s why all books that go on the market must have had effort put in, and I recognise that. Fantasy books help me develop what people think, but never on how the world works. For certain subjects, I refer to different books.

Yes, I'd say that some people enjoy these books more than others. The people who do enjoy it should read all books opposing God and summarize them for everyone else, really. There should be people who do that for all books.

[Dresderstan]

Can Summer please not be a long, dull, boring time for us?

[Bluelight-R006]

I’m a Christian myself, and I find that these god-opposing books can be sometimes interesting, yet will not make me stray from my faith. It’s a matter of balance, a matter of how much you want. It depends on what people feel like reading. There’s never a book for everybody, and that’s why all books that go on the market must have had effort put in, and I recognise that. Fantasy books help me develop what people think, but never on how the world works. For certain subjects, I refer to different books.

Yes, I'd say that some people enjoy these books more than others. The people who do enjoy it should read all books opposing God and summarize them for everyone else, really. There should be people who do that for all books.

I mean, summarising is okay, but they tend to go into the explanations once again to justify their point and it becomes a 600-page book.

[Bluelight-R006]

Can Summer please not be a long, dull, boring time for us?

NSG summer? Definitely not.

[Jean-Paul Sartre]

Can Summer please not be a long, dull, boring time for us?

Ask and you shall receive.

[Geneviev]

Can Summer please not be a long, dull, boring time for us?

If summer is too boring, I have a whole list of controversial religious topics.

Yes, I'd say that some people enjoy these books more than others. The people who do enjoy it should read all books opposing God and summarize them for everyone else, really. There should be people who do that for all books.

I mean, summarising is okay, but they tend to go into the explanations once again to justify their point and it becomes a 600-page book.

Knowing people who love books, that will definitely happen. The longest summaries would be from history or something, probably.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Can Summer please not be a long, dull, boring time for us?

Don’t jinx it! D:

[Kowani]

Can Summer please not be a long, dull, boring time for us?

If summer is too boring, I have a whole list of controversial religious topics.

I mean, summarising is okay, but they tend to go into the explanations once again to justify their point and it becomes a 600-page book.

Knowing people who love books, that will definitely happen. The longest summaries would be from history or something, probably.

Gen, almost every religious thread you’ve had has devolved into you defending Christianity and 5 people explaining why you’re wrong.

[Geneviev]

If summer is too boring, I have a whole list of controversial religious topics.


Knowing people who love books, that will definitely happen. The longest summaries would be from history or something, probably.

Gen, almost every religious thread you’ve had has devolved into you defending Christianity and 5 people explaining why you’re wrong.

Almost? I think it's been every one so far.

[Kowani]

Gen, almost every religious thread you’ve had has devolved into you defending Christianity and 5 people explaining why you’re wrong.

Almost? I think it's been every one so far.

That’s not a good thing.

[New haven america]

I don't either. I found it on an online library. Fantasy books are the only ones worth more effort.

I wouldn’t say that. Books on scientific and religion debates can be quite interesting for both atheists and theists. Whilst fantasy books are also interesting, they don’t teach us much about the world around us, and the authors of these scientific books take in effort to research information that had to be put in the book. So I’d say they are worth effort.

Why does entertainment need to teach people things?

[Geneviev]

Almost? I think it's been every one so far.

That’s not a good thing.

I mean, maybe I'll convert people by continuing this. You never know.

[Bluelight-R006]

I wouldn’t say that. Books on scientific and religion debates can be quite interesting for both atheists and theists. Whilst fantasy books are also interesting, they don’t teach us much about the world around us, and the authors of these scientific books take in effort to research information that had to be put in the book. So I’d say they are worth effort.

Why does entertainment need to teach people things?

It gives me knowledge, so that’s an advantage. But not necessarily does it always need to do so. Fiction is just as interesting as non-fiction.

[Kowani]

That’s not a good thing.

I mean, maybe I'll convert people by continuing this. You never know.

I have a response to that, but I would prefer not to be overly caustic in this thread.
Unlikely.

[The Free Joy State]

Gen, almost every religious thread you’ve had has devolved into you defending Christianity and 5 people explaining why you’re wrong.

Almost? I think it's been every one so far.

Maybe, if you do decide to start a discussion, there might be one in your irreligious topic grab-bag?

[New haven america]

That’s not a good thing.

I mean, maybe I'll convert people by continuing this. You never know.

Saying you want to torture yourself won't make people more likely to convert, it'll just make them dig their heels in more.

[Bluelight-R006]

I mean, maybe I'll convert people by continuing this. You never know.

Saying you want to torture yourself won't make people more likely to convert, it'll just make them dig their heels in more.

Yes. Knowing that NS in made up of a very secular, atheist community, they’re always there to pound you down whenever they see a religious thread. Which is why I don’t like to act so religious on here, it’ll just cause a fight, which even the Bible says is worthless, and that it wouldn’t end in people converting, just useless fights to waste time.

[Pacomia]

Who here’s seen the Truman Show?

Jim Carrey is one of the best actors of all time, in my opinion. So many great movies.

[Geneviev]

Almost? I think it's been every one so far.

Maybe, if you do decide to start a discussion, there might be one in your irreligious topic grab-bag?

Those would turn religious eventually, funnily enough.

[Jean-Paul Sartre]

Saying you want to torture yourself won't make people more likely to convert, it'll just make them dig their heels in more.

Yes. Knowing that NS in made up of a very secular, atheist community, they’re always there to pound you down whenever they see a religious thread. Which is why I don’t like to act so religious on here, it’ll just cause a fight, which even the Bible says is worthless, and that it wouldn’t end in people converting, just useless fights to waste time.

Welcome to the internet.
(And the western world, in the near future)

[Bluelight-R006]

Maybe, if you do decide to start a discussion, there might be one in your irreligious topic grab-bag?

Those would turn religious eventually, funnily enough.

Another sad fact. The other day, the manspreading thread turned into an Islamic discussion on why we should not stare at women.

[Jean-Paul Sartre]

Those would turn religious eventually, funnily enough.

Another sad fact. The other day, the manspreading thread turned into an Islamic discussion on why we should not stare at women.

Hopefully with the absence of El Amin, we’ll have...less of that now, though that thread does not inspire confidence.