You’re the one who responded “Are you defending evil?” to “So it’s your contention that I’m under the influence of evil based on the content of a single post?” There is absolutely no logical connection between those two questions.(Or do you really already know.)
I agree, and forgive me for taking the extra step, did you recite spells when you played D&D or just state I’m casting this spell? I’m not asking you to side with me about Harry Potter, I realize I might be alone on my views of that but I guess I have a hard time seeing how D&D could be viewed so horrible and YET, Harry Potter is seen OK? Granted, I probably saw 10 mins and it was while they were casting a spell but it was enough for me to know I didn’t want to see anymore.I haven’t played D and D in many years.
But–seven years ago, I started writing novels and screenplays.
It seems to me that there is a lot of similiarity between D and D and writing fiction.
I make up characters, settings, and plots. Isn’t that what D and D players do? It’s what we did when we played.
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So you say, but I’m skeptical of your expertise in this matter.I have not been provoked but have told the truth.
Rather than asking other people to make your argument for you, why don’t you post up the comparisons yourself so that folks can judge whether or not you are actually speaking the truth? That seems a lot more sensible to me.I challenge you to compare and see if they are not parallel. (Or do you really already know.)
It’s not up to me to prove it to you. Besides, you seem to already have argued your unchangeable (for whatever reason) view that it is all harmless. As I said at first, that is an argument satan used with the apple.So you say, but I’m skeptical of your expertise in this matter.
Rather than asking other people to make your argument for you, why don’t you post up the comparisons yourself so that folks can judge whether or not you are actually speaking the truth? That seems a lot more sensible to me.
BTW, you never answered my earlier question?
– Mark L. Chance.
But you’re the one making the assertions. It’s simple courtesy to demonstrate the validity of those assertions when asked for evidence.It’s not up to me to prove it to you.
I have? In which post in this thread have I made any statement regarding the question at hand in either the positive or the negative?Besides, you seem to already have argued your unchangeable (for whatever reason) view that it is all harmless.
In civil cases, it is the duty of the challenger to prove their point. uwgb.edu/DutchS/PSEUDOSC/Badanal.htmIt’s not up to me to prove it to you.
Civil law? I’m Catholic. I speak like a Catholic. I read the Bible, the Bible that says that no socerer will be admitted to the kingdom of God.In civil cases, it is the duty of the challenger to prove their point. uwgb.edu/DutchS/PSEUDOSC/Badanal.htm
I don’t “want to learn satanic rituals”. I want you to be intellectually honest enough to actually advance and defend an argument. I put my Google skills to the test and came up with this: acid arrow.I will not give satan any free publicity. If you want to learn satanic rituals, all you have to do is to learn D&D and Harry Potter. Then compare it to the “real” thing.
Look, if you want a real discussion, you as the challenger should provide a logical argument to prove your point. You’re begging the question by automatically calling people who play D&D “sorcerors”. If you can’t develop a proper argument, you have nothing of value to add to this discussion.Civil law? I’m Catholic. I speak like a Catholic. I read the Bible, the Bible that says that no socerer will be admitted to the kingdom of God.
I said parallel. If you don’t see how (so-called harmless use of) a “spell” is a parallel of satanic “spells?” Then, I can’t help you.I don’t “want to learn satanic rituals”. I want you to be intellectually honest enough to actually advance and defend an argument. I put my Google skills to the test and came up with this: acid arrow.
Now, please explain to me how the “spell” at the link above is a “satanic ritual”. As I said, I’m skeptical regarding your claims, but at the same time I’m honestly concerned about the well-being of my soul.
Also, you still haven’t told me whether or not I’m defending evil. I’d really like to know.
– Mark L. Chance.
Tell me, do you like CS Lewis? Can YOU “parallel” magic rituals in the Chronicles of Narnia to satanic rituals?I said parallel. If you don’t see how (so-called harmless use of) a “spell” is a parallel of satanic “spells?” Then, I can’t help you.
So, IOW, you can’t actually defend your position in a rational manner. How disappointing. One would think that on an issue of grave importance, you’d be better equipped to explain things to people who lack knowledge you presumably have.I said parallel. If you don’t see how (so-called harmless use of) a “spell” is a parallel of satanic “spells?” Then, I can’t help you.
Yes, yes. I get that. I might not be the expert you are regarding D&D, satanic rituals, et cetera, but I am intensely literate. So, since you apparently don’t know the answer to the question, it is safe to assume that you also lack the ability to judge people’s souls via the Internet.I asked if YOU were defending evil.
I am not going to give a lesson on satanic rituals. We should be more concerned with what the Bible says about socery and witchcraft than “smart” intellectual points.– Mark L. Chance.
I didn’t ask for one. In point of fact, I quite clearly said I wasn’t interested in learning such things.I am not going to give a lesson on satanic rituals.
I know what the Bible says about sorcery and witchcraft. I also what the Church teaches regarding the same. I’m not questioning the authority of either Scripture or the Church. I’m questioning your authority, and you don’t have an answer to that question.We should be more concerned with what the Bible says about socery and witchcraft than “smart” intellectual points.
You’re only showing your weakness in this discussion. Have you not read Chance’s signature? “Two errors: to exclude reason, and to exclude all but reason.” If you cannot provide “intellectual points” I have no idea how you can draw conclusions about the state of other people’s souls.I am not going to give a lesson on satanic rituals. We should be more concerned with what the Bible says about socery and witchcraft than “smart” intellectual points.
Was that sarcasm? Because they’re Latin phrases, not wiccan.I’m sure real wiccans/witches assisted in all that… maybe I am missing something?