Norway Shooting

[dackwards d]

Yeah, I'm just bemused that someone could think I was serious about the fine for murder...
Makes me want to stab someone...

[thatlaurachick]

Wait, you're not talking about me right? I was talking to Nvrmore, because it's stupid to tell people they're bad for *thinking* something. This isn't Minority Report... yet.

[Metcarfre]

Well, that depends what model of morality you subscribe to, of course.

[thatlaurachick]

The God I believe in does not punish people for thinking.

[Metcarfre]

Yes, but some people's do.

[semysane]

Yeah, it's too bad there's no accepted way on this forum to express sarcasm. That would be awesome.

[Geoff_B]

that! that right there! that was sarcasm wasn't it?

[Metcarfre]

Yeah, it's too bad there's no accepted way on this forum to express sarcasm. That would be awesome.

Italics for the whole thing, honey-bun.

[theDreamer]

Yes, but some people's do.

YAY OFFICIAL READING OF THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN GOD!! (namely: though shalt not covet. It implies thinking about something is a sin. I'm not sure if Jesus had anything to say on the matter though).

I can admit that I have thought about crimes.

Maybe not murder, but most assuredly theft, but punishment in any form has prevented me from doing it, more so than anything else.

[thatlaurachick]

Dreamer - I know which passage you're referring to and if you interpret that is "you're going to hell for thinking 'wow he's got a nice car'" well, it seems kinda silly. Covetousness goes much further than simple thoughts.

[Geoff_B]

it's more along the lines of "i want his car and i would do anything to get it"

[theDreamer]

Debate for another, much older, thread, but it all comes down to interpretation.

We're talking about the same passage that puts "not killing" underneath "worshiping Me, only Me, and never hurting My feelings" so I mean, take that as you will.

[thatlaurachick]

Um, I could agree if you remove the "and never hurt My feelings" part, because honestly... that's impossible. Seriously. Unless you think you're incapable of sinning, ever. Especially if you believe in original sin and that simply by being born you are separated from God.

And yes, it's for another thread but I've said my piece. Which I refused to do over there. Dreamer you know me well enough to know why.

And now I'll go shower and hopefully get this dirty "Christian" label off me.

[madrak_the_red]

I never did anything wrong because I didn't want people to form a negative opinion of me.

As for Brevik... I honestly would not know what to do with the man. I guess I can't figure out killing 90 people in my head

[Metcarfre]

Matthew 5:21-22, "21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell."
27-28, "27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’[a] 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."

[theDreamer]

1) I never said you were.

2) "never hurt My feelings" is a loose translation of "use My name in vain" Twas an attempt at humour.

MEanwhile, I've yet to weigh in on this guy.

He's a dick. Nuff said.

[thatlaurachick]

@metcarfre - If you haven't already realized, I don't support the "traditional" interpretation of those verses. And trolling a troll isn't very professional.

[theDreamer]

Matthew 5:21-22, "21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell."
27-28, "27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’[a] 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."

Right, I remember that one now.

So yeah, thanks.

[Arius]

So, do you think the shooter likes crispy bacon or soggy bacon?

Personally, I don't think he eats bacon at all. No one who eats bacon could do such a thing.

[theDreamer]

Oh, Arius, I refuse to let your attempts to end all arguments in bacon succeed this time.

I refuse.

I mean, yeah, I should probably not have mentioned anything previous, and I'm sorry bout that.

[Elomin Sha]

anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

So glad I have a rock instead of a heart.

[Master Gunner]

Really?

[Metcarfre]

@metcarfre - If you haven't already realized, I don't support the "traditional" interpretation of those verses. And trolling a troll isn't very professional.

How was I trolling, exactly? I was having a conversation. You are, of course, entitled to your own interpretation of scripture, and your own beliefs. I merely outlined the reason for some people's - not least of all, my own.

[semysane]

What the fuck does adultery have to do with this guy again? Did he cheat on 90 people?

Personally, I don't think he eats bacon at all. No one who eats bacon could do such a thing.

I bet he eats some kind of awful tofu bacon substitute.

Oooh! The Norwegian government should hire Epic Mealtime to wrap him in bacon and deep fry him. Then they could use him to feed the homeless.

[dackwards d]

He doesn't like bacon or bacon substitute. He eats tofurkey cut into the shape of pigs. But he still buys the bacon so that someone else misses out.

And thatlaurachick, I wasn't talking about you. Assuming you were talking about me. Otherwise they might have been talking about you. Unless-
Oh no I've gone cross-eyed.