Then why strive for something that you can never achieve? Perhaps your goals are unrealistic. And why would think that god wants you to be perfect when he's given you a character that by it's very nature can never be perfect. Makes little sense to me.

I like how you say two completely different things but still continue as if your original statement was completely correct. This seems to be a habit of yours.

If you played a -EV game an infinite number of times, you would lose an infinite amount of money. Your first statement is still clearly incorrect.

I'm glad you like it, I'm not a big fan myself, but you're wrong on two counts. The habit is not what you said, it's actually one of wading in on topics on which I'm not very well informed and then my opinion evolving as I learn more. Also, it's not a habit of mine, it was a habit, this particular instance was a one-off slip back into that old habit that earned me a well deserved clip on the chin from Rollwave. I'm generally much more circumspect these days.

I would have told you that if you'd asked why I made two contradictory posts, rather than just jumping in with your incorrect assumption.

Yes, I'm aware of that, hence the second post. Do you know why that particular idea is -EV?

Really this just comes off as a little creepy TD, have I upset you that much in the 'pope' thread that you need to start stalking my posts looking for errors you can highlight? Well, go for it I suppose, it's embarrassing to be caught saying something stupid but ultimately you're doing me a favour. Unlike someone who will remain nameless, you're quite polite about how you go about it. It's nice to know that at least one person will be reading my every word with great attention to detail.

Aaran is not nameless. His name is Aaron

You take lots of flak MB (rightly or wrongly) so good to see you taking a more circumspect approach. Changing how we think and learning is what gives these boards value IMO.

Sometimes I feel RGT is all just a collision of egos and people entrenching their own views. However, when we can slow down and look at ourselves or look at our point of view and modify/edit/rethink ... etc. I believe that to be very valuable.

While I find the nitty nature of RGT annoying many times I believe it is helpful in some cases because we refine our thoughts & positions on important issues.

GL

I think you misunderstand my goals, what do you believe they are?

Unattainable in this life doesn't mean ultimately unattainable. The journey is often just as important as the destination, as it gives it context.

Possibly, what are they?


Which wouldn't remove the contradiction would it?

Nitty beyond belief, but it's a great sounding board and a great way to learn.

As far as perfection goes, my goal is to become more Christ-like, or to avoid confusion, to become a better Christian. That in itself is a subject of its own, but the thought process is not about achieving perfection.

The so-called contradiction is akin to not living a healthy lifestyle because your body is deteriorating anyway, so you'll never be perfectly healthy. Simply because you cannot attain the ultimate perfection that your endeavours would ultimately produce, doesn't mean that you should not begin the journey at all.

Besides all this, Christianity teaches that one day we will be without sin, which is the realization of our efforts.

As far as I know, I have responded to you in this thread since your first posts. Maybe you need a break from RGT.