Chinese Symbols and Christianity - Page 4 - Religion, God, and Theology

Misusing this phrase is a pet peeve of mine. It's the sort of thing politicians say after being caught out making an offensive remark - "It was a joke! Don't take it out of context!"

Everyone can check out the threads Splendour's posts came from and judge for themselves if what I'm accusing her of is true.

02-24-2009 , 09:02 PM

#77

Funology

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Splendour

This shouldn't even be a debate thread. It was clearly a sharing info thread from the outset its just everyone on here thinks everything is a debate. From my pov it's not and I get sick of people dragging me into them.

Don't believe the WBS. Its your choice what you believe. Just don't expect me to agree.

Look, you're doing it again (classification #2). You spout off a bunch of unsubstantiated BS and when you're challenged on it, say it isn't up for debate.

02-24-2009 , 09:17 PM

#78

csma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Funology

Precisely what I did, and precisely why I think she's taking the phrase too literally.

And again, from the OP (because I just edited my previous post and suddenly we're on page 6):

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron W.

In particular, I would like someone who can elaborate a little on the combining of simple symbols that leads to complex symbols in Chinese writing, and whether it is appropriate to read into them the way that is done in the link.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Splendour

I will say you have put a significant amount of work in this thread. You're no slug. I just have some reservations because of lack of knowledge of the times.

I am floored.

You wanted expert testimonials, you got them. Please elaborate on the "lack of knowledge of the times."

Also, are you calling the use of Greek and Latin roots as the basis of our English etymology into question as well, because of the lack of knowledge of the times?

Last edited by csma; 02-24-2009 at 09:32 PM. Reason: to conserve posts!

02-24-2009 , 09:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by csma

I am floored.

You wanted expert testimonials, you got them. Please elaborate on the "lack of knowledge of the times."

Also, are you calling the use of Greek and Latin roots as the basis of our English etymology into question as well, because of the lack of knowledge of the times?

Naw. They're not expert unless they help strengthen her position and her faith.

Props to you for owning this thread.

02-24-2009 , 09:53 PM

#80

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Quote:

Originally Posted by starvingwriter82

5. This last one is just for fun, although the statement is, supposedly, true.. Apparently, you can take the square symbol meaning "mouth" or "praying" , add the symbol for "man" and add the symbol of a cross and it makes a Chinese character. However, it doesn't make the word "sacrifice" or "savior" or "love." It makes the word stupid or dull-minded. http://www.hanzismatter.com/2006/03/...ge-of-god.html

Not sure how I missed this, but it made me LOL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butcho22

Naw. They're not expert unless they help strengthen her position and her faith.

inorite?

02-25-2009 , 01:25 AM

#81

madnak

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This is surreal.

02-25-2009 , 01:28 AM

#82

Splendour

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Quote:

Originally Posted by madnak

This is surreal.

what is surreal?

02-25-2009 , 05:52 AM

#83

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Quote:

Originally Posted by madnak

This is surreal.

02-25-2009 , 07:26 PM

#84

Hopey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by madnak

This is surreal.

It's threads like these that make me think that Splendour is just a very dedicated troll, trying to make Christians look insane.

02-26-2009 , 12:42 AM

#85

Mempho

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Splendour

what is surreal?

What's surreal is seeing a few people who only want to run for the first opinion they can find that "disproves" this.

02-26-2009 , 05:59 AM

#86

csma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mempho

What's surreal is seeing a few people who only want to run for the first opinion they can find that "disproves" this.

What are you talking about, my first post was a reply to the OP using just my knowledge of the written Chinese language.

And then, someone wanted "experts."

02-26-2009 , 07:58 AM

#87

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Quote:

Originally Posted by csma

What are you talking about, my first post was a reply to the OP using just my knowledge of the written Chinese language.

And then, someone wanted "experts."

I think you missed my point. I was never blaming you.

02-26-2009 , 09:03 AM

#88

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Splendour

You do have a funny avatar name for a Chinese.

wow. Who knew that chinese people had a style of 'avatar name.' or that Splendour would be an authority on such.

I am curious Splendour if you could share what some good and proper names for avatars would be for the Chinese?

02-26-2009 , 11:47 PM

#89

csma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mempho

What's surreal is seeing a few people who only want to run for the first opinion they can find that "disproves" this.

I couldn't really think of anyone who "ran for" (to?) the first opinion s/he could find that disproved this, so I assumed this was directed at me. Apologies.

02-27-2009 , 12:01 AM

#90

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kurto

The archaic phrasing ("...a Chinese") coupled with Splendour's bizarre comments about Autocratic in another thread does not paint a pretty picture.

02-27-2009 , 12:30 AM

#91

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Funology

The archaic phrasing ("...a Chinese") coupled with Splendour's bizarre comments about Autocratic in another thread does not paint a pretty picture.

Yeah, it's hard to believe that someone so closed-minded and ignorant would also appear to be a racist. Who'da thunk it?

02-27-2009 , 12:35 AM

#92

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Quote:

Originally Posted by csma

I couldn't really think of anyone who "ran for" (to?) the first opinion s/he could find that disproved this, so I assumed this was directed at me. Apologies.

No, I certainly wasn't directing it at you.

02-28-2009 , 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mempho

No, I certainly wasn't directing it at you.

Hope it wasn't directed at me either. I got multiple sources who confirmed that it was a sketchy proposition at best (as I outlined in an earlier post).

A shame, really. It would have been an amazing find, from a linguistic history perspective.

02-28-2009 , 08:26 AM

#94

Funology

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hopey

Yeah, it's hard to believe that someone so closed-minded and ignorant would also appear to be a racist. Who'da thunk it?

She seems to try to present herself as a gentle and spiritual person, but really she's capable of being quite nasty. What would tame_deuces call that? Cognitive dissonance? It's really kind of sad...I wonder what she'd be like if she's never gotten her hands on a Bible.

02-28-2009 , 09:07 AM

#95

madnak

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I don't think there's much else to say about the topic.

02-28-2009 , 03:30 PM

#96

Zeno

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Quote:

Originally Posted by madnak

I don't think there's much else to say about the topic.

There never was much to begin with anyway, IMO. I looked at this thread when it first started and decided not to waste my time. Surreal was an excellent assessment. Since we are not in the business of resurrecting the Dada Movement, I second the closing of this thread. Not that it is needed I just wanted my name at the end of this vast silliness.

-Zeno

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