>However, if anyone has chosen to close their mind to the obvious connections I'm sure not going to waste my time trying to open that closed mind.

A closed mind is one that disagrees with yours?

>Additionally, since it's a relationship I won't waste anyone's time trying to twist their figurative arm to gain one.

Thank you.

> Neither will God. However, IMO that is extremely dangerous territory. But don't blame God for the lousy relationship, or the results of that lousy relationship if you're the one refusing it.
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Right. And I'll be sure not to blame Santa if I don't get good presents this year. It's my fault for not believing in him.

>What always puzzles me is this: Why do those people who profess that there is no God seem to be the ones who get so worked up by those who do?

I'm not bothered in the least by another man's beliefs. I'm bothered when those people make ignorant statements like the one below- an arrogant statement even for a christian.

>I guess I'll just have to continue with my peace, real joy and overflowing heart while those around me have no peace and are empty inside. *shrug*

Don't you think it's a little presumptuous to assume that you have a monopoly on inner peace?

This is an inappropriate forum/thread for this discussion. If you feel the need to continue, please do so privately.