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bobevenson wrote:

Hobbes' Choice wrote:There name would have to be something other than Bob Evenson, as he has already queered his pitch.

Why do you bring me into it, I'm just asking a question, for which you don't have an answer, right?

You've not really asked a question.
What would you define as a prophet?
Once you have done that you will have defined the conditions for being one, and the acts or events that might 'convince'.



I've a got a sinking feeling that you are going to conclude this thread with your shit about Cincinnati and Rome.

SpheresOfBalance wrote:

bobevenson wrote:No, you didn't answer the question. And, by the way, you apparently don't understand the meaning of the word "prophet" in this context. It means any divinely inspired utterance.[/size][/b]

Yes I did:

They would have to deny they were one, at everyones insistence that they were.

The person doesn't have to say shit, moron. So what's your stupid fucking answer to the question?

Lacewing wrote:

Lacewing wrote: I'm curious: Do you think there are only a select few prophetic people? What about all the false or wanna-be or mistaken prophets who don't understand the influence of their own mind and ego better than anyone else does?

This could be an interesting topic if we really dig into it.

bobevenson wrote:
the question is what it would take to convince you that somebody is a prophet.

Oh, I see -- we're not asking any other related questions. And I've already answered the topic question. So, it sounds like there's a specific, limited agenda since we're not considering or exploring beyond that.

You said the person would have to say something genuine and insightful? Jesus Christ, millions of people could meet that so-called standard.

Hobbes' Choice wrote:

bobevenson wrote:

Hobbes' Choice wrote:There name would have to be something other than Bob Evenson, as he has already queered his pitch.

Why do you bring me into it, I'm just asking a question, for which you don't have an answer, right?

You've not really asked a question.
What would you define as a prophet?
Once you have done that you will have defined the conditions for being one, and the acts or events that might 'convince'.
I've a got a sinking feeling that you are going to conclude this thread with your shit about Cincinnati and Rome.

Stick to the subject, idiot. Either answer the question asked in the thread or shut the fuck up!

That he can predict the future and do miracles.

bobevenson wrote:

SpheresOfBalance wrote:

bobevenson wrote:No, you didn't answer the question. And, by the way, you apparently don't understand the meaning of the word "prophet" in this context. It means any divinely inspired utterance.[/size][/b]

Yes I did:

They would have to deny they were one, at everyones insistence that they were.

The person doesn't have to say shit, moron. So what's your stupid fucking answer to the question?

Dick cheese, you asked for mine not yours. Don't you dare put words in my mouth, boy! Who are you to judge it, shit for brains?

That's my answer and it's final.
You can argue against it if you care to, and have the wit, though I seriously doubt you're capable.

bobevenson wrote:You said the person would have to say something genuine and insightful? Jesus Christ, millions of people could meet that so-called standard.

Right. Which is how I think it more likely is. And which is why I asked you if "you think there are only a select few prophetic people?" That doesn't make sense to me... but maybe such an idea makes sense to you.

HexHammer wrote:That he can predict the future and do miracles.

Prophecy in this context is a divinely inspired utterance. It has nothing to do with predictions or miracles.

SpheresOfBalance wrote:Don't you dare put words in my mouth, boy!

I know how to shut you up, but my zipper's stuck!

Lacewing wrote:

bobevenson wrote:You said the person would have to say something genuine and insightful? Jesus Christ, millions of people could meet that so-called standard.

Right. Which is how I think it more likely is. And which is why I asked you if "you think there are only a select few prophetic people?" That doesn't make sense to me... but maybe such an idea makes sense to you.

I never mentioned myself, pal, I just asked for a generalized opinion, but none of you bastards have the balls to give me one.

bobevenson wrote:

Hobbes' Choice wrote:

bobevenson wrote: Why do you bring me into it, I'm just asking a question, for which you don't have an answer, right?

You've not really asked a question.
What would you define as a prophet?
Once you have done that you will have defined the conditions for being one, and the acts or events that might 'convince'.
I've a got a sinking feeling that you are going to conclude this thread with your shit about Cincinnati and Rome.

Stick to the subject, idiot. Either answer the question asked in the thread or shut the fuck up!

You've not really asked a question.
What would you define as a prophet?
Once you have done that you will have defined the conditions for being one, and the acts or events that might 'convince'.

bobevenson wrote:

Lacewing wrote:

bobevenson wrote:You said the person would have to say something genuine and insightful? Jesus Christ, millions of people could meet that so-called standard.

Right. Which is how I think it more likely is. And which is why I asked you if "you think there are only a select few prophetic people?" That doesn't make sense to me... but maybe such an idea makes sense to you.

I never mentioned myself, pal, I just asked for a generalized opinion, but none of you bastards have the balls to give me one.

You've not really asked a question.
What would you define as a prophet?
Once you have done that you will have defined the conditions for being one, and the acts or events that might 'convince'.

bobevenson wrote:

HexHammer wrote:That he can predict the future and do miracles.

Prophecy in this context is a divinely inspired utterance. It has nothing to do with predictions or miracles.

You've not really asked a question.
What would you define as a prophet?
Once you have done that you will have defined the conditions for being one, and the acts or events that might 'convince'.

bobevenson wrote:You said the person would have to say something genuine and insightful? Jesus Christ, millions of people could meet that so-called standard.

Lacewing wrote: Right. Which is how I think it more likely is. And which is why I asked you if "you think there are only a select few prophetic people?" That doesn't make sense to me... but maybe such an idea makes sense to you.

bobevenson wrote:I never mentioned myself, pal,

I didn't say or think you did. I simply asked you a question about your own viewpoint. Is that not allowed?

bobevenson wrote:
I just asked for a generalized opinion,

And you got it... but for some reason it's not satisfying your expectations?

bobevenson wrote:
but none of you bastards have the balls to give me one.

Why are you so angry? Did you not see this discussion going this way? What do you expect from people who (probably) don't put much stock in prophets? Is there no value in their answers to your question? What do you want to hear people say?

bobevenson wrote:

SpheresOfBalance wrote:Don't you dare put words in my mouth, boy!

I know how to shut you up, but my zipper's stuck!

You haven't changed at all, have you Bobby? Still the child in the mans clothing.