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[ZEE]

I was assuming you felt that way. I apologize if I was too presumptious. You see, unlike the others here at Poly, AAHZ is capable of having a civil religious discussion with you. Ironic considering we are religious "enemies."

I also did not mean to ignore an earlier statement made by you about AAHZ selling his "soul." Do you believe Satan and Baalzebul will give me a high rank position in Hell because of my faith and loyalty? Or will they throw my "soul" in the burner?

[Ben Kenobi]

Eternal punishment for temporal rewards is the classic Faustian bargain. I am not questioning your statement, "you have been blessed by YHWH", I am merely asking the question - in what way do you believe I have been blessed. Not presumptuous in the slightest. Just trying to gage what you meant by what you said.

[ZEE]

Well I believe I said, "I believe Baalzebul blessed me in the same way you believe YHWH blesses you." I later said, "I was assuming you felt that way."

So logically I assumed you believed YHWH blessed you because of your faith. I then later apologized if I was incorrect, as my god blesses me for mine.

[Ben Kenobi]

You have nothing to apologize for. I was curious how you believe that YHWH blesses people.

[ZEE]

Well my brother is a good example. He is a damn near Evangelical. Hell, maybe he is. I don't know the specifics of his church. He sets up events and even met his wife there. not even a few years later?

He now makes 6 figures. Computer Programmer. Taught by someone he met at church. He doesn't even have a degree.

So that is one way I have witnessed YHWH bless one of his followers.

[Ben Kenobi]

Ok, what about Job? Have you read the book of Job?

I had to have stuff taken away from me as a blessing from God - because he had other plans for me - or because it was what I needed at the time.

[Ben Kenobi]

Alright, Nighty night - y'all. Whisky is pretty good. Won't be hungover either.

[ZEE]

I shall ponder over your question and continue our discussion at a later time.

Goodnite.

[Buster Crabbe's Uncle]

Holy crap - this is an amazing thread.

Ben, I don't drink and don't approve of drinking, but the evidence here is that you should do it more. I like mellow Ben's act, no kiddin'.

[Ben Kenobi]

I'm actually a pretty mellow dude. I rage on poly so I don't have to in RL.

[Buster Crabbe's Uncle]

...Funny that; I practice pretending to be calmer and more rational online than I really am, which I find to be good practice for RL. -Not a snotty comeback; the truth...

[kentonio]

Ben, I don't drink and don't approve of drinking

**** you grandad!!

[Buster Crabbe's Uncle]

Both my grandads were weekend drunks.

Some jokes are true.

[ZEE]

I must say, Ben, I couldn't stop thinking about your last question. I knew a bit about Job, and did a bit of quick research. It seems I was judging YHWH based on how he blessed my brother and left me in the ****can with my mental disability. I was mad and turned to Baalzebul.

Whether or not he helped me or not aside, maybe I judged YHWH too harshly. And I have gained tremendous insight on how to deal with my problem since then, but still.

Maybe I will read The Book of Job in full.

[Ben Kenobi]

Read the whole thing.