WIST Quotations

Russell, John "jr" -- Belief-L

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

In my opinion, any faith that cannot withstand a little shaking isn’t constructed too well to begin with. Jesus built his church on a rock, not on swampland.

John Russell (contemp.) ("jr")
Belief-L

Russell, John "jr" -- Belief-L

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

Everyone should be prepared at times to re-examine the foundations of their beliefs, to view the world from others’ perspectives, and to seriously consider the possibility that what they accept as the Absolute Truth may, in fact, not be true at all — except me, of course, because I know I’m right.

John Russell (contemp.) ("jr")
Belief-L

Russell, John "jr" -- Belief-L (24 Nov. 1999)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

But regardless of whether Hitler or the mass murderer of your choice sincerely regretted his actions in his last moments and made it to Heaven, with all due respect, what difference does it make to you? Apart from the awkward silence if you happen to bump into him there, I mean.

John Russell (contemp.) ("jr")
Belief-L (24 Nov. 1999)

Russell, John "jr" -- Belief-L (8-Nov-1999)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

My, how the legal system has changed. It used to be that having a pathological fear and hatred of the victim was considered a motive. Now it’s a defense.

John Russell (contemp.) ("jr")
Belief-L (8-Nov-1999)