Costco -- the Bible is fiction

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TheAristocat

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so what are you going to argue over the stupid price now? how is the 14.99 relveant? The fiction just denoted which shef to toss it on. fiction goes here, nonfiction goes there. this still was pointless in the first place for someone to get mad
Only at Costco do all books sell for $14.99... A price specifically set at 14.99 with a category of fiction tells me that they either sell only fiction at nothing but the price of $14.99 or else they have quite a variety of stickers designating the prices of their other books and potentially then even separate categories such as non-fiction, historical, classics, etc. Do they paste 14.99 stickers on all their 3.99 books, too? The price of the book isn't even the point. And I don't even care that much about their choice to portray the Bible as a lie. But that doesn't mean they're going to get my patronage. I'd just as soon go somewhere else. But the fact that you - a Christian - seem to be defending the choice to portray the Bible as a lie is what has me concerned. Now note that I have no clue what's going on in your head. But to me it looks like you're defending their decision or at least their company name in spite of this not just being a fluke but rather the whole chain doing the same thing in all of their stores.

As for me, I'm not at all angered by this. I'd just take my business elsewhere and be done with it. But I also wouldn't care to defend them. So it confuses me when I see another Christian going out of his way to do so while making light of those Christians whose arguments make logical sense.

okay say youre costco(which wont work because i doubt youll listen to reason)

so what are you going to argue over the stupid price now?
Can't ask me to consider a certain point of view if you're just going to turn around and make light of mine. That is, unless you only wanted me to listen and not speak.
 
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TheAristocat

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At any rate, I'm not against you, Christian brother. I just feel that this shouldn't cause division amongst Christians. Someone treated the Bible like a lie. I don't think the first thing going through every Christian's head should be to defend that mistake or even necessarily to get angry over it. But I do believe that how this would ultimately help to shape society's view of the Bible is important. And I'd rather have godly influences in society than not. That said, if you're just annoyed at how worked-up Christians can get over something I can see that if this is indeed the case. It's not the end of the world, you're right. But I don't think this should cause division amongst Christians. Clearly they were wrong. We should stand together as family and defend our values.
 
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jimmydiggs

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Only at Costco do all books sell for $14.99... A price specifically set at 14.99 with a category of fiction tells me that they either sell only fiction at nothing but the price of $14.99 or else they have quite a variety of stickers designating the prices of their other books and potentially then even separate categories such as non-fiction, historical, classics, etc. Do they paste 14.99 stickers on all their 3.99 books, too? The price of the book isn't even the point. And I don't even care that much about their choice to portray the Bible as a lie. But that doesn't mean they're going to get my patronage. I'd just as soon go somewhere else. But the fact that you - a Christian - seem to be defending the choice to portray the Bible as a lie is what has me concerned. Now note that I have no clue what's going on in your head. But to me it looks like you're defending their decision or at least their company name in spite of this not just being a fluke but rather the whole chain doing the same thing in all of their stores.

As for me, I'm not at all angered by this. I'd just take my business elsewhere and be done with it. But I also wouldn't care to defend them. So it confuses me when I see another Christian going out of his way to do so while making light of those Christians whose arguments make logical sense.



Can't ask me to consider a certain point of view if you're just going to turn around and make light of mine. That is, unless you only wanted me to listen and not speak.
You're talking about the same guy who defends pornography.

/surprise
 

Nautilus

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You're talking about the same guy who defends pornography.

/surprise
bring up that quote then? oh you mean the one wear i say i dont agree with it but if people want to view it, its no skin off my back? yeah sorry i dont follow the idea of forcing everyone to follow christian lifestyles
 
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bring up that quote then? oh you mean the one wear i say i dont agree with it but if people want to view it, its no skin off my back? yeah sorry i dont follow the idea of forcing everyone to follow christian lifestyles
The one where you wrote that you think that pornography is, in general, not morally wrong.

Is pornography morally wrong?
I would actually say it isn't. From a christian worldview sure it might be. But in general no i dont think it is.
I think I will need to start a thread on the 12 occurences of the word πόρνη (pornē) in the New Testament.

“To be really mediæval one should have no body. To be really modern one should have no soul. To be really Greek one should have no clothes.” ―Oscar Wilde (gay), Complete Works
 

Nautilus

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yeah look at that i said its wrong for us to view because we live according to a christian worldview. Others? If they want to view? Whatever. They can live according to their worldview. Once again another example of me refusing to force my lifestyle on others and somehow that makes me the bad guy.
 

JimJimmers

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So i guess they figure 50 shades of grey would be used more, i mean maybe a young married couple stays there, reads it, and it adds to their marriage.

I've got a question for you, Megatron. Is recognizing sin as harmful forcing your lifestyle on others? Or is it just realizing that it is harmful?

If someone said bulimia is a horrible problem, would you say, "well i mean i wouldnt do it but that doesnt mean i should care if someone else does it." ?
 
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yeah look at that i said its wrong for us to view because we live according to a christian worldview. Others? If they want to view? Whatever. They can live according to their worldview. Once again another example of me refusing to force my lifestyle on others and somehow that makes me the bad guy.
What is written here though is not the Christian worldview. You follow something else.
 

Nautilus

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I've got a question for you, Megatron. Is recognizing sin as harmful forcing your lifestyle on others? Or is it just realizing that it is harmful?

If someone said bulimia is a horrible problem, would you say, "well i mean i wouldnt do it but that doesnt mean i should care if someone else does it." ?
not sure what one has to do with the other between your response and what you quoted...but I honestly dont have an issue with fifty shades of grey. its like every other trashy romance/erotic fiction story for women out there.

And honestly I have enough on my plate in my life that i dont care how others choose to live theirs plain and simple. God gave us free will if they want to live doing things christians view a sinful or whatnot then so be it. Thats one of the benefits/consequences of free will.
 

JimJimmers

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not sure what one has to do with the other between your response and what you quoted...but I honestly dont have an issue with fifty shades of grey. its like every other trashy romance/erotic fiction story for women out there.

And honestly I have enough on my plate in my life that i dont care how others choose to live theirs plain and simple. God gave us free will if they want to live doing things christians view a sinful or whatnot then so be it. Thats one of the benefits/consequences of free will.

Until you become a Christian you can never understand why you should feel sorry for those who are slaves to sin.




I find your lack of compassion...disturbing.






Just curious, how many times have you been banned from here? Moreover, why do you keep coming back?
 

Angela53510

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Well, this is shocking! And to think Costco finally just moved about 5 minutes from my house and they have the best cheese around!

So now I will have to go and find out if Canadian Costco stores are doing this. Rats!

I did happen to be in Canadian Tire today (which sells pretty much everything!) and thought I would buy a nice annual ornament for my Christmas tree (sorry if you don't celebrate Christmas or like Christmas trees!). I looked around and around the 6 aisles full of decorations and I saw owls (since when did they become a Christmas symbol?) and reindeers and lots of ugly sparkly things.

But I did not see ONE thing religious. Not one nativity, or angel or anything. Very scary, because this large department store did used to carry things that were about Christmas. Well, thank heavens for WillowTree, because I bought their giant nativity scene a couple of years ago, and it is awesome!

Hmm! Maybe they are making anything of "religious" origin either. Yet another thing to check out.

Costco, Canadian Tire (note to send letter to the store and chain) and Hallmark cards to see if Willowtree is still on board with the REAL meaning of Christmas.

At this rate, I may not have enough time to buy presents and bake! Seriously though, when our Christian countries shut out traditions which have been around for decades, and call the Bible "fiction", I fear we are not having an impact on our nations. I hope Charlie Brown's Christmas stays the same!

"[SUP]8 [/SUP]And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. [SUP]9 [/SUP]And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. [SUP]10 [/SUP]And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. [SUP]11 [/SUP]Forunto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. [SUP]12 [/SUP]And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” [SUP]13 [/SUP]And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,[SUP]14 [/SUP]“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:8-14
 
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kayem77

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If this is true at my local Costco, I might consider writing them a letter. Because respect is a big deal, Christian or not.
 
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not sure what one has to do with the other between your response and what you quoted...but I honestly dont have an issue with fifty shades of grey. its like every other trashy romance/erotic fiction story for women out there.

And honestly I have enough on my plate in my life that i dont care how others choose to live theirs plain and simple. God gave us free will if they want to live doing things christians view a sinful or whatnot then so be it. Thats one of the benefits/consequences of free will.
Your second point is true to a certain degree, but I don't think that absolves us from standing up for the truth for the sake of ourselves and our children. Those who believe in license over honor will always find an excuse to drag others down with them. This includes you, your friends, your parents, and people in your future who you will care a great deal about (wife and kids).

I don't know about you, but I feel as though if I don't stand, others around me will become increasingly encircled. I don't want that on my conscience.
 
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jimmydiggs

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And honestly I have enough on my plate in my life that i dont care how others choose to live theirs plain and simple. God gave us free will if they want to live doing things christians view a sinful or whatnot then so be it. Thats one of the benefits/consequences of free will.
I'm just glad that when I go on crazy murdering rampages postmodernists won't stop me.
 
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bring up that quote then? oh you mean the one wear i say i dont agree with it but if people want to view it, its no skin off my back? yeah sorry i dont follow the idea of forcing everyone to follow christian lifestyles
yeah look at that i said its wrong for us to view because we live according to a christian worldview. Others? If they want to view? Whatever. They can live according to their worldview. Once again another example of me refusing to force my lifestyle on others and somehow that makes me the bad guy.
Forcing? You don't even suggest! But rest assured, you'll be on the other side of the issue burning it to the ground. Sheesh!
 
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jimmydiggs

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only if you come after me or people in my life
So I'm good as long as it's not you or your family, friends etc... bludgeon them all to death but those guys.
 

Nautilus

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im sure there would be others who stop you, and you would have your own conscience to deal with. But you wouldnt bother me
 
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danschance

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so what are you going to argue over the stupid price now? how is the 14.99 relveant? The fiction just denoted which shef to toss it on. fiction goes here, nonfiction goes there. this still was pointless in the first place for someone to get mad
How do you think Muslims might react to this? I bet they would declare a holy war and want the deaths of some Costco employees. Sorry you think this is so minor. I find it offensive.