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Originally Posted by Halanna
If they keep pressing, I say, "I'd prefer not to get into a theological discussion right now, I don't have the time."
Surprisingly, 9 times out of 10 the word "theological" stops them because they aren't sure what it means.
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Ha, that's funny. I've never tried that, but I've considered it.
I think I'd might even take it further by asking, "Is your line of questioning intended as theological or philosophical? Have you read Hume?" I'm sure that would discourage enough people from pressing much further.
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