by AK - Jeff 60 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
Sylvia
"In higher mathematics, a careful distinction is made between the sphere (a two-dimensional spherical surface
embedded
in three-dimensional
Euclidean space
) and the
ball
(the three-dimensional shape consisting of a sphere and its interior)."
That's what I meant when I said that a sphere is not the same thing as a ball.
Love you too
Thanks.
"Higher mathematics" - seems I haven't progressed that far!
LOL.
Sylvia
Hey, I just learned that there's a "z". Hubby's teasing me about it.
And you can add time for a 4th dimension.
You all are awfully concerned about balls. . .
You want us to ask you about your balls, don't ya? *poke*
I've been helping a co-worker qualify to take the exam for census workers.
The math is problematic for her.
Sylvia
As I recall, the ancient Hebrews believed that the earth was a flat circular disk, resting on pillars - quite likely this is what the writer of Isaiah 40 had in mind.
Is there a word for sphere in ancient hebrew as opposed to circle?
Hook em horns!
BTS
As I recall, the ancient Hebrews believed that the earth was a flat circular disk, resting on pillars - quite likely this is what the writer of Isaiah 40 had in mind.
Or, maybe, just maybe, the writers were using poetic, metaphorical language as was the wont of the ancient Hebrews.
Job 38:1 And now, finally, God answered Job from the eye of a violent storm. He said:
Job 38:2-11 "Why do you confuse the issue?
Why do you talk without knowing what you're talking about? Pull yourself together, Job!
Up on your feet! Stand tall! I have some questions for you,
and I want some straight answers. Where were you when I created the earth?
Tell me, since you know so much! Who decided on its size? Certainly you'll know that!
Who came up with the blueprints and measurements? How was its foundation poured,
and who set the cornerstone, While the morning stars sang in chorus
and all the angels shouted praise? And who took charge of the ocean
when it gushed forth like a baby from the womb? That was me! I wrapped it in soft clouds,
and tucked it in safely at night. Then I made a playpen for it,
a strong playpen so it couldn't run loose, And said, 'Stay here, this is your place.
Your wild tantrums are confined to this place.'
Hook em horns!
BTS
LOL.
Alabama is going to turn those horns every which way but loose!
Sylvia
Ancient Hebrews had two words that comprised their entire language, ooga and booga. Meaning was encapsulated in the tone, pitch, rythmm and cadence of the words. To wit:
"ooga BOOGA" translates as "I'm surprised!"
"OO*GA BOO*GA" translates as "I'm horny, let's grab a martini and explore the moonlight."
"booga ooga BOOGA?" translates as "What the hell are talking about yankee?!"
"oogaboogaoogaboogaOOGABOOGA!!" translates as "I have need of a restroom--I'm drowning here and seeing fish swim past!"
And then there's "oggaboogabooga," but I'm afraid common decency doesn't allow me to translate that phrase.
John Doe, there is something fundamentally wrong with you.
Sylvia
