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Hey, this is really cool. Leolia used the f word. She really does have a well rounded vocabulary.S
If you don't mind, I'll take the credit for purging that little word out of her, Satan. Don't you wish that you had that kind of negative influence on others. ;-)
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Don't you wish that you had that kind of negative influence on others. ;-)
No, it's alright. Just go ahead and spread your negativity. That's what trolls enjoy doing.
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Yes, I do believe that's the first time I ever expressed myself that way here. Very regrettable. Prolly the first time I sat here at the computer feeling really STEAMED with frustration for wasting my time trying to contribute to a thread (two to three hours worth on a single post). Well, I wasn't too happy about some of the unkind words said about me earlier in the week in another thread, either, so maybe I took out it all out on you. Sorry bout that, quite out of character for me, but yes I think you confirmed that this prolly isn't the right forum for me to give detailed, critical analysis of biblical issues.....maybe other forums on the internet are better adapted to my interests and make a better fit.....
Hey leo
There is a place and time for every word. I think your timing and placing were appropriate. Maybe your earlier post was wasted on schizm. But, there are many others that enjoy reading your research.
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Leolaia, you've just found out what several others have found regarding this moron: don't bother with it and don't let it bother you.
AlanF
Leolaia,
You've not wasted your time at all. If I'd had access to that kind of research whilst a JW maybe I would have been out earlier. Schizm may not appreciate or even understand this kind of analysis, but who knows who else may be reading it.
There have been a couple of comments along the lines of 'what a boring thread', well fine. They can stick to the 'What's your favourite kind of milkshake?' type threads. Remember many JWs became JWs because of their prophetic books and speculations. So this kind of information is invaluable to any of those who may be lurkers. Just keep up the good work!
While there are minor problems here and there in the details (e.g. 13 Seleucid and Ptolemy kings preceding Antiochus IV instead of 10),
If you look at just the Seleucid kings then the first seven kings are easily identified as Seleucus I, Antiochus I, Antiochus II, Seleucus II, Seleucus III, Antiochus the Great and Seleucus IV. There is no consensus as to whether Alexander the Great should be included in this list.
The three horns uprooted by the little one are likely to have specific reference though. The best explanation is that these three horns were kings or claimants that Antiochus Epiphanes supplanted in order to reach the throne. In fact when Antiochus the Great died, Epiphanes was only fourth in line to the throne, being preceded by his brother Seleucus IV, and his sons Antiochus and Demetrius. Seleucus was murdered, Demetrius was taken as a hostage to Rome, and the younger Antiochus was also murdered. If these were the three horns that were uprooted then the first seven would start with Alexander the Great.
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Schizm....Jeez, I just spent two hours writing that up.
You wasted two hours bla bla blaing about whhaaatt???? What are your priorities? Internet yacking to some sixteen year old pimple faced kid or living your life? I'm quite shocked, really.
And then getting upset about it...
shamus....You know, life can include both internet posting and real priorities. I bought a gorgeous new bed today.
