They don't groove much to theocratic war strategy when it works against them do they?
To quote Bugs Bunny: Of course you know, this means war.
i have read your posts and am suprised, shocked and disgusted at the fact you still are an active witness who goes to the meetings 70% of the time and at the same time go to apostefests and curse and talk bad about the truth.
dont you know that the bible said people like you would quietly slip in the congregation and subvert the faith of some?
are you not afraid of god and jesus?
They don't groove much to theocratic war strategy when it works against them do they?
To quote Bugs Bunny: Of course you know, this means war.
does anyone celebrate christmas?
that use to be my favorite time of year, right now i can't wait to celebrate it again unless i change my mind...lol...but right now it's on!!
this only being able to post two post isn't good for me ...............i had to waste one earlier on tec support...tec supports shouln't count as one!!
Chestnuts on the open fire, jack frost freezing your nose hairs, it really is the best time of the year. Much as I love it though, its not the same for those of us raised in the borg as it is for other people that got to have it growing up, there is just something about having christmas when you are a kid that adds to the experience when you are an adult.
Even better than picking scabs.
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training camps opened here in the us and it won't be long before they will be playing the hall of fame game in canton (which is less than a half hour from where i live and i have tickets for) and the season will be going in full swing.. favorite teams, predictions, etc?
any enthusiasts out there?
This is the best we can do? Where are the rest of the pigskin fans here?
i have a great site for games for all ages to play!.
http://www.specialbus.com.
this is my hubbies site and you can all be generous on the google ads...puuuuurdy please!
Tal, Bridge is my favorite, euchre is great fun at parties. But I'll play anything, can't think of a better way to spend the evening than playing cards with good friends. (Of course there is one better way to spend the evening but that game isn't in Hoyle).
now for all the scientists out there this is not a question of proof or anything along those lines.
for my part i choose to believe in a god because i honestly believe there is one (though i did start doubting for a little while) i've always felt that there was more to our existance on earth - and that doesn't stem from me wanting to live forever or as a spirit, as i don't even know if that will happen.
i also believe in him because many many times when i could not carry on, on my own strength, i managed to pulled through.
Tetra, I really, really appreciate you taking the time to post such a complex thoughtful reply. I need to process it, I'm sure I'll have some additional questions for you but you've given me plenty to start with. Thanks again! Edited to add: I knew you were going to jump on the word "need", but I think many, especially behavioral specialists would argue that self expression and creativity rise to the level of a need with humans, that not being able to express ourselves through art, music, literature, etc. can be quite destructive. But I definitely get we don't group it with the food, shelter group.
the atheist manifesto
before debating the existence of god, it is necessary to define him.
the god i grew up with was a pretty specific dude.
What if I throw a goat on the habachi at midnight Tetra, will that get me off the hook? Edited to add: Tetra, go look at the believe in God thread, I seriously want to hear your thoughts on my question.
the atheist manifesto
before debating the existence of god, it is necessary to define him.
the god i grew up with was a pretty specific dude.
I always like to do a cost benefit analysis of any contemplated action. Not sure the pay off is that compelling for me to convert.
now for all the scientists out there this is not a question of proof or anything along those lines.
for my part i choose to believe in a god because i honestly believe there is one (though i did start doubting for a little while) i've always felt that there was more to our existance on earth - and that doesn't stem from me wanting to live forever or as a spirit, as i don't even know if that will happen.
i also believe in him because many many times when i could not carry on, on my own strength, i managed to pulled through.
Just a quick question after reading the last 7 pages. Tetra, you and LT were sort of going back and forth about science answering most of the fundamental questions of human existence. My question is a little off that vein, it doesn't seem to me that science speaks to a huge part of what makes us human, art, literature, etc. That's one of the things I don't get in the evolutionary model, what purpose does poetry, art, music, etc serve for our survival. Why would nature breed into us the desire to paint masterpieces, write Hamlet, build the Sistine Chapel, etc. How does the scientfic/evolutionary model account for those human needs?
the atheist manifesto
before debating the existence of god, it is necessary to define him.
the god i grew up with was a pretty specific dude.
What is the benefit to me of converting to fundamental atheism?