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Reply to Does God Exist? in Religion JoeUser Forums

'The question does God exist is an important one. And if you have to ask the question, then he must not really exist at all.' Say what? In that case, here are some other things that 'don't exist at all' - atoms, molecules, consciousness, the solar system, DNA, magnetism, gravity. So unless we know a priori that something exists, it doesn't? Honestly foxjazz, I've seen some moronic arguments in my time but that takes the biscuit.

Reply to I Won A Propane Tank in Misc JoeUser Forums

What on earth are you complaining about? Hank Hill would have been delighted to win a propane tank! Seriously, as a vegan who once won a rotary barbecue spit in a door prize, I can only suggest this - don't moan, just find a friend who would appreciate it.

Reply to Sins of Omission in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Great article. This 'zombietime' character obviously has no agenda whatsoever. Hur hur hur. Is it really 'the' story you crave, or just the story according to YOUR ideology, rather than somebody else's?

Reply to The West Commits Suicide at the hands of their own Values. in International JoeUser Forums

Pedantic critique: 'volia'? 'Hati'? 'Judisim'? 'Palistine'? 'furver'? 'it's people'? 'issolated'? 'opertunity'? 'Platos'? Acquire a dictionary, a guide to grammar, an atlas. Semantic critique: 'the Wizard's 5th rule'? 'Rand said that the death of the West would not be here until the day that the press was censored. She was right.' Take your meds.

Reply to Coretta Scott King, Why all the fuss? in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

'good point... if this month is "black" history month does that mean the other 11 months are white history months?' Yes! That's exactly how it has always been; those in power dictate everything, including history. Thus the NEED for a black history month. Well done MM.

Reply to I don't need it... in Misc JoeUser Forums

'2) I've quit lying/plagerizing... ' Yes Lucas, you certainly have. And you obviously found it so easy you've done it at least four times that I know of.

Reply to Does God Exist? in Religion JoeUser Forums

'I don't see the bible as evidence of God existing anymore than I can see the Similarion (from JRR Tolkein) to prove that Eru existed.' The Similarion? Is that the same thing as the Silmarillion? Or is it only ... er ... 'Similar'?

Reply to We NEED Paris Hilton in Current Events JoeUser Forums

'As I have struggled for some time with the inexplicable celebrity of heiress Paris Hilton, I have come to the inescapable conclusion that we, as a society, NEED her and others like her.' Then our society is screwed. (And I have it on tape. )

Reply to The state of Utah and the debate over evolution in Religion JoeUser Forums

'Thank you, Furry. It means a lot. I didn't mean to offend anyone, I didn't mean to "deepen the divide", as Gideon ensued, I just wanted to explain something.' I find it very heartening to learn the views of somebody who is (unlike me) a believer, but (like me) concerned about a perceived blurring of the boundaries between science and religion - specifically, what I believe to be attempts to make certain religious dogma 'fit' into the scient

Reply to The state of Utah and the debate over evolution in Religion JoeUser Forums

'If we're going to require absolute proof, furry, we need to throw out much of what is taught in SCIENCE courses as well. The fact is, much of science is theory and there is a LOT that many hardened evolutionists do not know about evolution.' I never mentioned 'absolute proof', Gideon. (Actually, ALL of science is theory, in that while any argument has a degree of evidence to support it, it is really only one unexpected test result away from being

Reply to Does God Exist? in Religion JoeUser Forums

'In the US treasury those working in the counterfeit division have to study the original bills. I mean study inside and out what the real bills look like. They don't study the counterfeits...they study the real thing. They become so familiar with what the original looks like they can spot the lie when it comes up. It's the same principle I use for studying scripture. While there are many counterfeits, there is only one original. Wow, respect KFC.

Reply to Music Review: Alien Ant Farm "Attitude" in Music JoeUser Forums

I don't know the song, but I am fascinated at the very idea of a piece of music in which the drums can sound 'churlish'. Is that 'churlish as in boorish, surly, or difficult to work with? Drummers are obviously far more sophisticated and expressive creatures than they were credited with being in my day!

Reply to Does God Exist? in Religion JoeUser Forums

'As we grow, our views often change ...' Agreed. However, what causes our views to change? The influence (either constructive or destructive) of the views of others - in books, film, conversation, culture etc. This is why I took issue with your assertion that ' I’m sure that another person’s views cannot make any difference to our own, at a heart level.' Without access to these opinions and beliefs, none of us would even be familiar with the notio

Reply to Does God Exist? in Religion JoeUser Forums

'In answer to your point Furry, I don’t think that it matters whether we ‘know’ that God exists or not.' I tend to agree, Andy. (Actually I think it is important that we DON'T know, but that's an argument for another time.) But it wasn't my point to begin with - it was that of KFC in writing the original blog! 'Both sides are significant experiences. Once we experience one side at a deeper ‘heart level’, however, we won’t go back to the

Reply to Does God Exist? in Religion JoeUser Forums

'I think we can be sure. It's no longer "faith" for me. I know that God exists. Some people might interpret that as arrogance, but it's my own truth. God definitely exists. Must be a sixth-sense, or something of the like.' Hi Andy, good to cross paths with you again. On this point, however, while YOU can say you're sure, WE - in the general 'humanity' sense in which it is used in the header - cannot. You may 'know' that God exists, but an ath

Reply to On being liberal in Writing JoeUser Forums

'changed title but I appreciate being corrected so gently.' My pleasure. No doubt you noticed that I shied away from addressing the 'often forming a complete thought' part of the definition!

Reply to On being liberal in Writing JoeUser Forums

Couplet, n. 1. A unit of verse consisting of two successive lines, usually rhyming and having the same meter and often forming a complete thought or syntactic unit. 2. Two similar things; a pair. (dictionary. com) Yours, on the other hand MM, has 5 lines, no rhyme and no meter. If you're going to attempt a parody, you might at least find out just what it is you're trying to parody! <img src="../images/smiles/lol.gif" border=0

Reply to The state of Utah and the debate over evolution in Religion JoeUser Forums

'It's called a "well rounded" education. I find it interesting that many liberals I know preach the concept of "open mindedness", while being INCREDIBLY intolerant of others' ideas.' But Gideon, where do you draw the line between a 'well-rounded' education and one that includes every unsubstantiated claim going? Should schools teach children about good dental care, but also about the tooth fairy? Should they educate children to enable them t

Reply to Muslims of the World Unite in Hypcrisy! in International JoeUser Forums

JG - once again - tries to shoehorn his two pet hates (religion and socialism) into the same box, and -once again - fails utterly to do so.

Reply to "Boys Don't Cry", but Producers DO Lie! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

'Never get your facts from Hollywood.' What excellent advice. That's the last time I make THAT mistake ...

Reply to The state of Utah and the debate over evolution in Religion JoeUser Forums

'How long after science decided that the Brontosaurus never existed before schools quit talking about them? No scientist today can explain what elements sub-atomic particles are made of, but that doesn't stop them from teaching that all matter is made of elements. Science doesn't understand much about what goes on in the depths of the oceans, but they still teach oceanography as if the answers are all there, in the textbook full of "facts". Th

Reply to ALL OF YOU SHEEP BETTER WAKE-UP BEFORE YOU GET SLAUGHTERED. in Politics JoeUser Forums

'MOST OF YOU ARE UNEDUCATED ...' And this from a person who argues (in his subheading, no less) that something is 'ALMOST NEARLY COMPLETED'. Buffoon.

Reply to Does God Exist? in Religion JoeUser Forums

'I believe our Faith is built on evidence.' Wrong, KFC! As BlueDev puts it, ' I believe that 'proof' that God exists would nullify the need for faith.' Faith is belief specifically in the ABSENCE of evidence. Now, to answer your initial questions: 'Does God Exist? Can We Be Sure?' If God exists - yes, and yes, but only after we die. If God doesn't exist - no, and no. </

Reply to ALL OF YOU SHEEP BETTER WAKE-UP BEFORE YOU GET SLAUGHTERED. in Politics JoeUser Forums

'I KNOW WHERE I AM SPENDING ETERNITY' Good for you. Now if you'd just hurry up and go there, we'd all be happy.

Reply to ALL OF YOU SHEEP BETTER WAKE-UP BEFORE YOU GET SLAUGHTERED. in Politics JoeUser Forums

Keep deleting, Mr. Eraser. You obviously can't put a coherent argument together. And you equally obviously don't like to read views that conflict with your own. Which begs the question - why did you post this in the first place? My guess is a chemical imbalance in the brain.