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Reply to Can We Teach Values Without Religion? in Religion Stardock Forums

I think right and wrong are not the exclusive domain of religion, not in the slightest. Right and wrong behaviour exists even at a very basic animalistic level. I believe a person can be a good, honest and moral person without being religious. Secular Humanism, while not a religion, comprises similar basics as most religions i.e. a set of guidelines for leading honest, good, fulfilling and happy lives. I completely disagree with the idea Secular Humanism is

Reply to And The Hits Keep Comin' in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Again, I have to thank you so much for pointing out ABCTales to me. I'm really pleased with the validation I've received there so far. The advice has been real and honest and completely inspiring. When I'm famous, I'm planning on flying all my friends to a tropical island somewhere to help celebrate my success. Yes, you can hold me to this.

Reply to News & Views in Life Journals Stardock Forums

You'll be the best grandma in the world (after my dearly departed Nan, of course :)) Congratulations... I'm sure you and your wonderful family will get through this time with lots of good memories. I do hope the problems with your nephew sort themselves out to the benefit of all concerned.

Reply to Anyone Else Tired Of "JESUS" articles? in Religion Stardock Forums

To answer your question: yes, I am sick and tired of these articles. I'm also over the techno-geek and liberal bashing articles but everyone has a right to write what they want here. It is a personal blog site, after all. Having said this, I agree with your take on the confusion of Christianity. Can you imagine what might happen if they all decided to agree with each other and form a single church. The rest of us wouldn't stand a chance :LOL: (For the dense - I

Reply to How Annoying! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Thankfully, the Australian Federal Court has seen sense. This is a win for free speech, not for, as some might think, intolerance. http://www.smh.com.au/news/world-youth-day/court-dumps-annoy-law/2008/07/15/1215887596459.html

Reply to How Annoying! in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]if the author’s feelings are widespread among other Australians, how this would be interpreted by potential tourists. Religious intolerance is exactly how the front page would read if there were massive protests. Disagree if you like.[/quote] If anything, people here are going to be protesting not because they disagree with Catholics or they don't like the Pope but because the State government has said they can't. I have read that quite a number of organisations who

Reply to Lactate Threshold Thoughts in Writing Stardock Forums

[quote]What cha get Maso? Sounds like it must be something[/quote] Nothing new, just more work on my right arm sleeve. I haven't posted any pictures of it as I'm gonna wait until it is done before I show you all. Having said this, it won't be complete for another few months yet. Hope you can wait that long.

Reply to How Annoying! in Politics Stardock Forums

Phoenix, First of all it is good to see you. Secondly, I complete agree with you about what is happening here. It has NOTHING to do with the Catholic Church and EVERYTHING to do with Iemma's government. The fact that the Catholic Church tried to distance itself from the 'annoyance' legislation should speak volumes. [quote]Wow, religious intolerance in Australia, imagine that! I suppose these unwanted visitors won't be spending any money in hotels, restaurants,

Reply to And The Hits Keep Comin' in Blogging Stardock Forums

Hey Tonya, good to hear you're enjoying your summer (sort of). I hope your Uncle's 'visitors' leave soon, particularly the big 'D'. And I also hope Jay ends up with a better deal than the one he has already. That the police are lumping him in with the rest is not good but also not surprising. I'm looking forward to reading your new story too. Editing is a pain, though.

Reply to Double Digits in Life Journals Stardock Forums

I like the description of the dogs as remora but does that make you a shark, mate? If so, then what kind of shark are you? I agree with Kelly; a running partner would be good for you but I was thinking more like a cute 25 year old blonde. I hear they're pretty easy to train and don't stray if you teach them their boundaries. :SURPRISED: :LOL:

Reply to Lactate Threshold Thoughts in Writing JoeUser Forums

Heya Runnin' Man... Jeez, after reading this, I'm feeling a little guilty now for having the weekend off (I had some fairly major tattoo work done on Friday and thought I'd take the weekend off from any heavy sweating just to let it settle down). I don't think I could run the times you do because of my dodgy right knee. It gets sore if I even think about running. I'll stick to the bike, I think.

Reply to Thou shall not question nor think! in Religion JoeUser Forums

I was baptised a Catholic, did my First Confesstion, Holy Communion and Confirmation, was an altar boy, went to a Christian Brothers high school and even thought about being a priest at one point in my teenage years. Then I grew up and realised that the bible, like so much in our world, is open to interpretation and mostly subjective at that. That authorities see scrutiny of the bible as questionable is questionable in itself. The bible is a subjective document anyway, cobbled togethe

Reply to OK, I've Not Been Totally Honest in Blogging Stardock Forums

Yes, you're in my thoughts as well, mate. Take care...

Reply to The advantages of snobbery in Blogging Stardock Forums

Lets get the nonsense out of the way first: [quote]They are, in a word, particularly insufferable[/quote] Actually, 'particularly insufferable' is two words. [quote]We are all familiar with the idea of an expert[/quote] I was always led to believe the best definition of an 'expert' is 'a has-been drip under pressure'. Now, snobbery, in its day and in its right form, was not only tolerated but considered a necessary part of helping the great unwashed 'get ahe

Reply to Calculus and the Vaseline Coated Nipples in Just Hanging Out Stardock Forums

Mate, if I could give you a check that was worth a damn, then I would. So instead, you've got another smiley for your troubles :) Oh, and here is another for the title :) Whip was right - it is a beauty.

Reply to Where can i go for a good read? in Books JoeUser Forums

I enjoy reading anywhere, anytime. I do a lot of reading in bed before I sleep, but I also read at the kitchen table, on the balcony, lying on the couch, on public transport or anywhere I have a book and can turn off the world around me.

Reply to Death Waits For No Man in Blogging Stardock Forums

((((((Tova)))))) I have to admire the way you've written this, though.

Reply to Thanks for caring, people. in Misc JoeUser Forums

[quote]Thanks for the patronage and the encouragement. Thanks for being my friends.[/quote] It has been my pleasure. I enjoyed your travel blogs and your impressions of Spain. As for being your friend, well that too is my pleasure. Whip, I hope you are going well with stopping smoking. It is a bloody hard thing to do, I know and I wish Simon and you the best of luck with it.

Reply to Great Day for the 2nd Amendment in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]HORSE HOCKEY![/quote] Wow, what an intelligent, astute way of saying you disagree with me. You do delight in being so righteous, don't you? [quote]repeating propaganda that has been disproven time and time again doesn't change anything[/quote] You can call it what you like, Ted, it still doesn't change my point of view, although I don't understand how you can call it propaganda when an average of 81 people die every day in America due to gunfire. &

Reply to All this and more... in Blogging Stardock Forums

Sancho, I had heard Frank was writing some new material for the Sin City series. I am so looking forward to seeing what it is too. 'Y:The Last Man' is freakin' awesome (to borrow your expression). I don't think I've laughed out loud as much with any other graphic novel series. Yorick has some of the best lines. I don't know that I like Shia LeBouf as Yorick, though. Still, it is good to hear the movie adaptation is happening. I got the

Reply to For Some of Us in Life Journals Stardock Forums

I'm not big on confined spaces either but I've survived the few MRIs I've had in my life, just... Sorry to hear about your uncle. I hope he enjoys your visit. As for your brother, I hope the judge turns out to be fair, for his sake. The Black Dagger series sounds good. I'm enjoying the series 'Out For Blood' on ABCTales too. It is a really different take on the vampire story. Drive safe and look after yourself.

Reply to 45 is NOT the new 35 in Misc Stardock Forums

Serenity, Oh you smooth thing, you ;) Thanks very much. Sancho, I'm sure you'd love the new movie. It is so good, I want to own it when it comes out on DVD.

Reply to All this and more... in Blogging Stardock Forums

Serenity, I was going to send you an email to say thank you very much for the lovely birthday card, but if I do it here, then the rest of the community (or at least those who read this) will see how wonderful you are. I completely agree with you about Ed Norton even if his reputation is as a bit of a prima donna (no pun intended). And I guarantee you'd love Yum Cha. Thanks again. :)

Reply to All this and more... in Blogging Stardock Forums

SanCho, Fables is absolutely awesome. We now have 1 to 10 plus a off-shoot volume of stories. I can hardly wait for the next trade. I haven't even started looking at the Jack of Fables offshoot either yet. I'm still not sure who my favourite character is; Snow rocks, Wolf is fantastic, as are Blue and Flycatcher and then there is Beast, Rose Red, King Cole, Beauty etc. Yep, it is a fantastic series. I'm currently working my way through volumes

Reply to All this and more... in Blogging Stardock Forums

Chris, We're going for a repeat performance, of sorts, this weekend. We're visiting the bookshop again, going to the Biennale Arts Festival and then to see the new Narnia movie. Toni is so looking forward to this as the Narnia books are among her favourites. Thanks for the good wishes, mate. Any progress on those designs?