On Erathoniel's blog is an article On Evil , and in the comments, cscoles mentions that "Evil is not working together to make the world a better place." to which Erathoniel responds that that is exactly what *he* believes. But Erathoniel also states in his article that "Evil is any time man walks away from God, the Creator." Can those tw
Are acts judged "good" or "evil" based solely on the intention of the actor? [quote]Evil is not working together to make the world a better place[/quote] I rather agree with this. But it's got a few potholes. If you claim sole knowledge of the definition of what makes the world a better place, you do so at the expense of others who think *they* know what makes the world a better place. And that isn't "working together." So
Psst. There's another layer of math. Now shush, both of you ;)
[quote]Actually, I could delete comments or turn off the rights to comment.[/quote] Just turning off comments will be easier than all the deletions. It will also prove that you don't care. Sounds like a plan.
Don't sick the admins on him on my behalf. I'd rather be referred to by my name than what we are reduced to now - referring to people as "one particular blogger we all know *wink wink* here's a link to some of their articles." That just seems silly. I think "taking up so much space" is a bit of a stretch, but to each their own opinion. Fun fact: The above is known in some circles as "turning the other cheek."
I don't think it was intended as a blanket stereotype. I agree that being prior enlisted doesn't guarantee an officer will be good, but I think someone that has prior experience with the way the system works will certainly have a better foundation for making educated decisions than some Ensign straight out of high school then college. Whether they use that experience correctly or not is a crap shoot based on the fiber of the person in question, but at least they have the opportuni
[quote]So, Zoo, what scientific method is used by atheists to come to a conclusion that there is no God?[/quote] Maybe if people didn't react so strongly at having their beliefs challenged by the existence of a different viewpoint, atheists wouldn't be misrepresented so often - as was just done in this quote. Don't feel bad about it, though, Ted. You have millions of people for company in that ignorance, and this isn't the first time I've had to explain i
[quote]I'll be an officer one day but you can bet your last dollar that I will always listen to my good Chiefs.[/quote] Unless he says "Now get in the kitchen and make me dinner" in which case, Game Over. ;)
[quote]-Even Mr. Dawkins at the end admitted to "alien intelligent design."[/quote] Hmm, I wonder what Richard Dawkins, himself, says about this part of the movie...oh, here it is. [quote]Toward the end of his interview with me, Stein asked whether I could think of any circumstances whatsoever under which intelligent design might have occurred. It's the kind of challenge I relish, and I set myself the task of imagining the most plausible scenario
Zoo, you broke my blog. It works fine under that heinous IE POS, but under Firefox...not so good :/ Ah well, screw it. Let the JU folks deal with it.
[quote]And that your brain isn't the only thing God gave you.[/quote] It's the only thing I have that is proven to exist, and it's the only thing I have that is proven to perceive.
[quote]Can I be your worst suited vice president?[/quote] I'd be honored. Hell, you can be pres and I'll be vice pres. I don't care as long as stuff gets done.
You'd be assassinated by my people before you could say "primary."
First off. I won't follow anyone else's idea about how this post should be written. In fact, I won't follow anyone's idea about anything except my own. Actually, that's coming daringly close to being a positive since that's true of all candidates, but I admit it. That makes me look honest. Hmmm... Second, I really don't care about 95% of other people. And I don't believe politics does either, but like we established a moment ago, I ad
I think that's exactly why people choose religion. They are desperately seeking to give life - as an entire whole thing - some meaning. I suppose it is one solution, and if you immerse yourself in it deeply enough, you'll manage to forget that it was you that put it there in the first place - aka it isn't real. I'm no sage. Maybe that will work for you. I felt the same things you did, and I tried to make it work, but it never felt REAL. It
[quote]The form makes it easier to organize your ideas. At least everyone knows what I'm saying.[/quote] Not always. I have to work to understand what you're saying most of the time. I'm not hating on your style. I have a really tough time getting my points across many times. But I don't defend myself as if I'm crystal clear and everyone else is mistaken somehow. Maybe you should consider that if a lot of people say your stuff is crap that maybe it is.
[quote]I do have a piano, and a couple years of playing teaching. It's just more fun to use these, because you get more instruments.[/quote] Horsecrap. If you can't make music with just one instrument you're a poser.
Alright. the gloves are frickin off, now. You just walked into my land, son. If you want to create music, the best tool is your brain. Programs like fruity loops are just like coloring books. Someone already drew the picture - you're going to fill in between the lines with colors and call it "creative?" Get piano lessons. All of you. Go. Piano lessons. Now! ;)
Do you play chess, Era? Chess.com is where it's at, man. Free, too.
I'm sorry, SC. I love ya man, but Cacto used the word "meme" which means he'd make the best president. Lessons learned. Hopefully you understand. The Saint of Women's Undergarments was a great try, though.
Haha...you used the word 'meme.' I love it. I'm going to go look at the other posts this references, and if none of them used "meme," you have my vote.
I think maybe you misunderstand my point. I can appreciate a tree aesthetically, and let that be the end of it. But because I know so much more about the intricacies of how that tree functions, my appreciation for a possible creator grows. Suppose you're a real fan of computers. And you have a friend that has never owned one or used one (rare these days, but follow me.) You decide that for his birthday, you're going to give
[quote]According to Ock, the more I know about trees and animals, the more likely I'll get into heaven.[/quote] No, just the more likely you won't be a laughing stock when you get there.
Hopefully more people read this than the Crackerjacks article. I rather think it's brilliant.
lol...bored, bro? I love it anyway :P
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