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Reply to CHRIST’S CRUCIFIXION WAS NOT ON FRIDAY in Religion JoeUser Forums

Interesting question: I would put it more towards the fall, late September maybe. Easier for travel, no storms and kids might actually enjoy going to school. IG

Reply to Americans, Wars, and Justifications in History JoeUser Forums

Just a thought, because I am sick of the phrase after MASH: Hawkeye: "War isn't Hell. War is war, and Hell is Hell. And of the two, war is a lot worse." Father Mulcahy: "Why do you say that, Hawkeye?" Hawkeye: "Simple, Father. Tell me, who goes to Hell?" Father Mulcahy: "Sinners, I believe." Hawkeye: "Exactly. There are no innocent bystanders in Hell. War is full of them." — from the TV series M*A*S*H IG

Reply to Johnny Depp to Play Wonka?!?! in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

I know what you are saying, but the Benny character in Benny and Joon, definately had a bit of the imp in him. The routine with the hat was incredible. Wonka was a little twisted in the movie. I mean "there's no earthly way of knowing...." on the Wonkatania. It is a good movie though. I wonder what sort of "feel" they will go for. They can't use the same dialog. Who could write it. "Violet! You're turning violet, Violet" "Wh

Reply to CHRIST’S CRUCIFIXION WAS NOT ON FRIDAY in Religion JoeUser Forums

An interesting thought: We do not know for certain that he did not leave the tomb immediately after the rock was moved into place. I mean, the only way first the ladies and then the disciples knew something was awry was the stone being moved. I never could see the son of God laying around for three days and then leaving. I think he may have "rose", left and then when he thought it was time, moved the rock. IG

Reply to THE OBSERVANCE OF LENT IS NOT CHRISTIAN in Religion JoeUser Forums

This could help. It is a link to a site that lists most of the religious beliefs that fall under the umbrella definition of "Christianity". Notice that Roman Catholicism is only one. http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/christian/blfaq_group_index.htm IG

The Bible and homosexual discussion in Religion JoeUser Forums

Hello: With regard to the homosexual question, from what I am reading I these blogs, it seems to me that there are basically 3 ways of seeing the Bible: 1. The Bible is the exact word of God. God told the writers what to put down, and they did. 2. The Bible is the inspired word of God. The authors heard God speak to them or saw visions and wrote down what they heard and saw. This was within the culture and belief of the day.

Reply to A brief treatise on homophobia in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Ok. So then we have a question. Someone who is hostile in thought or deed to a particular race of people is considered a racist. For the hatred of women it is a misogynist. Sincre we are talking about specifics, and since homophobe is the accepted but linguistically incorrect term, what is the name of a person who is hostile in thought or deed to homosexuals? Homogynist? Strictly speaking. IG

Reply to WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY FOR OTHER PEOPLES HEALTH-CARE? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Wow, Marvin Cooley, CompassionLESS Conservative. I thought Brad's post was a little hard-hearted, but at least he had sympathy for those who had a bad roll of the dice. Yes, there are some who abuse the system, and there are some who should get off their duffs and take a job (McDs may not be great, but it will help to pay the bills). But there are some who through no fault of their own, or due to past intellectual miscalculations, have been in

Reply to The Magic of the Library in Non-Fiction JoeUser Forums

I work in a library full time in the Northeast. I have a wonderful job. IG

Reply to It's sitting on the counter in its plastic bag, mocking me in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Thank you for the info. I will check the yellow pages for the turkish restaurant. IG

Reply to The real reason for Duct Tape in Humor JoeUser Forums

Beuatiful. Simply Beautiful. IG

Reply to It's sitting on the counter in its plastic bag, mocking me in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Is it made like "regular" coffee? Percolator and Automatic or is there a special pot? IG

Reply to It's sitting on the counter in its plastic bag, mocking me in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Hello, I have heard of the French Press way of making coffee. That should give you a buzz. But, what is Turkish coffee? Is there a special pot or grounds? Thanks, IG

Reply to USA vs. Europe: Freedom vs. Fairness in International JoeUser Forums

Inquiry: MD. Medical Doctor? Clueless. IG

Reply to USA vs. Europe: Freedom vs. Fairness in International JoeUser Forums

Maybe the idea of European fairness comes from their history. Centuries of plague and warfare could have left them with the general idea of “we’re all in this together”. All the rebuilding and restructuring Europe went through made the rich, less rich and the poor a little better off. It could also be possible that due to the incredibly wealthy monarchs that ruled in the distant past, that the Europeans have been a little suspect of great wealth and po

Reply to "Old" music, "New" music in Art JoeUser Forums

Do you believe in the potential of the rock movement in music to develop to the extent that "classical" did (which took hundreds of years)? I think that if you are asking if certain songs from the 20th century will be listened to in 200 years I would say yes. I think that some of the artists of today and yesterday were and are of such caliber, that they were above and beyond contemporary standards, that their music will demand to be heard.

Reply to Fear of punishment vs. sense of right and wrong in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

What I am interested in is the value of actions that are driven by a fear of divine punishment vs. the desire to "do the right thing" IG

Reply to THE SIN OF SODOMY in Religion JoeUser Forums

It seems that with regards to onanism you are taking a specific act, not making a child with your brothers wife, with the general act of masturbation. So, should we interpret the Bible specificaly or in more general terms. And, if specific, should it ALL be taken specifically? IG

Reply to THE SIN OF SODOMY in Religion JoeUser Forums

That's a question I have. What is the position of the Jewish Faith? I know that there is a range of orthodoxy, type, of belief. Is there a Jewish concensus? What of Hindu? Islam? Budda? Just an inquiring mind. IG

Reply to Can We Please Stop Invoking the Nazis? in International JoeUser Forums

Now please, I am not equating the two but a similar case could be made for the term “witch hunt”. It sometimes happens that when an authoritative body conducts an investigation that focuses on a particular group or a person the term “witch hunt” comes into play. And, yes, there are times when it is appropriate it is also use as a tactic to discredit the investigation. There are just certain terms that trigger a gut-reaction in the general popu

Photographers in Misc JoeUser Forums

I am here at work watching a photographer set up inside a building. Now, if it is unlucky to open an umbrella up inside a building, do photographers get a sort of "karmic pass"? Some sort of "Get out of Bad Luck" card? Just some thoughts in my head. IG

Reply to Fear of punishment vs. sense of right and wrong in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Understood. What would Kant have us do if two actors had seperate universal laws that were in direct opposition to each other. Both actors considered what they were doing to be good acts. IG

Reply to Fear of punishment vs. sense of right and wrong in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

[quote] any act is determined good if it at the same time can be wished to be universal law[/quote] Question: Wished to be universal law by all, by the individual or by a select group? IG

Reply to Fear of punishment vs. sense of right and wrong in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I understand. With regard to the principle though, is there a presumption that they are not inherently flawed. Many people with well thought out principles have done truly horrendous things. Question, does the process change when the principled action causes harm directly related to the principled action? Does the person commit to the repetition of the action? If the action is based on principle, and the principle as not changed, would the h

Reply to Fear of punishment vs. sense of right and wrong in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Whatif the forseeable harm comes with an eventual outcome that is an accepted good? Even if there is forseeable harm, the intent could still be good. If you accept the harm as a step to a greater good, it could be acceptable. IG