I'd really respect modern Catholicism and it's focus on education and researched theology and mediated discussion about adapting the teachings of Christ, the apostles, the saints and the prophets to be relevant to the people of today.
The only thing that ruins it is the inherent corruption and politics in the Vatican and all those scandals where bishops just try to sweep evidence under the rug because the Church considers it self above the law.
they sort through two thousand years of theological writing on the concept of limbo, original sin and the question as to whether or not infants are capable of choice and whether God punishes those without choice
they spent I believe months combing through the vatican library
right
I got that
only that can only be considered "research" if you buy the idea that these are impartial observers of factual data rather than self-interested philosophers deliberately selecting texts that agree with the conclusion they decided on in the beginning.
the Catholic church has a lot of things, but intellectual credibility isn't one of them
edit: yes, that's why the pope can make shit up on the fly
I'll admit, when I found out 'Kaiser' is how the Germans pronounce Caesar it threw me for a bit of a loop
I was thrown for a loop when I found out that's how the word Caesar was actually originally pronounced.
I think the German's pronouce it with more of an authoritative, Saxon twang than the Romans
But yeah basically.
Tsar (Tzar) is also derived from caesar.
Other spellings include Csar and Czar, which are more obviously related
It's pretty amazing just how much European culture was influenced by the Romans, even more than a thousand years after the Empire fell.
also central asian and middle-eastern and potentially even western china
You've got temple statues in Japan which may or may not be based on Hercules.
The silk road is the neatest thing.
Did anyone read that Nat Geo article about Dunhuang last summer? It's this series of Buddhist caves built along a Silk Road waterway over like, a thousand years. You can see artistic and religious influences from all over the world because it was such a major confluence of cultures for such a long time. It was totally amazing to read about and now it's way up on my list of places to visit. I got to see a traveling exhibit on it here, but I can't even imagine how impressive the real thing would be in person.
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My favorite story is still the legend of the Roman legion that got separated and captured during a battle in what is now Iran, and they fought their way across the continent and wound up in China
My favorite story is still the legend of the Roman legion that got separated and captured during a battle in what is now Iran, and they fought their way across the continent and wound up in China
I wish I had faith like that in anything. Just to be happy for a moment.
You can join me and others in the Taoist section. We believe life should be filled with peace, joy,
In the Taoist view of sexuality the body is viewed as a positive asset, and mind and body are not set in contrast or opposition with each other. Sex is treated as a vital component to romantic love; however, Taoism emphasizes the need for self-control and moderation. In Taoism, sex was encouraged. Complete abstinence is frequently treated as equally dangerous as excessive sexual indulgence. Taoists believe that a man may increase and nourish his own vitality by bringing a woman to orgasm. The female's orgasm activates and strengthens her jing, which has a nourishing and balancing effect on that of the male. The energy released during either one's orgasm can be harnessed and led up the Governor vessel/channel to nourish the brain, for additional benefit to the longevity of that partner.
and orgasms.
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My favorite story is still the legend of the Roman legion that got separated and captured during a battle in what is now Iran, and they fought their way across the continent and wound up in China
yessssssssssss Li-Jien
I can't help but think... why didn't someone tell Lo Pan about this?
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I hope the Rapture takes all the homeless dudes in this city. I can't walk anywhere without being asked for money. They all tell me they're Christians or have recently found Jesus or have been saved or some variation on that theme. Them getting taken to heaven where they don't have to worry about where their crack and booze money is coming from would be beneficial to all parties, I feel.
I hope the Rapture takes all the homeless dudes in this city. I can't walk anywhere without being asked for money. They all tell me they're Christians or have recently found Jesus or have been saved or some variation on that theme. Them getting taken to heaven where they don't have to worry about where their crack and booze money is coming from would be beneficial to all parties, I feel.
I came from somewhere that doesn't really have a large homeless population, and the people that are homeless are very very hidden and don't bother anyone. I can understand how they make you uncomfortable, they make me uncomfortable, but this is like the 3rd time you've mentioned something like this.
I mean, worst case scenario you feel temporarily uncomfortable. On their end, they're still homeless after you walk away. So I dunno.
It has made me think a lot better of Richard Dawkins. I generally considered him a dick before. I'm ~70% of the way through it and I think I understand why he is so frank about his disbelief.
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I find atheism pretty interesting because I have a lot of friends who I consider pretty much 'militant' atheists. Two of them run a "Freethought" group on campus and basically hold debates with Christian organizations and seminars/discussions about different topics relating to religion.
They are the kinds of dudes who say "I'M AN ATHEIST DEAL W/ IT LOL" and are unapologetically up front about their atheism. A couple of them wear these temporary tattoos on their wrists to events and stuff as this "Scarlet Letter" campaign to get atheists to out themselves publicly.
I have never really considered myself an atheist - more like a very strong agnostic - but the more I think about it the more I'm beginning to see their point.
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sounds like they're trying to convert more followers
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The only thing that ruins it is the inherent corruption and politics in the Vatican and all those scandals where bishops just try to sweep evidence under the rug because the Church considers it self above the law.
do either of these institutions have anything to do with the doctrinal revision we were talking about?
and are you seriously trying to argue that scientific inquiry does fine under the watchful eye of the Vatican?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKQQAv5svkk&feature=feedf
Uh-oh I accidentally deleted my signature. Uh-oh!!
As much as i wish I knew the actual answer, I think he's just a construct from this site that brushed up on gnosticism and other ideas
where did you get his obituary?
The silk road is the neatest thing.
So, you're telling us that Akuma is actually Hercules?
Did anyone read that Nat Geo article about Dunhuang last summer? It's this series of Buddhist caves built along a Silk Road waterway over like, a thousand years. You can see artistic and religious influences from all over the world because it was such a major confluence of cultures for such a long time. It was totally amazing to read about and now it's way up on my list of places to visit. I got to see a traveling exhibit on it here, but I can't even imagine how impressive the real thing would be in person.
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
yessssssssssss Li-Jien
and orgasms.
I can't help but think... why didn't someone tell Lo Pan about this?
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
lock up your daughters, lock up your wife
lock up your back door, run for your life
the man is back in town!
If the Christians all get Raptured there'll be nobody to run Chik-Fil-A
NOOOOOOOOOO
Hopefully the ones left will be low(to mid)-level employees of fast food restaurants
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Good job, guys.
I came from somewhere that doesn't really have a large homeless population, and the people that are homeless are very very hidden and don't bother anyone. I can understand how they make you uncomfortable, they make me uncomfortable, but this is like the 3rd time you've mentioned something like this.
I mean, worst case scenario you feel temporarily uncomfortable. On their end, they're still homeless after you walk away. So I dunno.
It has made me think a lot better of Richard Dawkins. I generally considered him a dick before. I'm ~70% of the way through it and I think I understand why he is so frank about his disbelief.
Or In-n-Out!!
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all our work undone
a thousand pages of "I'M AN ATHEIST DEAL W/ IT LOL"
debate with Bill O'Reily where nobody says anything particularly outrageous or inflammatory and there is no yelling of any kind.
I am disappoint.
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They are the kinds of dudes who say "I'M AN ATHEIST DEAL W/ IT LOL" and are unapologetically up front about their atheism. A couple of them wear these temporary tattoos on their wrists to events and stuff as this "Scarlet Letter" campaign to get atheists to out themselves publicly.
I have never really considered myself an atheist - more like a very strong agnostic - but the more I think about it the more I'm beginning to see their point.
of atheism
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Why
Because.
ha ha ha, haaa