The Hall of Fire

I sometimes think facing our mortality makes us all the more alive.. all the more wondering what else we've yet to do.. would like to do.. or see.. or be, or say. I would think, to be like Tolkien's elves.. faced with countless years might make years seem a bit less precious, knowing that there is ...

It's odd (to me) because "faith" means that you believe something without proof and yet, many folks cling to these items as strongly as they cling to their faith. I would agree that religion is a matter of faith. Even if an 'ark-like' boat were found, how could it be proved that it was No...

I had not heard of that film.. but it looks intriguing! I'll have to see if it is playing here.

SirDennis wrote: I haven't seen my love in over a month. Odds on what Freud would say?

ahahahaha..

I'm sorry.. I'm not laughing at you being separated from your love.. it just makes the little 'misfires and pops & such' in this conversation all the more humorous. I can well guess what Freud would say.

Lalaith.. I got it.. I thought it was funny (very funny) but, as I do not know this company well.. I refrained from commenting so as to not offend, as I was given a proverbial finger shaking earlier today.

There's a few lembas headed your way vison. It's not much.. but..

I adore the calendar.

SirDennis, my purpose was/is not to sway you one way or another. This is a discussion about crazy things & religion. Many people are unaware that there is much in literature pre-dating Christ with similar miracles/wording/events etc.. This does not necessarily invalidate biblical text. I think ...

There have been at least 16 crucified saviors throughout history. Many with miraculous births. Many who were called the 'Bread of life' or the 'Lamb of God' or 'The light of the world', etc.. .. many of these pre-dating Christ. I suppose that can be taken many ways.. the manifestation of one 'god' ...

And you know what people? Not everyone knows who Freddie Mercury was and ignorance of him is not indicative of anything except, perhaps, a disinterest in popular music. Expressing shock/horror/disbelief when someone doesn't know something and then NOT GIVING THEM the information is kinda...I don't ...

Historically speaking, many, many 'gods' were born from virgin mothers. It's tradition. And a widely held one especially in ancient near-eastern religions, Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, just for examples.

Alatar.. I think it's funny

Voronwë the Faithful wrote:
Maria wrote:I saw it, but I don't know who Freddie Mercury is.
Wow!

Wow indeed!

In fact, the social pressure in the US is definitely to at least identify as believing in something, even if you don't go to church. You should see the looks I get whenever the subject comes up. I just kind of laugh and say, "Oh, no, I'm not a Christian, and never have been." Sometimes th...

River, I agree with you.. but I am surrounded by young Earth creationists who feel differently. I think Creationism versus Evolution is such a huge issue to Creationists because, well.. I don't quite understand how it makes sense to them.. but it is politically important (to them) because they tie ...

SirDennis, good post. When I was very young.. (1960's) I believe it was more common for social justice issues, caring for the poor, etc.. and being a good steward of resources to be viewed as being equated with Christianity, Peace corps, etc.. etc.. although it was not the cohesive extreme politica...

Primula Baggins wrote:Jesus was a Communist!

Well I did read that he provided free health care for lepers and the blind. According to stories I've read, he also fed multitudes of people for nothing.

Oh.. and I'm pretty certain there is quite a bit about taking care of the poor in the bible.. which is in keeping with social justice.. you know.. taking care of the sick, the hungry, thirsty, naked and all that.. you know.. 'So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you..'

Thanks for the link to the 'Tea in Tolkien's 'The Hobbit'' I'm enjoying that! I've made my own yogurt before.. which.. although putzy it's really quite simple. SO I looked up to see if I could find a recipe for clotted cream. How Did This Clotted Cream Recipe Compare to Store-Bought Clotted Cream? ...

The Tea Party in our area is closely affiliated with a group called 'Commonsense' which is made up of Christian fundamentalist extremists (think Westboro church types). They wish to take down public institutions .. libraries, public schools, local government ('Bleed the Beast') and they are very pr...

Lidless wrote:I'm going to be lazy on this one. You all know my views here (hi vison!).

I'll let this clip sum up my views. Imagine me as Bill Maher.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKqqGX0D ... re=related

aahahahahha...

Oh My Goodness.. I wonder what kind of metaphor we could come up with for a penis in the eye? Is worth two in the bush?

I'll stop now..

Well said Rowanberry!

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