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Okay, well I think we've reached some common ground. I would just say that the teachings of Jesus Christ are a different thing altogether than "Christianity." It's inevitable that any ideolology, religion, or philosophy will become degraded as more and more people latch on to it. But that's it. I guess the challenge for any individual is to sketch out a path that works for him/her that highlights their basic human goodness.
Perhaps the Inquisition was an extreme example, but an example nonetheless.
Lastly, you can't actully say that any of the things you mentioned were sanctioned by "The" Church... they may have been sanctioned by one sect (in other words, it was sanctioned by "a Church
So where do you draw the line? Religions are social phenonomena. You have to look at them in their entirety. Breaking it up into pieces as one sees fit, the pure vs. the impure, is not realistic.
...you should judge a philosophy for what it is
And so how do you define what it is? I'm proposing that you
define things by their history & contexts as well as their texts...you seem to define it solely through their texts, which, by the way, are themselves social in nature.
. If I kill somebody and say that I did it "in the name of 1+1trouble", does that mean that everybody on earth who considers you a friend is a murderer?
That depends on the context doesn't it? If "1+1trouble" is Christianity, and my friends are "followers" than it should most certaintly draw suspicion. And I'm not calling everyone a murderer, I'm not saying every Christian is bad, what I'm saying is that you cannot ignore the bad. You must take it along with the good things in defining what, for this argument, Christianity is. Should a few bad apples spoil a bunch? Not necessarily, but they are still a part of "the bunch." This whole thing with religion is a little bit more complex then apples however. But are you starting to see my point? This is not about "guilt by association", I'm not calling everyone "guilty" because of people like the inquisitors. I'm simply saying that you cannot ignore, or disassociate, any faction because you think it to not resonate well with the pure, perfect wisdom of the religion....it is part of it, because we do not live in the abstract. The archetypal realms of Plato should be called into question. Postmodernism? You bet. I didn't agree with it at first either.
People act in the name of religion. And the instances I was speaking about were, in fact, sanctioned by The Church. Would a religion exist without people to perpetrate it? That is why I said that you can't identify a "religion" solely through its texts. You identify, more so through its actions. Think about the Spanish inquisition, if you will. No matter what we think now, at the time, it was an "christian" act to do what they did. Christianity has a huge history of imperialism, forceful converting. Granted, Christianity cannot get away with those kinds of things anymore, as secular thought grows more dominate. The point is, that the people are the religion. If I kill someone, but say, "well...that's not what I really stand for." It does not mean I'm not a murderer. People created the religion, people maintain it...it's the people, not some "idea" or romantic notion about what it "should be."
The fact that some leaders of some sects happened to support evil causes is not a reflection of what those belief systems stand for, but rather a reflection of how horrible those particular individuals were.
Umm...not exactly. I don't think I have to make a list of the countless acts of violence committed in the "name of GOD" over the past two millenia. If those are the actions of the religion...then that is most certaintly what the religion stands for. And we are not talking about "little" incidents that make the headlines, we are talking about how religion, namely Christianity, expands its itself. And that has been, no matter how apologetic you want to be, through violence...well actually...murder, entrapment, genocide, etc.
I never had any problems either, but then, I never used it that much. Part of the reason I sold it was to get rid of it before that notorious screen bug took effect, as everyone seemed to have it happen to them sooner or later.
Hell I just sold mine for $600, after owning it since last August! One thing to consider however, is that the 3600 series was Compaq's first go at this new model. In their mind, those who got a hold of it were just a bunch of beta-testers.
Supply issues aside, I don't think they ever intended to satisfy the great demand for the first iPaq. Have you ever looked at the PocketPC newsgroups. All people do is complain about hardware issues and ROM crashes. If everyone who wanted one *got* one, they'd be in much the same position as Sega was after they launched SegaCD, as far as customer relationships go. In other words, they're just playing it cool. The new model will undoubtedly be more widely distributed.
"Why should I spend so much on CDs when I can get a mother of a hard drive for my mp3s? Not that $1.67 really bites into the CD budget anyway. A lot of people think that mp3 is good enough. And as the codecs make the music smaller, making digital more convenient, more are likely to think this way.
Ignorance is bliss...yet again. I am of the mind that if people can't hear the difference between mp3 and CD (wav), or worse, that they *can* yet they choose mp3 because of convienence...that they don't deserve to listen to good quality music anyway, much less heighten their auditory faculties and impulses.
...about sex *on* the computer? What we really need to be talking about is sex *with* the computer. I mean this new iFEEL mouse is great, but plastic and motors can only go so far...if you know what I mean.
Thought you'd all like to know if PocketQuake even worked. Well it does. And I'm happy to report that it didn't even crash my system. Graphically, it's impressive for the iPAQ. Gameplay needs some work, and I got no sound. It works the CPU to its limits, and because of this, it's not the most stable piece of software in the world. But it's certaintly playable, and along with Pac Man...I'm having second thoughts on whether or not it would be in my best interest to even bring it to school. But hey, productivity issues aside, maybe we can get Shinobi ported over as well!
Well apparently optical cables are supposed to eliminate any threat of electro-magnetic interference. However, I've never heard of anyone having a problem with that using coax cables. Of course, what's going to make a *BIG* difference is what *BRAND* of cables you get. While paying $100 or more for a measly interconnect may sound ridiculous, it's more than worth it. I had one that actually sounded worse than the monster brand analog cables. I went out and got a Cinema Quest coax and it was sweet flying from there.
Quality cables are one of the most important things you can do to your system. But of course, the quality of the cables should correspond with the quality of your components.
Umm...what does it mean to "go for THX" considering it is a sound quality 'certification'? DTS is debatable. Though many receivers have it and Dolby Digital, I wouldn't make it a buying point. Although I'd definately take a listen in the store to see what you like personally.
Here's the best advice on where to shop: Anything but a chain store. Sure, you might have to look in the Yellow Pages, but what you'll find is small merchants who are audiophiles themselves and care about what they do. If you don't know yourself, buy from someone who does.
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Perhaps I should make it 2. Or 1 even.
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What's wrong with asking for a little help? This site is a pretty good resource for privacy and censorship issues. IMO, Mexico and Brazil seem like they have the best system worked out. Once the get a greater percentage of their citizens online, we'll really be able to see how feasible their plan is.
That was a little hostile, don't you think? Please reference This site if you aren't sure what I mean.
Sometimes hatred is a difficult thing to aviod feeling. But it's definitely worth your time to learn how to cultivate love and compassion. This site maybe answer some questions, and help to lead you on a more righteous path in the future. Good Luck!
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You might say that the rising popularity of anime is in response to this type of thing.
See you later.
So where do you draw the line? Religions are social phenonomena. You have to look at them in their entirety. Breaking it up into pieces as one sees fit, the pure vs. the impure, is not realistic.
And so how do you define what it is? I'm proposing that you define things by their history & contexts as well as their texts...you seem to define it solely through their texts, which, by the way, are themselves social in nature.
. If I kill somebody and say that I did it "in the name of 1+1trouble", does that mean that everybody on earth who considers you a friend is a murderer?
That depends on the context doesn't it? If "1+1trouble" is Christianity, and my friends are "followers" than it should most certaintly draw suspicion. And I'm not calling everyone a murderer, I'm not saying every Christian is bad, what I'm saying is that you cannot ignore the bad. You must take it along with the good things in defining what, for this argument, Christianity is. Should a few bad apples spoil a bunch? Not necessarily, but they are still a part of "the bunch." This whole thing with religion is a little bit more complex then apples however. But are you starting to see my point? This is not about "guilt by association", I'm not calling everyone "guilty" because of people like the inquisitors. I'm simply saying that you cannot ignore, or disassociate, any faction because you think it to not resonate well with the pure, perfect wisdom of the religion....it is part of it, because we do not live in the abstract. The archetypal realms of Plato should be called into question. Postmodernism? You bet. I didn't agree with it at first either.
People act in the name of religion. And the instances I was speaking about were, in fact, sanctioned by The Church. Would a religion exist without people to perpetrate it? That is why I said that you can't identify a "religion" solely through its texts. You identify, more so through its actions. Think about the Spanish inquisition, if you will. No matter what we think now, at the time, it was an "christian" act to do what they did. Christianity has a huge history of imperialism, forceful converting. Granted, Christianity cannot get away with those kinds of things anymore, as secular thought grows more dominate. The point is, that the people are the religion. If I kill someone, but say, "well...that's not what I really stand for." It does not mean I'm not a murderer. People created the religion, people maintain it...it's the people, not some "idea" or romantic notion about what it "should be."
Umm...not exactly. I don't think I have to make a list of the countless acts of violence committed in the "name of GOD" over the past two millenia. If those are the actions of the religion...then that is most certaintly what the religion stands for. And we are not talking about "little" incidents that make the headlines, we are talking about how religion, namely Christianity, expands its itself. And that has been, no matter how apologetic you want to be, through violence...well actually...murder, entrapment, genocide, etc.
I never had any problems either, but then, I never used it that much. Part of the reason I sold it was to get rid of it before that notorious screen bug took effect, as everyone seemed to have it happen to them sooner or later.
Supply issues aside, I don't think they ever intended to satisfy the great demand for the first iPaq. Have you ever looked at the PocketPC newsgroups. All people do is complain about hardware issues and ROM crashes. If everyone who wanted one *got* one, they'd be in much the same position as Sega was after they launched SegaCD, as far as customer relationships go. In other words, they're just playing it cool. The new model will undoubtedly be more widely distributed.
Ignorance is bliss...yet again. I am of the mind that if people can't hear the difference between mp3 and CD (wav), or worse, that they *can* yet they choose mp3 because of convienence...that they don't deserve to listen to good quality music anyway, much less heighten their auditory faculties and impulses.
It makes me sick.
...about sex *on* the computer? What we really need to be talking about is sex *with* the computer. I mean this new iFEEL mouse is great, but plastic and motors can only go so far...if you know what I mean.
"But I think that most people aren't that dumb." You'd be surprised.
Here's another statement of denial from Sega. Too bad they have to waste time with these gossip queens.
Thought you'd all like to know if PocketQuake even worked. Well it does. And I'm happy to report that it didn't even crash my system. Graphically, it's impressive for the iPAQ. Gameplay needs some work, and I got no sound. It works the CPU to its limits, and because of this, it's not the most stable piece of software in the world. But it's certaintly playable, and along with Pac Man...I'm having second thoughts on whether or not it would be in my best interest to even bring it to school. But hey, productivity issues aside, maybe we can get Shinobi ported over as well!
Quality cables are one of the most important things you can do to your system. But of course, the quality of the cables should correspond with the quality of your components.
Here's the best advice on where to shop: Anything but a chain store. Sure, you might have to look in the Yellow Pages, but what you'll find is small merchants who are audiophiles themselves and care about what they do. If you don't know yourself, buy from someone who does.