Capitalization is dependent upon the manual of style in use for that organization.
But really, in this day and age, does it matter? Of course Grammar Nazis will be ranting and raving over what is the correct way to capitalize "internet", but in the end, does it really matter?
It's supposed to be repeatably measurable. The best way of doing it is not just any random one that's exactly defined, but one that's easy to replicate.
I think the theory of evolution best explains the situation, rather like the theory of gravity suits why an apple falls to the floor. Science is forever seeking how both these things happen, but if you'd rather think that god makes it all happen that's up to you, but please try to prove it at least.
Science and other education that is hated by the religious should be fostered as part of a "counterculture". People who want superior education should isolate themselves and work to make it happen in where they will not be interfered with.
You seem to have missed the part where I specifically said that thanks was given to the dinner ladies. The lesson to give thanks has been given - without reference to god. Further conversation may indeed be pointless if you cannot read what I have written.
I don't need to MAKE prayer utterly insidious. The act itself is intrinsically insidious, not 'completely innocent'. Teaching children that praying solves problems is indeed harmful.
Who care's[sic] if the prayer was to god? I don't care if you pray or not - just don't teach kids at school that it's what they should do.
"Your" definition matters not when you are a school-kid being told what to say.
"Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name (etc)" is totally not the same as 'good fortune'. As far as bad analogies go, you've taken first prize.
If you upload a photograph of someone else, this does not apply because copyright is jointly held by the person taking the photograph and the person represented.
A single global copyright law? When did that happen? Methinks you are wrong on this one.
The purpose of saying a prayer before eating was to make us aware that not everyone in the world was fortunate enough that day to have a meal, and therefore to make us thankful for what we had.
We were fully aware of those facts - no need to pray to have it beaten into our skulls on a daily basis. You're aware that not everyone has a computer, right? So do you pray before you use a computer each day, y'know, just to make you thankful for what you have?
Yes, there are other ways to teach that to children, but they do not invalidate prayer as means to achieve it.
Damn right they do. The most obvious way is to tell kids right out. If you add prayer into the mix then you're also lying to them about some non-existent spirit who made the food available to them. Of course prayer is an invalid means to achieve the goal of teaching kids about where their food comes from.
Your "for instance" was to prove the point that prayer serves a purpose. I fail to see how prayer had any purpose in your example, other than to keep the kids quiet and acquiescent.
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Yes, but it's Groundhog Day.
Capitalization is dependent upon the manual of style in use for that organization.
But really, in this day and age, does it matter? Of course Grammar Nazis will be ranting and raving over what is the correct way to capitalize "internet", but in the end, does it really matter?
Thank you
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Still being manufactured, still in use - especially in the music industry.
Perhaps it's a country that's definately been effected.
Is this a spherical deer?
It's supposed to be repeatably measurable. The best way of doing it is not just any random one that's exactly defined, but one that's easy to replicate.
As easy as the metre, or the second?
I think the theory of evolution best explains the situation, rather like the theory of gravity suits why an apple falls to the floor. Science is forever seeking how both these things happen, but if you'd rather think that god makes it all happen that's up to you, but please try to prove it at least.
You seriously mis-understand what an atheist is.
Doug Bauer, the Homeland Security explosives research program manager
Really?
And all Atheists, every single one of them believes in it 100%.
I don't. Neither do any of the 200+ members of the local atheist group I run. Care to restate your bogus claim?
Science and other education that is hated by the religious should be fostered as part of a "counterculture". People who want superior education should isolate themselves and work to make it happen in where they will not be interfered with.
This is already being done. It's called "Canada".
Whoooooooooosh
I'll take that as a concession that you now believe that prayer has no real purpose, unless of course you're willing to try to prove otherwise.
Please get back to me when you've managed to join the dots.
You can be humble and give thanks without prayer.
I reject your suggestion of a higher order that commands respect.
You seem to have missed the part where I specifically said that thanks was given to the dinner ladies. The lesson to give thanks has been given - without reference to god. Further conversation may indeed be pointless if you cannot read what I have written.
I don't need to MAKE prayer utterly insidious. The act itself is intrinsically insidious, not 'completely innocent'. Teaching children that praying solves problems is indeed harmful.
Who care's[sic] if the prayer was to god? I don't care if you pray or not - just don't teach kids at school that it's what they should do.
Kinda hard to do both at the same time.
You will notice I never mentioned Facebook.
"Your" definition matters not when you are a school-kid being told what to say.
"Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name (etc)" is totally not the same as 'good fortune'. As far as bad analogies go, you've taken first prize.
Defend by doing nothing. How very Zen.
Defend against what? What have you done to defend yourself against the recent tiger attacks? Nothing, I'll wager, and Zen has nothing to do with it.
If you upload a photograph of someone else, this does not apply because copyright is jointly held by the person taking the photograph and the person represented.
A single global copyright law? When did that happen? Methinks you are wrong on this one.
Thanking god for your food implies some supernatural force has something to do with it ending up on your plate.
The purpose of saying a prayer before eating was to make us aware that not everyone in the world was fortunate enough that day to have a meal, and therefore to make us thankful for what we had.
We were fully aware of those facts - no need to pray to have it beaten into our skulls on a daily basis. You're aware that not everyone has a computer, right? So do you pray before you use a computer each day, y'know, just to make you thankful for what you have?
Yes, there are other ways to teach that to children, but they do not invalidate prayer as means to achieve it.
Damn right they do. The most obvious way is to tell kids right out. If you add prayer into the mix then you're also lying to them about some non-existent spirit who made the food available to them. Of course prayer is an invalid means to achieve the goal of teaching kids about where their food comes from.
I beg to differ. Praying to god is a replacement for direct human contact.
Want something done? Do it yourself, with help from other real live human beings ... or pray to god.
Want to be thankful? Thank those real live people who made what you are thankful for ... or pray to god.
It misses no point at all. While you are busy being with virtual god, you could be interacting with real live human beings.
Prayer is less influential than Facebook.
Your "for instance" was to prove the point that prayer serves a purpose. I fail to see how prayer had any purpose in your example, other than to keep the kids quiet and acquiescent.
Odd, when I was at school we thanked the dinner-ladies, not god. (Also a C of E primary school)