There are about 6 major translations in use by protestant churches I can guarentee that at the very least those 6 agree with each other verse for verse.
Verse for verse you say? Are you sure? Does that include inconsistencies in describes scenes about, for example, the number of people that where present there? How certain things happened? Stuff that apparantly cannot happen, but happen anyway?
Because I could give you examples that you could check out for your own.
You must define God before you can make this claim. I cannot say that I have a million dollars, just because I am thinking of it right now and telling you about it, then expect to have it. It does exist, naturally, but do dragons? Yes, in my imagination. Fantasy dragons do exist and have a very clear definition. If you mean God in the Christian sense, then no. He doesn't exist simply because I was discussing it. It doesn't work that way as far as I know.
You don't understand. If there is nothing, there is no static. You are not there, so that you cannot see that there is nothing. Nothing exists to describe the nothingness, because nothing is there. Not even empty space. Empty space is something. Yes, even vaccuum. If there is absolutely nothing, there is no time. It is not even possible to think about something like time, since, well, there is nothing that can think, even if there was something to think about. Nothing is absolutely, positively NOTHING! NOTHING!!
You can most vividly see the changes and omissions made by comparing several translations of the bible. Some will have extra verses and some verses will be missing. Some are obvious and reasonable, others are disputable. But certainly there have been made other changes over the course of history, for which you will have to do some deeper research. If you'd like, I can dig it up.
And don't get me started on the inconsistencies that are evident in the bible, neither. They are numerous as are the various explanations possible to harmonize these discrepancies.
Nowhere did I say that Christianity is wrong. I do, however, strongly oppose the idea that the bible is inerrant. Whether the Christian doctrine is true is not the question here. You are free to decide that for yourself, based on all the facts and beliefs you hold dear.
The bible has most certainly changed over the last few thousand years, especially in the first few centuries after Jesus' supposed crucifixion. The Dead Sea Scrolls pose some interesting contradictions to the bible, as well-- many pertaining to the Nephilim described in the old testament. Over the years those who had the power (kings and churches) sought to enhance and secure their position by keeping the people dumb and manipulating them by altering passages from the bible in their favour. So many bits and pieces have changes, been ommitted or added, that you don't even know anymore what parts were actually in the original scriptures and which not.
That said, someone else pointed out the way science works: these are theories and they work from the basis of that. Nothing is 100% sure and when somebody finds out this and that is more true than the other thing, no one will feel shamed when this fact becomes the generally accepted one.
Why? Can you fathom "nothing?" Can you imagine there being "nothing" and then there being "something?" Of course you can't, but that doesn't mean there is a God. It certainly doesn't mean there is a God in the Christian sense. On the other hand, it doesn't mean anything neither. It's just that so many people get their dick stepped on whenever you talk about anything involving evolution, religion or whatever. Sure, fanatic believers on such theories and beliefs can't go both ways; either the one is true, or the other. So there you have it. You take one thing for granted and stick with it for the life of you, even when it's getting very unlikely that it is you that's right. It's nature of man, according to Socrates.
It's not about that being a good or bad thing, it's about the fact that they actually *can*. Since, well, they *can*. I'm sure everybody would get upset when Red Hat'd pull some crazy Microsoftish stunt. It's just that Microsoft has a little more power that makes it slightly more upsetting.
"Just because you physically can check a CD out of the library and copy it does not mean that it is legal to do so."
Actually, at a library here in The Netherlands, they specifically state that it is perfectly legal to check out and copy a CD. I wonder how that is arranged.
But every child has a right to free porn on public television! We don't want our children to search the internet and end up on vulgar sites such as Slashdot while searching for it.
why the hell any half-way reasonable person would double-click on a.pif file in their email is beyond me
First of all, try to explain to your users what the hell a.pif file is. Then make them understand that you need to be careful with executables (tough word), because that's how viruses propagate. Maybe you'll understand when you run back to your office screaming about killing of your users one by one with an abitrary length of network cable.
Meeting people online is a lot cheaper, safer, and easier than most real life methods. I don't like clubbing (who can afford $50/night to try to pick up drunk women who won't like you when they are sober), I don't go to school or church, I usually don't meet many people in my work as a programmer (especially single women), and most the people I hang out with are all geeks which means 95% male. I don't feel I have the time or money to invest in trying to pick women up in the old fshioned ways so online methods can be a big help.
I'm sorry-- excuse me? What client are we talking about here? For Windows, EMule isn't harder to use than your average other file sharing app and with LMule you'll have this GUI available on Linux. I even find compiling/installing mldonkey to be a breeze and that one even supports BitTorrent now!
I also don't see how BitTorrent would be technically superior to ed2k, were it not that people say BitTorrent is blazingly fast, while edonkey is kind of slot (but downloads always complete). There are also many sites that put up ed2k links.
Because people suck! YOU suck! We ALL suck! S-U-C-K!
The thing is, many people need to learn the important lesson of not letting things get to you. Some people are so touchy and this is the internet, for God's sake. Some dude says some meaningless words and they go like: "Ohhh! You nasty man! You sad something bad!" And it's like, dude! Get a hold of yourself! Man! Stuff like that PISSES me OFF! I just get cranky and want to offend people!
Registration *is* free, although it needs to install some software for the download to work. It's coming in with good speed, though. I thought, what the hell... I'm the sysadmin; what do I care if this machine gets 0wned, spammed or used in a DDOS attack? Like I have a resposnibility to the company, or something hahaha!
Yep, I invest my money and expect a cool CD in return. That's enough for me and it makes my heart pump faster. It goes even faster when somebody shows an interest and says he (or, hopefully, she) actually likes it. I want a good end product, because I enjoy that sort of thing. I get a feeling of pride from having produced something good, not a feeling of satisfaction from the amount of money I get out of it.
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How do you know this?
Interesting reply. I have no time to read it thoughtfully and reply in lenght at this time, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I agree in part.
Because I could give you examples that you could check out for your own.
Really, you are getting nowhere with this. I'm not even paying attention, see?
You must define God before you can make this claim. I cannot say that I have a million dollars, just because I am thinking of it right now and telling you about it, then expect to have it. It does exist, naturally, but do dragons? Yes, in my imagination. Fantasy dragons do exist and have a very clear definition. If you mean God in the Christian sense, then no. He doesn't exist simply because I was discussing it. It doesn't work that way as far as I know.
Try this website for starters. It contains a lot of honest information. Google is your friend, too.
You think that by misquoting me you can achieve something?
You don't understand. If there is nothing, there is no static. You are not there, so that you cannot see that there is nothing. Nothing exists to describe the nothingness, because nothing is there. Not even empty space. Empty space is something. Yes, even vaccuum. If there is absolutely nothing, there is no time. It is not even possible to think about something like time, since, well, there is nothing that can think, even if there was something to think about. Nothing is absolutely, positively NOTHING! NOTHING!!
Most certainly.
You can most vividly see the changes and omissions made by comparing several translations of the bible. Some will have extra verses and some verses will be missing. Some are obvious and reasonable, others are disputable. But certainly there have been made other changes over the course of history, for which you will have to do some deeper research. If you'd like, I can dig it up.
And don't get me started on the inconsistencies that are evident in the bible, neither. They are numerous as are the various explanations possible to harmonize these discrepancies.
Nowhere did I say that Christianity is wrong. I do, however, strongly oppose the idea that the bible is inerrant. Whether the Christian doctrine is true is not the question here. You are free to decide that for yourself, based on all the facts and beliefs you hold dear.
I feel I must correct you here.
The bible has most certainly changed over the last few thousand years, especially in the first few centuries after Jesus' supposed crucifixion. The Dead Sea Scrolls pose some interesting contradictions to the bible, as well-- many pertaining to the Nephilim described in the old testament. Over the years those who had the power (kings and churches) sought to enhance and secure their position by keeping the people dumb and manipulating them by altering passages from the bible in their favour. So many bits and pieces have changes, been ommitted or added, that you don't even know anymore what parts were actually in the original scriptures and which not.
That said, someone else pointed out the way science works: these are theories and they work from the basis of that. Nothing is 100% sure and when somebody finds out this and that is more true than the other thing, no one will feel shamed when this fact becomes the generally accepted one.
Why? Can you fathom "nothing?" Can you imagine there being "nothing" and then there being "something?" Of course you can't, but that doesn't mean there is a God. It certainly doesn't mean there is a God in the Christian sense. On the other hand, it doesn't mean anything neither. It's just that so many people get their dick stepped on whenever you talk about anything involving evolution, religion or whatever. Sure, fanatic believers on such theories and beliefs can't go both ways; either the one is true, or the other. So there you have it. You take one thing for granted and stick with it for the life of you, even when it's getting very unlikely that it is you that's right. It's nature of man, according to Socrates.
It's not about that being a good or bad thing, it's about the fact that they actually *can*. Since, well, they *can*. I'm sure everybody would get upset when Red Hat'd pull some crazy Microsoftish stunt. It's just that Microsoft has a little more power that makes it slightly more upsetting.
Troll?? Troll?? Fuck you! That is a troll! Asshole!
"Just because you physically can check a CD out of the library and copy it does not mean that it is legal to do so."
Actually, at a library here in The Netherlands, they specifically state that it is perfectly legal to check out and copy a CD. I wonder how that is arranged.
But every child has a right to free porn on public television! We don't want our children to search the internet and end up on vulgar sites such as Slashdot while searching for it.
Imagine a Beowulf cluster of those! OMG LOLOLOL!!!!11!11
Meeting people online is a lot cheaper, safer, and easier than most real life methods. I don't like clubbing (who can afford $50/night to try to pick up drunk women who won't like you when they are sober), I don't go to school or church, I usually don't meet many people in my work as a programmer (especially single women), and most the people I hang out with are all geeks which means 95% male. I don't feel I have the time or money to invest in trying to pick women up in the old fshioned ways so online methods can be a big help.
Dude, you seriously need an alcohol addiction.
I'm sorry-- excuse me? What client are we talking about here? For Windows, EMule isn't harder to use than your average other file sharing app and with LMule you'll have this GUI available on Linux. I even find compiling/installing mldonkey to be a breeze and that one even supports BitTorrent now!
I also don't see how BitTorrent would be technically superior to ed2k, were it not that people say BitTorrent is blazingly fast, while edonkey is kind of slot (but downloads always complete). There are also many sites that put up ed2k links.
Troll?! You fucking idiot! *This* is a troll, bastard!!
Because people suck! YOU suck! We ALL suck! S-U-C-K!
The thing is, many people need to learn the important lesson of not letting things get to you. Some people are so touchy and this is the internet, for God's sake. Some dude says some meaningless words and they go like: "Ohhh! You nasty man! You sad something bad!" And it's like, dude! Get a hold of yourself! Man! Stuff like that PISSES me OFF! I just get cranky and want to offend people!
Registration *is* free, although it needs to install some software for the download to work. It's coming in with good speed, though. I thought, what the hell... I'm the sysadmin; what do I care if this machine gets 0wned, spammed or used in a DDOS attack? Like I have a resposnibility to the company, or something hahaha!
Nobody wants to read your blog and this just proves that point!
Yep, I invest my money and expect a cool CD in return. That's enough for me and it makes my heart pump faster. It goes even faster when somebody shows an interest and says he (or, hopefully, she) actually likes it. I want a good end product, because I enjoy that sort of thing. I get a feeling of pride from having produced something good, not a feeling of satisfaction from the amount of money I get out of it.