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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Aug 23, 2012 - 04:23pm PT
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Thank you very much, neebee, for the very kind words upthread.
John
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
merced, california
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Aug 28, 2012 - 11:06am PT
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I couldn't think of another spot for this satirical article. The DC is a satiric publication and those who don't know it might enjoy it. A lot of types hang out on the Taco, but most of you seem to enjoy the smack that goes on here, so have a look at the Daily Currant when you are feeling cynical.
I am not trying to stir up political strife here; looking for humor, rather.
If you are going to pray for anyone, pray for Missouri in general and whatever/whoever in regards to this brouhaha.
Politicians would do better to shut their gobs and just answer legitimate questions rather than preach. (And so would we all.) Witnessing is a whole other ball game.
http://dailycurrant.com/2012/08/26/todd-akin-claims-breastmilk-cures-homosexuality/
I do wish more of the world's problems could be solved by a little breast milk. God may have thought of that at the Creation, but She may have decided only some of us were worthy to dispense it.
In a related item:
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/22/overheard-clay-aiken-draws-line-between-himself-and-akin/
This post is not intended to triialize, only to stand in open-mouthed wonder at the foolishness of politicians and their supporters. Thanks for the entertainment, Lord.
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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Aug 28, 2012 - 02:32pm PT
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thanks, mouse, for buddy jesus--straight out of dogma. nice fella, buddy jesus. i'll bet he woulda played baseball and gone fishing with me and said, "screw this altar boy business, there are better ways to spend sunday morning."
still waiting for the OP to testify here, brothers and sisters. did i miss something?
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squishy
Mountain climber
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Aug 28, 2012 - 09:05pm PT
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When Christians think me as an equal in light of the fact that I do not believe in the magical sky wizard I will consider them equal as well. I am not talking about politics at all, Christians think themselves better, by definition, than the non believers. I have a personal problem with that and I am a ex confirmed roman catholic. I have been there, I have learned, I have grown, and so should they, no matter WTF they believe...
oh and...
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Aug 28, 2012 - 09:18pm PT
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My name is Jingy and I approve of Dr. F's message.
Agreed - "And when thou prayest thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward…."
Similar to this entire thread.
Thank you Dr.F.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Aug 28, 2012 - 09:19pm PT
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I just peeked in for a look and see this;
"...IT's mostly distressing to see some of those who climb have no faith. If you deny him he will deny you maybe at a moment when you are most scared and yell out "God please help me not fall" and he turns way from you. I've seen too much not to believe and will not desert Him...."
MissJ that's the kind of crap so many folks can't stand.
What kind of god is that-certainly not one that 'loves all unconditionally'.
Sounds like an a-hole to me.
You're either with me or against me. Somehow IF there is a god and it has that attitude...well we're all fuked-including you cuz it's gonna want some milk after that cookie...
cheers
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
merced, california
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Aug 28, 2012 - 09:30pm PT
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Squishy, that was real good sense Bill Nye laid out. Thank you.
I heard Will I. Am speaking on how the world needs engineers and scientists and that was on Mighty Hiker's post on Curiosity-On the Cusp, if you want to see it.
It is very hard dealing with some folks about evolutionary theory, which my anthro teacher loved to call a FACT. One just hopes their kids aren't as they are when grown.
Are ya listenin', Ned Flanderses of the world?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Aug 28, 2012 - 09:54pm PT
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Wayno and Donini, thanks for your posts. Lynne
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Aug 28, 2012 - 10:43pm PT
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MissJudgemental.
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luggi
Trad climber
from the backseat of Jake& Elwood Blues car
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Aug 28, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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dr f...you are no better then those tv dudes who take one line of the bible and create. You might as well be on the street corner doing the same thing. You just grouped yourself with them. Does one take a science book, find one line and then say that this is what the book stands for.
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
-A race of corn eaters
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Aug 28, 2012 - 11:00pm PT
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luggu, Dr. F graduated college. Just curious, did you graduate high school?
Indeed this site's a box of chocolates.
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Who's this missj you guys referenced? Maybe she deleted.
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luggi
Trad climber
from the backseat of Jake& Elwood Blues car
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Aug 28, 2012 - 11:04pm PT
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Low blow syrup....but yes college and yes actually used it in real life...not just an educated person who never used it. Actually got paid for my expertise. I still continually explore and broaden my education. And you ole wise one of the quick key strokes...what pretel does all you wisdom arise from....
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WBraun
climber
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Aug 28, 2012 - 11:39pm PT
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Sam Harris just another mental speculator with no real ultimate truth.
You deny God and at the same time look at this mundane Harris dude as some kind of god because you have no real clue what God really is except your incessant guessing and projections.
Stick to your gross material mechanistic science so you don't constantly show your real ignorance of a subject matter that is far above you.
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luggi
Trad climber
from the backseat of Jake& Elwood Blues car
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Aug 28, 2012 - 11:44pm PT
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syrup..really Sam Harris.....you could have said anything....
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Aug 28, 2012 - 11:44pm PT
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Olaf's testimony is powerful, and shows what the Holy Spirit can do when you invite Him into your life!
It's a shame, though, that the pastor believed that baptism is somehow a "requirement" when emphatically it's not. His belief was based on religiosity and is knott scriptural.
Even though I was baptised as an infant, I never really knew what it meant to give my heart to the Lord and to know Jesus. As an engineer, I had my doubts, but when I really did the research and looked at the evidence, the preponderance of which suggested it was more logical to believe than to not believe. I chose to believe at age 31, and yeah, HS has worked some mighty things in me, stuff I don't fully understand. God is cool, no doubt.
At any rate, I chose to be baptised as an adult, full immersion of course, being a "Bapticostal" - {wink}. It was sort of a celebration and a public declaration, just something I wanted to do, coming up out of the water as though I had been "born again". Yay! Thanks be to God!
In Him,
"Praise the LORD and Pass the Pitons" Pete
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Aug 28, 2012 - 11:46pm PT
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Was tust du, Herr Braun? Did you watch the entire 56:31?
Sorry, I fell asleep. I guess I couldn't handle it.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Aug 29, 2012 - 12:43am PT
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1. What happened that lead you to follow the trail to Jesus? How did you find your faith?
Born into it at first. Went on 23 missions trips by the time I was 20. Admired my parents and figured they knew everything. I adopted a lot of 'religious' stuff that wasn't from the bible, and when I began to doubt those things I almost lost my faith. Instead I realized that all I need is what is in the bible, and that has changed everything. If it's not part of this story, then I don't bother arguing about it: God created people, they deserted him, he gave his son to save us from our own downfalls. Now we are to love Jesus Christ and others as he loves us.
2. How does God help you deal with life? What do you have that helps you to take comfort in the Christian Life?
In every way possible! It's amazing how many answers are in the bible. There's no other book that addresses basically every struggle people can have. Even doubt about the bible are addressed in it. There is peace in every decision I make. When I find myself doing what I was created to do, there's no better thing! Seriously, there are sooo many crazy parts of life, and only my faith keeps them straight. Some say weak people feel better when they can believe in something, I think everyone feels better when they do what they were created to do.
3. What is your affiliation? Catholic, Methodist, or perhaps a local Church or person you would like to acknowledge? Perhaps you follow Jesus from afar, unaffiliated with any group.
I believe the bible and love Jesus
Sorry to anyone whom I have offended by telling them about my relationship with Jesus. But imagine you believe something, and honestly think that if anyone else believes it then their life (and eternity) will be immeasurably better. It would be kinda messed up to not share right?
Also, I mostly apologize for not telling enough people about the love Jesus has (for everyone)
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