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Reply to Shi Lanka declines Israels offer of aid in Politics JoeUser Forums

When I heard this on the news the source emphasized the large Muslim population in Sri Lanka.

Reply to What Would Your Theme Song Be? in Misc JoeUser Forums

Cactoblasta! That song by cake so rocks! (Didn't think anyone knew that song...) Mine: Brown-Eyed Girl -- Van Morrison.

My Results From the Quiz in Religion JoeUser Forums

1. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (100%) 2. Orthodox Quaker (89%) 3. Eastern Orthodox (84%) 4. Roman Catholic (84%) 5. Seventh Day Adventist (81%) 6. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (61%) 7. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (60%) 8. Islam (58%) 9. Orthodox Judaism (58%) 10. Hi

Reply to I am Not Without Compassion in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I liked your article; I didn't think it was slightly rambling. Steve-o up there is pointing out a communication guideline some people don't realize (not saying you) is very important: The Medium is the Message. (Yes, Know-It-Alls, I know the person to whom that quote is attributed didn't exactly mean that, but it's true nonetheless.) WHAT you say, verbatim, is only part of the message; the rest of the message is HOW you said it. Timing is inc

Mexico in Travel JoeUser Forums

Tell me about Mexico! I need to know lots... What's the best way to get around Mexico? How dangerous are small towns really? What do I need to take with me? (Packing as lightly as possible) How expensive is vehicle rental there, generally? (Jeep?) Is it safe for a female to drive in Mexico alone? With a child? How safe are

Reply to My thoughts on Buddhism in Religion JoeUser Forums

I don't like citing singular examples of a religion and using that to deliver a judgment or a "taste" for the entirety of the religion itself. For example, whenever I meet a Christian who did something wrong, I cannot expect that person to be perfect suddenly... I instead think of what that person would be like were they not a Christian. Each person is different and has different temptations to overcome. Sometimes the ones that are most outward and tha

Reply to The Stone that the Builders Rejected in Religion JoeUser Forums

Whenever any person asks a spiritual question of a Christian, it is only because the Holy Spirit leads them to do it. When a student of mine asks a spiritual question, in class or whenever, I am bound by a law higher than man's to stop what I am doing and answer the question if the question is directed to me and is asking my opinion. I get these a lot. My kids know what I stand for, what I believe. Not surprising I get the questions a lot then. It is o

Reply to I Dispelled Post-Modernism... in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

a good source for debunking post-modernism is C.S. Lewis's book *Abolition of Man.* He doesn't use the sort of arguments used here, but clearly disproves post-modernism in a very rational and easy-to-follow method. He never actually uses the words "post-modernism" but it's quite recognizable. You'll have to stay with him long enough to get the "aha!" though. Awesome stuff and a short read, too. Good try Zoo.

Reply to The On-line community survival guide in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Would like to adapt this for "living in high school: a guide." Much of this is applicable to the children I teach and yet they just don't get it. I love the "but what about free speech?" and their belief all officials are of the devil. The name-calling, inability to handle arguments, narcissim... This really speaks to immaturity. Thanks.

Reply to Oh, Oh, Christmas is Pagan, Is it? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Over 70,000 new Christians yearly world wide. (last reported rate.) About 450 martyrs every year. There have been more martyred for their faith in the 20th century than all the other centuries after Christ's death combined. And we're going to argue a date? Yeah, stuff like this is "fun" to argue and ponder, but as long as it stays fun, and not a line in the sand. It's an in-house debate but too many people define their houses by su

Reply to How Racial Profiling can Solve All our Problems in Misc JoeUser Forums

I love that pic, Kingbee... I think I found my latest wall paper! I have on my desktop an antique post card image "visit Cuba!" But this is much better. Thanks! As for your terrorism thing... there are a lot more specifics that can be nailed down than JUST race. That's why this is SO absurd. We don't search or monitor every caucasion student... but you better believe I monitor the ones I think could be capable of such violence. I listen t

Reply to The Benefits of Green Tea cannot be overstated. in Diet JoeUser Forums

It was an aquired taste for me, but now I'm a junkie. My daughter likes it with milk (she's five and needs the milk!) and will drink it cool. I drink it with splenda so it doesn't add calories. I feel better when I drink it. Honey is good to add in alergy season to give you some immunity to the allergies... awesome stuff.

Reply to Will You...Help Me? in Religion JoeUser Forums

I don't ask... I just tell her to go do X or to go pick up Y. but since she's only 5 she's really very limited in what she can do. I'd love to have help; I'd love to ask. Where? Single mom's don't get to ask and sure can't afford to ask with money... Stuff just doesn't get done.

Reply to Are There Different Paths to the Same God? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I wrote a very nice respose to all this including my opinions of the four ways we study the Bible, I told you I didn't think you were trying to poison anyone's mind but some people do it (knowingly and unknowingly -- see Lewis's "Abolition of Man") and I thanked you for your kind and thoughtful reply. I said something about your comment on "happy" Buddhists & "happy" Christians and all that. It was rather marvelous, but I can't seem to rememb

Reply to Religion is not (and should not determine) morality in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Far from denying morality outside of Christianity, the very fact that morality exists and even thrives outside of Christianity (and outside of all religions to boot) proves that there is a moral law written in our hearts, a law that we ourselves did not write. (If we wrote it ourselves it would not be the same wherever you go.) It's called many different things. Succintly I refer to it as the Tao. If you speak outside the Tao or act outside o

Reply to Mija's Gratitude Lesson in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Thanks guys. Today she baked a birthday cake for Jesus. (I say she, because really, I quizzed her on everything and let her do the majority of it. I only helped.) Mija said, "Jesus can have some cake too, because he lives in our hearts and can have some when we eat it!" I'm just so charmed by this little angel I have the priviledge to care for. She's napping right now. She sang to Him and blew His candle out. I never want to forget this as lo

Reply to WWIII in the distance? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

So Stevo, you say we invite China in only to exploit them for cheap labor in wartime? This will give them a tremendous boost in their economy. Scratch that. The Government's pocketbook will be the only thing that enlarges. Gotta love commies. This enables them to stab us in the back as we turn, walking away with our goodies. We're feeding and strengthening the beast that would have us dead.... None of the workers will see any of this moolah, of course.

Reply to It's a War. People Die in Politics JoeUser Forums

Sometimes the obvious must be stated... What is the proper course of action? Allowing this to continue will only cause it to grow.

Mija's Gratitude Lesson in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Yesterday, my daughter had an issue with a piece of skin near her nail. Those rips of skin that hang off are the WORST! She picked up a terry-style pony tailer and one of its threads got stuck to her little piece of skin. She came carefully walking into the kitchen with this pony tail holder dangling from her finger as if by magic. I saw the very thin green

Starbucks Names in Misc JoeUser Forums

I and a handful of friends of mine have Starbucks names. You know how they ask you for your name when you get the coffee? It's fun to have a great name that's not yours but that is not anyone else's and you use it each time you go... they know you as that name if you're a regular and it's just fun to have a secret Starbucks identity. A friend of mine as been

Reply to WWIII in the distance? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

No one is in a huge hurry to stir the red giant... Taiwan is such a messed up deal. I wish Britain still owned Hong Kong...

Reply to WWIII in the distance? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

So how does this analysis affect the "map" or the division of powers in a possible WWIII? And is it more likely to have Three sides with two uniting for facility's sake? (WWII had some interesting alliances with different agendas...)

Julieta Venegas in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

I just bought Julieta Venegas's CD "Si" a week ago. It has not left my CD player. I know all the songs now. I have no favorite song. I look forward to the next song as much as I'm sad the last one is over. This whole CD rocks. She is an amazingly talented muscian! She plays the acoustic guitar in her songs, the accordian, sings (como no!) and WROTE all the s

Reply to Origin of Jesus Land in Republican JoeUser Forums

Sorry.... hadn't seen it for *** some reason ****. And I'm glad being Republican isn't equated with being religious or with being a Christian in actuality. I don't want a state-run religion. I'm just as glad the thing most republicans embrace together is a hierarchy of values -- denial of post-moderism and appreciation for the Tao, in whatever form each Republican finds it expressed.

Reply to Origin of Jesus Land in Republican JoeUser Forums

Great article; hadn't seen it for someone. Thanks for the enlightenment on the subject. Kudos once again. I've heard the US refered to as "The Land of 'Thou Shalt Not'" by Europeans I know. After hearing what is "normal" in their countries, makes me awfully comfortable to reside here. And thankful.