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[Rental01]

Wait...what?

Ditto - what?

 

[Singledad]

According to the cnn article, yes.

If, for any reason, there was someone who was slightly concerned by this, as the current residing DDC theologian, this guy is a hack.

Although I do not believe they know the date of the rapture, I do believe we are nearing the end of days. however, I am going to respectfully bow out of this topic as it is too close to discussing religion, which is against dis rules as per number 5 of the guidelines. http://www.wdwinfo.com/guidelines.htm

 

[Turkey Lurkey]

Ditto - what?

Long story short, fields worth of watermelons in China have been spontaneously exploding. Experts believe it is due to overspraying of a chemical growth hormone.

And when one melon can cost upwards of $50 a pop (pun intended), that's a pretty big deal.

TL

 

[RodBelding]

Long story short, fields worth of watermelons in China have been spontaneously exploding. Experts believe it is due to overspraying of a chemical growth hormone.

And when one melon can cost upwards of $50 a pop (pun intended), that's a pretty big deal.

TL

Ironically, I had a bunch of watermelon with my lunch today. My lunch was made an packed by DW. I'm slightly concerned that she may be trying to off me...

 

[Grooovertoo]

Got meet up with Didsdaddoc yesterday and enjoyed a good lunch and some excellent conversation. Thanks for the meet up Chris!

Looks like Bubba Gumps? Should've let me know, I work just down the street.

 

[IamTrike]

Ironically, I had a bunch of watermelon with my lunch today. My lunch was made an packed by DW. I'm slightly concerned that she may be trying to off me...

How much life insurance do you have?

 

[unclescrooge_0707]

No, but I roll with a bunch of seminiarians. I'm in pretty good company.

the phrase "Roll With a bunch of Seminarians" caught my eye. It just sounded funny for some reason.

Just checking in during lunch. Threads move pretty quick. If I don't stop and look around once in a while, I could miss it.

www.stlbrewfest.com -
I went to get my ticket today, but the credit card machine wasn't working.

 

[IamTrike]

My concern is what people will think of Christians. Granted, we've had this happen before. Most notably in 1844 with William Miller, in the 1970's through many popular Christian writers, and again in '94 when Camping's last prediction failed. Funny thing about that - someone who claims to be an oracle of God, biblically, has to live by some pretty strict standards. For instance, every prophecy HAS to come true, exactly as it was prophecied, or they were immediately dragged out of the city and stoned to death. Why? Because, by proclaiming themselves to be the mouthpiece fo God, they are assigning themselves, and their character, to that of God - literally saying "as I am, so is God". So Camping, having proven himself to be a false prophet, is condemned already and no one should take what he says at face value.

Regardless, my main concern is over the view of the universal Church as a whole. I worry that people will use this false prophet as a brush to paint all "christians" and the overall view toward irrelevancy will get a huge boost.

Not that it's been easy for us lately. Think about it - when was the last time you saw a Christian on television as a strong moral character who was faithful to the end? Christians are often painted as pedophiles, or closet homosexuals, or as being harsh and judgmental of everyone around them while ignoring the obvious (to everyone else) sins in their own lives. Moralism rules the day and the greatest social sin of all is judgment of any kind. Which in itself is funny because those who stand up and point fingers at Christianity as a harsh, judgmental ideology are themselves being intolerant of and abrasive toward, Christians.

Anyway, so that's my thought on that.


No, but I roll with a bunch of seminiarians. Two friends have M.Div's, most of my friends are pastors, and those who aren't are lay pastors. As a result we're all pretty well read. I'm also a lay preacher who witnesses to anyone who will sit still for 5 minutes with me. That, added to the priesthood of all believers I'm in pretty good company.

Okay so somebody professes to be some great Biblical prophet. Then they say that they know when the end of the world is going to end on X day. But the same Bible they purport to be experts on already says thats un-possible. (Matt 24:36) Therefore the thing which they set up to be a standard already says they're wrong. Don't claim to be a theologian or apologist, but I do like geometric proofs.

 

[Singledad]

but I do like geometric proofs.

finally, someone else who likes proofs!

 

[Rental01]

Although I do not believe they know the date of the rapture, I do believe we are nearing the end of days. however, I am going to respectfully bow out of this topic as it is too close to discussing religion, which is against dis rules as per number 5 of the guidelines. http://www.wdwinfo.com/guidelines.htm

Understood, which is why I usually post 99.9% of those thoughts on my blog, but if jokes or concerns about the end times (something nearly all religions have in relation) are brought up I am compelled to answer if for no other reason than to clarify. In a country where 85% say they're Christian in some form or factor, it's a little funny to say that no one can talk about these things. I am strongly opposed to attacking or belittling people for their beliefs - this is something that Americans hold dear. Tolerance is still a two way street.

That said, to change the subject, here's a picture of a pretty blue flower:

 

[Turkey Lurkey]

Tolerance is still a two way street.

Like the termite said to the queen when they couldn't reach the toothpick, "Looks like we need some taller ants."


(Yeah, that's right, I'm still in a bad mood and I'm taking it out on all of you!)
TL

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

That said, to change the subject, here's a picture of a pretty blue flower:

That is one good looking Blue Flower!

 

[Singledad]

Tolerance is still a two way street.

That said, to change the subject, here's a picture of a pretty blue flower:

Indeed it is. Both on tolerance and the flower.

 

[Singledad]

Like the termite said to the queen when they couldn't reach the toothpick, "Looks like we need some taller ants."

sorry you're in a bad mood TL but thanks for making me laugh today!

 

[Rental01]

Long story short, fields worth of watermelons in China have been spontaneously exploding. Experts believe it is due to overspraying of a chemical growth hormone.

And when one melon can cost upwards of $50 a pop (pun intended), that's a pretty big deal.

TL

That's high-lareeous. Fwiw, I won't pay that much for a melon. Period.

the phrase "Roll With a bunch of Seminarians" caught my eye. It just sounded funny for some reason.

Just checking in during lunch. Threads move pretty quick. If I don't stop and look around once in a while, I could miss it.

www.stlbrewfest.com -
I went to get my ticket today, but the credit card machine wasn't working.

Lucky. I still haven't tried the gluten free beer but I hear it's pretty dang good.

Okay so somebody professes to be some great Biblical prophet. Then they say that they know when the end of the world is going to end on X day. But the same Bible they purport to be experts on already says thats un-possible. (Matt 24:36) Therefore the thing which they set up to be a standard already says they're wrong. Don't claim to be a theologian or apologist, but I do like geometric proofs.

It comes down to which is the superior argument? In hermeneutics the principle of sensus plenior (plain sense) states that anything that expands beyond what the Bible already says about itself cannot be true. Therefore, anyone who comes around saying that the Bible says that on Saturday, May 21st at 6:00 PM local time the rapture will happen based on some inexorably strange combination of math and secret knowledge cannot be true. If it were to be true then it would be simple to understand. This will be proven on Saturday at 6:01 PM "local time".

All of the other prophecies that were stated to occur in the past have occured - there are some that are still yet to come. If Jesus is who he says he is, and if his claims are true then we can know that come Saturday, May 21st at 6:01 PM the only thing that will change is that we will have a bunch of disappointed people who were drummed up into a frenzy at the hands of a false prophet.

I've been a huge proponent of truth seeking. When I was a teenager, that's what led me away from the faith of my parents and, when God did the mind-blowing work necessary to save me, that's what led me back to faith, though not the faith of my parents.

 

[Rental01]

That is one good looking Blue Flower!

Indeed it is. Both on tolerance and the flower.

Thanks! I shot it here last July.

That was a great day - we really had a lot of fun. I'd like to get to Epcot during the International Flower and Garden Festival but it usually takes place during the middle of the Miracle League season so there's no way we can make it.

third accidental ownage in a row!

 

[Turkey Lurkey]

That's high-lareeous. Fwiw, I won't pay that much for a melon. Period.

I wouldn't either, but that's what they pay over there for some fresh fruit and veggies. Katoot can tell you stories of the high cost of healthy living in Asia (even if he wasn't the one living healthy ).



TL

 

[AirGoofy]

Although I do not believe they know the date of the rapture, I do believe we are nearing the end of days. however, I am going to respectfully bow out of this topic as it is too close to discussing religion, which is against dis rules as per number 5 of the guidelines. http://www.wdwinfo.com/guidelines.htm

I think those rules were thrown out the window over here. I mean really, they gave us our own sub-forum to shut us up. But, I think it works well as we can have civil discourse without reaching a consensus.

finally, someone else who likes proofs!

I like proofs as well - the alcohol type. Anyone know the origin of proof as it relates to alcohol, i.e., 80 proof? I can tell you.

 

[BigTex71]

That said, to change the subject, here's a picture of a pretty blue flower:

Nice pic! Nice bokeh.

I like proofs as well - the alcohol type. Anyone know the origin of proof as it relates to alcohol, i.e., 80 proof? I can tell you.

In the 18th century and until 1 January 1980, the United Kingdom defined alcohol content in terms of “proof spirit”, which was defined as the most dilute spirit that would sustain combustion of gunpowder. The term originated in the 18th century, when payments to British sailors included rations of rum. To ensure that the rum had not been watered down, it was “proved” by dousing gunpowder in it, then tested to see if the gunpowder would ignite. If it did not, then the rum contained too much water and was considered to be “under proof”. It was found that gunpowder would not burn in rum that contained less than 57.15% abv. Therefore, rum that contained this percentage of alcohol was defined to have "100 degrees proof".

An alcohol content of 57.15% abv is very close to a 4:7 ratio of alcohol to the total volume of the liquid. Thus, the definition amounted to declaring that (4÷7) × 175 = 100 degrees proof spirit. From this it followed that pure, 100% alcohol had (7÷7) × 175 = 175 degrees proof spirit, and that rum containing 50% abv had (3.5÷7) × 175 = 87.5 degrees proof spirit. To convert the percentage of abv to degrees proof spirit, it was only necessary to multiply the percentage by 1.75.

The use of "proof" as a measure of alcohol content is now mostly historical. Today, liquor is sold with labels that state its alcohol content as its percentage of alcohol by volume (abv). United States law requires that liquor labels must state the percentage of alcohol by volume. The proof number may also be placed on the label, provided that it is close to the abv number.

(taken from Wikipedia)

 

[afwdwfan]

I like proofs as well - the alcohol type. Anyone know the origin of proof as it relates to alcohol, i.e., 80 proof? I can tell you.

I wouldn't know how someone down in burboun country would have any idea about that.