romad1 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 I have been slowly grinding my way through this Ian Toll book about the War in the Pacific (Twilight of the Gods). I mentioned it before. So, another religious reference which might be amusing to all. The Kamikaze attacks on the US task forces covering the landings on Okinawa were incredibly persistent and deadly. They had been almost a constant state of danger for the naval forces since Mid-March and by mid May 1945 everyone was at their physical, emotional and psychological limits. Toll, describes exactly how fatigued and stressed the crews of aircraft and AA batteries were by the second month of this. Apparently Admiral Jocko Clark of TF 58.1 was so weary of the strain on the air crew that he sent this out to the crews of his TF "see Hebrews chapter 13, verse 8" Quote Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever. I snorted when I read that. Good profane use of language to describe the situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 3:08 PM, MIguy said: But hey, you enjoy church this weekend, be sure to try the grape juice and crackers. I used to love those when my parents would force me to go to church with them when I was 12. On 12/8/2023 at 8:52 PM, 1984Echoes said: I was an atheist by the age of 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 2 hours ago, chasfh said: Got it... joking... But... Not joking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRivdogs Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Recommending this Bullwerk interview with Tim Alberta. Especially the Devil's bargain with evangelical church Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewsieg Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 It was a great interview. He was also on Breaking Points the other day and while still talking about the same subject, they touched on some different questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I try to avoid hero worship and giving someone deity like status. But man do I miss this guy and what an intellect he was. There was no one quite like Christopher Hitchens. His sharp whit and use of the English language were like no one else I've heard before. His poignant views on religion and sharp critiques of it were unlike anyone else's. Maybe that means I just need to listen to and ready from more people than just Hitchens. But I've found myself thinking about him and watching his commentary a lot this past week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 24 minutes ago, Mr.TaterSalad said: I try to avoid hero worship and giving someone deity like status. But man do I miss this guy and what an intellect he was. There was no one quite like Christopher Hitchens. His sharp whit and use of the English language were like no one else I've heard before. His poignant views on religion and sharp critiques of it were unlike anyone else's. Maybe that means I just need to listen to and ready from more people than just Hitchens. But I've found myself thinking about him and watching his commentary a lot this past week. Not for nothing but he and George Orwell were both razor sharp and both died too young. Hitchens did some great essays on Orwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblong Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Today is leap day. As a kid in Bible school I learned that the reason we have a leap year is because Joshua stopped the earth from moving for 24 hours during a battle. I believed that for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigeraholic1 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, oblong said: Today is leap day. As a kid in Bible school I learned that the reason we have a leap year is because Joshua stopped the earth from moving for 24 hours during a battle. I believed that for a very long time. Thats a new one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I went to Catholic school and the only good thing I can say is that I made it to graduation unmolested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1776 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Interesting article posted in 2017 regarding the Joshua mention above. https://www.timesofisrael.com/eclipse-stopped-the-sun-for-biblical-joshua-israeli-scientists-say/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) 2 hours ago, oblong said: As a kid in Bible school I learned that the reason we have a leap year is because Joshua stopped the earth from moving for 24 hours during a battle. have never heard that one before either. Edited February 29 by gehringer_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 More religious stuff from a guy who probably would think a lot more if there were repercussion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 38 minutes ago, romad1 said: More religious stuff from a guy who probably would think a lot more if there were repercussion . I don't know which is worse, his bigotry or his ignorance, but they do run neck and neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRivdogs Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Barry Goldwater is tossing in his grave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilerfan Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 6/28/2022 at 7:10 PM, apabruce said: If you are a non-believer, what would it take to make you flip. Evidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRivdogs Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 6 hours ago, CMRivdogs said: Barry Goldwater is tossing in his grave Quote Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them.” ― Barry Goldwater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilerfan Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 12/1/2023 at 1:12 PM, Tigeraholic1 said: Listen, My guy.... Sceintist still have the opinion that BB is a theory yes or no? Religon is a theory no? I have tried to respectable. I am not here tearing anyones theory down. Respect my opinon and as you see I respect yours. Geez...... I know I am very late to this and this may have been pointed out, but your idea of what a scientific theory is seems to be incorrect. A scientific theory is something that is based on well substantiated group of facts. It has repeatedly been shown to be in compliance with those facts and is considered to be true. It would seem you are confusing theory with hypothesis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigeraholic1 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 6 minutes ago, boilerfan said: I know I am very late to this and this may have been pointed out, but your idea of what a scientific theory is seems to be incorrect. A scientific theory is something that is based on well substantiated group of facts. It has repeatedly been shown to be in compliance with those facts and is considered to be true. It would seem you are confusing theory with hypothesis. Yeah I really don't care what you think. But thanks for checking I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1776 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 6/9/2022 at 4:11 PM, smr-nj said: Btw, having a “Religion” thread is a truly awful idea. I apologize for responding. That was just stupid. I won’t lock the thread, but it just seems like a no-brainer. The above is the ninth comment recorded in this thread. There hasn’t been a better comment here since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 17 hours ago, romad1 said: More religious stuff from a guy who probably would think a lot more if there were repercussion . Did he actually say that? Or is that a joke? How dumb can he be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netnerd Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 17 hours ago, Tiger337 said: Did he actually say that? Or is that a joke? How dumb can he be? When he tells you how dumb he is, believe him. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilerfan Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 On 3/1/2024 at 3:32 PM, Tigeraholic1 said: Yeah I really don't care what you think. But thanks for checking I guess? Wasn't checking on anything just telling you you are wrong about what a scientific theory is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigeraholic1 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) 12 minutes ago, boilerfan said: Wasn't checking on anything just telling you you are wrong about what a scientific theory is. Well thank you Einstein. I will be sure to update my moral compass. #boilerup! Edited March 12 by Tigeraholic1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Mayhem Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 3/1/2024 at 12:54 PM, boilerfan said: Evidence This is an interesting thought line that atheists often take. I say look around. If you see a building, you know someone created it. You probably never saw it being built or designed but you can see it so it is natural to think it was created and that it didn’t come out of nothing. I think it takes WAY more faith to believe that everything we know of was just created from nothing and yet we know that matter can neither be created or destroyed. I look at something like an eye and how it works and have to wonder how people can think there was not some intelligent design behind it. That it came from nothing. If there is anything that should be scoffed at, it’s the silly notion that all of this…all that is seen and unseen…came from nothing. But you do you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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