Spirituality
16 Nov 06
Originally posted by lucifershammerHardly. The basis of my disagreement is rational observation of the facts, and discounting your rampant Last Thursdayism. My acceptance of a 'conspiracy' is irrelevant in this case, merely a red herring.
You're free to disagree but, in this case, the basis of your disagreement is one vast conspiracy theory (a theory that you hold) with very little evidence.
Originally posted by David CYes.
It does. However, someone needs to explain to that webmaster that a black background with white text is painful and dizzying to read. Sort of like expecting something other than 'goddunnit' from Freaky and LH.
I used to have a program that could be set to show the stars from any given location up to about - 10 000, I think. Do you know of anything similar, preferably free?
Originally posted by Bosse de NageTry this one.
Yes.
I used to have a program that could be set to show the stars from any given location up to about - 10 000, I think. Do you know of anything similar, preferably free?
www.stellarium.org
I'm not sure how far back it will let you go, but it's still pretty darn cool.
Originally posted by David CPerhaps you can explain the ages-old constellations, names of stars, etc., in some manner other than that which outlines exactly the gospel.
It does. However, someone needs to explain to that webmaster that a black background with white text is painful and dizzying to read. Sort of like expecting something other than 'goddunnit' from Freaky and LH.
When I say 'ages-old,' I am not referring to the stars themselves, but rather, to the names of the constellations. Near as we can tell, the names of the constellations (and the stars within) have been used by all cultures since the dawn of man's written history.
Originally posted by FreakyKBHYes, the constellations [as defined] in the [Eastern] zodiac pre-date Jesus by thousands of years. At least as far back as the Temples of Karnak and Hathor, which may be even older than archaeologists currently believe. Enlighten me...how does this help your position?
Near as we can tell, the names of the constellations (and the stars within) have been used by all cultures since the dawn of man's written history.
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Originally posted by lucifershammerMy, my, my. Put the claws away, princess, you might break a nail.
Or the usual "Jesus Conspiracy", adolescent atheism from DavidC and howardgee.
Too bad that my adolescent dilettantism is more real, honest and forthright than the pseudo-intellectual garbage you and yours spew all over this forum. And for the record, I don't know if howie holds any sort of "conspiracy" theory regarding Jesus...near as I can tell, he just thinks you suck.
Originally posted by David CI wasn't referring to a pre-dating the Common Era; I was referring to the constellations, names, etc., pre-dating the Flood.
Yes, the constellations [as defined] in the [Eastern] zodiac pre-date Jesus by thousands of years. At least as far back as the Temples of Karnak and Hathor, which may be even older than archaeologists currently believe. Enlighten me...how does this help your position?
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Originally posted by David C"More real, honest and forthright"? ROFL!
My, my, my. Put the claws away, princess, you might break a nail.
Too bad that my adolescent dilettantism is more real, honest and forthright than the pseudo-intellectual garbage you and yours spew all over this forum. And for the record, I don't know if howie holds any sort of "conspiracy" theory regarding Jesus...near as I can tell, he just thinks you suck.
If you have any intention of being real, honest and forthright you'd leave the stereotypes and bogeymen at home and come to the table with an open mind. I'm not saying you have to be open to the existence of God or anything like that; but this whole "people who believe in God are idiots" tirade is childish.
Just about the only honest bit in your post is the part where you describe yourself as a dilettante.
LH
PS: And don't worry about the claws -- they're tougher than you are.
Originally posted by FreakyKBHAh, the "flood". Yes, I suppose the constellations did exist prior to a mythical flood for which there is no physical evidence. Since I still have no idea where you are going, let me rephrase:
I wasn't referring to a pre-dating the Common Era; I was referring to the constellations, names, etc., pre-dating the Flood.
- Stars exist, perhaps since proposed, uncaused "Big Bang".
- Humans evolve.
fast forward
- Ancient astronomers denote certain patterns in observed groupings of these stars. They're anthropomorphized into everyday Earthly objects (fish, scorpion, bull, virgin, etc.). Through rigorous observation they come to understand the role that the Sun, giver and sustainer of life, plays in the cycle of life, death and rebirth within nature, and the passage of the seasons. They chart the sun's progression over generations, making special notes where the low-, mid-, and high points of the sun's cycles occur, and celebrating these celestial events.
- Thousands of years pass, this gnosis is communicated through various mediums such as oral tradition and folklore.
- Eventually, this information begins to degrade, morph, and coalesce again into godmen-myths such as Apollo, Mithras and Jesus.
- Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins write the "Left Behind" series.
Originally posted by lucifershammerbut this whole "people who believe in God are idiots" tirade is childish.
"More real, honest and forthright"? ROFL!
I defy you to present an instance were I have posted this. Yes, I feel Christians have been misled, and continue to allow themselves to be willfully deceived. Their motivation is egocentric. By itself, this does not make them "idiots". Pat Robertson and Fred Phelps are idiots, your average Church-goer is not. Scared, perhaps.
Just about the only honest bit in your post is the part where you describe yourself as a dilettante.
I have the honesty and integrity to admit it. What's your excuse for the insufferable pretentiousness, again?
PS: And don't worry about the claws -- they're tougher than you are.
That's great. Too bad your ego isn't quite so sturdy.