tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post4545071650607342562..comments2024-01-24T04:35:14.007-04:00Comments on The Canadian Sentinel: Muslim Brotherhood Orders Resurrection of Terrorist WingCanadian Sentinelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-27331724129314232422011-02-11T16:49:35.275-04:002011-02-11T16:49:35.275-04:00Ah, well, there you hit a sadness. Our side does g...Ah, well, there you hit a sadness. Our side does good bleak. Not so good on exaltation. We could stand a few more more Gaudis and few less Sagans.Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-23322404574454817622011-02-11T16:42:53.294-04:002011-02-11T16:42:53.294-04:00Hmmm. How does "High Windows" hit you?Hmmm. How does "High Windows" hit you?∞ ≠ ønoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-74653703889919015692011-02-11T16:09:39.948-04:002011-02-11T16:09:39.948-04:00You're most welcome, Gabriella, and I don'...You're most welcome, Gabriella, and I don't mind at all.Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-10416193155775235592011-02-11T16:05:23.629-04:002011-02-11T16:05:23.629-04:00You see, one of the joys of atheism is that I don&...You see, one of the joys of atheism is that I don't have to read that kind of stuff. Just as I don't need to keep up phrenology, phlogiston research, perpetual motion studies, and other arcana.Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-14209067366002842282011-02-11T16:00:09.285-04:002011-02-11T16:00:09.285-04:00Thanks for sharing Mr. B. Alrighty,I will move on ...Thanks for sharing Mr. B. Alrighty,I will move on to other things then. Yes, I know I did get away from the objective, but was intrigued. <br />Be warned,I do that at times. My mind runs in many different directions.:) Sorry in advance.Ms.FreeJusticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769157343127848847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-59914905258032154492011-02-11T15:48:45.411-04:002011-02-11T15:48:45.411-04:00Sorry, This time, not a rant in your direction. I ...Sorry, This time, not a rant in your direction. I was referring to the link and that wasn't clear at all. Surprised you are Catholic. I just dropped a link to a front conservatives don't fight on for some reason; it’s sort of in line with Joe's comment on a lack of preparedness against the terrorists and IslamoFacists.<br /><br />Read it. Ask yourself if Christianity is a construct then what the hell is this. <br />What makes me rant is not your story. It is the percolated effect stuff like this has had on our society.∞ ≠ ønoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-2639628166809523032011-02-11T15:11:58.133-04:002011-02-11T15:11:58.133-04:00Shrug. Sorry if it's not to your liking. Gabri...Shrug. Sorry if it's not to your liking. Gabriella asked, I responded.Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-86975336913170347772011-02-11T14:56:39.070-04:002011-02-11T14:56:39.070-04:00This is the type of pure garbage that has ruined m...This is the type of pure garbage that has ruined many. People pay a fortune to send their kids to to schools and they get this pure effing shet. This is a front conservatives need to line up on. Perhaps BBcan's way was lost reading some of this.:<br />http://jaar.oxfordjournals.org/content/LXII/4/1013.full.pdf∞ ≠ ønoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-75928807422707407462011-02-11T14:23:50.966-04:002011-02-11T14:23:50.966-04:00I don't think I ever actually told you, CS, bu...I don't think I ever actually told you, CS, but I could be wrong. <br /><br />The quick version is that the more I read about the history of religion - Christianity and other faiths - the more it seemed to me that God was a cultural construct, defined by what humanity didn't know at any given time. The array of small-g gods that populated the world before monotheism were explanations for all the phenomena that mankind didn't understand. The monotheistic deities were responses to the time, place and cultures in which they were conceived and worshiped. As humanity developed a sense of its own past through writing systems, and a certain level of stability through agriculture, urbanization and the emergence of states, the philosophical underpinnings of the idea of "God" became more complex, more ornate, and in some ways, more beautiful; but I ended up feeling that was because human knowledge (and, yes, "science") was reducing the actual scope of God's "job description". <br /><br />Eventually I concluded that "I don't know, but let's keep looking" was a more honest answer to life's mysteries than the creation of another Mystery. <br /><br />That's where I'm at. I don't deny the consolations of faith, and sometimes I envy them: at my mom's funeral I would really have welcomed the comfort that I saw her friends and community draw from their conviction that she had gone "to a better place". <br /><br />My views imply no disrespect for others' views; that's just what I think.Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-20913535372970581212011-02-11T14:06:56.638-04:002011-02-11T14:06:56.638-04:00The Sentinel approves of the question re. why Balb...The Sentinel approves of the question re. why Balbulican lost faith. It's fascinating. Love to hear it again. Couldn't tell it as well myself... not even close.<br /><br />If Balblican wishes to share, excellent!<br /><br />And, my pleasure, Grizzly Mama! :)Canadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-12989553241747077682011-02-11T13:06:09.207-04:002011-02-11T13:06:09.207-04:00I'll be happy to tell you, but it's sort o...I'll be happy to tell you, but it's sort of off topic. Are you sure? :)Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-70525108497840530812011-02-11T12:36:51.406-04:002011-02-11T12:36:51.406-04:00I agree..thank you for accepting others thoughts. ...I agree..thank you for accepting others thoughts. Can I ask,what happened that you went from almost priesthood, to agnosticism/atheism? Just curious. <br /><br />Thanks for your input.Ms.FreeJusticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769157343127848847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-22667969290208146822011-02-11T12:30:24.290-04:002011-02-11T12:30:24.290-04:00Hi, Gabriella. I was raised Catholic, and in fact ...Hi, Gabriella. I was raised Catholic, and in fact considered the priesthood for a few years; I studied with the Clercs de St. Viateur. However, I am now somewhere between agnosticism and atheism.<br /><br />My personal view of the Bible is that it's a cornerstone of human culture, philosophy and literature; an interesting oral history and portrait of the Jewish people; and a not entirely consistent ethical framework for human conduct. That's my view. many of the people I love and respect, including my parents and some good friends in the clergy, have or had other views, and I don't mock others for their beliefs (unless they mock mine.)Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-21317150308173531142011-02-11T12:03:33.778-04:002011-02-11T12:03:33.778-04:00PS Infinity and Glacierman I left messages for you...PS Infinity and Glacierman I left messages for you under my original first post. Thought I'd address the kind comments you both left :)Also you Jen.Ms.FreeJusticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769157343127848847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-22791802656549459822011-02-11T12:01:59.329-04:002011-02-11T12:01:59.329-04:00Good Morning! I see I am topic somewhat this am (s...Good Morning! I see I am topic somewhat this am (smiling). Balbulican,you stated the different ways of interpreting the bible. May I ask,how do you, yourself interpret the bible and why? Thank you also for respecting my view point..I think :)Not sure if you are being sarcastic, but Ill move on here.<br />Let me tell you, no one will ever have to guess what Im thinking because I will certainly let you know. I do not want to misinterpreted and will try to answer the question as I see it. <br />True, I take the bible as literal and heres why, and again, being raised as a Catholic had made me revamp my thinking and as you know Balbulican, being a Catholic has its own issues as do other religions. However,this is not about a religion,its about faith. Religions are man made, faith is through Christ and the belief of him. Ok,,getting off track as I sometimes do. Why do you think, unless you dont believe in God, that it was out of his(God) realm to let people in biblical times live to be that old? There are people now that live to be over 100+.<br />When people enter science into the truth of course they can make claims, but as you well know, not true. The linage of Ishmael was not suppose to be. Therefore it was told as I stated before to annihilate the Canaan people etc <br />But, my thought has been broken for the moment due to a special 3 1/2 yr old..so I shall continue later. Dont you hate when that happens? LOL. <br />Later everyone. Trust me, I will get onto other subjects..just testing waters. ;)<br />AHHH,thank you for the compliment CS.Ms.FreeJusticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769157343127848847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-65714292550389869292011-02-11T10:57:58.713-04:002011-02-11T10:57:58.713-04:00I'll concede that Gabriella IS quite impressiv...I'll concede that Gabriella IS quite impressive.<br /><br />That's why she's here.Canadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-28047163628347684992011-02-11T08:18:56.294-04:002011-02-11T08:18:56.294-04:00Actually, Sentinel, I didn't ridicule anyone. ...Actually, Sentinel, I didn't ridicule anyone. There are many ways of interpreting the Bible: you can believe it as the literal truth, or as a divinely inspired book of spiritual insight, as a common sense guide to decent behaviour, as a collection of the stories of a people...or any combination of the above. <br /><br />I respect all those interpretations, although I don't share them. However, Gabriella's views about the historicity of the Bible do have some relevance, given her observation on the descendants of Ishmael. Thus my inquiry.<br /><br />I should note that Gabriella herself is responding to this discussion with civility and humour. You might consider emulating her approach. <br /><br />"I suppose it's impossible to live to 175 and impossible to beget at 90."<br /><br />Given that human biology hasn't changed that much since the Bronze Age, I'd say yes, it's impossible.Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-32635793522102430382011-02-11T03:01:09.294-04:002011-02-11T03:01:09.294-04:00Not, of course, to hog the spotlight from the beau...Not, of course, to hog the spotlight from the beauteous Gabriella, for whom I've the utmost respect and reverence...Canadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-538715832776457712011-02-11T02:59:38.154-04:002011-02-11T02:59:38.154-04:00I suppose it's impossible to live to 175 and i...I suppose it's impossible to live to 175 and impossible to beget at 90.<br /><br />Just because we don't have secular-mind-satisfying proof doesn't mean that it didn't happen.<br /><br />Oh, and we also, incidentally, if one can grasp the parallel for reason of recognition of my sarcasm, that gayness hasn't been proven to be something one is born with. Would Mr. Balbulican like to similarly openly ridicule those who believe that homosexuality is not a choice, but rather something genetically predetermined?<br /><br />Would Mr. Balbulcican like to ridicule everyone equally for their beliefs, or prefer to be politically correct as a hardcore secularist?<br /><br />Just askin'. ;)<br /><br />And I predict that Warren Mock-Stock Kinsella will never dare make fun of those who believe in the alleged geneticity of homosexual behavioral tendency.<br /><br />Leftists never cease to amuse me with their willing hypocrisy with respect to dissing others' beliefs.Canadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-68409345075024306132011-02-10T22:59:41.706-04:002011-02-10T22:59:41.706-04:00"Ok guys, see we all can play nicely eh?"..."Ok guys, see we all can play nicely eh?"<br /><br />We're pretty nice folks, and it's certainly nice to have some new voices in the mix. Welcome again.Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-51539448725663401192011-02-10T22:46:41.204-04:002011-02-10T22:46:41.204-04:00In your view, Gabriella, this is literal, historic...In your view, Gabriella, this is literal, historical truth? Abraham did, in fact, live to be 175, Sarah gave birth to Isaac at the age of 90, and so on?Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-7342545381157447542011-02-10T22:21:02.676-04:002011-02-10T22:21:02.676-04:00Ok guys, see we all can play nicely eh? I must say...Ok guys, see we all can play nicely eh? I must say,you guys ( Blaublican and Infinity) truly impressed me with such...mmm...colorful imaginations. I liked! Now, the rest of how the story went. Yes, he did take the handmaid, and she did have Ishmael. Did you know the Jews were suppose to kill all in the land, including the animal,the Canaanites (main batch), and they didnt. As usual they didnt listen. They kept some animals and some people as slaves. Then next thing you know, Abraham bred with Hagar as Blaublican and I believe Infinity indicated. <br />So, I want to thank you all for understanding the whole reason why there is Muslims in the nation. The Jews did not listen to God and here we are. But, we also know they did not listen when Moses went up the mountain...but hey thats another issue.<br />I know you all are wondering why I brought this all up..mmm...soon we will go deeper. Just had to see where we were all standing. Thanks guys. OH,,,PS I LOVED THE SENSE OF HUMOR FROM ALL :)Ms.FreeJusticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769157343127848847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-52360126460560745282011-02-10T19:13:19.634-04:002011-02-10T19:13:19.634-04:00thecanadiansentinel AT yahoo dot cathecanadiansentinel AT yahoo dot caCanadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-39396127963765788282011-02-10T19:12:35.654-04:002011-02-10T19:12:35.654-04:00Yo, Infinity-doesn't-equal-null...
Would you ...Yo, Infinity-doesn't-equal-null...<br /><br />Would you pls contact me via email?<br /><br />Want to chitchat privately. ;)Canadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604508.post-10817664646045278352011-02-10T18:06:12.423-04:002011-02-10T18:06:12.423-04:00Final learnings:
1) God was a lot more fun in th...Final learnings: <br /><br />1) God was a lot more fun in those days. Oh, He had his bad days (What was that you rotten kids said to Elisha? Yo, Mrs Yogi...sic'em!), but he was a joker (Abe. ABE! Put DOWN that knife. Sheesh, dude, I was just funnin' ya), and He was a lot cooler with adultery, multiple wives, and stuff He gets right grumpy about these days. <br /><br />2) 86 is too old to have a kid. For heaven's sake, you're gonna be nearly 100 when the kid enters those difficult teen years and starts listening to Assyrian hip-hop.Balbulicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909755014063452689noreply@blogger.com