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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:59 PM
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Posted By Iacchus
Yeah, I suppose it's possible. It's also possible...

Yeah, I suppose it's possible. It's also possible that I might be telling the truth. Why, do you have a surefire of telling?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Rude? I can't think of anyone more rude than you...

Rude? I can't think of anyone more rude than you on this damn board.

Which one? ... 312, 49 or 343? It doesn't matter really, because it all amounts to about the same. Oh, and let's not forget...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:14 PM
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Posted By Iacchus
Now, did I say that?

Now, did I say that?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:01 PM
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Posted By Iacchus
Well, if it were a couple of gays in the back...

Well, if it were a couple of gays in the back seat of the car I guess you wouldn't have to worry about it. No paternity suits, no nothing. ;) Hence, it would seem, the ideal pertains more to...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 10:54 PM
Replies: 153
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Posted By Iacchus
Oh, man, this is just atrocious. :D

Oh, man, this is just atrocious. :D
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Oh, I guess it was. This is the first time I've...

Oh, I guess it was. This is the first time I've read it. And yes, I will fess up to having said it. Mind you it was also something I said how many months ago? Twelve? Oh, and did you notice I also...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 08:36 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Who ever in the world said that? Albeit I must...

Who ever in the world said that? Albeit I must admit, I have heard one or two "hissies" in my time? ;)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
And, how do you know for a fact that I'm not the...

And, how do you know for a fact that I'm not the high priest (http://www.dionysus.org/x0901.html) of this whole affair?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
It's not normal? Aside from the fact that most...

It's not normal? Aside from the fact that most abusive heterosexual marriages tend to wind up in divorce. Or, if they don't, that's not my problem.

Well, if nothing else it gives everyone...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Well, everyone except for myself perhaps. :D

Well, everyone except for myself perhaps. :D
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 153
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Posted By Iacchus
It is not the ideal and sets a bad example for...

It is not the ideal and sets a bad example for the kids. Oh, and the Holy Marriage is typically portrayed between God (the Husband) and the Church (the Wife) ...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
No, the 0 comes into play when adding the numbers...

No, the 0 comes into play when adding the numbers 32 (4) and 23 (9), in which case you get, 320 (40) + 023 (09) which, equals 343. Oh, the number 49 (7 x 7) also corresponds to the name Dennis...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:16 PM
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Posted By Iacchus
The number 343 also signifies the name Dennis...

The number 343 also signifies the name Dennis (http://www.dionysus.org/x0403.html#51), as well as the Holy Marriage ... between a man and a woman that is. ;) It was also the number of firefighters...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Oh, 343 is pretty cool too (as in your post...

Oh, 343 is pretty cool too (as in your post count), it's 7 x 7 x 7. It was also the number that was on the tank that James Bond drove in the movie, Goldeneye...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Oh, the number 312 was also the number on the...

Oh, the number 312 was also the number on the door in the movie, Millenium. And, although the movie kind of stunk, the plot was interesting. ;)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Yes, the number 312 is a very good number. It...

Yes, the number 312 is a very good number. It corresponds to the number 4 and signifies the Greek letter delta, hence the door which opens up into one's mind. ;)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 06:51 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
I'm an idealist. What, are you saying...

I'm an idealist.


What, are you saying they can't sign a waiver that provides for this?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 188
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Posted By Iacchus
The imagination is a "living entity" ... It's...

The imagination is a "living entity" ... It's "you."
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 23,257
Posted By Iacchus
And do you realize that in all the time, effort...

And do you realize that in all the time, effort and resources that I've put into this little endeavor of mine, that I have not garnered a single dime from it? So, what do you think drives me to do...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,793
Posted By Iacchus
The only problem is that religion (what it...

The only problem is that religion (what it alludes to) is not a natural phenomen.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 23,257
Posted By Iacchus
Or, maybe it's quite possible I really do have...

Or, maybe it's quite possible I really do have something to say. In which case it is not me who has the problem with learning.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Oh, and right towards the end of the movie...

Oh, and right towards the end of the movie (http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=A107771), he was in his apartment talking to his girlfriend Daisy. And he stepped away from the camera for a...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
It's funny, but I don't plan on sticking around...

It's funny, but I don't plan on sticking around forever. I guess I never felt it was that important. ;)

You're right, I wouldn't want to surprise you.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Actually I was about going to before the forum...

Actually I was about going to before the forum crapped out, and then Mercutio spared me the trouble.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
No, and it's probably not the fault of those who...

No, and it's probably not the fault of those who land in prison either, at least to begin with.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,650
Posted By Iacchus
Yes, even in the act of carving it. And, so also...

Yes, even in the act of carving it. And, so also refers to evolution. The laws of physics are what guide evolution.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 23,257
Posted By Iacchus
Yep, the same dilemma...

Yep, the same dilemma (http://www.dionysus.org/x1102.html) I was in before I found out.

And, if it requires that I become someone other than the person who went through the experience, then the...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
I said some degree of normalcy. The fact that the...

I said some degree of normalcy. The fact that the American family has become wholly dysfunctional, again, is not my fault.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 23,257
Posted By Iacchus
Hey, I could be right.

Hey, I could be right.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Yes, I agree that the marriage law as it stands...

Yes, I agree that the marriage law as it stands (or stood?), stands for some degree of normalcy. In fact I have already said this much.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:25 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
What, corn babies out of wedlock? Yep, all it...

What, corn babies out of wedlock? Yep, all it takes is a little goading. ;)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
And, perhaps I don't appreciate it because I'm...

And, perhaps I don't appreciate it because I'm not married myself? What do you mean by equal protection?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Well yeah, if man wasn't made for woman, and...

Well yeah, if man wasn't made for woman, and woman wasn't made for man, we would have no little children, period. Why can't we honor that, at least in the institution of marriage?

Sure, and they...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:09 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Yep, that pretty much sums up what I've said here...

Yep, that pretty much sums up what I've said here so far. Isn't that just awful?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 11:01 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Boy, you folks think I would be responsible for...

Boy, you folks think I would be responsible for the whole of the human predicament. I'm not. And, since when does saying something bothers you automically gets you termed a bigot? Talk about painting...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 09:01 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 23,257
Posted By Iacchus
Or, it is possible that they could simply be...

Or, it is possible that they could simply be wrong.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 08:50 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
The movie...

The movie (http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=A107771) was all about giving in to social pressures.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 08:12 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Why do you goad me? I am perfectly capable of...

Why do you goad me? I am perfectly capable of starting it here if you like. However, I don't see that it's necessary to repeat any more than I've already said above, because it was about the same...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:56 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 23,257
Posted By Iacchus
It is possible that they've missed the boat.

It is possible that they've missed the boat.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:54 AM
Replies: 153
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Posted By Iacchus
Follow the link and read the story line. I almost...

Follow the link and read the story line. I almost posted it here but I didn't think it was necessary.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:48 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Rhinoceros...

Rhinoceros (http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=A107771).
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:31 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Let's just say it's a physiological thing and,...

Let's just say it's a physiological thing and, that the (physical) parts don't line up properly. In other words it doesn't fit the design.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 07:24 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
I am a non-conformist, I don't fit the norm....

I am a non-conformist, I don't fit the norm. Maybe it's because I have enough trouble with this in my own regard that I don't really care?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2006, 12:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,461
Posted By Iacchus
Not even high gurus of the craft, such as James...

Not even high gurus of the craft, such as James Randi or Daniel Dennett? After all, if these folks could usher in a new era, replete without superstition or, a God, how can we not help but offer up...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th March 2006, 11:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,461
Posted By Iacchus
I suppose, but it looks to me like a lot...

I suppose, but it looks to me like a lot a-theists (at least on this board) are fundamentally squared off with the Christian Fundamentalists. Almost as if each merits a similar form of attention. A...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th March 2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
In so many words, this is what I have said. Why,...

In so many words, this is what I have said. Why, do you have a problem with that?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th March 2006, 09:10 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
What, aside from the fact that it bugs people and...

What, aside from the fact that it bugs people and they don't think it's normal? Hey, if they want to "shack up" together that's fine with me but, I don't think we should be made to treat it as if it...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th March 2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,584
Posted By Iacchus
Oh, really? I thought we were both chums ... Or,...

Oh, really? I thought we were both chums ... Or, was that chumps? (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=chumps) ;)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th March 2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 23,257
Posted By Iacchus
If there is something there, many have already...

If there is something there, many have already found out. ;)

So, in the meantime, materialism will just have to do.

Perhaps they should begin studying up on mysticism, and try practicing some...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th March 2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 23,257
Posted By Iacchus
To demonstrate that it's not an isolated instance...

To demonstrate that it's not an isolated instance and, that a person would be less inclined to be making it up. That it wasn't purely a by-product of a deluded mind in other words.
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