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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 24th February 2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,479
Posted By burgerjockey
Hmmmm.... I gave up religion about the time that...

Hmmmm.... I gave up religion about the time that I was about 14 or 15. That was about 8 years ago and I seem to be doing just fine. *looks at hand and sees a hatchet* or maybe not...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 16th February 2005, 08:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,537
Posted By burgerjockey
Seems to me that they have more commandments then...

Seems to me that they have more commandments then are needed.

If you have never be violent, then it goes without saying that you shouldn't kill.

If you should look out for the vulnerable, then...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 12th February 2005, 11:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,710
Posted By burgerjockey
I love the posts that assume magnetism and...

I love the posts that assume magnetism and gravity are the same thing. Also, apparently the Earth's magnetic field deflects comets:D
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 3rd February 2005, 03:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,317
Posted By burgerjockey
I was surprised to see that Notorious B.I.G is...

I was surprised to see that Notorious B.I.G is considered a rock star. I wonder if they just included any musician who happened to die under the age of 30.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th January 2005, 09:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,096
Posted By burgerjockey
Seeing that I am in the U.S. military, and have...

Seeing that I am in the U.S. military, and have had probably close to 20 different vaccines given to me,(from anthrax to yellow fever) they must view me as a walking abomination.:wink8:
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st January 2005, 06:42 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,709
Posted By burgerjockey
Hmmmm... even if God was real I don't think I...

Hmmmm... even if God was real I don't think I would be able to submit to his will. I mean, I could lie, but I am pretty sure he would realize that. In the end it is really God's fault that he gave...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd December 2004, 04:42 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 5,208
Posted By burgerjockey
Lucid Dreaming

I was doing some reading up about dreams at Wikipedia and I ran across the term lucid dreaming. Apparently, lucid dreaming is when an individual realizes that they are in a dream and can fully...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 23rd December 2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,981
Posted By burgerjockey
I linked bad info... disregard this post.

I linked bad info... disregard this post.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 23rd December 2004, 12:15 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,360
Posted By burgerjockey
I had never exactly looked at it like that. ...

I had never exactly looked at it like that. Since everyone is an agnostic it really does make it a term that is quite pointless.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd December 2004, 12:43 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,786
Posted By burgerjockey
Well... I was going to let them burn forever but...

Well... I was going to let them burn forever but I was forced to use the no dessert tactic.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd December 2004, 12:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,143
Posted By burgerjockey
No way. I agree that if he didn't want to...

No way. I agree that if he didn't want to participate then he shouldn't have to, but what did you think you were getting when you went to a church service? That is like going to a biology class and...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st December 2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By burgerjockey
In all honesty, not really. If I had something...

In all honesty, not really. If I had something better to do then I would do that, instead of this. As it is, this is currently the best thing I have to do.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st December 2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By burgerjockey
Except for God's Dad. Everyone knows that God's...

Except for God's Dad. Everyone knows that God's Dad is more powerful than God. Otherwise, God's Dad could never punish God for torturing mortal beings for eternity.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st December 2004, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By burgerjockey
That is a LIE. The bible is exactly true in...

That is a LIE. The bible is exactly true in every word unless it conflicts with itself. In which case it was just a metaphor.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st December 2004, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By burgerjockey
Sure he is. The bible says so and the bible is...

Sure he is. The bible says so and the bible is divinely inspired.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st December 2004, 04:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,143
Posted By burgerjockey
Well, I would say that your current thinking...

Well, I would say that your current thinking about not attending next year would be the best bet. Hopefully, that won't cause to much drama between you and your wife.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st December 2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,786
Posted By burgerjockey
1)No worshipping me... you are my final exam for...

1)No worshipping me... you are my final exam for "Universe Creation 101" at G.O.D. University.

2)Play nice.

3)Any deviation from these two rules will result in burning for an eternity in...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st December 2004, 02:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,143
Posted By burgerjockey
I am with bubbles on this one. I am extremely...

I am with bubbles on this one. I am extremely confused as to why you are taking offense to christians expecting people attending a christmas mass to participate in their prayers. I don't think you...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th December 2004, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By burgerjockey
Re: Cushoning effects in body?

Well, I know that cushion imbalances aren't all bad. More cushion for the pushin'
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 16th December 2004, 07:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,063
Posted By burgerjockey
Re: Chick Tracts - a mishmash of faulty logic

Just thought I would remind you that just because it is called a theory doesn't mean that it doesn't have all of the facts behind it.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2004, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By burgerjockey
But what if it will be at the cost of other...

But what if it will be at the cost of other promising missions? I agree that human exploration is essential but I can't see how it should trump everything else going on.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th November 2004, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By burgerjockey
I have no problem with getting back to the moon...

I have no problem with getting back to the moon and moving toward manned missions to Mars. I have a major problem with forcing other missions out that will provide much more information. Too bad we...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th November 2004, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By burgerjockey
Look, *tick* I have taken all 6 *tick* shots in...

Look, *tick* I have taken all 6 *tick* shots in the series and I am perfectly fine. As a matter of fact, *tick* I feel better than ever ;)

Seriously though, I have been vaccinated and I am...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th November 2004, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By burgerjockey
Moon 2 Mars & Beyond... Worth the costs?

http://www.space.com/news/aps_report_041123.html

It sounds to me as if M2M&B is actually hurting some very promising missions. I would definitely like to see the long term budgeting for this. ...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th November 2004, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 815
Posted By burgerjockey
I have heard from some thiests that what is meant...

I have heard from some thiests that what is meant by omniscience isn't that God actually knows everything, but that he knows all possibilities... That supposedly gets around the fact that God would...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 17th November 2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By burgerjockey
IMHO lots of rain isn't really too impressive. I...

IMHO lots of rain isn't really too impressive. I would have been much more afraid of some disease that liquified your inards. Then again, I am not as "loving" as God is.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 17th November 2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By burgerjockey
God's pool party

I was wondering if anyone here could actually think of a good reason for God to flood the earth instead of just killing everyone that he didn't like. It seems like it would have been much easier and...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 17th November 2004, 03:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,191
Posted By burgerjockey
I get an image of a giant stone throne with...

I get an image of a giant stone throne with sandle clad feet. Also, plenty of clouds or some sort of mist.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th November 2004, 02:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By burgerjockey
As far as I am concerned A&E tree loving...

As far as I am concerned A&E tree loving escapades shouldn't earn me an eternity in the ALL CONSUMING FIRES
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th November 2004, 08:15 AM
Replies: 825
Views: 17,788
Posted By burgerjockey
Imagine that I am forced to sit in an empty dark...

Imagine that I am forced to sit in an empty dark room for my entire life. The only thing that I can see a small window that changes paintings periodically. What would it matter for me to conjecture...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th November 2004, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By burgerjockey
So original sin is like an STD?

So original sin is like an STD?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th November 2004, 07:53 AM
Replies: 825
Views: 17,788
Posted By burgerjockey
So the experiences are real but the things the...

So the experiences are real but the things the experiences show us are not real? Maybe I am not understanding, but if the sensations are real wouldn't that make what they sense real?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th November 2004, 07:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By burgerjockey
So, what about artificial insemination? If...

So, what about artificial insemination? If someone can be born without original sin AND leads a perfect life(sin-free) is that a free pass to not having to accept Jesus as your savior?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th November 2004, 07:09 AM
Replies: 825
Views: 17,788
Posted By burgerjockey
LG, what I can't seem to understand about you is...

LG, what I can't seem to understand about you is the fact that you try to use "sensed" phenomenon to explain how "sensed" phenomenon doesn't really exist. If the only reality that we know isn't...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th November 2004, 06:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,236
Posted By burgerjockey
You might be interested in this website: ...

You might be interested in this website:

http://www.johntitor.com/

When I was in Iraq I would read it in my free time for a little laugh. Even though I knew he was faking it was still fun for...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 9th November 2004, 07:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By burgerjockey
Question about Jesus and original sin

I have a question that purtains to Jesus and original sin. Correct me if I am wrong(which I very well may be), but every human is born with some sin because of Adam and Eve(original sin). Now, I...
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