Adahn

Hello everybody. I felt like bringing something to your attention that you may not have thought about before. It goes along the lines of 'put yourself in someone else's shoes', but a little more in depth. When I think of this nice little saying, the first thing that comes to mind is, 'If you don't like someone, try walking a mile in their shoes. That way, you're a mile away from them and you've got their shoes.' I personally love that little joke, perhaps because I'm simple. Anyways, that's how I feel about the saying. It might as well be a joke, because it's way too nonspecific. If you happen to follow that little saying up there, the feeling evoked (for me) is how I would feel and what I would do if I were in someone else's situation. To me, that's a bunch of bullpoo. You won't learn anything important by looking at it that way, IMHO. I personally believe that what I have just said was the intention of the progenitor of that saying. Oh dear, I feel I'm going off on a tangent. First of all, yes, I did say bullpoo. Second of all, words like progenitor make me happy inside. It's much more fun to refer to children and such as progeny. Either that or spawn, just for giggles. Progenitor. It's just so cool, isn't it? Gosh, I can't get enough of it. Anywho, back to what I was talking about. I'm not going to come up with a nifty little saying to help you remember what I'm about to say, because I'm not that clever. BTW, I just looked up progenitor to make sure I can use it that way, and according to dictionary.com, I can. That makes me Happy ^_^. I'll leave it capitalized. Okay now, here she goes. What to name the thought? I've already designated it as a female. It just doesn't feel right to say, 'Okay now, here he goes.' I'd have to question my sexual orientation if I considered things I felt fondly for to be male. Felt fondly for, it's not everyday you can naturally and unintentionally alliterate. Yay, I spelled it right! Her name will be Jenna. Jenna: "I'm sure some of you take the time to consider other people's thoughts and feelings. Perhaps your mother seems to be in a bad mood, and you wonder what's the matter. You may ask her what's wrong, or try to do something to cheer her up, but you usually don't go deeper than that. What I have to say is this. Every person you know, everyone you've met, everyone you haven't met, everyone that has lived and died, is living and dying, will live and will die, is a person. You may be thinking to yourself, 'I know that Jenna, what you're saying has no meaning at all.' to which I would reply (smack) "Be quiet, I'm not done yet." Jenna: "Every person has their own life. Their own thoughts, feelings, dreams and desires. They are their own person. They experience everything through themselves. They see through their eyes, and their minds are constantly behind them, silent to us. It is because these minds are silent that they are so easy to ignore. What I would have you know is that everyone is like you. They look at you, and see you as a you, not an I, just as you do. They have their own perspective. Beyond this, I will ask you nothing and tell you nothing." Well, there's Jenna for you. I think what she's trying to say is that rather than put yourself in someone else's shoes, stand in your own and truly understand what it means to wear shoes. Ouch, almost lost more credibility. I spelled wear 'where', but I fixed it (obviously). I hope you enjoyed my post, and if you did not, then I want you to know that I enjoyed writing it. Oh, and if you did like it, I also want you to know that I enjoyed writing it. That information is not intended solely for those who did not enjoy my post. Just thought I'd clear that up. Goodbye Everyone.

[size=2]This is how we Americans really [/size][url="http://www.satirewire.com/news/0010/international.shtml"][size=2][color=blue][b]feel.[/b][/color][/size][/url] [size=2]As for showers, I just took the last one I'll ever take in this dorm, and for the rest of the summer I'll be staying with with my girlfriend in Florida. She demands that we always shower together. Lucky me :D [/size]

Out of curiousity, what is the black/white situation in countries where black people weren't enslaved? Is there still racial tension, is there still profiling? I've never thought about what it would be like to live somewhere where black (and white) people didn't have such a terrible history.

The meaning of life is to be unforgivable.

[size=2]I was just wondering how many of you have ever seen a 5 year old. You talk about the possibly physical harm? Here's something you may not know. 5 year old girls are small and weak. They barely have the physical ability to affect anything around them. At best, they can tear posters down. But a punch or a kick from a 5 year old girl? I imagine it might tickle a little.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]There's something else I might add. The little girl is black, so there may (or may not) have been an element of racism in the harsh treatment. I don't know all the details, such as the racial distribution of the classroom, but I wouldn't rule it out as a possibility.[/size]

Let's analyze why people don't want to see breastfeeding taking place. People have developed a sexual perception of breasts, and exposing one's breast inappropriately is seen as wrong for this reason. However, when a woman is breast-feeding, I dare-say the exposition is not in the least bit sexual. It's time for you to drop your notions of sexuality just for a moment and realize that not only is breast-feeding in any place at any time appropriate, but you shouldn't consider them sex organs in any way, shape, or form (while breastfeeding).

[size=2]I feel it's appropriate to add a little more information.[/size] [size=2]1. The little girl said she didn't have a father.[/size] [size=2]2. The little girl said her mother doesn't love her.[/size] [size=2]3. The little girl's teacher was mean to her constantly, and she got fed up with it. (not something I'd put past most Florida teachers, from what I've heard)[/size] [size=2]4. They also handcuffed the little girl's ankles.[/size] [size=2]5. To clarify, when I say little girl, I mean 5-year old girl.[/size] [size=2]So, I abhor all you advocates of shackling the child. Not your opinions, I very much dislike [b]you[/b] as a person. The girl [b]does[/b] come from a troubled, single-parent home where she probably isn't shown much affection. The teacher (for whatever reason) had a habit of picking on the little girl, probably because the teacher doesn't like her, and doesn't want to [b]understand[/b] her. She wasn't just handcuffed by the hands, but by the ankles too. That, and she's 5 years old. I wonder what kind of effect this would have on a 5-year old's developing mind. Her dad is gone, her mom doesn't love her, her teacher hates her, and when she can't take anymore, her mom doesn't come get her, and men with guns and uniforms forcibly bind her so she can't move.[/size] [size=2]You people sicken me.[/size]

[size=2]I was browsing MSNBC just now and came across something I couldn't help but share with all you wonderful people. Our friends over in Asia have a long-standing tradition of categorizing people by their [color=red][b]blood type.[/b][/color][color=black] One nice little fact is that 40% of the women polled where this is popular said they did not want to marry a man with Type-B blood. Here's the website if you'd like to take a [/color][color=navy][url="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7544975/"][color=darkolivegreen]look[/color][/url][color=darkolivegreen].[/color] [/color][color=black]In my opinion, it's absolutely ridiculous, and I'm sure you all agree. So, in the hopes of generating some discussion, I raise a question.[/color][/size] [size=2]In the dating scheme, what (if any) possibly unreasonable criteria do you have when looking for a relationship? Do horoscopes hold sway with you? Are there certain little things that may not have an effect on someone's personality, but they influence how you perceive someone anways?[/size] [size=2]I'm currently in a permanent relationship, so these questions don't really apply to me, but it would be interesting to hear what [b][color=red]Y[/color][color=silver]O[/color][/b][color=navy][b]U[/b][/color][color=black] have to say (imagine Uncle Sam pointing at you). I apologize to anyone who doesn't appreciate my random patriotism.[/color][/size]

Well, I don't know about all of you, but for me this school year is winding down. I have one more day of classes and two days of exams. So, how are you all going to spend your summer? I'm going to be in Florida in less than a week:p. My girlfriend lives down there. We were originally planning to spend two months together because of how hot it gets around July, so I bought my plane tickets for those dates well ahead of time. However, we decided that two months wouldn't be enough, so I had my tickets changed, and now I'm staying until a week before classes start. There are lots of things to do down there, but my biggest hope is that I will become God's gift to the contraception industry. Oh, and to all you high-schoolers who still have another month of school, I laugh at you:haha:

Unless your birthday is down wrong, you're 14 years old. Before you ask this 'woman' to marry you, you'll have to get the permission from both your parents. I'd work on that before 'popping the question'.

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It's not about where you are now, it's about who you are now, and whether you're comfortable with it. Changing your past (significantly) boils down to a desire to change your character. Wanting to change your character by musing about past events demonstrates either a lack of realization that you can change your character now, or an understanding of this concept, but with a lack of will to do so. [font=Verdana][size=2] So, with the original topic being modified from 'change your past' to 'change your character', the response of 'I would change [blank] because it would make [blank] better' translates to, 'I have a problem with [personal characteristic] that I would change if there were an easy way to do it'. People, if you really want to change something about your character, change it now. If you don't have the willpower, then continue to look back on the past and muse over situations you see as dead and buried, but are actually buried alive. [/size][/font]

[size=2]I am (hopefully obviously) not a girl, but I feel compelled to reply. From a non-sexual perspective, everyone wants to love someone for who they are, and be loved for who they are. When you start asking for advice on how to attract other people, you're no longer treating the object of your affection as an individual, but as one of many, whose individuality isn't as important to you as winning this person's affections through artificial (impersonal) means. If you truly want a relationship, you will be yourself and do not what is expedient, but what is true to your character. If you enter into a relationship sweeping someone off their feet, you'll either have to keep up the ruse of being the dashing young individual you are, or come clean and hope the other person finds your efforts endearing rather than manipulative.[/size]

[size=2]The only reason for someone to 'change their past' that I can see is that they are not pleased with where they are now. I, for one, lead a blessed life, and I honestly wouldn't change anything. If you could change your past, it would change who you are today. People who want to change their past aren't satisfied with who they are today. Perhaps instead of brooding over what has already happened, you should work on improving your situation where you can affect it; the present. If you regret the character traits you developed in the past, change them now. The only thing that is and forever will be out of our influence is the past.[/size]

[size=2]All parties involved love so very much to provide information that supports their idea or refutes their opponent's, but only one thing is certain. You don't [u]know[/u]. Siren believes all major religions to be myths (though he understands the context and importance of their formation), and Chabi believes the Quran to be the word of God. Winning an argument does not make your belief truth. There is only one truth, and two options. The Quran is either the word of God, or it isn't. Now, the difficulty (or impossibility) of arguing against a religious text is that nobody can say that some divine, invisible being didn't influence its writing. The difficulty of proving that some divine being wrote the text is that [u]faith[/u] would be destroyed in providing proof.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]One can look at this in a few different ways. One possibility is that religion is a powerful tool invented by a very intelligent person (or group of people) with a psychological understanding of the human reaction towards mortality. Religion is perfect in its un[u]certain[/u]ty.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]Another possibility is that religion evolved in much the same way humans did. Those who can understand and embrace their mortality through a belief system would have been healthier, calmer, and all around better individuals in the context of survival (forgive my assumptions, feel free to debate them). Thus, religion is an evolutionary mechanism designed to stabilize the human mind by allowing it to take things it doesn't know or understand and apply divine explanations to them. This allows people to become unconscious of their own mortality, and allows them to focus on improving themselves rather than living in fear of what they can't control.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]The last possibility I can think of is that religion was introduced by a divine being. Don't ask me to explain this. I can try and get into the mind of one man, or humanity in general, but trying to understand religion from a divine perspective is beyond me.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]It could be any of these, or any of an unlimited number of possibilities. Some may be more likely than others (Siren makes a good point with the similarity between religious texts/myths), but no matter how overwhelmingly in favor of Siren's views the evidence may seem, he doesn't know for sure. I don't know for sure. Understanding that you [i]do not know[/i] is the first step in producing or participating in a healthy debate.[/size]

[font=Times New Roman][size=3][quote name='Siren']David Hume wasn't a Linguist. Philosopher, yes. Theologian, a bit. But Linguist? No. Your post is meant to be a mockery of what I've been saying, but it (like your attempt at wit) fails miserably because you haven't actually referenced any Linguist.[/quote][/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3]You are right, Hume was [i]not[/i] a linguist. That, however, has nothing to do with the fact that his philosophy is still relevant to the discussion. I?m assuming you have little knowledge of why I was referencing Hume. Obviously, this comes from a misunderstanding that you can only blame yourself for. I don?t want you to get too worked up about it so instead of lecturing you, I?ll just give you a similar advice you try to give Chabi:[/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3]Go read some Hume. Go take a Linguistics course.Now, two plus two is...?[/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3]Good luck Siren.[/size][/font]

[QUOTE=Siren] You add a new letter to the word, or even a new sound, it's creating a new word. When you write it out, that becomes very clear. Asad is the morpheme. Asada is a word based on an addition to that morpheme. [/QUOTE] Ever read David Hume? This merely epitomizes the fact that you have little idea of what you so adamantly propose. Your idea of the morpheme is misconstrued in the evidence that you so adamantly propose. My advice: take a Linguistics course.

[size=2]I think there are two types of marriage; spiritual marriage and legal marriage. Despite how similar these may seem, many distinctions can be made between them. First, let's define them (loosely). A legal marriage is a marriage ceremony performed and recognized by the state. A spiritual marriage is a mutual recognition of a bond of love between two people. Based on these definitions, I have many questions.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]If two people are legally married, but neither feel [i]any[/i] spiritual bond, is it [b]morally[/b] wrong to cheat on your husband/wife? The legal repercussions are obvious and undeniable.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]If two people consider themselves spiritually married, but are not legally married, is it morally wrong to engage in acts that a legally married couple would engage in? This may be more of a question for people of a faith concerned with chastity/virginity.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]If two people are spiritually married, how do you think a legal marriage would affect the bond between those two people? Personal experiences may be useful, but input from inexperienced people is not unwelcome.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]If two people become legally married, how do you think it would affect the spiritual relationship between the two people? Arranged marriages may fall under this category.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]Lastly, what is the purpose of legal/spiritual marriage, and what do they mean to you?[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]Note that I have [b]not[/b] provided my own answers to these questions, implicitly or explicitly. Perhaps I will if some discussion is generated, but opening this with my own controversial opinions may spawn a debate that quickly veers from the original topic.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2][/size]

[font=Verdana][size=2]I'm from Michigan. I'm currently at GVSU (you've probably heard of it).[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2]For those of you who aren't in Michigan, I can give it a bit of a description.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2]1. It's really cold.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2]2. We have two parts, a lower peninsula and an upper peninsula.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2]3. People from the U.P. are called yoopers[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2]4. They call us L.P. people 'trolls' because we're all below mackinac bridge.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2]5. There are lots and lots of deer here.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2]6. There are lots and lots of hunters here.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=2]7. Home of the Detroit Pistons.[/size][/font]

I apologize, Alex, I misunderstood you. In saying that 'times have changed', I meant that what is socially unacceptable has changed. I believe that every person knows what is right and wrong, and this knowledge is what we know as the human conscience. Some people like doing what is wrong, and this is the case today. People get a sick pleasure out of killing, stealing, and raping people. They know it's wrong, and they revel in it. There are worse people who revel in spreading lies and corrupting morality. They aren't revolutionaries. There is no evolution. They are just bad people who enjoy doing bad things. Will I accept and adapt to this propoganda? No. I have a firm grip on my conscience, my knowledge of right and wrong, of truth, and nothing you or anyone else says is going to make me let go of something so precious.

[size=2]You're generalizing, Alex. All I've given is a factual statement, which is to say that in the Bible, God specifically condemns men who have sex with other men. It is not so broad as to be 'anti-homosexual', but rather the condemnation of an [b]act[/b]. Your question was...why did I say this?[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2][Quote=Annalisse][/size] [color=#404142]Who ever said God specifically said that homosexuality was wrong?[/QUOTE][/color] [color=#404142][/color] [size=2]I answered her question as clearly and specifically as I could. God doesn't say [b]homosexuality[/b] is wrong. However, He does say that [b]male-male sex[/b] is wrong. Both of these statements are indisputable and relevant.[/size]

[quote name='Siren]Exactly, Adahn. Times [i]have[/i'] changed. So why do we keep hearing the same anti-homosexuality faith-based rhetoric?[/quote] [size=2]Alex, I was merely answering a question (and a religious one, at that). I'm just answering a question with the correct answer. I won't stand by and allow uneducated people to spread falsehoods.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]I don't claim to know everything about the Bible, but I do know some things. It's like the case with Chabichou. She is quite obviously the most knowledgeable in the Islam faith, and as such all who think they know something about it have nothing to be ashamed of in deferring to her. Since you told me yourself you only studied the new testament, I'm afraid you must in this case defer to those who know what they're talking about with respect to the old testament.[/size]

[QUOTE=Annalisse][color=#404142]As for homosexuality in that, why would God shun his children for loving another human being, whether they be man or woman? Why would it matter? Do not give me something I already know. "Because it's wrong in God's eyes." Oh yeah? But why? Who ever said God specifically said that homosexuality was wrong?[/psuedo religious speech] [/color][/QUOTE][size=2]Hmmm, if you are a Christian, you certainly don't seem to know much about the Bible. God once had a little chat with this guy named Moses. In this little chat, God told Moses how you shouldn't have sex with your mom/sister/aunt/niece, etc. He also said you can't commit adultery. Men and women can't have sex with animals. Now, all of this sounds rather reasonable, correct? It just so happens that in the middle of all that, he said that men shouldn't have sex with other men. This used to be as equally disgusting as everything that surrounded it. But, times have changed. I would hope that Christians, at least, would understand this.[/size] [size=2]If it's any consolation, God doesn't say anything about two women being together, possibly because neither of them has any ability to 'have sex' the way God sees sex.[/size]

[size=2]Well, first of all, I'd like to point out that it's ********. Next, I'll explain why.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]1. Being a 'Christian' says nothing about someone's character. I know non-Christians who are purer of heart than many Christians. This is not to say that Christians are inherently bad, but they most certainly are not inherently good.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]2. Her parents are not being good Christians in placing these restrictions on her.[/size] [size=2][Quote=The Bible][/size] 1Cr 7:12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. 1Cr 7:13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. 1Cr 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. [/QUOTE] [size=2]Unless I'm misinterpreting here, our good buddy God doesn't want people to shun relationships with people who don't believe in him. If things end up well, it even says that a man/woman can 'save' someone through marriage. If you're a good person, and your girlfriend can vouch for you, a heartfelt letter written to her parents may let them see the light and set aside their restriction. Let me tell you from experience that an honest letter written from the heart can do amazing things.[/size]

[size=2]Men and Women are the same. They have their own hopes, fears, and dreams. They have their own lives. They're just people. Sure, there are differences, but we're all different. It's not at all unlikely for you to find someone of the opposite sex who relates to you better than those of your own gender, because gender doesn't interfere with the soul. Having more in common with people of the opposite sex, or the same sex, for that matter, implies nothing about your own sexuality. If you find people of the same sex attractive and alluring, that's your thing. I'm happy to say that I find men and women equally unattractive, thanks to having found my soulmate. For discrimination to end, you have to be able to look beyond gender and see into someone's soul. You have to stop thinking about people as to how they affect or reflect you, and put yourself in their situation. You should realize that whoever it is, it's just another person. Another living, loving human being. Another person who, however different he/she may seem, is in [i]exactly[/i] the same position you are, which is to say, that person has his/her own life, and everything that comes with it.[/size] [size=2][/size] [size=2]I can't help but think of Euro Trip, where that one girl is always treated as 'one of the guys', however feminine she may be. In the end, they realized they all wanted the same thing. [spoiler]Hot European Sex.[/spoiler][/size]