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Parasomnium
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Message 33 of 67 (46861)
07-22-2003 8:47 AM
Reply to: Message 32 by contracycle
06-26-2003 7:57 AM


If they really are smart, thinking beings they will probably not be religious, so I think it's Hell for them, I'm afraid. If Hell existed, that is. Which it doesn't. So there.
Besides, a lot of cetaceans are blatant fish eaters. I mean, fish. You know, as in the Christian symbol. That's a dead giveaway, innit? No, Jesus is known for a lot of wise words, but "Save the whales" ain't gonna be on his T-shirt.
Also, it's a bit hard for a man who died in 33 AD to go saving whales in the 21st century. And a bit late too, what with them being nearly extinct an' all.
Cheers.

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Message 36 of 67 (46927)
07-22-2003 6:34 PM
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07-22-2003 5:44 PM


Hey Newborn,
Can't I have it both ways? Can't I discuss AND make jokes?
Please?

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Message 38 of 67 (46996)
07-23-2003 4:04 AM
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07-22-2003 10:50 PM


"Um...doesn't Jesus say at the last supper to "take of this and eat for it is my body"?"
You know, it's never occurred to me before but now that you mention it, isn't that a very strange thing to say: "take of this and eat it for it is my body"? What does he mean? It's his body and therefore it's obvious that they should eat it? What kind of nonsense is that?
Cheers.

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Message 40 of 67 (47021)
07-23-2003 7:46 AM
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07-23-2003 6:50 AM


Ah, tht kind of nonsense... Thanks for filling me in.

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Message 44 of 67 (47824)
07-29-2003 3:31 AM
Reply to: Message 42 by Newborn
07-28-2003 8:17 PM


Newborn,
Are you mispelling my name to annoy me? Or can't you read? Maybe you're dislectic? In any case, here's my advice: cut and paste my name if it gives you trouble typing it. Better still: figure out what it means, that might help you writing it correctly in one go.
So I should "use" science discussion. Science consisting of writing unsupported blather in capitals, writing it everywhere no less, and waiting for a revelation. And reading one particular book.
Thanks, but no thanks. That is not science. If you want to talk science you can start by telling me what the bible has to offer that really explains the world in a logically coherent way, and why it should be called 'scientific'. And remember that in a scientific discussion there can be no place for: ad hoc hypothesizing, false dichotomies, growing beards for want of Occam's razor, appeals to authority, appeals to ignorance, begging the question, and equivocation. Among others. Commit those fallacies and your argument is worthless.
Surprise me, Newborn. (If only by spelling my name correctly for once.)
Cheers.

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Message 45 of 67 (47825)
07-29-2003 3:32 AM
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07-28-2003 10:34 PM


DBlevins,
That would be a very good symbolic explanation, thank you.
Cheers.

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Message 47 of 67 (47840)
07-29-2003 4:29 AM
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07-29-2003 4:23 AM


At least the pre-Carolingians knew latin.
Keep guessing.

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Message 52 of 67 (47957)
07-30-2003 3:45 AM
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07-30-2003 12:20 AM


"He does appear to be dyslexic but I hope he doesn't start spelling it the way you did (it was a joke, right?)."
A sharp mind you've got, doctor.
"But, don't you think it's an exercise in futility?"
You may be right. But isn't all of life?
Cheers.

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Message 53 of 67 (47958)
07-30-2003 3:52 AM
Reply to: Message 49 by Asgara
07-29-2003 2:00 PM


Right on the mark, Asgara. I meant it to signify that beside all the religious nonsense, there is another way.
Your prize is... eeuwige roem voor het ontdekken van de betekenis van 'Parasomnium'. You'll have to find out yourself what your prize is, to demonstrate that you are worthy of it.
Cheers.

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Message 55 of 67 (47970)
07-30-2003 4:14 AM
Reply to: Message 54 by Asgara
07-30-2003 4:01 AM


Asgara, my compliments, you are very resourceful. That alone has earned you your prize. But if someone would say to me what you wrote, I'd arrange an appointment for them with a brain surgeon, to fix some loose connections. Anyway, the translation should have been:
"everlasting fame for discovering the meaning of 'Parasomnium'".
By the way, does 'Asgara' mean anything?

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Message 58 of 67 (48125)
07-31-2003 3:40 AM
Reply to: Message 57 by doctrbill
07-30-2003 11:21 PM


Is the ceiling too low for you, my good doctor?

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