General Chat

yep you have me there eldrick.im all for being converted .
but they say theres evidence of storys from the bible etc.
RB sounds daft but i love the kids books and encyclopedias.far more interesting than adults.

Yes, I'm sure there is some evidence of stories from the bible, some of them are probably true, or at least have a basis in truth. I query the walking on water and water to wine bits, though. Penn and Teller do them better than the guy in sandals. The bit about the psycho father about to cut his sons throat cos he had a voice in his head may be true - who knows. He's damned lucky he didnt have social services or the CSA after him after that little escapade. Imagine it happening now.....? But because it was a long time ago, it seems to be OK - a sign of goodness even. Yeah, whatever.

The thing is, people tend to pick and choose the bits they like from the bible, and explain the other bits away as being allegorical or not relevant. Well, either it's the bible or it isn't is my view! Interesting historical text, altered and changed over the years to suit whatever purpose, but still interesting as an insight into the lives and mindset of people in days gone by. But hardly a document to live ones life by, I wouldn't have thought. A pretty miserable life it must be for anyone who takes it as gospel (little play on words there - did you like it?)

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very good eldrick you on form.lol

and again i agree.but i bet if you,d told um all those years ago we have huge metal birds that fly in the sky ,they,d think you were on sumink.and cars that move around ,and motorbikes that move on 2 wheels .and rockets that go to the moon,and washing machines that are run by electric .ahhhhhhh explain electric to um.gas fires ,electric fires.tumble dryers that blow hot air.computers that let you communicate ......SHARP INTAKE OF BREATH....telephones,helicopters,zeppelins,guns,drills,lights,missiles,showers,televisions,lawn mowers ,ploughs,tractors,[sniggers]

cameras,photos.you in thigh boots.:)

Waders you mean. Leather ones, of course.

Yes, but times move on and advances mean we understand things better. People a thousand years ago didnt know that if you made a wing to a design with the airflow going the long way over the top of the wing meant that the air pressure was lessened compared to below the wing and therefore it would stay in the air - add thrust and bingo, it's powered flight. A simple invention or discovery can revolutionise peoples lives. Electricity, harnessing radioactivity, radio waves - these things were worked out by people, not some supernatural entity. The work goes on, but it's science, not paranormal superstitious nonsense that brings things to fruition.

We can only guess at things to come, but we won't hold them in superstitious awe, because the principles are there to be explained and understood.

waders pffft,admit it .they thigh boots.

and yep ya got me again.lol

eldrick ,ive reconcidered .i dont wanna be a churchy person anymore.so whats me next lesson .:)

Well done! Now you are free of that millstone, you can start to enjoy life a bit. You may, however, wish to take up the following of the Rev. John Smith and his disciples in the Temple of the Frog and Donkey, where a warm welcome is given by the victualler. As opposed to vicar.

Hallelulah Brother Eldrick!

Let us all go forth to said Temple together!


xxxx mick

on my way.lol.[do i have to drink john smiths.lager and blacks better.lol

lager and black? What kind of drink is that? Why spoil perfectly good blackcurrant?

cos i dont much like beer.i need the black in it to make it taste better.sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh

Oh well, if you must. The transubstantiation takes the form of pigs toenails and cheese cubes every Sunday lunchtime, washed down with a fine Glenmorangie so that will help take the taste of the lager away.

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