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I've realized that it's easy to lose contact with people (how ironic in this age of social networking, eh?...) if you don't keep up.
Not much going on with me - just plugging away at school, & trying to find a job working the graveyard shift. I haven't been posting much - hell, I even feel awkward at a DZ now.
Thought I surely would have been jumping by now...
How is everyone doing?
And HEY! - how come I don't see any threads by billyvance on the front page?....
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QuoteQuoteIn the USA, sure. But most smaller countries, especially those without the resources, have little choice but to put everyone on the same aircraft.
And in the US the President flies on one of the most sophisticated airplanes in existence. While I'm certain this was a fairly well kept Tu-154, I wonder exactly what the level of sophistication in its flight control system was. For instance, even a stock 747 can make a completely automated zero-zero ILS landing. The Tu-154 can make landing on unimproved surfaces, but I don't know what its capabilities are fo
r landings in severely reduced visibility.
http://www.krakowpost.com/article/2009Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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Fuckin' "GAMERs"
LOL - love ya' Jim...
In that "lubrication required" way?
No matter what I say, I will always be known as the "pillow bitter"...
LOL
I wonder . . . Do you think there is a market for flavored pillows?
There is a market for everything... *cough, cough* - eBay...Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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Fuckin' "GAMERs"
LOL - love ya' Jim...
In that "lubrication required" way?
No matter what I say, I will always be known as the "pillow bitter"...
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Jesus Christ, I swear I'm retarded some days...
Fuckin' "GAMERs"
LOL - love ya' Jim... Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuotePublished by the "Institute for Creation Science". Thanks for the unbiased source. And for the insult to our intelligence.
I could say that National Geographic is biased just the same; that gets us no where. There is no such thing as unbiased, in that the label of biased is always put on the opposing side no matter what.
Read my original post; I gave unbiased evidence for what I believe (the article in the beginning from Yahoo news. Furthermore, the author of the article holds a PhD - how is that an insult to your intelligence?...Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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Quote>Can you provide any sources for backing your statement?
Sure; here's one recent one. The Biblical deluge, which supposedly covered the entire earth, was likely just the Black Sea flooding:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/blacksea/ax/frame.html
That's really short, & it doesn't quote anything; it reads like someone just giving their opinion. I expect more out of National Geographic. I need something more substantial & scientific.
Look at it another way - nearly every culture in history has a story of a global flood.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteAs we learn more, we realize that the Bible is not an accurate recounting of events, but rather a morality play intended to teach people Christian ethics.
Can you provide any sources for backing your statement?Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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The persecution and sacrifice that a modern religious terrorist endures may speak well of his character and perseverance, but does not in and of itself 'prove' the truth of his cause or the morality of his acts.
The major difference between modern-day religious extremist is that they kills others in the name of what they believe; whereas the Apostles willingly gave up their lives.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteI wasn't replying to you. I was replying to max's attack on my beliefs as "self-diefying".
I actually don't begrudge anybody's religious faith at all. If it works for you, great. It doesn't work for me, and I don't appreciate people like max telling me that I'm selfish, evil, stupid, etc.
I just wanted him to realize how insulting his attack was by replying in kind.
I'm a little behind in my own thread - there's something that doesn't happen every day, lol...
Anyway, I didn't read the post, butt I don't think anyone was trying to attack you. More often than not, when believers talk about their faith, non-believers almost always say that the other person's beliefs are being pushed on them. That's just not true; no one is forcing you to believe anything. However, if there is such a place such as hell, I would have to be the most evil person, & hate you beyond measure not to tell you about it. What you choose to believe about it is up to you. Christ gave the great commission to preach the Gospel to all people, & that's what believers are doing - not pushing anything on anyone.
You may not believe, & that's fine; but there is a lot evidence showing more & more evidence in favor of the case for Christianity. More & more I come across news that is in favor of biblical accounts; this is not something I'm seeking out either; it comes up when I open my browser in the morning. This for example, from a couple weeks ago.
1/3 of the world's population profess to be Christian - that's 2 billion people. Among them are doctors, lawyers, university professors & scientist from all branches of science. These are all highly educated individuals - who didn't forsake their intelligence in order to believe. The term "apologetics" means: To give reason why you believe what you believe, & it comes from 1 Peter 3:15-16.
What evidence? - there are thousands of O.T & N.T manuscripts. More information here & here. I also found this statement, by prominent Atheist Professor of Law and Philosophy Thomas Nagel to be intriguing (scroll down near the bottom of the page).
With regard to the textual evidence - it's not the age of the manuscripts that makes the creditable, but it's the amount of manuscripts available, & the fact that they all agree with 1 another; there are no contradictions in the bible. Sure, you can point some things out that appear to be contradictions, but once the verse is put in its proper contexts, taking into account the culture of that time, one realizes there is no contradiction.
other evidence includes Messianic prophecies, as well as prophecies concerning the Nation of Israel: (part 1 & part 2). The time between the O.T. Other events in history are accepted as fact on far less evidence than that provided for the case of the bible. Yes, the bible does make some extraordinary claims, but it has the textual & archeological evidence behind it to back up those claims.
Also, look at the lives of the lives of the Apostles themselves; before the resurrection they were unsure (even though they saw Jesus perform miracles),, & were scared & timid - Peter denied Christ 3 times... After the resurrection though, they all boldly preached the Gospel throughout the entire world, even though they were threatened for doing so. They continued to be persecuted, & eventually killed for their faith; they died unspeakable deaths. People don't go through all that & give up their lives for something they know is a lie. Furthermore, they had noting to gain by pulling a hoax. Again, look at what they went through because of their beliefs.
All we know from History is through what is written down & passed on. There is more evidence for the case of Christianity than any other event in History; if it wasn't for the resurrection more people would believe. It's that 1 claim that makes people go: "nahhhhhhhhhhhh..............."
Having said all that, I think that people choose not to believe in God because of not wanting to be held accountable to a higher authority. There are other reasons I'm sure, but that in my book is #1.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteDoes your school have it's own portal you can login and go through? When I was at Xavier I always had trouble accessing Blackboard directly, but if I went through the XU portal first I had no problems.
This seemed to solve the problem - thanks!Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteQuoteHaving a DZ as big as Skydive Chicago right in your backyard, I get to meet jumpers from all over the country. Most people I've talked to do not believe in God.
Fair enough. However, most people dont know the full truth of the universe do they? So how can you define what they are, or even what they will be without the full truth being revealed? Change comes in an instant. Who is atheist today, may be something else tomorrow.
At best I would say most atheist are anti Christian (I know I know, its BS, its just an observation) and therefore claim atheism as their belief. However, I have seen that if someone is speaking truth more fully, they are most likely agnostic than atheist.
Atheism requires an extreme denouncing of even the possibility of God. I have not seen this in most skydivers. In fact, I have seen more often than not people willing to talk alot about God, in Christianity and in other faiths as well. Your post is far from the truth.
You bring up some good points. I never said I was right though - just voicing what I have personally observed. I myself believe in God, & if anybody cares to hear my opinion - I think it takes a lot more faith to be an atheist rather than to believe in God. But that's just me. Everyone has their reasons for everything, & that's perfectly fine.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteQuote. . . it's just that most skydivers are atheists though.
Where did you get that idea?
Having a DZ as big as Skydive Chicago right in your backyard, I get to meet jumpers from all over the country. Most people I've talked to do not believe in God.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteQuoteI agree with you completely. Right now, I'm taking a CIS 120 [Intro to computers] (EASY A) & Psychiatric rehabilitation 101 (the latter actually is important) - because it only meets in the classroom every other week). My CIS class meets once a week. Unfortunately, with both of these classes, ALL the work is online!
No wonder your having problems
Seriously, BB sucks. I never liked using that service when I was in school. Good luck!
That settles it than - all concur [both teachers & students] that blackboard sucks donkey balls.
I'm going to e-mail this thread to my professors as proof of why I can't get any work done.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteI said nothing, but I knew where this thread was going.
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QuoteYes they should.
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Seen on front of shirt:
"God is dead", Nietzsche
Seen on back of shirt:
"Nietzsche is dead", God
I know which one I believe...
I like that.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteQuoteSkydivers & Jesus...that's a good one!
What's so funny about that?
Do you think that all skydivers should be atheists?
No, not at all; it's just that most skydivers are atheists though.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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Christianbook.com advertising on here...
Skydivers & Jesus...that's a good one!
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QuoteFor me, Blackboard has always worked just fine, but I know a lot of students that have trouble dealing with various modules of it. I have never had a class where it has successfully worked for 100% of the students. We've always used it as a supplement and if a person can get on it and use it with others that's awesome, but my feeling is that no class should ever rely on it 100% because it's just flakey.
I agree with you completely. Right now, I'm taking a CIS 120 [Intro to computers] (EASY A) & Psychiatric rehabilitation 101 (the latter actually is important) - because it only meets in the classroom every other week). My CIS class meets once a week. Unfortunately, with both of these classes, ALL the work is online!Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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then you need to post in the other threadQuote
Jesus Christ, I swear I'm retarded some days...
What other thread?... (dare I ask...)Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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Anyone else use Blackboard.com to take college classes online.
Every time I actually intend on doing work I get some kind of error; but when I check sometime if it works [but I don't have time to sit down & do whatever] it works...
This is really starting to tick me off!
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWho the fuck are you?
Divots SO . . .
Airtwardo's gonna be pissed.
It's a love triangle.
Oh, Gawd! - I'm slow! When I read "SO" I read it as so [as in the word]; I was sitting here last thinking "so what?..."
Just now I see you meant S.O...
Jesus Christ, I swear I'm retarded some days...Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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QuoteI love the landing area at CSC...
Billy are you trying to start shit?
Billy doesn't need to try start shit...he just does. Second nature even.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself -
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Woman sends adopted child back....
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Since kids now have a return policy I may actully have some some day.
I mean how much can a few little Ralffers be?....
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