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Posted by dharmon on Friday, May 6, 2005 11:36 PM
Hah Hah Hah.......LOL.....

I yield the floor to the Toyoman.....
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 11:34 PM
Now for something different, completely...
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Posted by selector on Friday, May 6, 2005 9:24 PM
Wink, wink, nudge, nudge,...sayy nawh mowahh!!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 8:59 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by n2mopac



Second, I'm not Catholic, but I don't think that bit of "humor" would be appreciated by most, Catholic or otherwise.

Ron



Well, before you try to "guilt peddel" me any further, ...I was born a catholic, so I'll speak of them as I derned well please, remember..."freedom to express ones opinion" swings both ways.

Fact of the matter is, there is contextual application there....As you say, the bible makes no mention of the subject, therefore gods opinion on that subject must be null. Where in the bible does it say priests may not covet their choirboys? I've never seen a specific mention, therefore god must not care one way or the other?

Back to the original topic, the teachings of the bible are invariably passed off as the "ultimate word" of the omnipotent creator... Since he was telling us of his creative process, why would he selectively leave out such significant "chunks" of his handiwork? (the great reptiles and CORRECT planetary mechanics?)

The reason why is because the bible is not the word of god at all, rather it is the best guess of primitive minds as to what creation MIGHT have been like, limited by their terresterial bounds.

You can see the earthbound limitation of the perspective of "god" because the vagueness comes in right as the story delves off the face of the planet. If God was telling the story, why is it dependant upon an earthbound perspective?

Since the officially recorded version bothers to mention the stars as part of the heavens, but makes no mention of the other planets we share our own solar system,.. what you actually have is an OMISSION!



Any omnipotent who had actually created it all, would have not had to do so much guess work... wrong to boot.

Why should it even matter to me? Well, all the others seem to be enjoying the spamfest, it would be a shame to give them closure.
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Posted by dharmon on Friday, May 6, 2005 8:57 PM
I cut down trees. I eat my lunch.
I go to the lavatory.
On Wednesdays I go shopping
And have buttered scones for tea.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 8:13 PM
He's a lumberjack and he's okay
He sleeps all night and he works all day
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Posted by dharmon on Friday, May 6, 2005 8:03 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

I'm a lumber jack, and I'm ok....


I sleep all night and I work all day..
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Posted by n2mopac on Friday, May 6, 2005 8:00 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by TheAntiGates

QUOTE: Originally posted by n2mopac

QUOTE: Originally posted by TheAntiGates

QUOTE: Originally posted by n2mopac

Originally posted by TheAntiGates



Perhaps you should actually READ the book of Genesis and point this out to us, because as one with a Masters degree in theology I am certain that Genesis is completely silent on what may or may not be on other planets.

Ron




Well, *that* is exactly the point!

Genesis is very clear about what he did create and what he didn't... And it doesn't say he created planets around the other stars, and it says he created life on earth..

All it mentions of an extraterrestrial nature is the stars, sun, and moon, supposedly set in the "firmament" of the heavens.. So while we are at it, just what is this "firmament of the heavens"? Is that the body that the sun is "stuck" to? rofl!


This is what thay call and "argument from silence" which in any critical study, biblical or otherwise, is a fallicy. The fact that something is never mentioned proves only that it is not discusses and cannot be construed as "proof" that is does not exist. The same principle applies not only to biblical studies but to philosopgy, literature, law, etc. Therefore this argument holds no water.

Ron


Ahhh, so what you are saying is, that there is so much more to life than what is covered in the bible?

That must be what the catholic priests tell the choir boys?



First, that is not what I am saying AT ALL. What I am saying is that just because the Bible is silent on a subject does not necessarily mean that the subject does not exist. It doesn't mean it does either. It can only prove that it doesn't speak to it. The Bible never mentions dinosaurs either, and some say this proves they never existed. Most of us, however--even myself as a theological conservative--know this is rediculous. Of course they existed, and we have the fossil records to prove they existed. The fact that the Bible is silent here only proves that the Bible is silent, not that they did not exist.

Second, I'm not Catholic, but I don't think that bit of "humor" would be appreciated by most, Catholic or otherwise.

Ron

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Posted by espeefoamer on Friday, May 6, 2005 7:52 PM
Monty Python did some really funny stuff.My favorite was their "Dead Parrot" skit.
The first time I heard that,I was ROFLMAO.I think the Three Stooges were more consistantly funny,though[:)].
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Posted by Overmod on Friday, May 6, 2005 6:42 PM
Well, who can forget Neville Shunt and the narrow traction bogies on the 10:12 from Reading ... cut you right in 'alf ...

and then, by a commodius vicus of recirculation, as it were, back to

Woman: I think it must be one of them crackpot religions.

Cut to

Arthur Crackpot sitting at a large curved desk on the front of which a sign says 'Crackpot Religions Ltd. Arthur Crackpot President and God (Ltd)'.

Crackpot: This is an example of the sort of abuse we get all the time from ignorant people. I inherited this religion from my father, an ex-used-car salesman and part-time window-box, and I am very proud to be in charge of the first religion with free gifts...

and the stuff that follows, right down to shapely Bishop Sarah (CSXrulesforeva?), regarding religion, our original (sin) topic... ;-}


BTW, who here remembers the Goons?
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Posted by edblysard on Friday, May 6, 2005 6:15 PM
I'm a lumber jack, and I'm ok....

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Posted by Nora on Friday, May 6, 2005 6:08 PM
Some of Monty Python is hilarious and some of it just kind of falls flat for me.

On the other hand if I never see Benny Hill or the Three Stooges again, it will be too soon....
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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, May 6, 2005 5:53 PM
Hey, wait a minute, here: not all women hated The Three Stooges! I grew
up watching them, and always laughed my head off!! That was one show
the whole family watched. It was really funny watching Daddy laugh at their
antics!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 4:28 PM
My wife enjoys Monty Python, but hates the Stooges. Go figure. But my 6 year old son, who is deaf by the way, can sit with me for hours and watch the Stooges. He even imitates Curly and has figured out the sounds he makes. My daughter doesn't understand what's so funny with them. It's a male right and religion to understand, imitate, and love The 3 Stooges to the dispare of the women folk.

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Posted by edblysard on Friday, May 6, 2005 4:01 PM
Now for something completely different!

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Posted by jeaton on Friday, May 6, 2005 1:58 PM
Did I miss the post that said "Now, for something completely different"?

Jay

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, May 6, 2005 12:50 PM
Vic - I got the book....now gotta get the time to read it....

Rest - I didn't care for the Stooges or the Marx Brothers, but the ones that cracked me up all the time were the silent movie comics (no - I am not quite that old!) but the Keystone Kops were my favorites. Then some of the other singles from that era.

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Posted by gabe on Friday, May 6, 2005 12:08 PM
Who are the Britains? Best line of the movie.
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Posted by vsmith on Friday, May 6, 2005 11:45 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Hugh Jampton

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Ok - does anyone know of a female out there that actually enjoys or understands Monty Python?

I fail to see the humor in them and the driver just thinks they are great! Is this truly the difference in the sexes (can I say that on the forum?)

Moo


Women who enjoy Monty Python are like female railfans,, few and far between. So finding one who likes both would be like finding the Holy Grail.



Voice from the Heavens "Arthur,! Arthur, King of the Britains!"

Arthur and his knights look up to see God who looks amazingly like a famous 19th century Cricket player, immedialtly prostrate themselves..

God "Oh don't grovel, If there's one I can't stand it's people groveling..."

Arthur "Sorry"

God "and DONT apologize! Every time I try to talk to someone, it's sorry this and forgive me that...
What are you doing now?"

Arthur "I'm averting my eye's Oh Lord"

God "Well DONT, It like those Miserable Psalms, there SOOOO depressing, Now KNOCK IT OFF!...

...Right, Arthur, you and your knights shall have a task to make them an example in these dark times..."

Arthur "Good idea Oh Lord"

God "OF COURSE IT"S A GOOD IDEA !!!"

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 10:00 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt

QUOTE: Originally posted by RIRR80

Mook and CW, I'm a guy and was never into MP. More of a "Stooges" fan.


I never cared much for Monty Python myself,could watch a little
Benny Hill,once in awhile.(used to see it on PBS,but since we have
Dish,we do get BBC America.)
Now the "Three Stooges",that's an entirely different story.


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Posted by zardoz on Friday, May 6, 2005 9:42 AM
For a thread that started out with such negativity and hostility, it sure has morphed into a most amusing and entertaining item.

Congrats to everybody for rising above the muck, and for being so positive!
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Posted by locomutt on Friday, May 6, 2005 9:10 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by RIRR80

Mook and CW, I'm a guy and was never into MP. More of a "Stooges" fan.


I never cared much for Monty Python myself,could watch a little
Benny Hill,once in awhile.(used to see it on PBS,but since we have
Dish,we do get BBC America.)
Now the "Three Stooges",that's an entirely different story.

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Posted by Hugh Jampton on Friday, May 6, 2005 9:08 AM
and another thing,, when poor Mr.(?) Conely comes back to see what s**t he's stirred he'll be most dissapointed that his topic has degenerated into a discussion about M.P. and has given us a lot of laughs.
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Posted by Hugh Jampton on Friday, May 6, 2005 9:03 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Ok - does anyone know of a female out there that actually enjoys or understands Monty Python?

I fail to see the humor in them and the driver just thinks they are great! Is this truly the difference in the sexes (can I say that on the forum?)

Moo


Women who enjoy Monty Python are like female railfans,, few and far between. So finding one who likes both would be like finding the Holy Grail.
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Posted by gabe on Friday, May 6, 2005 8:44 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Ok - does anyone know of a female out there that actually enjoys or understands Monty Python?

I fail to see the humor in them and the driver just thinks they are great! Is this truly the difference in the sexes (can I say that on the forum?)

Moo


My wife loves it--probably more than me. I think Life of Brian was their crowning achievement she thinks The Search for the Holy Grail is all that.
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Posted by edblysard on Friday, May 6, 2005 8:05 AM
Already have one...
Its called the GCOR.....

just like my American express, I dont leave home without it!

Ed

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Posted by Junctionfan on Friday, May 6, 2005 7:51 AM
Does anybody plan on writing a train bible?
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Posted by oltmannd on Friday, May 6, 2005 7:33 AM
...considering where this thread was headed - despite Gabe's excellent attempt - winding up on Monty Python isn't such a bad thing.....is it?

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 7:30 AM
Mook and CW, I'm a guy and was never into MP. More of a "Stooges" fan.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, May 6, 2005 7:26 AM
Mookie, must be a "guy thing". I don't understand or like Monty Python
myself.
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