Frankly I just find it baffling the degree to which so many modern secular types are outwardly hostile towards Christianity,but then go all starry eyed over any sort of pagan reconstruction.
The origins of this particular fad are interesting to study, though.
This is a good book.
(The origins of this particular fad are interesting to study, though.
This is a good book.
Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:05,
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I guess it's because so many small groups branching off Christianity take it way too far, make the whole thing seem cultish.
Bourbon Fox Bourbon is a moron,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:10,
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I find it's all bollocksSKY DADDY GONNA HATE :)
let's face it, if there's any all powerful deities out there, they are all powerful wether we prostrate outselves before them or don't give a crap.
Life's too short, man.
(let's face it, if there's any all powerful deities out there, they are all powerful wether we prostrate outselves before them or don't give a crap.
Life's too short, man.
discomeats This canoe,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:14,
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I don't know what I've caused, man. XDAll I said is I prefer to call Christmas 'Yule', and this happened.
( Bourbon Fox Bourbon is a moron,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:18,
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ahhcan't beat whacking out one's great log at xmas
and saying to the festive folk, try it, yule love it!
(and saying to the festive folk, try it, yule love it!
discomeats This canoe,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:20,
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D'oooooh! *rummages for spanging pan* Bourbon Fox Bourbon is a moron,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:26,
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that's a very self-centred and hedonistic attitude,I can't say I share it.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:24,
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No, it's most absolutely not self centred, at all.Anyone who claims to be able to state "THIS IS ABSOLUTELY HOW THINGS ARE" is being self centred.
Things are what they are irrespective of my viewpoint, in what way is that self centered?
What I think I understand or don't understand is down to my experience of existence, if I don't accept what someone says just because they say this is the way in what manner am I at fault?
You accuse me of being hedonistic, I DON'T BELIEVE YOU. I also have not insulted you, you have just insulted me. How dare you tell me what I am. Would it be acceptable if I said to you what you are, irrespective of what you actually are?
Telling others what I decide they are is not an attitude that I can say I share.
Until you gain omnipotence save such pronouncements.
(Things are what they are irrespective of my viewpoint, in what way is that self centered?
What I think I understand or don't understand is down to my experience of existence, if I don't accept what someone says just because they say this is the way in what manner am I at fault?
You accuse me of being hedonistic, I DON'T BELIEVE YOU. I also have not insulted you, you have just insulted me. How dare you tell me what I am. Would it be acceptable if I said to you what you are, irrespective of what you actually are?
Telling others what I decide they are is not an attitude that I can say I share.
Until you gain omnipotence save such pronouncements.
discomeats This canoe,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:39,
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"Life's too short" is pretty much the hedonist's maxim,too short for worry about whether we're doing God's will, so let's just enjoy ourselves instead. Something along those lines was written on the side of London buses, anyway. If that's not what you meant then please do set me right, here.
But I wasn't commenting on WHAT YOU ARE anyway, but the attitude (apparently) expressed. Obviously I have hit a sort spot.
(But I wasn't commenting on WHAT YOU ARE anyway, but the attitude (apparently) expressed. Obviously I have hit a sort spot.
Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 19:44,
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worried about doing gods will?NOBODY knows gods will. All that there is to trying understand it and leading a life appropriately is faith in ones beliefs, beyond that how can any human comprehend the will of such an entity.
You declared specifically what I am. Rude arrogance does not warrant favourable treatment.
If you want to be condescendingly judgemental that's your perogative, but don't be surprised when that burns away any positive value in your opinion in return.
And as for hitting a soft spot, you're right, I'm such hedonistic vermin that I deserve no means of retort. How dare I be offended, I should know my place and allow those who know better then me to say anything they think they know.
(You declared specifically what I am. Rude arrogance does not warrant favourable treatment.
If you want to be condescendingly judgemental that's your perogative, but don't be surprised when that burns away any positive value in your opinion in return.
And as for hitting a soft spot, you're right, I'm such hedonistic vermin that I deserve no means of retort. How dare I be offended, I should know my place and allow those who know better then me to say anything they think they know.
discomeats This canoe,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 20:05,
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It's the idea that we shouldn't even "give a crap" about God's will that struck me as self-centred.I didn't say anything at all about what you are. I've no idea what you are other than annoyed right now. I only commented on the attitude expressed. I had no idea you'd even take "hedonistic" as such an insult, some people actually describe themselves as such, and now the word "vermin" suddenly comes up.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Fri 2 Dec 2011, 20:12,
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