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It would seem most of Christ's "followers" were not true disciples, but merely eager to be healed, or overcome with curiousity. And even among those that were disciples, few truly understood the cause which they espoused. Even the apostles were not considered truly "converted" (s...

I nominate Roger Waters for the title of "most brilliant lyricist ever".

Yes, mute would be by far the best choice. As much as I love speaking in public, teaching, and singing, I feel like this world has a lot more to say to, and teach, me, than I have to say to, and teach, it. You lose too much information about the world if you are blind or deaf.

Here's (as the asker of said question) my take on it. Personally, I LOVE Isaiah. It probably ranks around number 6 of my favorite parts of scripture, well behind 3 Nephi and somewhat behind the four gospels. As for the rest of it, I find two attitudes prevail. Either, "this is too complex, and ...

ANYWAYS, back on topic. Vorpal, this may surprise you, but I agree with most of what you've said. My intent isn't necessarily a criticism of capitalism in general , it is a criticism of the attitude that capitalism is right for everyone everywhere always. As much as I dislike socialism and communism...

Any 'nyms going with you?

Wow, what a very inappropriate response from a representative to a constituent. Regardless of whether you support the issue or not, there's no call for personally attacking someone.

Hey Bismark, thanks for contributing. It is always nice when someone interjects into a conversation with something valid to say.

By the way, this post is going on to page 3.

As much as I am sad to see you go, this is certainly a worthwhile reason. Know that you were one of my favorites.

We certainly are free to discuss it here, and I hope we continue to do so. As much as you and I may disagree, it is key to any intellectual or political discourse that we do so cordially. (This has been the case for the most part, but it is of sufficient importance to bear repeating.) As far as the ...

No, but everyone is entitled to the whisperings of the spirit. Remember that the only spiritual learning that can occur takes place through this channel. For the record, I also agree with the article, paying particular attention to talking about "unenforcable" laws. as well as "the ri...

I'll look back at this and provide a firmer response in time, but I just wanted to link this article, where I get some of my ideas regarding moral agency. I'm sure you'll interpret it differently than I have, and such is your right. http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&so...

I was dissapointed neither of those calculators Foreman provided had wrestling on the list. Having wrestled for 6 years, I can say without doubt that it is one of the most, if not the most, physically taxing sport. In my prime, I wrestled at 189 lbs, and in a 3 hour practice, I lost as much as six l...

Now we know that money is relative. An item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Also, $17 an hour is not the same everywhere in the U.S., and obviously not the same throughout history. It makes sense to talk about value in terms of dollar amounts, but it is very frequently inaccurat...

Capitalism, by its very nature, must be checked. I'd be curious to know, Vorpal, your take on monopolies, which is what unfettered capitalism must inevitably create. It would be nice if capitalism existed as your starry eyed idealism would suggest, but we have seen time and again that this isn't the...

I don’t say that leftist historians claim that all revolutionary ideas are beneficial, merely that all revolutions serve a useful purpose in the Hegelian wheel of history to move things forward. I want to give you time to fully respond, but I just wanted to interject a quick thought here. Unless ...

bobtheenchantedone wrote:High five at the airport!

You leaving as well, bob?

Nice response, Marx. I give you high marks for it. (Ugh, that pun just made me gag a little. I need to stop doing that.) (mostly) Tangential to this thread, I've heard another explanation about satan's premortal plan, that, while also speculation, has made more sense to me than suggesting that satan...

"If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?"

..... Ok, probably not quite what you were looking for....

Hrmm, Nerdgirl got a bit closer than I would have expected. Even she was quite a bit off, though. Especially about the style of dress. Right now, I'm wearing a free t-shirt (for a 5k race I didn't even run) and jersey basketball shorts. And I'm barefoot (which is what I prefer. I dream of a world in...