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  1. Balthazzar

    Russian Propaganda

    Media personality Solovyov, assessed to be Putin's ally, made some controversial remarks on his show recently, suggesting a missile launch aimed at the statue of liberty, her torch specifically. Then another, suggesting over "America" from the Atlantic to the pacific. Another, panelist (a...
  2. Balthazzar

    Norse Gods and Christianity

    Odin equates to God Baldr equates to Jesus (son of God) Frya or Frigg equates to Mother Mary (Mother of the son) I just noticed these similarities, and I find it interesting. Odins Valhalla and God's kingdom seem synonymous. Baldr and Jesus share similarities, Baldr being referred to as the...
  3. Balthazzar

    The Brutality of Vikings

    Seems a common notion, but then was any culture in our history any less brutal than they? Sometimes I can identify them as more refined than other cultures, but not without severity in thier ways. Can we make some comparisons of common understandings between cultures as they relate to the...
  4. Balthazzar

    Proposed bill to ban .50 caliber rifles

    "The bill proposes to make it illegal to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess .50 caliber rifles. This ban aims to address the perceived threat posed by these high-powered firearms." Clip from my MSN front page Anyone know how often .50 caliber rifles are cause of death in North...
  5. Balthazzar

    When the Student is Ready the Teacher Will Appear

    I've been hearing this most my life and I always assumed it meant that a teacher would appear and be ready, able, willing to teach and to some extent I still believe this true, but ... I had a thought a few minutes ago spawned by this particular aphorism. Student mentality enables greater...
  6. Balthazzar

    Roku

    Roku has new terms of service requests on their devices that lock up the tv until its accepted. Apparently, it has something to do with legalities or possible labilities associated with the service and lawsuits, requesting that a meet and confer be accepted as opposed to other routes. Why...
  7. Balthazzar

    Hello, hello .... Is there anybody in there?

    When some people speak, many of us can't help but listen. Stephen Hawking being one of those types who, people like me, can't help but pay attention to. AI has been in development for some time now, and Professor Hawking has had a few warnings for us in reference to. In 2014 Professor Hawking...
  8. Balthazzar

    The Shepherd and the Wolf

    I had started a thread on another board, hoping to get others involved in writing a screen play. It didn't receive much interest, so I decided to write it myself. It's still unfolding in the other thread. I'll update here as it continues to unfold. Acts 1 and 2 The Shepherd and...
  9. Balthazzar

    Nature of a Stoic

    If someone spent their life behind the scenes doing public service, dedicating themselves to philanthropy, making it a point to remain behind the scenes, would it be ok to call them out on their service like some people do when they call others out who are using drugs?
  10. Balthazzar

    Christian Influence: Sheep Among wolves

    Mathew 10, specifically to the end of the chapter. This sounds like a fairly severe discussion. It starts with Jesus having equipped his disciples, then on to telling them what to expect. He even suggested that it's expected of them to fear in some cases. He told them to stay clear of...
  11. Balthazzar

    The "I don't like Shakespeare" inspired thread

    Romeo and Juliet act 2 scene 2 Morning time with the sun coming up, a young man (Romeo) watching a woman (Juliet) standing in her widow. But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick...
  12. Balthazzar

    I became a Pentaxian yesterday

    Up until yesterday I was a Nikonian. Prior to being a Nikonian, I was a Canonian. I'm now an official Pentaxian. K3 and very pleased with the switch. The Canons shot great, quick and great focus systems. The Nikons, just felt good in my hands and button placement appropriate to my...
  13. Balthazzar

    Genetic coding and the human experience ...

    Humans being processors of our unique genetic code seems a relevant position. Given our conscious awareness and intellect, is it a stretch to suggest that we are able to produce specific traits through conscious effort to manipulate our genetic code processing? Traits like balance, skill set...
  14. Balthazzar

    Is belief in God required to belong to any religion that holds the concept of God as a truth?

    I don't know that belief is something relevant to the theology, but I do know that many have suggested that belief is required. How about you? What can be proven about the concept of God? On the other hand, what can be proven about life and our existence in the universe? Is belief truly...
  15. Balthazzar

    Redefining Religion as Politics

    Which is what religion always has been. World politics and forms of government, which at international levels secures the premise that religion is politics. In North America, we make religion controversial, but no less controversial than other forms of government. Shouldn't religion be...
  16. Balthazzar

    Satanic Temple moving into Florida School Sytems?

    "Since the recent House Bill 931 or Senate Bill 7044 was passed in Florida, religious groups have been clamoring to enter into schools, including the Satanic Temple. The bill was passed to allow more religious expressions in Florida public schools. But what does this mean for students and the...
  17. Balthazzar

    The birth of God consciousness

    I'm unaware of any religion that attempts to go back to a point before creation. When I was a kid, I remember questions like "Why did God create?" It seems plausible that there was some activity within God that may have activated thought. I apply the term God and equate it with the universe...
  18. Balthazzar

    Independance, an ongoing struggle in North America

    The title makes me question if we ever truly won the revolutionary war or if it was simply the beginning of a much larger struggle for us in North America. By most accounts, it is suggested to be a win as we gained some independence from the British, but the years adding up to over two...
  19. Balthazzar

    Presidential right for executive decision

    When is an executive decision a good idea? I ask due to the experience of our congressmen and woman who spend near countless hours in deliberations and exploring documents aimed to change American policies. If experience matters, and the new guy on top decides to make an executive decision...
  20. Balthazzar

    It Just Occurred to Me

    That preventing freedom of speech and assembly and lack of opportunity to educate ourselves, how terribly misguided we would become. I wonder if this is part of the reason for the middle eastern hostilities against us. The elite in those areas have a strong arm in place for the purpose of...
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