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  1. EightyOne

    Fate

    Okay, that is a good explanation. However, even though something as broad as our general mood may be highly influenced by these chemicals, is it fair to say that even our smallest and most specific actions are completely under the control of these chemicals - regardless of how trivial these...
  2. EightyOne

    Fate

    How do you know this? What specific events would force me to flip a coin? What specific chemical messages? How do these chemicals react with my mind in such a way that they force me to flip a coin?
  3. EightyOne

    Devil, Satan, Beelzebub... are you under his influence?

    And how do they know this? Perhaps they heard it from God themselves? Wouldn't that be ironic...
  4. EightyOne

    Manners

    Do you know the relationship between the adult and child? I generally like to address older individuals as "mister" or "miss" so-and-so, but I do know people who do not care for these titles and prefer to be called simply by their first name. Personally, I feel the same way in that I wish for...
  5. EightyOne

    Fate

    But you have the choice to toss the coin, and that action of flipping the coin could not be considered to be predestined.
  6. EightyOne

    Faiths Ask of Quake: 'Why Did You Do This, God?'

    "In temples, mosques, churches and synagogues across the globe, clerics are being called upon to explain: How could a benevolent god visit such horror on ordinary people?" And I just see people looking for answers. If you are talking about the opinions given by the Jewish, Hindu, and Muslim...
  7. EightyOne

    Thai victims handed second-class treatment, with priority given to Westerners.

    *shrug* That's news to me. I'm quite certain that any religious scholar - Muslim or otherwise - will state that he was a prophet of Allah. Whether one believes his message to be true or not is an entirely different issue altogether. Maybe so, but the article does not express this sentiment...
  8. EightyOne

    Thai victims handed second-class treatment, with priority given to Westerners.

    Off-topic, but I have never quite understood why Jesus said that. Mohammed seemed to muster up a great deal of respect within his own.
  9. EightyOne

    Jesus feeds, but not now..

    It is easy to attempt to explain why humans suffer, but can you explain why animals must suffer? According to Christian theology, they do not possess immortal souls that will be judged, so Yahweh is certainly not allowing them to suffer as a means of testing their spirits. Also, no animals...
  10. EightyOne

    Faiths Ask of Quake: 'Why Did You Do This, God?'

    The scope of the power and punishment of the destruction goes far beyond the death of human beings. Personally, I have come to terms with death and have no fear of embracing it when my time comes. However, I can imagine that I would experience great pain if I were left homeless and starving...
  11. EightyOne

    Jesus feeds, but not now..

    However, the fact of the matter is that he is no longer taking the initiative to alleviate the physical hunger of all the starving millions. Can he honestly expect people to have the strength to follow the spiritual rigors of Christianity when they do not even possess what is necessary to cope...
  12. EightyOne

    Ossuary Source Indicted

    Ignore that last link. This is the correct one: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=patina
  13. EightyOne

    Ossuary Source Indicted

    I remember reading about that ossuary in Biblical Archeology Review, and I had believed it was authentic. There was one issue in particular that was pretty controversial. An analysis of that box had shown that on the inscription - “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” - the first portion of...
  14. EightyOne

    Thai victims handed second-class treatment, with priority given to Westerners.

    I suppose that is a nice way of looking at the situation; however, I believe that is a decision that should be made on an individual basis. Meaning that the people themselves, not institutions (the government, shelters, hospitals, etc.), should be offering hospitality to foreigners as they see...
  15. EightyOne

    Looks like a promising forum.

    Mililani is in central Oahu. It's north of Waipahu and south of Wahiawa.
  16. EightyOne

    Thai victims handed second-class treatment, with priority given to Westerners.

    http://www.sacbee.com/24hour/world/story/1963183p-9969911c.html Since the economy of Thailand is highly dependent upon Western tourism, authorities have given Westerners preference in receiving shelter and medical aid. While I am sure that this issue of tourism is important, it is still...
  17. EightyOne

    Fate

    I too had the same question. What exactly do you mean by saying the "Divine" could be within us? What would this "Divine" be, how would it function, why would it exist? What do you think of these verses: John 15:16 ”Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye...
  18. EightyOne

    Looks like a promising forum.

    Yes, I usually try to avoid generalizations - I will be sure to keep that in mind. Mililani, Oahu.
  19. EightyOne

    Imperfections

    Well, it depends what an imperfection is. You would have to define what it means to be "perfect" before that question could be answered.
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