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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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?
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    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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. Balthazzar

    Dad, where do babies come from?

    Oh, geez ... Umm, yeah ... ok, well babies come from a series of chemical reactions that extracted energy from their environment, forming through many process' into what we are, umm I mean into babies. "Someone told me God created us." Umm, yeah .... Yeah, umm I think maybe. "Yeah dad, but...
  17. Balthazzar

    Is there such a thing as an addiction gene?

    I've heard that addiction can be passed down to our descendants genetically. Is this true? How can this be good?
  18. Balthazzar

    Scientific - "Human health and adaptation studies"

    In terms of micro evolutionary adaptation, is there any ongoing study in process concerning tobacco use, family history, and possible immunity increases? Addiction may be evident enough, but I'm speaking about adaptation and increases in our immunities. If not, maybe there should be. I'm...
  19. Balthazzar

    Decreasing the Deficit

    It's quite a large chunk ... never mind the exact double digit trillion in the red, it's a large sum of money. In 2016, we were working on the interest with intent to be able to pay on the principle in about 20 years time. Considering the amount and international threats to US security, is it...
  20. Balthazzar

    Crazy career choices - Top 10

    Why would anyone want to be a journalist? It's a difficult career, dangerous, and I don't think it pays very well. Equipment is expensive and there's no such thing as home. Crazy career choices top 10 1. 2. 3. 4. Journalist 5. 6. 7. 8, 9. 10. Feel free to add your own.
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