Spicy McHaggis

Good for you. When did this occur? I dont see DH comment anywhere. I basically paraphrased what he has been saying. Flyboy, you're out of your mind. Take this shit to a folder you're qualified for. DH has made nothing but reasoned comments in this discussion.

It's good to know a certain poster couldn't even wait an entire DAY before identifying himself.

One correction, Mike... Lower.

To me, most psychological motivations are merely excuses. But you are right about the other imperatives. Also, I think my attitudes about sex, and in particular contraception, cannot be reconciled with not tolerating homosexual behavior. It would definitely be don't ask, don't tell (too bad TheGame was banned) but you may have yourself a new supporter. Shhhh... After all, if God didn't want my seed wasted, He wouldn't allow nocturnal emissions and the Church wouldn't be teaching that highly effective rhythm method.

Well, the only other thing I would offer (completely off of science) is that, as humans, we have the ability to reason and control our urges. We can recognize the dual purpose of sex, and fulfill that. In terms of "doing wrong", I think only fulfilling half that purpose is closer to drinking too much than murder, as it is currently perceived.

Don't worry. I won't be talking about "spiritual warfare" any time soon. I may not agree with you, but I'm pretty sure you won't be burning for eternity because you loved someone. I seriously wanted to get a real discussion going.

That's a strong argument.

That's very telling, to me. You wouldn't go as far as saying homosexual behavior is evolutionary deficient?

You're building this chick up way too much, man. Have you asked for her number?

To understand why animals, whose job it is to propagate the species, would engage in an activity that doesn't allow them to do that.

*The Ninth Circuit says, "Huh?"*

What's the evolutionary advantage of homosexual behavior?

Wait, wait, wait... who the fuck is Charile Sheen?

What do you think, Brian?

Just my opinion, but as long as you look to obtain economic/political power collectively, you won't get it. It has to be done based on individual merit. This is why I never understood the seeming affinity b/t blacks and the Democrats. The Dems claim to be the party of the blacks but they have no serious black political figures. I just see people as individuals not as a group. No, I'd rather be able to have a frank, open discussion like this. No worries.

2 things, Persecution of blacks does not occur today. Sure, there are prejudices. But not one black person today has experienced slavery. And the youngest generation arguably has not experienced racism of any kind. Also, Christians historically have faced persecution easily on the same level. Yet they are one of the few groups you can insult with no fear of repercussion. I do it... the fundies and the child-molestors make easy targets. Same goes for the Irish, who were considered less valuable than slaves. But how many times do you hear the argument of someone being "too white" used legitimately in a discussion. What if you are implying that tall people are inferior? This all comes down to being insulted, with the exception of religion, for things outside of one's control. And, in my opinion, it's just as bad but not any worse to call someone inferior for their race as it is to do the same for their gender, physical ability, or number of toes.

Honest question: Why is it worse to insult a black guy for being black than it is to insult a tall person for being tall?

Wal-Mart should counter-sue for fraud.

ROFLMAO! Oh...ummm....sorry.

For God sake... Please hold off on blaming the refs till the Spurs lose in the playoffs. The refs suck on both sides of the ball. The secret to increasing scoring is to call every foul and rule violation. If every touch foul is consistently whistled, the players will adjust. It'll take a season of extremely long games, but it'll work and offense will come back. For those deluding themselves about Shaq's ability and footwork, he would DOMINATE in a style like that, 50 points a game easily. That's why the NBA won't change until he retires.

Game 5, Game 5, Game 5, Game 5, Game 5.

Same deal as last time. I have to pick out passages and interpret the language/meaning. I'm doing it on Tennyson's "In Memoriam", Stanzas 54-56. Here's a link: http://eir.library.utoronto.ca/rpo/display...124.html#poem54 So far, I like: #1 Oh, yet we trust that somehow good Will be the final goal of ill, To pangs of nature, sins of will, Defects of doubt, and taints of blood; That nothing walks with aimless feet; That not one life shall be destroy'd, Or cast as rubbish to the void, When God hath made the pile complete; That not a worm is cloven in vain; #2 I falter where I firmly trod, And falling with my weight of cares Upon the great world's altar-stairs That slope thro' darkness up to God, I stretch lame hands of faith, and grope, And gather dust and chaff, and call To what I feel is Lord of all, And faintly trust the larger hope. #3 Man, her last work, who seem'd so fair, Such splendid purpose in his eyes, Who roll'd the psalm to wintry skies, Who built him fanes of fruitless prayer, Who trusted God was love indeed And love Creation's final law -- Tho' Nature, red in tooth and claw With ravine, shriek'd against his creed -- #1, questioning the notion that everything happens for a reason. #2, spiritual//religious doubt; and #3, conflict b/t God and nature; are separate. Any insights from parts or all of these passages, or the link, would be much appreciated. It's due Thursday. Thanks.

Sharpton.

You're using Jesus' death to disprove his existence?!

Shhhhh.... Keep the facts away, you might hurt someone's feelings.