Global Warming? I say Volcano...

[shbaz]

Shbaz, you are going off topic... 

I sense the approach of a lesson in futility..

[LordHart]

Well, this isn't in the Adventure chat part of the forums... so you were trying to go off topic, as this has become a discussion about the theories of the biblical plagues... and such... so you're wrong as the lesson in futility will have to wait for another day.

[Evil]

My post was to explain the massive effects of the eruption, not to go agaisnt religion. I was just using a "historic" event that people relate to to show how large eruptions dont have to harm the atmosphere enough to destroy the northern hemisphere.

As far as religion goes, heres my view on it. We've told our kids ridiuclous lies, such as the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause comming down the chimney. Santa was real, but he didnt come down your chimney and leave presents under your tree and then fly off in his flying sled with reigndeer. We told our kids these lies so they would be good and you know what happens? Kids grow up thinking there really is an Easter Bunny and starts a scientific group to discover find traces of the real bunny. I believe the same goes for God. There may be a God, but I am sure that a lot of things in the bible arnt true. I mean Jesus didnt even right the bible, his friends did. They always had alcohol. And not only that but its been translated by speach and by changing of languages. I dont mean to crush peoples views and whatnot, or start a debate. This is just my view and until Jesus comes up to me and says, "Hey you stupid bastard, what are you thinking?" then I'm standing my ground.

[LordHart]

This is just my view and until Jesus comes up to me and says, "Hey you stupid bastard, what are you thinking?" then I'm standing my ground.

That is such a good philosiphy (sp?).

[Evil]

Hah, thats my brain for ya.

[shbaz]

The lesson in futility has nothing whatsoever to do with off-topic chatting, but in your arguments against or in favor of religion. I don't think anyone cares what my opinion is, because I'm certain you all think your own is the correct one and aren't going to change it without some life-altering event. Thus, the lesson in futility.

[Evil]

Yay for stubborn-ness!

[Nacho]

The problem about that "Futile discussion" is that it can be extended to 95% of the topics here...

[Raggit]

Cause it's all a big freaking myth!Ã, 

Don't jump down our throats for looking at this from a Biblical standpoint, just because you disagree.  I'm not gonna lecture you for calling the Bible a story book. 

[Blackthorne]

Cause it's all a big freaking myth!Ã, 

Don't jump down our throats for looking at this from a Biblical standpoint, just because you disagree.Ã,  I'm not gonna lecture you for calling the Bible a story book.Ã, 

It's not that I disagree, it's just that the Bible is one big, poorly written, storybook.  Seriously.  It was written by people who were obviously poorly skilled, yet fanatical story tellers, and it's while it's a fun and educative read as it delves into one segment of human history, it is in no way a proven doctrine of actual legitimate fact, 100% of the way through.  Specifically, many stories in the old testament are retellings of Mesopotamian epics, in particular the Epic of Gilgamesh, which is now known as a myth.  Someday the collected works of Christiandom will be known, rightly, as myths and honored and lauded for their place in human history, but these books are no basis for life, or praise or condemnation of any being on the planet.

So you can look at it from a biblical standpoint, if you wish.  But don't think that I don't think your as silly as some prat who lives his life by following the doctrine set forth in "The Catcher in The Rye".

Bt