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By all means man, I forgot all about that silliness.

Whoa, dude! I didn't expect you to reply THAT soon!

Why is it that shbazjinkens is allowed to nitpick, but I can't?!?!?

First of all, I'm not an extremist -- I'm very open to other people's opinions as I don't strictly believe in one thing. Many of my points of view are based upon different sides of a coin. For example, I believe drugs can create enlightening experiences, but I believe they should be used responsibly. I believe some drugs are good and some are bad. Nothing extremist about that. I don't strictly adhere to one principle. I do exaggerate, but that hardly makes me an extremist. I mean, if I'm an extremist, what am I so extreme about?

Second of all, you're talking to an ex-Christian. I've also studied a variety of religions in high school. Yes, Islam is extreme. But you'll notice I said Christianity is "one of the most extreme". Not "the most extreme". I also find it somewhat biased to say Islam is an extremist religion and more so than Christianity based upon stonings and murders. I mean, what the hell do you call pro-lifers murdering doctors? Sure, not all people who believe in Islam are extremists and not all Christians are extremists. However, I do hold both in the same regard.

And as for that final quote, I'M DEADLY SERIOUS! PRAISE THE LORD!!11!

* DGMacphee goes off to listen to some Creed.

That's why they deal with Miramax -- there's a lot of money in non-kiddie films too.

It's a shame, cause I remember the days when Miramax did mainly indie films.

PT: How can my views be extremist when I base them on a different ideas and philosophies whereas you're basing yours on a strictly biblical one?

I may use extremist statements from time to time (I wouldn't say they'd fill the whole thread to breaking point, as you'd suggest), but at least I'm using them to illustrate a variety of points of view, whereas you're using yours to illustrate a very narrow point-of-view.

I'm not wrong about resisting temptation being a form of repression and here's why:

Going back on topic, you even mentioned before that Jesus said, "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell."

That's repression of thought -- By Jesus' words, we are not allowed to think for ourselves.

From a biblical point of view, we have to follow exactly what Jesus and God say -- or else we "go to hell".

That IS repression.

That's why I think Christianity is one of the most repressive religions out there (and I can provide more examples, both in the bible and from religious organisations).

There's nothing unrighteous about masturbation -- It doesn't hurt any sentient being, it's consentual, and there are a lot of people who do it and lead normal lives.

But to deny thoughts is repression, just as you have illustrated and I have demonstrated.

Thus, I'm not wrong.


OH WHO AM I KIDDING PETER THOMAS WAS RIGHT ALL ALONG IN FACT TOMORROW I'LL GO TO MY LOCAL CHURCH AND CONVERT BACK TO BEING A CHRISTIAN!1!!! I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!!!

HALLELUJAH!!1!

Here's something to muse over:

Kill Bill was split into two parts, right. Now I read on IMDB today that the sequel just pulled in several million dollars ALL PROFIT because the first film already recovered the films costs.

Now, consider that Disney (of which Mirimax is an off-shoot) has been in DEEP FINANCIAL SHIT for a while.

Something tells me that the decision to cut Kill Bill wasn't as much Harvey's decision, but a request from Disney.

Just a thought.

In any case, Disney's still screwed.

You get an A for effort though!

Who am I kidding?? B+ !

Yes it was!

I GOT IT!!!

Colonel Mustard in the Ballroom with the Giant Dildo!!!

Oh... wait...

whoa theres a roller coaster in your background this award show is going to be awesum

but i can do the backgrounds for you d00d cause my mom wants me to stop using the computer so much and do some homework

sory dude maybe ami can do the background for you instead

I read on IMDB that critics who enjoyed the first one enjoyed the second one even more, while critics who hated the first one hated the second one even more.

However, the number of critics that enjoyed it is significantly higher that the ones who didn't.

Nevertheless, I won't be able to see it until next week.

Really? I'd just call it resisting temptation...

I'd call that being repressed.

And to everyone else: Everytime you masturbate, a kitten DIES!

I didn't see the video (I didn't really want to download it) but from what I gather I think it would have been better if it were something completely innocent that might be accidently seen as rude.

For example:

http://www.sylpher.com/DGMacphee/Photoshop/gobots.mpeg

ill put out a crappy painting I made with my right hand and a pen, though maybe not before monday couse I dont got internett at my home..

oakay i will wait till then, d00d

Eric: That's just my typical cynicism shining through. Please ignore my brutality, everyone. I'm just a cranky bastard, I guess.

Peter Thomas: While I'm sure your "robbing banks-getting a girl pregnant" metaphor explains your viewpoint about taking risks, and while granted I take it that there are many risks that aren't good, that doesn't explain the fact that people cope and adapt through taking risks, which is a positive thing

We make mistakes -- that's part of learning, and a part of humanity.

Some people can't help but make mistakes.

It's part of what drives them.

They have sex out of curiosity, attraction, passion, spite, depression, love, romance, etc -- so many other reasons why people have sex.

And all are human desires and feelings.

And all can lead people to taking stupid risks and making stupid mistakes.

But they're still human -- and the fact that they take such risks is proof of that.

An denying such emotions is like denying your own existence.

At least, in my opinion.

Only 0.3% of "Christian" affairs are the result of people getting 'tired' with the one spouse.

Acutally, the rate is a lot higher.

You're probably only looking at divorce statistics because that's the only concrete way to tell when a one spouse is tired of the other.

And many Christian couples don't divorce because the sanctity of marriage prohibits it.

So, I have a feeling that the number of people tired with their spouses in Christian relationships is higher -- but you just can't measure it, because Christians can't do a thing about their spouse if they're sick of them.

Another reason is pregnancy. Despite the pill, condoms etc etc, you can never NEVER guarantee with 100% confidence that something won't go wrong. The condom might break, as well as all other manner of things. What happens if the girl DOES fall pregnant?! Christians don't believe in abortion (that is a generalisation. There's debate when it comes to things like pregnancy after rape etc), and they certainly don't believe in just walking away and dumping child support with the mum every month...

These things are called "risks".

Human beings adapt to them.

In high school, my best friend got his girlfriend pregnant by accident.

However, they've got two kids, are happily married, she's working in law and he's working a senior position at the local Woolworths.

So, don't scare people with the "WHAT IF THE GIRL BECOMES PREGNANT?" routine.

People accept it, live with it, and turn out fine.

if it was intentional than it was stupid

Says you!

I completely respect your judgement, Ben, I really truly super-dooly do!

There was a pic in there that inspired me to make this:

I just avoid the whole spelling problem and just call him eirc.

She was probably the hottest-looking person associated with AGS other than Scid.