You know, it is not necessary that science contradict or dispell Christian beliefs.
Sure, there are some people that would choose to interpret the Bible in a very literal way, and here, science can have a field day. But others might look at the existential truth of the Bible or Jesus' teachings, and here, science is useless. There are many things we all believe in that science can never fully measure (love, politics, etc).
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"I agree with "love", but could you elaborate on the "sacrifice" aspect? It really depends on what branch of Christian faith you're talking about... there are so many divisions, and so many interpretations of that."
Well, in the gospels, Christ's crusifixion is an obvious sacrifce of himself. I do not know about other Christian divisions, but as a Roman Catholic, I can say that sacrificing your own inner desires, which may at times be immoral, for the common good of the community. A very basic example of this would be not stealing. Although stealing may provide us with instant gratification, it is obviously immoral and not good for the entire community.
Well, in the gospels, Christ's crusifixion is an obvious sacrifce of himself. I do not know about other Christian divisions, but as a Roman Catholic, I can say that sacrificing your own inner desires, which may at times be immoral, for the common good of the community. A very basic example of this would be not stealing. Although stealing may provide us with instant gratification, it is obviously immoral and not good for the entire community.
I'm sorry to diappoint Guitar Hero, but I don't really have much to say, and any anti-religion rants I might have really do not have much to do with to do with Mel Gibson or the movie.
Plus I did not find Guitar Hero's comments to be very controversial.
Plus I'm tired ...
Plus I did not find Guitar Hero's comments to be very controversial.
Plus I'm tired ...
Well, It appears I will be going to see this movie tomorrow night and I don't have to pay! :D
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As I don't believe in God, I somehow prefer Monty Python's excellent and superb Life Of Brian than this kind of movies...
"I can say that sacrificing your own inner desires, which may at times be immoral, for the common good of the community. A very basic example of this would be not stealing. Although stealing may provide us with instant gratification, it is obviously immoral and not good for the entire community."
Well, of course... but from a more general point of view, it all comes down the person, and what they consider to be moral or immoral.
In terms of stealing in specific, you don't need religion to tell you it's wrong. To most people it's rather common sense. :) That's more of a common courtesy and conscience thing than a religious thing.
Well, of course... but from a more general point of view, it all comes down the person, and what they consider to be moral or immoral.
In terms of stealing in specific, you don't need religion to tell you it's wrong. To most people it's rather common sense. :) That's more of a common courtesy and conscience thing than a religious thing.
It always worried me that people needed to be threatened with eternal burning in hell in order for them to be good.
Don't get religeon.
Don't get religeon.
anyone catch the composers interview yet?
apparantly satan appeared to him while he was composing the music for the film........
its all getting massively hysterical to me...
sudden enlightenment-reaffirmations-and so on
even better for me is the merchandise line being touted now..... money changers in the temple dont cha think???
apparantly satan appeared to him while he was composing the music for the film........
its all getting massively hysterical to me...
sudden enlightenment-reaffirmations-and so on
even better for me is the merchandise line being touted now..... money changers in the temple dont cha think???
Hey, About how long is this movie?
2 hours, 10 minutes :)
it's 2 hours 6 minutes.
It feels much longer when you spend the full time trying not to retch.
It feels much longer when you spend the full time trying not to retch.
Well, That's not too long at all! I SHOULD be going to see it later tonight, And am actually quite excited to see it! I'm hyper curious! :D
This is just a movie. And just about every 'good' movie I have seen sells mechandise.
But anything you can find to complain about, feel free.
But anything you can find to complain about, feel free.
NAIL
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The Passion Nail ™ pendants feature Isaiah 53:5 inscribed on the side. They are available in two lengths-1 7/8" and 2 5/8"- and come on a 24” leather cord.
Nail 1 7/8" Pendant
leather/pewter
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SPCN 510-327-7972
"The Passion"
by Tyndale
Price: $24.99
Binding: Hardcover w/jacket
Trim Size: 8 3/4 x 11 1/4
ISBN: 0-8423-7362-4
so misleading too-- Tyndale Publishing not Tyndale the person