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There's no denying that the world is going to pot. Wars, diseases, famines, genocides - all this is happening on a daily basis, and nothing ever seems to get resolved. It mostly occurs through diplomatic and political incompetence, a basic failure on society that the poor and weak get swept under the carpet. We are lucky in this country that our diplomatic ties lies in roughly the right direction - America. For all our complaining about the way the American government conducts itself, we still need the links with them to keep our own sort-of-peace and happiness. Just look at Iraq, and Syria - embargos galore, just to keep them (and their assets) in check.
If we were to think purely in a Biblical sense, it would probably seem that any vague prophesising would be coming true. Not just the state of nations, but of the geological rumblings too. Earthquakes wipe out hundreds, even thousands of people in South Asia, and the West Coast of America has been overdue a big one for years now. We're also warned, almost annually now, of an asteroid collision wiping us out. This can probably all be extracted and interpreted from the Bible and other religious texts, but that doesn't mean that it has any real-life significance. Civilisations have risen and then vanished numeruous times through history. Entire South American empires (who did not have the Bible, but still worshipped Gods), have just simply ceased to exist, self-destructing under an element of their society that we have yet to figure out. Our best guesses are either greed, or some natural disaster. Even the Dinosaurs (best of all the animals) died out, and the only reason we have any evidence of their existance is because we find their bones!
Today's society definitely has greed. Our whole work ethic revolves around making as much money as we can, so that we can lead more comfortable lives. While everyone has the right to earn money, and some are rewarded in proportion to the amount of effort they put into their jobs, there are always people who are in positions of authority that do not deserve to be there. Take Paris Hilton for example. Touted around trashy "lad's mag's" as a sexy babe, but that's all she is. No brains, no intellect - just a stick figure that doesn't mind flaunting her child-like body. Now it may seem unfair to single out one person (society has always had it's darlings and "It" people), but if you take the reasons she is a household name and the amount of people who aspire to her ideals, and then think about another celebrity...hmmm, let's say Arnold Schwarznegger...then you start to see how dangerous a mix of money, status and authority can be.
Who would ever have thought that the star of such films as Conan The Barbarian, Red Sonja (although it could be argued that he was the sidekick), and The Terminator, would ever be in charge of such a large economy as California!? It's just crazy. The only thing stopping him getting to the White House, and being in charge of the mightiest superpower on Earth is that he wasn't born in the country. If that changes, then I fear for us all. It's blatantly obvious that the only reason he got anywhere in politics is because of who he is. Not what he stands for, or his political background, or academic/military prowess. He had the money and the following to take control. It doesn't matter if there is a better man for the job, when you could have Mr Frosty as your Governor. He used his millions to hire a crack team of publicists and PR people, used his Kennedy connections to sway votes, and now he's in charge.
That's just America, though - it's a f**ked up country anyway.
But could that happen over here? An increasingly "dumbed-down" nation, crime is rife, obesity is becoming commonplace - almost like we're becoming America #2. We like to think that we wouldn't be so stupid as to vote in a former body-builder to rule us all, but at the end of the day, it's a choice between Clown Number One, or Clown Number Two. No changes made in the 4 short years of power any Government has is enough to make a difference, it's all an image contest to make it look like you're capable of running a country. Craig from Big Brother looks quite handy, and he can build a shed. Jade from Big Brother has a big gob and a pea for a brain, but millions of people watch her on TV, slack-jawed, taking it all in because they've got nothing better to do with their lives. I honestly don't think it will be too long before we have someone like that in a position of authority. Then we truly are in for it.
And of course, all this has been predicted by the Bible. Or has it? If it had, and there was any proof that previous predictions had come true (outside the sphere of vague uncertainty that all predictions have had thus far), then we certainly wouldn't be sitting on our arsses typing in chat forums. Unless it was a chat forum about religious predictions coming true. I'm sure our societies and civilisations will come to a premature and bloody demise, but I don't think it has any biblical connotations, it's just what happens in times of unrest. But the real question that's on everyone's minds is: How long before you're b*ggered over the bonnet of your own burning car?
If we were to think purely in a Biblical sense, it would probably seem that any vague prophesising would be coming true. Not just the state of nations, but of the geological rumblings too. Earthquakes wipe out hundreds, even thousands of people in South Asia, and the West Coast of America has been overdue a big one for years now. We're also warned, almost annually now, of an asteroid collision wiping us out. This can probably all be extracted and interpreted from the Bible and other religious texts, but that doesn't mean that it has any real-life significance. Civilisations have risen and then vanished numeruous times through history. Entire South American empires (who did not have the Bible, but still worshipped Gods), have just simply ceased to exist, self-destructing under an element of their society that we have yet to figure out. Our best guesses are either greed, or some natural disaster. Even the Dinosaurs (best of all the animals) died out, and the only reason we have any evidence of their existance is because we find their bones!
Today's society definitely has greed. Our whole work ethic revolves around making as much money as we can, so that we can lead more comfortable lives. While everyone has the right to earn money, and some are rewarded in proportion to the amount of effort they put into their jobs, there are always people who are in positions of authority that do not deserve to be there. Take Paris Hilton for example. Touted around trashy "lad's mag's" as a sexy babe, but that's all she is. No brains, no intellect - just a stick figure that doesn't mind flaunting her child-like body. Now it may seem unfair to single out one person (society has always had it's darlings and "It" people), but if you take the reasons she is a household name and the amount of people who aspire to her ideals, and then think about another celebrity...hmmm, let's say Arnold Schwarznegger...then you start to see how dangerous a mix of money, status and authority can be.
Who would ever have thought that the star of such films as Conan The Barbarian, Red Sonja (although it could be argued that he was the sidekick), and The Terminator, would ever be in charge of such a large economy as California!? It's just crazy. The only thing stopping him getting to the White House, and being in charge of the mightiest superpower on Earth is that he wasn't born in the country. If that changes, then I fear for us all. It's blatantly obvious that the only reason he got anywhere in politics is because of who he is. Not what he stands for, or his political background, or academic/military prowess. He had the money and the following to take control. It doesn't matter if there is a better man for the job, when you could have Mr Frosty as your Governor. He used his millions to hire a crack team of publicists and PR people, used his Kennedy connections to sway votes, and now he's in charge.
That's just America, though - it's a f**ked up country anyway.
But could that happen over here? An increasingly "dumbed-down" nation, crime is rife, obesity is becoming commonplace - almost like we're becoming America #2. We like to think that we wouldn't be so stupid as to vote in a former body-builder to rule us all, but at the end of the day, it's a choice between Clown Number One, or Clown Number Two. No changes made in the 4 short years of power any Government has is enough to make a difference, it's all an image contest to make it look like you're capable of running a country. Craig from Big Brother looks quite handy, and he can build a shed. Jade from Big Brother has a big gob and a pea for a brain, but millions of people watch her on TV, slack-jawed, taking it all in because they've got nothing better to do with their lives. I honestly don't think it will be too long before we have someone like that in a position of authority. Then we truly are in for it.
And of course, all this has been predicted by the Bible. Or has it? If it had, and there was any proof that previous predictions had come true (outside the sphere of vague uncertainty that all predictions have had thus far), then we certainly wouldn't be sitting on our arsses typing in chat forums. Unless it was a chat forum about religious predictions coming true. I'm sure our societies and civilisations will come to a premature and bloody demise, but I don't think it has any biblical connotations, it's just what happens in times of unrest. But the real question that's on everyone's minds is: How long before you're b*ggered over the bonnet of your own burning car?
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I'm with Mojo on this one, He's correct.
Anyway, monkey man, I see your point, I fear for the safety of my life, my sperm and my friends. It's quite harrowing that we live in a world plaugued with terror, fear and destruction.
Still, its better to just carry on living aye ?
Anyway, monkey man, I see your point, I fear for the safety of my life, my sperm and my friends. It's quite harrowing that we live in a world plaugued with terror, fear and destruction.
Still, its better to just carry on living aye ?
Forest Fan wrote:
> Except He has more power than the easter bunny and is real.
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No he isn't. Kids are stupid enough to fall for the Easter Bunny, Santa, the Tooth Fairy and all that crap. Same deal with God. Only you're stupid enough to still believe in it.
I pity you, I really do. You live your life to a set of rules that was written 2000 years ago (that's IF the bible was written that long ago, and wasn't just a piece of fiction written more recently) I have free choice. You don't.
> Except He has more power than the easter bunny and is real.
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No he isn't. Kids are stupid enough to fall for the Easter Bunny, Santa, the Tooth Fairy and all that crap. Same deal with God. Only you're stupid enough to still believe in it.
I pity you, I really do. You live your life to a set of rules that was written 2000 years ago (that's IF the bible was written that long ago, and wasn't just a piece of fiction written more recently) I have free choice. You don't.
UrkiE-UK wrote:
> Don't Forget the Tooth Fairy.
>
> I can't believe I once used to believe that stuff.
Heh. Tooth Fairy!
> Don't Forget the Tooth Fairy.
>
> I can't believe I once used to believe that stuff.
Heh. Tooth Fairy!
Cub!st wrote:
> Forest Fan wrote:
> So you do not believe God exists?
>
> He's just an amusing fabrication. Just like the easter bunny, just as
> charming and just as much of you wants to believe in it but it's just
> as fake.
Except He has more power than the easter bunny and is real.
> Forest Fan wrote:
> So you do not believe God exists?
>
> He's just an amusing fabrication. Just like the easter bunny, just as
> charming and just as much of you wants to believe in it but it's just
> as fake.
Except He has more power than the easter bunny and is real.
Don't Forget the Tooth Fairy.
I can't believe I once used to believe that stuff.
I can't believe I once used to believe that stuff.
Forest Fan wrote:
> So you do not believe God exists?
He's just an amusing fabrication. Just like the easter bunny, just as charming and just as much of you wants to believe in it but it's just as fake.
> So you do not believe God exists?
He's just an amusing fabrication. Just like the easter bunny, just as charming and just as much of you wants to believe in it but it's just as fake.
Belldandy wrote:
> Well, never, like 100% of the population, having seen any kind of God
> I wouldn't bother to assume what he/she/it actually is.
So you do not believe God exists?
> Well, never, like 100% of the population, having seen any kind of God
> I wouldn't bother to assume what he/she/it actually is.
So you do not believe God exists?
Well, never, like 100% of the population, having seen any kind of God I wouldn't bother to assume what he/she/it actually is.
Belldandy wrote:
> Ah, sorry I forgot, a load of bloke wrote the bible so of course it's
> a he...
What, do you think GOD is a woman or something?
> Ah, sorry I forgot, a load of bloke wrote the bible so of course it's
> a he...
What, do you think GOD is a woman or something?
By definition God can be neither he or she for these are human denominations.
In the Bible I dare say he was only used because the people who wrote the book could only comprehend patriarchal societies.
In the Bible I dare say he was only used because the people who wrote the book could only comprehend patriarchal societies.
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