Originally posted by ShakyamunisonThat should be "complimenting". Unless you're saying Digi completes you. In that case, I wish you both the best.
You are the one who couldn't resist insulting my religion while complementing me. That shows your over generalization and prejudice toward religion.BTW you are wrong.
You are such a hypocrite.
George Bush, when he declared war on Iraq, claimed it was a mission from God. It's one man, yes, but with more power than anyone in the world and with the backing millions of people. No one batted an eyelash when he declared it. It was radical religious thinking from the most powerful government in the world, a government supposedly removed from religious influence; and it ended in the deaths of thousands. I'd say religious radicalism is much more entrenched than we realize in Christianity.
Originally posted by Time Immemorial
Digi you have not even been out of the country, to any Islamic States, what would you know about anything...
I know that a common tactic in Ticket to Ride is to amass large amounts of cards before playing any of your trains. Then play a bunch of trains in successive turns, so as not to give your opponents a chance to counter or block your plans. It's risky sometimes, but used by a lot of top players.
I can't answer this accusation, because the answer wouldn't satisfy you. You have to recognize the flaw in your thinking for it to take root. I'll give you a nudge, though: ...something something, ad hominem, something something, address the points, not the person, something something, the plural of anecdote is not data, something something, personal experience can often bias us in ways that make us unable to consider other opinions, etc. etc...
Ok, a bit more than a nudge. My bad.
Originally posted by Digi
George Bush, when he declared war on Iraq, claimed it was a mission from God. It's one man, yes, but with more power than anyone in the world and with the backing millions of people. No one batted an eyelash when he declared it. It was radical religious thinking from the most powerful government in the world, a government supposedly removed from religious influence; and it ended in the deaths of thousands. I'd say religious radicalism is much more entrenched than we realize in Christianity.I know that a common tactic in Ticket to Ride is to amass large amounts of cards before playing any of your trains. Then play a bunch of trains in successive turns, so as not to give your opponents a chance to counter or block your plans. It's risky sometimes, but used by a lot of top players.
I can't answer this accusation, because the answer wouldn't satisfy you. You have to recognize the flaw in your thinking for it to take root. I'll give you a nudge, though: ...something something, ad hominem, something something, address the points, not the person, something something, the plural of anecdote is not data, something something, personal experience can often bias us in ways that make us unable to consider other opinions, etc. etc...
Ok, a bit more than a nudge. My bad.
More keyboard domineering with nothing of substance which shows complete immaturity and lack of experience therefore your keyboard bravado skills must increase over 9000.
Originally posted by Digi
George Bush, when he declared war on Iraq, claimed it was a mission from God. It's one man, yes, but with more power than anyone in the world and with the backing millions of people. No one batted an eyelash when he declared it. It was radical religious thinking from the most powerful government in the world, a government supposedly removed from religious influence; and it ended in the deaths of thousands. I'd say religious radicalism is much more entrenched than we realize in Christianity.
Now you are distorting history. I don't believe you, and I think this is a good example of religious radicalism (atheistic radicalism).
Been trying my hardest to stay out of this conversation, but on the Bush quotes exchange:
"I am driven with a mission from God. God would tell me, 'George go and fight these terrorists in Afghanistan'. And I did. And then God would tell me 'George, go and end the tyranny in Iraq'. And I did. And now, again, I feel God's words coming to me, 'Go get the Palestinians their state and get the Israelis their security, and get peace in the Middle East'. And, by God, I'm gonna do it."
"I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job."
" I believe there's an Almighty, and I believe the Almighty's great gift to each man and woman in this world is the desire to be free. This isn't America's gift to the world, it is a universal gift to the world, and people want to be free."
However, in Dubya's defense, he also said this:
"I tell people all the time, you're equally American if you're a Christian, Jew, or Muslim. You're equally American if you believe in an Almighty or don't believe in an Almighty. That's a sacred freedom."
All of the above quotes can be found, verbatim, with a quick Google search. So no, Shakya, Digi actually isn't lying on this one, and it's not "Atheistic Radicalism".
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
You are the one who couldn't resist insulting my religion while complementing me. That shows your over generalization and prejudice toward religion.BTW you are wrong.
You are such a hypocrite.
Ah. Ok. That line was never meant as an insult. Only a compliment. You're more rational than what I have experienced with Buddhism in general. I may be wrong, but I wasn't trying to denigrate a religion in that comment. Buddhism has a lot to like, even if I don't agree with every belief of every Buddhist. Dudemon is another I'd say this about. He's Mormon, which I disagree with, but his nuanced worldview is much more intellectually rational. I have a hard time disagreeing with him on much...same with you. It was perhaps a poor phrase, but not intended as a statement on Buddhism.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Now you are distorting history. I don't believe you, and I think this is a good example of religious radicalism (atheistic radicalism).
Not intentionally, at least. This happened, unless every source I've read about it is wrong. Bush was fond of invoking God's Will during his candidacy and presidency. This was just one of the biggest examples of it.
Originally posted by Time Immemorial
I see why you upset cause I destroyed you. And sorry she not imaginary do you want pics or should I have DDM or someone come vouch?
Originally posted by Digi
Ah. Ok. That line was never meant as an insult. Only a compliment. You're more rational than what I have experienced with Buddhism in general. I may be wrong, but I wasn't trying to denigrate a religion in that comment. Dudemon is another I'd say this about. He's Mormon, which I disagree with, but his nuanced worldview is much more intellectually rational. It was perhaps a poor phrase, but not intended as a statement on Buddhism.Not intentionally, at least. This happened, unless every source I've read about it is wrong. Bush was fond of invoking God's Will during his candidacy and presidency. This was just one of the biggest examples of it.
Backpedalling.