So if some still don't believe Jesus was married and Mary was a whore.....does that mean all men who uses whores should be called Jesus' instead of Johns? Or that sons of gods are the only people to play with these dirty women? So many more questions to answer.
The poison from the poison stream caught up to you ELEVEN years ago and you floated out of here. Sept. 14, 08
Inlet, the fact is, she *was* painted as a whore. I have my own personal feelings about why and whether or not she was and I'm going to keep it that way except for what I said above. This thread asks the question if possibly being Jesus's wife was the reason she was painted as a whore. The OP did NOT call her a whore and I do not know the reason that connection was made regarding the new find.
This thread could be closed but it's not offensive to question the reason for a historical fact. And what if someone believes she was? As distasteful as someone might find it, they have a right to think it and/or question it.
I really don't like religious topics.
I understand there's some form of thought that Mary Magdalene may have been a prostitute.
I also understand that the article cited by OP had nothing to do with that and had to do with a letter that may have been about Jesus Christ found 400 years after his death claiming that this person had a wife.
Why they needed to be linked in the title of the thread? Still unsure. But, truth be told, I don't really care. My point was about MT.
To me - I admitted I was wrong to use the term "whore" the other day. The term is either ok or not ok to use, right?
Can one say a person of "insert race" is "insert racial slur"? Because that's what the of the definition of the "insert racial slur" reads as?
All I'm looking for is consistency. That's all. Seems inconsistent. I'll let it go, but I just don't get it.
You don't get it. It's about equal use of the term by posters here, polaris.
i already threw you a bone by saying maybe she could use another term instead of whore ... but read what you are griping about ... you missed the point of the thread completely ... you don't even understand why the thread is titled as it is ... even worse - you leap to the conclusion that the OP is insinuating jesus married a prostitute ... which is way off base ...
You don't get it. It's about equal use of the term by posters here, polaris.
i already threw you a bone by saying maybe she could use another term instead of whore ... but read what you are griping about ... you missed the point of the thread completely ... you don't even understand why the thread is titled as it is ... even worse - you leap to the conclusion that the OP is insinuating jesus married a prostitute ... which is way off base ...
Once again, you don't get it. I was trying to be discreet and yet let my thoughts be heard to the powers that be. You're prying. So, I'll try to explain...
My points within have to do with consistency of use of terms - like "whore" in MT. I was told not to use that term when I said corporate whore in reference to a person we all here should respect. I admitted I was wrong. I'm assuming the same should be the case for the rest of the populace within MT, if the person referenced is respected, which as a Catholic Saint - I'd say she is... the term shouldn't be used.
I've known a few "whores" in my life time...but they don't like to be called whore's...infact they would kick your ass or stab you if called them that
but sense we are talking about Christanity on the Train then it would seem the word "whore" is o.k and not an insult like the word "fag" ....right ?
Inlet, the fact is, she *was* painted as a whore. I have my own personal feelings about why and whether or not she was and I'm going to keep it that way except for what I said above. This thread asks the question if possibly being Jesus's wife was the reason she was painted as a whore. The OP did NOT call her a whore and I do not know the reason that connection was made regarding the new find.
This thread could be closed but it's not offensive to question the reason for a historical fact. And what if someone believes she was? As distasteful as someone might find it, they have a right to think it and/or question it.
I really don't like religious topics.
I understand there's some form of thought that Mary Magdalene may have been a prostitute.
I also understand that the article cited by OP had nothing to do with that and had to do with a letter that may have been about Jesus Christ found 400 years after his death claiming that this person had a wife.
Why they needed to be linked in the title of the thread? Still unsure. But, truth be told, I don't really care. My point was about MT.
To me - I admitted I was wrong to use the term "whore" the other day. The term is either ok or not ok to use, right?
Can one say a person of "insert race" is "insert racial slur"? Because that's what the of the definition of the "insert racial slur" reads as?
All I'm looking for is consistency. That's all. Seems inconsistent. I'll let it go, but I just don't get it.
I agree with Inlet13 that the standard here is inconsistent. I feel like anything Christian is fair game to make fun of, or insult, as long as you're insulting ALL Christians- not just one member.
I'm afraid to even say any more, b/c the BAN threat is being thrown around a lot today...
I've known a few "whores" in my life time...but they don't like to be called whore's...infact they would kick your ass or stab you if called them that
but sense we are talking about Christanity on the Train then it would seem the word "whore" is o.k and not an insult like the word "fag" ....right ?
Godfather.
Sandra Fluke is said to be an advocate for birth control issues.
Does she need to use the term "whore" to describe a Christian Saint in the heading though, couldn't she have used the term "wife" since that was what the article was about? The article was not about her being a whore or a prostitute - it's not mentioned once.
You don't think it's a bit of baiting? I mean the term whore is negative, right? And a slur? Let's ask ourselves, what exactly was the point of the OP post - re-read it if you like - it was that Jesus "may" of had a wife. What does that have to do with the term "whore"? Moreover, why was it used in the title of the thread? Don't you think it would have made more sense to use a title like :
Did Jesus have a wife?
or even:
Look - Jesus had a wife.
The connotation here is bigger than you're letting on. It's that Jesus was married to a whore. That's what she's saying. And that, there, that's messed up.
Let me ask you - since it's OK to use a derogatory slur against a Christian Saint, would it be OK to use a derogatory racial slur to describe an African American? We all know the answer is absolutely no - as it should be.
The thread title is kinda odd. That's all. I know - it's baiting and it's done here frequently against the religious folks - and I'm not even a big one of them - yet I see it.
If you want to ban me for explaining that position, so be it. I just wanted to clarify in case you didn't understand where I was coming from.
i understand your frustration with what you perceive to be board inconsistencies ... but read what you wrote here ...
this is what we are responding to ... you missed the entire point of the thread ... feel free to focus on the inconsistencies on the use of a word ... i have no position on that one way or another ...
but you also voiced a concern over the title and the subject which based on this post and others clearly indicates that you've taken both the title and the topic out of context ...
I've known a few "whores" in my life time...but they don't like to be called whore's...infact they would kick your ass or stab you if called them that
but sense we are talking about Christanity on the Train then it would seem the word "whore" is o.k and not an insult like the word "fag" ....right ?
Godfather.
To give another example...
If you used a racial slur, and that a definition would link up correctly to what you're describing, that's ok? But, if you use the racial slur in another way it's not ok?
I'd say - no, to most - it's not OK period... right? It's a slur. They shouldn't be used.
Does she need to use the term "whore" to describe a Christian Saint in the heading though, couldn't she have used the term "wife" since that was what the article was about? The article was not about her being a whore or a prostitute - it's not mentioned once.
You don't think it's a bit of baiting? I mean the term whore is negative, right? And a slur? Let's ask ourselves, what exactly was the point of the OP post - re-read it if you like - it was that Jesus "may" of had a wife. What does that have to do with the term "whore"? Moreover, why was it used in the title of the thread? Don't you think it would have made more sense to use a title like :
Did Jesus have a wife?
or even:
Look - Jesus had a wife.
The connotation here is bigger than you're letting on. It's that Jesus was married to a whore. That's what she's saying. And that, there, that's messed up.
Let me ask you - since it's OK to use a derogatory slur against a Christian Saint, would it be OK to use a derogatory racial slur to describe an African American? We all know the answer is absolutely no - as it should be.
The thread title is kinda odd. That's all. I know - it's baiting and it's done here frequently against the religious folks - and I'm not even a big one of them - yet I see it.
If you want to ban me for explaining that position, so be it. I just wanted to clarify in case you didn't understand where I was coming from.
i understand your frustration with what you perceive to be board inconsistencies ... but read what you wrote here ...
this is what we are responding to ... you missed the entire point of the thread ... feel free to focus on the inconsistencies on the use of a word ... i have no position on that one way or another ...
but you also voiced a concern over the title and the subject which based on this post and others clearly indicates that you've taken both the title and the topic out of context ...
My beef here was the title and the use of the term "whore". I've said that to you now 3 times. I was trying to be discreet in my methods to communicate this to the powers that be, hence why you may be confused. I didn't think I needed to get into it further than that. But, you are continuing to pry.
Edit: I'm taking myself out of the thread and MT for the day. This was enough communication on the subject.
My beef here was the title and the use of the term "whore". I've said that to you now 3 times. I was trying to be discreet in my methods to communicate this to the powers that be, hence why you may be confused. I didn't think I needed to get into it further than that. But, you are continuing to pry.
it's ok to admit you're wrong ... it's liberating ... but hey - however you want to frame it ... it's ok ...
If you used a racial slur, and that a definition would link up correctly to what you're describing, that's ok? But, if you use the racial slur in another way it's not ok?
I'd say - no, to most - it's not OK period... right? It's a slur. They shouldn't be used.[/quote]
So if a gay person came on and said: " I can't believe that wetback, Escobar would say something about my lifestyle." it would be okay? I doubt it. Just an example.
The poison from the poison stream caught up to you ELEVEN years ago and you floated out of here. Sept. 14, 08
My beef here was the title and the use of the term "whore". I've said that to you now 3 times. I was trying to be discreet in my methods to communicate this to the powers that be, hence why you may be confused. I didn't think I needed to get into it further than that. But, you are continuing to pry.
it's ok to admit you're wrong ... it's liberating ... but hey - however you want to frame it ... it's ok ...
Keep baiting. What do you care? Its not like you have to worry about a ban. You're good.
Keep baiting. What do you care? Its not like you have to worry about a ban. You're good.
inlet and i have had many "discussions" ... often somewhat heated ... and we pretty much disagree about everything ... he is probably the polar opposite to me in viewpoints ... but i respect his opinion ... i'm not sure if i would classify this particular conversation as "baiting" but that's not really the purpose ...
Once again, you don't get it. I was trying to be discreet and yet let my thoughts be heard to the powers that be. You're prying. So, I'll try to explain...
My points within have to do with consistency of use of terms - like "whore" in MT. I was told not to use that term when I said corporate whore in reference to a person we all here should respect. I admitted I was wrong. I'm assuming the same should be the case for the rest of the populace within MT, if the person referenced is respected, which as a Catholic Saint - I'd say she is... the term shouldn't be used.
End of story. That's my take. It's inconsistent.
it IS consistent, you are simply not understanding the intent behind it. calling someone a name is different than just saying that word. simple as that.
I've also seen that god-awful N word said before in a non-confrontational way, and that thread wasn't locked either. it's a shitty word, but when it was not being used in a spiteful way, but a factual way (as in, "he called that black man a n***er"), there's a huge difference.
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
I agree with Inlet13 that the standard here is inconsistent. I feel like anything Christian is fair game to make fun of, or insult, as long as you're insulting ALL Christians- not just one member.
I would say this is absolutely incorrect. look at every religion thread that has ever been started. it always ends in a lock, and the reason for those locks is usually because of disrepectful comments towards the religious.
and in none of those threads did I ever see an agnostic/atheist laugh at a christian dying while burning a pride flag. just sayin'.
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
I agree with Inlet13 that the standard here is inconsistent. I feel like anything Christian is fair game to make fun of, or insult, as long as you're insulting ALL Christians- not just one member.
I would say this is absolutely incorrect. look at every religion thread that has ever been started. it always ends in a lock, and the reason for those locks is usually because of disrepectful comments towards the religious.
and in none of those threads did I ever see an agnostic/atheist laugh at a christian dying while burning a pride flag. just sayin'.
No, you're just confusing.
This horse has been beat to death here today. Poor horse...
Time for a beer and some Pearl Jam. Have a relaxing evening everyone...
It's just the Catholic Church's sexual hang ups that make this controversial. They wouldn't have a pedophile problem in the Church either if they'd just unclench and stop being so weird about sex.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Keep baiting. What do you care? Its not like you have to worry about a ban. You're good.
inlet and i have had many "discussions" ... often somewhat heated ... and we pretty much disagree about everything ... he is probably the polar opposite to me in viewpoints ... but i respect his opinion ... i'm not sure if i would classify this particular conversation as "baiting" but that's not really the purpose ...
i am amazed many have no problem speaking or typing the 'wh' word. i am the last person in the world that cares if others curse or whatever but this is something else here. like the 'c' word i cannot use either one. it makes me feel like a fucking moron and without class so i don't use them word. and i adore women a lot and i know they dislike such language.
i am amazed so many are as carefree as they are with this word. fuck fuck fuck shit balls. if i were a mod here i would give out warnings & 24/48 hr bans for such vulgarity.
furthermore... who gives a fat rat's frickin ass if what's her name enjoyed more than one man in a sexual nature or not. men been nailing everything that walks (or not) for thousands & thousands of years. men be the biggest 'wh's around.
i myself could be viewed as a 'wh' by many. i've had one nightstands...countless times. and a whole frickin pile of girl friends. sometimes 4 g/f at a time. yep im a 'wh' alright.
this is what we are responding to ... you missed the entire point of the thread ... feel free to focus on the inconsistencies on the use of a word ... i have no position on that one way or another ...
but you also voiced a concern over the title and the subject which based on this post and others clearly indicates that you've taken both the title and the topic out of context ...
I agree that that is one way to interpret the OP. Specifically, that OP was implying that the catholic church went out of its way to characterize Mary M. as a whore (prostitute) in order to neutralize the notion of her having married Jesus. I.e., from the Church's POV, if we can convince people Mary M. was a whore, then nobody will believe that she and Jesus were married.
The trouble is that OP didn't say any of that. OP typed "is this why mary magdalene was painted as a whore??", then posted an article that doesn't talk about her being a whore at all, then basically vanished from the thread. Unless and until cate (OP) comes back and explains their purpose and meaning, you're all just guessing. Polaris is assuming that cate meant what I typed above (correct me if I'm wrong, polaris); inlet is assuming cate was being intentionally vituperative and thus baiting.
i am amazed many have no problem speaking or typing the 'wh' word. i am the last person in the world that cares if others curse or whatever but this is something else here. like the 'c' word i cannot use either one. it makes me feel like a fucking moron and without class so i don't use them word. and i adore women a lot and i know they dislike such language.
i am amazed so many are as carefree as they are with this word. fuck fuck fuck shit balls. if i were a mod here i would give out warnings & 24/48 hr bans for such vulgarity.
furthermore... who gives a fat rat's frickin ass if what's her name enjoyed more than one man in a sexual nature or not. men been nailing everything that walks (or not) for thousands & thousands of years. men be the biggest 'wh's around.
i myself could be viewed as a 'wh' by many. i've had one nightstands...countless times. and a whole frickin pile of girl friends. sometimes 4 g/f at a time. yep im a 'wh' alright.
frickin bullshit.
The word is in the dictionary AND in the Bible several times!! Just so you know! And "whore" in the context of this thread is meant in its real sense, not as slang for a promiscuous woman.
I am very happy the mods (and Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament, clearly!) don't feel the way you do about swearing. This place would be a ghost town, since everyone would be blocked.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
i am amazed many have no problem speaking or typing the 'wh' word. i am the last person in the world that cares if others curse or whatever but this is something else here. like the 'c' word i cannot use either one. it makes me feel like a fucking moron and without class so i don't use them word. and i adore women a lot and i know they dislike such language.
i am amazed so many are as carefree as they are with this word. fuck fuck fuck shit balls. if i were a mod here i would give out warnings & 24/48 hr bans for such vulgarity.
furthermore... who gives a fat rat's frickin ass if what's her name enjoyed more than one man in a sexual nature or not. men been nailing everything that walks (or not) for thousands & thousands of years. men be the biggest 'wh's around.
i myself could be viewed as a 'wh' by many. i've had one nightstands...countless times. and a whole frickin pile of girl friends. sometimes 4 g/f at a time. yep im a 'wh' alright.
frickin bullshit.
The word is in the dictionary AND in the Bible several times!! Just so you know! And "whore" in the context of this thread is meant in its real sense, not as slang for a promiscuous woman.
I am very happy the mods (and Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament, clearly!) don't feel the way you do about swearing. This place would be a ghost town, since everyone would be blocked.
i swear like a trucker . it is my opinion that the 'wh' & a few other words need not be used. the use of this word is to degrade women.
horseshit nutty balls is in the crazy person's dictionary & bible too. doesn't mean the pope goes around at parties buck ass naked shouting, "eat my horseshit nutty balls"
sorry folks im sensitive when it comes to degrading women. frickin excuse the hell out of me!
i am amazed many have no problem speaking or typing the 'wh' word. i am the last person in the world that cares if others curse or whatever but this is something else here. like the 'c' word i cannot use either one. it makes me feel like a fucking moron and without class so i don't use them word. and i adore women a lot and i know they dislike such language.
i am amazed so many are as carefree as they are with this word. fuck fuck fuck shit balls. if i were a mod here i would give out warnings & 24/48 hr bans for such vulgarity.
furthermore... who gives a fat rat's frickin ass if what's her name enjoyed more than one man in a sexual nature or not. men been nailing everything that walks (or not) for thousands & thousands of years. men be the biggest 'wh's around.
i myself could be viewed as a 'wh' by many. i've had one nightstands...countless times. and a whole frickin pile of girl friends. sometimes 4 g/f at a time. yep im a 'wh' alright.
frickin bullshit.
The word is in the dictionary AND in the Bible several times!! Just so you know! And "whore" in the context of this thread is meant in its real sense, not as slang for a promiscuous woman.
I am very happy the mods (and Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament, clearly!) don't feel the way you do about swearing. This place would be a ghost town, since everyone would be blocked.
i swear like a trucker . it is my opinion that the 'wh' & a few other words need not be used. the use of this word is to degrade women.
horseshit nutty balls is in the crazy person's dictionary & bible too. doesn't mean the pope goes around at parties buck ass naked shouting, "eat my horseshit nutty balls"
sorry folks im sensitive when it comes to degrading women. frickin excuse the hell out of me!
Whore is actually the biblical term for prostitute... I'm sure the Pope has likely spoken it (not that the Pope should be used as the moral compass here!!). People have claimed that Mary Magdeline was actually a whore. A prostitute. The word here is being used the same as if someone was calling a female dog a bitch...
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
i am amazed many have no problem speaking or typing the 'wh' word. i am the last person in the world that cares if others curse or whatever but this is something else here. like the 'c' word i cannot use either one. it makes me feel like a fucking moron and without class so i don't use them word. and i adore women a lot and i know they dislike such language.
i am amazed so many are as carefree as they are with this word. fuck fuck fuck shit balls. if i were a mod here i would give out warnings & 24/48 hr bans for such vulgarity.
furthermore... who gives a fat rat's frickin ass if what's her name enjoyed more than one man in a sexual nature or not. men been nailing everything that walks (or not) for thousands & thousands of years. men be the biggest 'wh's around.
i myself could be viewed as a 'wh' by many. i've had one nightstands...countless times. and a whole frickin pile of girl friends. sometimes 4 g/f at a time. yep im a 'wh' alright.
frickin bullshit.
Chad man I really like your stand up aproch and mean that with respect,you will not see me post the W word again.
saying 114:
114. Simon Peter said to them, "Make Mary leave us, for females don't deserve life."
Jesus said, "Look, I will guide her to make her male, so that she too may become a living spirit resembling you males. For every female who makes herself male will enter the kingdom of Heaven."
If I was to smile and I held out my hand
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Both stories (the jesus story, and Star Wars) tell the same story, actually. So it's fitting.
George Lucas was VERY aware of what he was doing.
Both stories are stories about initiation (and both were probably written by initiates), overcoming materialism, learning the scientific truths about "god" and life, and mastering those truths to use for the good of mankind.
What do you think "the force" was?
If I was to smile and I held out my hand
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Is the issue that the word "whore" was used instead of "prostitute?" There is a history of Mary Magdalene being associated with prostitution, even "Magdalene houses" being created to reform promiscuous women. I'm not all that knowledgable about the bible...but I believe the words "whore" and "whoredom" are used many times in some versions, so within the biblical context it seems that is the term associated with prostitution (along with "harlot"). I do believe words hold power, which I have stated in other threads (mostly threads about naming same sex marriage something other than marriage). I can understand some of the heated reaction to the use of the word, but is the same reaction given when reading it in the bible?
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
Comments
The poison from the poison stream caught up to you ELEVEN years ago and you floated out of here. Sept. 14, 08
I understand there's some form of thought that Mary Magdalene may have been a prostitute.
I also understand that the article cited by OP had nothing to do with that and had to do with a letter that may have been about Jesus Christ found 400 years after his death claiming that this person had a wife.
Why they needed to be linked in the title of the thread? Still unsure. But, truth be told, I don't really care. My point was about MT.
To me - I admitted I was wrong to use the term "whore" the other day. The term is either ok or not ok to use, right?
Can one say a person of "insert race" is "insert racial slur"? Because that's what the of the definition of the "insert racial slur" reads as?
All I'm looking for is consistency. That's all. Seems inconsistent. I'll let it go, but I just don't get it.
<object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href=" - In the Fire (demo)</a> by <a href="
i already threw you a bone by saying maybe she could use another term instead of whore ... but read what you are griping about ... you missed the point of the thread completely ... you don't even understand why the thread is titled as it is ... even worse - you leap to the conclusion that the OP is insinuating jesus married a prostitute ... which is way off base ...
Once again, you don't get it. I was trying to be discreet and yet let my thoughts be heard to the powers that be. You're prying. So, I'll try to explain...
My points within have to do with consistency of use of terms - like "whore" in MT. I was told not to use that term when I said corporate whore in reference to a person we all here should respect. I admitted I was wrong. I'm assuming the same should be the case for the rest of the populace within MT, if the person referenced is respected, which as a Catholic Saint - I'd say she is... the term shouldn't be used.
End of story. That's my take. It's inconsistent.
<object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href=" - In the Fire (demo)</a> by <a href="
but sense we are talking about Christanity on the Train then it would seem the word "whore" is o.k and not an insult like the word "fag" ....right ?
Godfather.
I agree with Inlet13 that the standard here is inconsistent. I feel like anything Christian is fair game to make fun of, or insult, as long as you're insulting ALL Christians- not just one member.
I'm afraid to even say any more, b/c the BAN threat is being thrown around a lot today...
Thank you for defending ALL members, Inlet13.
Not that you'll be well-received for it.
Sandra Fluke is said to be an advocate for birth control issues.
Is this why Sandra Fluke was painted as a WHORE?
hmmm....
i understand your frustration with what you perceive to be board inconsistencies ... but read what you wrote here ...
this is what we are responding to ... you missed the entire point of the thread ... feel free to focus on the inconsistencies on the use of a word ... i have no position on that one way or another ...
but you also voiced a concern over the title and the subject which based on this post and others clearly indicates that you've taken both the title and the topic out of context ...
To give another example...
If you used a racial slur, and that a definition would link up correctly to what you're describing, that's ok? But, if you use the racial slur in another way it's not ok?
I'd say - no, to most - it's not OK period... right? It's a slur. They shouldn't be used.
<object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href=" - In the Fire (demo)</a> by <a href="
My beef here was the title and the use of the term "whore". I've said that to you now 3 times. I was trying to be discreet in my methods to communicate this to the powers that be, hence why you may be confused. I didn't think I needed to get into it further than that. But, you are continuing to pry.
Edit: I'm taking myself out of the thread and MT for the day. This was enough communication on the subject.
<object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href=" - In the Fire (demo)</a> by <a href="
it's ok to admit you're wrong ... it's liberating ... but hey - however you want to frame it ... it's ok ...
To give another example...
If you used a racial slur, and that a definition would link up correctly to what you're describing, that's ok? But, if you use the racial slur in another way it's not ok?
I'd say - no, to most - it's not OK period... right? It's a slur. They shouldn't be used.[/quote]
So if a gay person came on and said: " I can't believe that wetback, Escobar would say something about my lifestyle." it would be okay? I doubt it. Just an example.
The poison from the poison stream caught up to you ELEVEN years ago and you floated out of here. Sept. 14, 08
Keep baiting. What do you care? Its not like you have to worry about a ban. You're good.
inlet and i have had many "discussions" ... often somewhat heated ... and we pretty much disagree about everything ... he is probably the polar opposite to me in viewpoints ... but i respect his opinion ... i'm not sure if i would classify this particular conversation as "baiting" but that's not really the purpose ...
it IS consistent, you are simply not understanding the intent behind it. calling someone a name is different than just saying that word. simple as that.
I've also seen that god-awful N word said before in a non-confrontational way, and that thread wasn't locked either. it's a shitty word, but when it was not being used in a spiteful way, but a factual way (as in, "he called that black man a n***er"), there's a huge difference.
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
if you want to make a point to the "powers" and don't want anyone to see it or "pry" into it, do it privately.
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
I would say this is absolutely incorrect. look at every religion thread that has ever been started. it always ends in a lock, and the reason for those locks is usually because of disrepectful comments towards the religious.
and in none of those threads did I ever see an agnostic/atheist laugh at a christian dying while burning a pride flag. just sayin'.
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
No, you're just confusing.
This horse has been beat to death here today. Poor horse...
Time for a beer and some Pearl Jam. Have a relaxing evening everyone...
i am amazed so many are as carefree as they are with this word. fuck fuck fuck shit balls. if i were a mod here i would give out warnings & 24/48 hr bans for such vulgarity.
furthermore... who gives a fat rat's frickin ass if what's her name enjoyed more than one man in a sexual nature or not. men been nailing everything that walks (or not) for thousands & thousands of years. men be the biggest 'wh's around.
i myself could be viewed as a 'wh' by many. i've had one nightstands...countless times. and a whole frickin pile of girl friends. sometimes 4 g/f at a time. yep im a 'wh' alright.
frickin bullshit.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
The trouble is that OP didn't say any of that. OP typed "is this why mary magdalene was painted as a whore??", then posted an article that doesn't talk about her being a whore at all, then basically vanished from the thread. Unless and until cate (OP) comes back and explains their purpose and meaning, you're all just guessing. Polaris is assuming that cate meant what I typed above (correct me if I'm wrong, polaris); inlet is assuming cate was being intentionally vituperative and thus baiting.
I am very happy the mods (and Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament, clearly!) don't feel the way you do about swearing. This place would be a ghost town, since everyone would be blocked.
horseshit nutty balls is in the crazy person's dictionary & bible too. doesn't mean the pope goes around at parties buck ass naked shouting, "eat my horseshit nutty balls"
sorry folks im sensitive when it comes to degrading women. frickin excuse the hell out of me!
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Chad man I really like your stand up aproch
Godfather.
From "The Gospel of Thomas" (a "gnostic" gospel)
saying 114:
114. Simon Peter said to them, "Make Mary leave us, for females don't deserve life."
Jesus said, "Look, I will guide her to make her male, so that she too may become a living spirit resembling you males. For every female who makes herself male will enter the kingdom of Heaven."
If I opened it now would you not understand?
But i respect your opinion, i guess.
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Both stories (the jesus story, and Star Wars) tell the same story, actually. So it's fitting.
George Lucas was VERY aware of what he was doing.
Both stories are stories about initiation (and both were probably written by initiates), overcoming materialism, learning the scientific truths about "god" and life, and mastering those truths to use for the good of mankind.
What do you think "the force" was?
If I opened it now would you not understand?
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"