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Posted: 6/5/2015 11:11:06 AM EST
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No, I am not saying that at all. Even the simplest observation of history and the world would quickly convince anyone that cultures aren't equal, religions aren't equal, and men aren't all equal. "Equality" has become the chain with which the weak seek to neutralize the strong, to conceal their own inability and devalue the achievements of the healthy strong and the actively smart. Where you and I differ in opinion in this regard is that you seem to say that it is "religion that makes culture" whereas I posit that "it's culture that makes religion" ... in other words, I think you are putting the cart before the horse 
The ancient Greeks produced their greatest achievements while worshiping the Olympian gods, the Romans brought the light of civilization around the Mediterranean countries sitting like dumb frogs around a stale pond with Romans worshipping at the altar of father Jupiter, the Goths and the Norsemen built centers of wealth and power while drinking mead and praising Odin. Europe was destined for greatness because they sought it and strived for it and because their barbarian vitality and raw intelligence produced a culture that celebrated and rewarded achievement, not because they acquired a chronic infection from a sickly semitic viral idea, which they managed to turn into something finer anyway Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Some countries completely abandoned those middle eastern myths one hundred years ago. two hundred years ago in some cases. this thread is dedicated to a country that stomped it out 70 years ago. so how did that go for them? Are you stating that all religions, and the cultures they created, are eseentially equal? No, I am not saying that at all. Even the simplest observation of history and the world would quickly convince anyone that cultures aren't equal, religions aren't equal, and men aren't all equal. "Equality" has become the chain with which the weak seek to neutralize the strong, to conceal their own inability and devalue the achievements of the healthy strong and the actively smart. Where you and I differ in opinion in this regard is that you seem to say that it is "religion that makes culture" whereas I posit that "it's culture that makes religion" ... in other words, I think you are putting the cart before the horse
The ancient Greeks produced their greatest achievements while worshiping the Olympian gods, the Romans brought the light of civilization around the Mediterranean countries sitting like dumb frogs around a stale pond with Romans worshipping at the altar of father Jupiter, the Goths and the Norsemen built centers of wealth and power while drinking mead and praising Odin. Europe was destined for greatness because they sought it and strived for it and because their barbarian vitality and raw intelligence produced a culture that celebrated and rewarded achievement, not because they acquired a chronic infection from a sickly semitic viral idea, which they managed to turn into something finer anyway so your position is that Europe in 0 AD was better than Europe in 1900 AD? |
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Posted: 6/5/2015 11:21:31 AM EST
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so your position is that Europe in 0 AD was better than Europe in 1900 AD? Sylvan, has anyone ever told you that you ask more questions than you answer
while there's something to be admired about this maieutic kick you're on, the exigencies on my time compel me to give a simple answer to your complex question: Europe was "better" in 1900 because Europeans had a long history of trying to make life better for themselves, economically and politically, materially and "spiritually" |
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Posted: 6/5/2015 11:44:50 AM EST
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I don't know if he's just deliberately trolling or what, but it's definitely become tiresome. lols |
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Posted: 6/5/2015 11:46:58 AM EST
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Sylvan, has anyone ever told you that you ask more questions than you answer
while there's something to be admired about this maieutic kick you're on, the exigencies on my time compel me to give a simple answer to your complex question: Europe was "better" in 1900 because Europeans had a long history of trying to make life better for themselves, economically and politically, materially and "spiritually" Quote HistoryQuoted:
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so your position is that Europe in 0 AD was better than Europe in 1900 AD? Sylvan, has anyone ever told you that you ask more questions than you answer
while there's something to be admired about this maieutic kick you're on, the exigencies on my time compel me to give a simple answer to your complex question: Europe was "better" in 1900 because Europeans had a long history of trying to make life better for themselves, economically and politically, materially and "spiritually" It was once called the socratic method (though I find the dialogues tedious, truth be told.) interesting the focus on "spiritually" if there could be such a thing. |
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Posted: 6/5/2015 11:52:42 AM EST
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Actually, they have a religion, they worship their leaders like gods. And no, I'm not talking about the hipster that swoons over Obama. I'm talking about honest to god, think he is LITERALLY FUCKING MAGICAL. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thank God they don't have religion there. lol And no, I'm not talking about the hipster that swoons over Obama. I'm talking about honest to god, think he is LITERALLY FUCKING MAGICAL. So...do you like...have a bat signal or something?....OMG!!!1!! there's a thread with a mention of God in it....OFF TO SAVE GOTHAM!!1!!!! |
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Posted: 6/5/2015 11:53:38 AM EST
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Could op edit the thread title? This thread stopped being a fat dictator thread halfway through the first page.
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Posted: 6/5/2015 11:54:20 AM EST
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The guy behind him, who is assigned to catch him if he falls. http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03324/POTD-Kim_Jong-Un_l_3324632b.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Who is fearing for his health exactly? The guy behind him, who is assigned to catch him if he falls. http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03324/POTD-Kim_Jong-Un_l_3324632b.jpg 
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Posted: 6/5/2015 2:35:18 PM EST
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Posted: 6/5/2015 2:42:25 PM EST
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Kim Jong Hnnngggg
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Posted: 6/5/2015 3:36:45 PM EST
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This is contrary to my experience. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sorry dude. An informed intelligent skeptical western atheist is farther away from worshiping those dudes like gods than any theist, including all christians are. I'd put dollars to donuts religious sheeple (including people you sit next to in church) who would be faster to worship at the thrown of some made up dictator half deity than would an "anti-theist neckbeard". I'm an agnostic. I have no answers. But I've observed humanity long enough to realize that 99% of us can't exit without some sort of religion. The vast majority of people that say god doesn't exist end up forming something into their substituted religion. Gaiaism is the religion of the "atheists" |
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Posted: 6/6/2015 1:17:34 AM EST
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I saw recently they were pushing for more tourism. They've built that new skiing place and have an awesome shooting range, there were a couple more things in the article. I'd be tempted to visit and see the place for myself. Remember it wasn't too long ago that they were the rich and prosperous Korea (heavily propped up by the SU) and the South was the backwards shit hole. I bet you could see some cool shit. Wat? No, I don't remember that at all. They eat babies there, and afterbirth since meat is unseen by peasants. |
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Posted: 6/6/2015 10:45:51 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So...do you like...have a bat signal or something?....OMG!!!1!! there's a thread with a mention of God in it....OFF TO SAVE GOTHAM!!1!!!! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Thank God they don't have religion there. lol And no, I'm not talking about the hipster that swoons over Obama. I'm talking about honest to god, think he is LITERALLY FUCKING MAGICAL. So...do you like...have a bat signal or something?....OMG!!!1!! there's a thread with a mention of God in it....OFF TO SAVE GOTHAM!!1!!!! And why am I not surprised you'd be imagining me in tight fitting clothing and cod piece. I bet you put my name in the search function daily so you don't miss a thread where I post. |
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Posted: 6/6/2015 10:59:33 AM EST
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Wat? No, I don't remember that at all. They eat babies there, and afterbirth since meat is unseen by peasants. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I saw recently they were pushing for more tourism. They've built that new skiing place and have an awesome shooting range, there were a couple more things in the article. I'd be tempted to visit and see the place for myself. Remember it wasn't too long ago that they were the rich and prosperous Korea (heavily propped up by the SU) and the South was the backwards shit hole. I bet you could see some cool shit. Wat? No, I don't remember that at all. They eat babies there, and afterbirth since meat is unseen by peasants. So we really do have it better here with our pigeons and snow coffee.
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Posted: 6/6/2015 11:21:49 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: http://i.imgur.com/aHsayNH.png Of course, I'm sure we picked a linebacker sized guy on purpose... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Their average size and height is substantially smaller than a South Korean due to the malnutrition. The nature of the officer's hats is designed to make them appear taller. Look at the diminutive size of the guy on the left. He's literally the size of a ten year old girl. This army would not last a week in a conventional engagement before collapsing from exhaustion. http://i.imgur.com/aHsayNH.png Of course, I'm sure we picked a linebacker sized guy on purpose... |
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