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DLW
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   Posted 5/22/2003 7:38 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
According to Adiaphora, we have the right to make any post any where we want.

If you think this post is inappropriate for this forum, let me know and I'll consider removing it.

dlw

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Laika
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   Posted 5/22/2003 7:43 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
DLW

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According to Adiaphora, we have the right to make any post any where we want.

If you think this post is inappropriate for this forum, let me know and I'll consider removing it.



I just consider your political posts as Dada-esque theatre.





Even though the skies are blue, don't they let the sunshine through?
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DLW
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   Posted 5/22/2003 7:45 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I'm just trying to build some space that can be concentrated on issues that I think are important and should not have to compete with whether or not Cain could find a bride.

dlw

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Laika
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   Posted 5/22/2003 8:17 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
DLW
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I'm just trying to build some space that can be concentrated on issues that I think are important and should not have to compete with whether or not Cain could find a bride.



Which is fine. But when no one shows up, except a wiseass like me, you may want to re-evaluate.

Tilt on, Don Quixote.










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BJS
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   Posted 5/22/2003 8:26 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Laika, you crack me up. I think I have internal bleeding from laughing so hard.


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DLW
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   Posted 5/22/2003 8:27 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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DLW
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I'm just trying to build some space that can be concentrated on issues that I think are important and should not have to compete with whether or not Cain could find a bride.



Which is fine. But when no one shows up, except a wiseass like me, you may want to re-evaluate.

Tilt on, Don Quixote.










Even though the skies are blue, don't they let the sunshine through?



I don't want adiaphora telling people where they can and cannot post, but I do think the names of the forums send signals about what sorts of topics are acceptable or not. I think the current title of the other forum sends mixed signals.

dlw

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From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.
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BJS
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   Posted 5/22/2003 9:02 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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I don't want adiaphora telling people where they can and cannot post, but I do think the names of the forums send signals about what sorts of topics are acceptable or not. I think the current title of the other forum sends mixed signals.

dlw




Dude, chill. You sound like you're recruiting for some kind of Cyberspace Anal-Retentive Libertarian Party. Take it easy, and just enjoy the discussions, my friend.

Brett

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DLW
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   Posted 5/22/2003 9:11 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Sorry,

I care because I believe that the historical topic of the relations between Church and State is an essential one, but one upon which the concept of the center, or spiritual warfare, is less useful.

In my view, Christianity is still alive in the US, as opposed to Europe, because of the autonomy we have had regarding the Church and State.

I want space devoted to the reality of evil, since this also requires considerations of the reality of the political, which requires a renewed attention to the autonomy of ecclesiastical and public and private forms of governance/decision-making.

I think that the continued vibrancy of Christianity in the US will depend upon us giving more attention to concrete issues like this. That means we signal to people that we don't discuss whether Cain dated his sister in the forum.

dlw

Prayer from Kenya

From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.
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Laika
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   Posted 5/22/2003 9:16 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
DLW

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That means we signal to people that we don't discuss whether Cain dated his sister in the forum.



Yeah but what if they held hands and jumped over a stick together?

That should be our running gag for May.


"Miss Modular" one more time and then I'm going home.




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Edited by - Laika on 05/22/2003 2:18:43 PM
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might-be-don
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   Posted 5/22/2003 9:29 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Given how He and Bush are such good buddies in fighting Evil Empires... Republican.

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DLW
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   Posted 5/22/2003 9:35 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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Given how He and Bush are such good buddies in fighting Evil Empires... Republican.

peace and love

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"No Rules, just Right" Outback Steakhouse



Huh? I would never call CVM an evil empire. I just think things should be changed.
dlw

Prayer from Kenya

From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.

Edited by - DLW on 05/22/2003 2:45:19 PM
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BJS
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   Posted 5/22/2003 9:44 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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Sorry,

I care because I believe that the historical topic of the relations between Church and State is an essential one, but one upon which the concept of the center, or spiritual warfare, is less useful.

In my view, Christianity is still alive in the US, as opposed to Europe, because of the autonomy we have had regarding the Church and State.

I want space devoted to the reality of evil, since this also requires considerations of the reality of the political, which requires a renewed attention to the autonomy of ecclesiastical and public and private forms of governance/decision-making.

I think that the continued vibrancy of Christianity in the US will depend upon us giving more attention to concrete issues like this. That means we signal to people that we don't discuss whether Cain dated his sister in the forum.

dlw

Prayer from Kenya

From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.



Uh, listen, DLW. When you hear yourself saying that the future of Christianity in the United States depends upon you getting an internet chat thread renamed, you really might want to consider that it's possible -- just possible -- that you are taking this a bit too seriously.

C'mon, man. Chill. You're starting to scare people.

Brett

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honorman
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   Posted 5/22/2003 10:02 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Brett: don't discourage him. We may have a new Messiah on our hands.

Cyberspace...now THAT will keep me laughing for quite awhile...I'd join such a group just for the title on my lapel...


Edited by - honorman on 05/22/2003 3:03:56 PM
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honorman
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   Posted 5/22/2003 10:08 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
DLW: I don't think your "competing" with anyone. It sounds like you want your own "important" space because you place a higher value on what you consider important than what others may. I don't think people who agree with you are going to be sidetracked by such "deep thoughts" as whether or not Cain had a wife or not. If you attract like minds it'll be because they're out there. I agree with Brett, chill, post and see what happens. Spend a little less energy worrying about who you are competing with what A. will let you post and where. We all have only so much energy. Try and spend it wisely.

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DLW
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   Posted 5/22/2003 10:08 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
No, I don't expect it will determine the future of Christianity, but every step/battle may count and I think a discussion of the organization of the board does depend upon how we would like it to evolve in the future.

dlw

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From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.
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honorman
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   Posted 5/22/2003 10:11 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Is the Republican party eternal or everlasting?

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DLW
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   Posted 5/22/2003 10:14 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
quote:

DLW: I don't think your "competing" with anyone. It sounds like you want your own "important" space because you place a higher value on what you consider important than what others may. I don't think people who agree with you are going to be sidetracked by such "deep thoughts" as whether or not Cain had a wife or not. If you attract like minds it'll be because they're out there. I agree with Brett, chill, post and see what happens. Spend a little less energy worrying about who you are competing with what A. will let you post and where. We all have only so much energy. Try and spend it wisely.





You are right.
points taken.

The Republican party is what it has to be to keep its market share.
dlw

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From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.
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honorman
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   Posted 5/22/2003 10:17 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
If God were either, would not the party have to share his nature?

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DLW
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   Posted 5/22/2003 10:23 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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If God were either, would not the party have to share his nature?





God ain't either. Political Parties in the US have tended to operate like oligopolies in the US, adapting their platforms to maintain their access to power.

We still use manicheistic language concerning parties, because of how religious differences have historically played an important role in determining what party one supports. I.e., our religious leaders have not been autonomous of political parties, particularly this past century starting with the political move to pass the Prohibition.

dlw

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From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.
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   Posted 5/22/2003 7:07 PM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
God absolutely has to be....a libertarian!




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Laika
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   Posted 5/23/2003 2:04 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
John Earp

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God absolutely has to be....a libertarian!



Wouldn't He always be telling us to be quiet then?

Oh, that's librarian.....




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   Posted 5/23/2003 9:06 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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John Earp

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God absolutely has to be....a libertarian!



Wouldn't He always be telling us to be quiet then?

Oh, that's librarian.....





LOL !!

Laika, I enjoy your sense of humor!

S.B.G.



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DLW
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   Posted 5/23/2003 9:25 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Yes, but I'm not quite yet convinced he uses his wit for Good rather than evil...

dlw

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From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.
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   Posted 5/23/2003 9:54 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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Yes, but I'm not quite yet convinced he uses his wit for Good rather than evil...

dlw



Hmmm,
Now that would be an interesting thread.

"Does Laika use his wit for good or evil: You decide."

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DLW
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   Posted 5/23/2003 3:03 PM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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quote:

Yes, but I'm not quite yet convinced he uses his wit for Good rather than evil...

dlw



Hmmm,
Now that would be an interesting thread.

"Does Laika use his wit for good or evil: You decide."

S.B.G.

To understand and to be understood is bliss.



post-on!!!
dlw

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From the Cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the Laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the Arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Lord Deliver Me.
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