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Madame
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 Posted - 05/31/2007 : 15:56:52
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 05/31/2007 : 16:15:32
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quote:
Originally posted by Madame
i think we got a majority for the old testament here
fuck yeah we do |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 05/31/2007 : 16:18:36
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2007 : 18:04:56
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Originally posted by awestruck
i want to read The Road.
it sounds like it would be good.
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders
Any others you'd recommend?
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2007 : 19:33:49
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Fine, Ye Olde Testament is on the list. We're not starting with it, though. We're starting with the Hosseini book, even it's just me and awestruck. I just hope there's some creationism in it -- THAT will generate some serious posts.
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2007 : 20:21:43
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ok with me. so i will get the book asap. and if it does have anything to do with creation or evolution, i can discuss it just fine. one stipulation please: no insulting please. (and i say this jokingly, not to start a huge discussion on evolution and creation)
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders
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Edited by - awestruck on 05/31/2007 20:23:28 |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2007 : 21:07:10
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Originally posted by awestruck
ok with me. so i will get the book asap. and if it does have anything to do with creation or evolution, i can discuss it just fine. one stipulation please: no insulting please. (and i say this jokingly, not to start a huge discussion on evolution and creation)
i think evolution happened, and not creation |
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2007 : 22:26:39
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Originally posted by floop
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Originally posted by awestruck
ok with me. so i will get the book asap. and if it does have anything to do with creation or evolution, i can discuss it just fine. one stipulation please: no insulting please. (and i say this jokingly, not to start a huge discussion on evolution and creation)
i think evolution happened, and not creation
see it doesn't have to be insulting. now on to reading. so has the decision been made on what we are reading?
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders |
Edited by - awestruck on 05/31/2007 22:27:09 |
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 07:44:24
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Here's the list so far:
1. A Thousand Splendid Sons - Khaled Hosseini (for July)
2. Old Testament
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 07:55:23
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quote:
Originally posted by awestruck
ok with me. so i will get the book asap. and if it does have anything to do with creation or evolution, i can discuss it just fine. one stipulation please: no insulting please. (and i say this jokingly, not to start a huge discussion on evolution and creation)
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders
You don't have a copy of the bible???
And you call yourself a christian...
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 08:10:00
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I just wantto again remind everybody that the Kite Runner was not really such a good book. Don't believe coastline's hype.
I got some heaven in my head
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 09:02:44
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Here's the list so far:
1. A Thousand Splendid Sons - Khaled Hosseini (for July)
2. Old Testament
3. Origin Of The Species - Charles Darwin |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 09:47:34
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
quote:
Originally posted by awestruck
ok with me. so i will get the book asap. and if it does have anything to do with creation or evolution, i can discuss it just fine. one stipulation please: no insulting please. (and i say this jokingly, not to start a huge discussion on evolution and creation)
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders
You don't have a copy of the bible???
And you call yourself a christian...
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea.
hah i just noticed that too. what's up with that awestruck?
"I'm an editor of a major publication" - coastline |
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 10:23:23
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Originally posted by PixieSteve
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
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Originally posted by awestruck
ok with me. so i will get the book asap. and if it does have anything to do with creation or evolution, i can discuss it just fine. one stipulation please: no insulting please. (and i say this jokingly, not to start a huge discussion on evolution and creation)
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders
You don't have a copy of the bible???
And you call yourself a christian...
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea.
hah i just noticed that too. what's up with that awestruck?
"I'm an editor of a major publication" - coastline
let me make myself clear... the book i was referring to was the book coastline had suggested. I have about 5 bibles.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 10:29:32
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We're joking.
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea. |
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 10:33:57
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
We're joking.
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea.
i know. but i still wanted there to be no doubt. 
i promise i know how to joke too. even if i am a christian. i still know how to have a good time.
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders |
Edited by - awestruck on 06/01/2007 10:35:59 |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 11:11:05
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
Here's the list so far:
1. A Thousand Splendid Sons - Khaled Hosseini (for July)
2. Old Testament
3. Origin Of The Species - Charles Darwin
That seems like a hell of a list so far. Kathryn hates the first one, I hate the second one, and awestruck is likely to have problems with the third one (just kidding, Sonya). But seriously, why not? There are our first three books.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 11:14:21
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I've mentioned this book a million times but how bout Frank's World.
Its the oddest book I've ever read and I wish someone would read it so we could talk about it.
Come'on!
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 11:17:11
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Hey i can read anything. I am no prude. No problems there. So I am in.
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 11:20:14
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Which Frank? Frank Black?
I got some heaven in my head
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 11:30:12
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No, but isn't it fitting that it has Frank in the title.
Here's what one reader had to say;
"It just keeps zooming down at you, a perpetual cycle of hate, hate, frank, horrific dreams packaged with the knowledge that you can attain them, the state of being such a FRANK, a being self-condemned to hovering within and controlling all that is disreputable and eternal, violent and intellectual, such a Frank that enacts each twinge of his brain with such clarity and skillful desire to bring about horror and sickness that each seemingly unlikely turn of events gradually and subversively brings the world from happy day-glo mental static/stasis into the plaything of frank's own desire.. Put it on the same bookshelf as "Time's Arrow," by Martin Amis, and "Chants de Maldoror," by Isidore Ducasse. George Mangels is my hero! And the only other author i've read who's discovered the terror of Frank. Plus, if that's not enough for you, it's a really swell-looking book, and I think everyone should own one."
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 11:40:19
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You left out the best part, Carolynanna -- the subtitle -- "The Odyssey of a Fleshy Lump."
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 11:52:48
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
We're joking.
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea.
i wasn't
"I'm an editor of a major publication" - coastline |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:04:49
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Steve you should read Frank's World.
You're a bit like the character...
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:16:21
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:17:39
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From childhood on, Frank is pure evil, an instiller of fear, a destroyer of dreams and souls.
wow, i guess you don't think much of me.
"I'm an editor of a major publication" - coastline |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:19:00
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We're joking....
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea. |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:22:02
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
We're joking....
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea.
prepare to be destroyed.
"I'm an editor of a major publication" - coastline |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:24:15
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Is Carolynanna a dream or a soul?
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:41:01
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Well I ain't Laura fucking Bush and that's for damn sure.
See I'm all paranoid about used of the emoticons but look what happens when I don't.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 13:28:46
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Guys, I've just pulled our Bible off the shelf and there are 878 pages in the Old Testament. I repeat that's 878 pages. How about picking out some of the highlights? Genesis should be a good 'un - I'm sure it is pretty steady stuff. Jonah should be good, as long as there are lots of whales. Lamentations sounds a bit depressing though. For some reason Samuel gets two books so presumably he is a popular dude with God?
I'm also going to need some help. In Deuteronomy for example can someone clarify 22.30 'A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt'. We're not going to be debating cross dressing surely?
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 13:38:16
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quote:
Originally posted by bedrock_barney
Guys, I've just pulled our Bible off the shelf and there are 878 pages in the Old Testament. I repeat that's 878 pages. How about picking out some of the highlights? Genesis should be a good 'un - I'm sure it is pretty steady stuff. Jonah should be good, as long as there are lots of whales. Lamentations sounds a bit depressing though. For some reason Samuel gets two books so presumably he is a popular dude with God?
I'm also going to need some help. In Deuteronomy for example can someone clarify 22.30 'A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt'. We're not going to be debating cross dressing surely?
The humble apple
It's generally deemed OK to skip the "begats". That should knock out about 300 pages.
Also, if you don't have a bible (or only 3 or 4), you can get one from any hotel. Those Gideons are rich dudes, they'll replace it for you.
But seriously, it's not considered stealing to take a Gideons bible, as long as you are doing it for honorable purposes. They want you to take it if it will help you find your way in life. Look it up!
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Edited by - Jefrey on 06/01/2007 13:44:18 |
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 14:05:49
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quote:
Originally posted by Jefrey
quote:
Originally posted by bedrock_barney
Guys, I've just pulled our Bible off the shelf and there are 878 pages in the Old Testament. I repeat that's 878 pages. How about picking out some of the highlights? Genesis should be a good 'un - I'm sure it is pretty steady stuff. Jonah should be good, as long as there are lots of whales. Lamentations sounds a bit depressing though. For some reason Samuel gets two books so presumably he is a popular dude with God?
I'm also going to need some help. In Deuteronomy for example can someone clarify 22.30 'A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt'. We're not going to be debating cross dressing surely?
The humble apple
It's generally deemed OK to skip the "begats". That should knock out about 300 pages.
Also, if you don't have a bible (or only 3 or 4), you can get one from any hotel. Those Gideons are rich dudes, they'll replace it for you.
But seriously, it's not considered stealing to take a Gideons bible, as long as you are doing it for honorable purposes. They want you to take it if it will help you find your way in life. Look it up!
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The Gideons are nice, but they only hand out the New Testament. and the psalms. and my bible has 1454 pages in the Old Testament. it depends on the print. and your right about they want you to take it. i have about 5 of those too. they hand them out on my college campus sometimes.
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 14:43:39
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quote:
Originally posted by bedrock_barney
Guys, I've just pulled our Bible off the shelf and there are 878 pages in the Old Testament. I repeat that's 878 pages. How about picking out some of the highlights?
Good plan. But we'll get there when we get there. In August. Should be some damn fine summer reading -- well, if you're in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 15:31:48
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Gideons give out the New Testament in schools and hospitals, the whole Bible in hotels. They're not exactly loaded, but are funded entirely by subscriptions of the people that give them out, so they're happy for you to take them. They go around restocking once a year or so.
I know a guy who does it. He's a dude.
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