Re: Skellington Bakery by -=Dark_Angel=-, P.I.	MacFrantic 172.193.196.195	16-Apr-06/10:51 AM
Very original, very intriguing. I though this was a fantastic endeavor. *10*
Re: a comment on Genesis by Dovina	ALChemy 24.74.100.11	16-Apr-06/6:05 AM
He talks of the incomprehensible qualities of God too. Sound familier? I think some of the people here think I just make this stuff up as I go. "The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible"- A. Einstein
Re: a comment on Genesis by Dovina	Dovina 12.72.34.19	16-Apr-06/5:33 AM
Thanks. It’s interesting that two of the primary developers of physics were deeply religious. Isaac Newton spent almost as much time writing a commentary on the Book of Revelation as he did on the laws of physics. Einstein was more of a loner: “My consciousness of belonging to the invisible community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice has preserved me from feeling isolated. The most beautiful and deepest experience a man can have is the sense of the mysterious.” “My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior Spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds.” When asked if he believes in Jesus, Einstein said, “Unquestionably! No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life."
Re: Genesis by Dovina	ALChemy 24.74.100.11	15-Apr-06/10:11 PM
Here's an Easter gift I googled up for you: http://www.ctinquiry.org/publications/reflections_volume_1/torrance.htm
Re: a comment on Genesis by Dovina	ALChemy 24.74.100.11	15-Apr-06/4:44 PM
Back from the dead and not a bit cranky but my back is sore as hell.
Re: take a jump with me by hendrimike	Dovina 12.72.42.224	15-Apr-06/11:38 AM
You were doing good until the last 5 lines. They spoil the bravery by giving the conclusion.
Re: Murder by Enkidu	Dovina 12.72.42.224	15-Apr-06/11:35 AM
Good. The last 2 lines clinch it.
Re: view from the top by pollywolly	Dovina 12.72.42.224	15-Apr-06/11:32 AM
Good until the last 3 lines, which negate her glorious view. Maybe she looks above the mist.
Re: a comment on Genesis by Dovina	Dovina 12.72.42.224	15-Apr-06/11:19 AM
Your day of rest is over, eh? Have a Happy Easter.
Re: Face of Iran by Caducus	ALChemy 24.74.100.11	15-Apr-06/9:00 AM
I've been telling people since we went to Iraq that Iran was next. All you have to do is look at a map of the middle east to see why. It's not just about oil, it's about having the entire middle east pretty much under our thumb. Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and of course Israel plus hopefully Jordan means you split the middle east right down the center, sea to sea. Plus, believe me, North Africa would love to start getting some of that U.S. money and this could leave a back door for trading with them. At least that's my theory so far. Nice haiku by the way.
Re: Murder by Enkidu	patty t 70.30.214.253	15-Apr-06/8:43 AM
fantastic rhythm. almost TOO effortless
Re: a comment on Genesis by Dovina	ALChemy 24.74.100.11	15-Apr-06/5:37 AM
I like your wording. It's very considerate to us believers. Your not insistant that we should have the same view in the way you present your ideas. Just ignore the posts that make you irritated, that's what I do. To me the zealots appear over secure. I'm mean they figure they got God on their side. I get very nervous when I'm driving next to one of those people with the plastic crosses hanging from their mirror or those Jesus on board bumper stickers. I mean they figure their going to heaven anyway. I'm not that kind of fanatic believer. I'm just more like an optimistic believer. I think it's just a very attractive idea and I have this need to believe there's something better to look forward to than what we've found we can expect through science. I have this saying; "God spoke us into being so that some day we might return the favor." Basically what I mean is man has this wonderful ability through time to fulfill his own dreams. One of the lines in a sonnet I posted was "We are the messiah of our dreams". What if some day we could have our brains plugged into a virtual heaven right before we die and our thoughts and wishes would effect it's reality. Not only could we meet our virtual God, we could actually be him if we wanted to. I think we'll some day figure out how to bring back the dead, I mean in a small way we already do. I think that the God we dream of today could be a reality in the future or at least a close proximity to it but for know my optimistic heart will go on believing in a natural God, you know, just to be on the safe side.
Re: a comment on my girl's day [tri-ku] by lmp	Dovina 12.72.34.47	14-Apr-06/8:05 PM
She could be saying goodnight to the moon and stars, or saying that it is a good night, or looking up at you and saying goodnight, or saying you are a good knight (a stretch), or that she's happy the moon and stars are above you, because otherwise it would not be a good night.
Re: a comment on Genesis by Dovina	Dovina 12.72.34.47	14-Apr-06/7:58 PM
My faith in God is not always “joyous” but it is “an insecure cry.” People who need religion believe in God, as you say, but some people would rather not have religion, and still they believe. I envy atheists for their ability to disbelieve. “Those who don't believe in God are comfortable with this life as their only existence,” as you say. But I am also comfortable with only this mortal life. I see no connection between believing in God and explaining what happens after death. I admire your faith that creation of the universe “will eventually be explained in solid scientific theory.” My faith does not extend to such grandiose achievements.
Re: Narcolepsy by Sunny	MacFrantic 204.98.2.23	14-Apr-06/12:53 PM
I admire your ability to invent simple and beautiful phrases, however, this does not flow well and you seemed to struggle with how abstract you wanted the form to be. *7*
Re: a comment on a dream by lmp	ALChemy 24.74.100.11	14-Apr-06/12:51 PM
or even put the X in the top right corner where people are used to looking for little red Xs.
Re: The One by deval1516	MacFrantic 204.98.2.23	14-Apr-06/12:43 PM
Eliminate spelling errors, and maybe make it a less cliche and this isn't half bad. *5*
Re: a comment on my girl's day [tri-ku] by lmp	lmp 141.154.134.3	14-Apr-06/11:02 AM
at the risk of spoiling your comment, i am curious about which duality you see.
Re: a comment on Genesis by Dovina	drnick 141.218.35.109	14-Apr-06/10:56 AM
As do I respect the belief in a "God" as it once was my position. I just find it all too convienient in a universe that is anything but. As history points out, religions have often replaced scientific explanation when there was a void to be filled. As our scientific understanding of the universe has increase, religion's effect on every-day occurances has shrank to merely explaining the creation of the universe, and what happens after death. The first, will eventually be explained in solid scientific theory. However, the latter will prove to be something that no theory or person can explain unless, of course, people come back from the dead. I hope that doesn't happen, as I imagine they would be quite cranky. I must admit that when somone posts on here something religious I tend to become irritated as I feel as though a religion is being pushed on to me. One might defend themselves as voicing their joyous faith, but to me it seems more like an insecure cry for approval and support. Based on your arguments, however, I don't think this applies to you. I suppose it comes down to that the people who need religion believe, and those who don't are comfortable with this life being thier only existance.
Re: a comment on a dream by lmp	lmp 141.154.134.3	14-Apr-06/10:51 AM
yeah i did post a suggestion asking to space them a bit further apart. maybe a "are you sure?" pop-up whose yes-button will pop up a "are you really, really sure?" and so on is a better idea. thanks for the additional commentary on the poem.