Re: Him by hobojo	23-Jan-08/2:03 PM
Can you introduce us? I want to meet him.
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	23-Jan-08/1:33 PM
Yes, these are some very “un-Dark Angel-like” things you are saying: “The normal, healthy human being has empathy for other human beings.” Have your prior statements on the subject been abnormal or unhealthy? I will take this as if it were your first muttering about empathy and say that I agree. Regarding my infidel point, what do I think about the afterlife of non-believers? Do I think they deserve eternal damnation? David Wilkerson appears to think so. I am not convinced. For example, if I knew my parents were burning in hell, I might strive to go there just be with them, rather than sit in heaven’s luxury. And wouldn’t they be glad to see me in spite of the flames? Furthermore, at what age would they see me, and I them? With these confusions, I prefer to ignore any possible afterlife. Religion for me is here and now. Regarding religion and morality, I think we agree. Religion is relationship with God; morality is relationship with people.
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	22-Jan-08/2:02 PM
Religious tendency is not negotiable. It’s what almost all of us are born with. Otherwise we would not see nearly every tribe and culture steeped in some kind of religion. So let’s not debate whether it’s good or bad, and just accept it. Like our tendency for sex, it leads to comforting and harmless activities if not perverted. What I think about the afterlife destination of unbelievers has little affect on how I treat them, or how Jesus treated them. He said “Love your Enemy” (infidels included). How is that a perversion of religion? Some religions say that murder is not naughty. They are perversions. I think it is naughty, not because of my religion, but because its naughtiness is obvious. The link between morality and religion may be weaker than you think.
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	19-Jan-08/11:16 AM
I said no because most Muslims are good people. Their religion helps them be decent citizens, and it gives them comfort. Some of their beliefs are weird, but so are some of yours. My beliefs are normal. Most people seem born with a god-shaped hole in their brains that is only satisfied by religion. So the completion begins; pundits of the gods run for election, some preaching “an eternity of sparklings” for unbelievers. But not all. Some preach love and tolerance, and they are the ones who better the world. Violent sects are perversions of religion. Why are they inevitable?
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	18-Jan-08/10:45 AM
No, but I'd be happier without the sects of that religion that want to kill infidels.
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	18-Jan-08/7:32 AM
It took some time, but you're catching on. Just a couple of baby steps to go. Donate to this.
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	17-Jan-08/4:36 PM
Well check again, the darn thing keeps growing.
Re: a comment on Running Local by INTRANSIT	17-Jan-08/4:31 PM
what? yawn
Re: Life is a moment by Prince of Void	17-Jan-08/4:30 PM
ok, but get the grammar right, it irks me.
Re: The dumping world by Prince of Void	17-Jan-08/4:29 PM
Answer to Question 1: none Answer to Question 2: everyone Get involved here: http://www.hopedevelopment.org/ or somewhere, else cry in your beer.
Re: You're passionate by EAger to Offend	17-Jan-08/4:24 PM
"Deep fascinations, shallow understanding" That ought to be everyone's goal
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	17-Jan-08/4:21 PM
Happy to have pleased you
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	16-Jan-08/12:48 PM
Fill not, then, the mouth of famine, if you fear this, but fill the brains of young ones, not yet bent on gihad, not fully convinced, as their madrasahs wish them to be, that unlike minds should die. Donate to this.
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	11-Jan-08/8:13 AM
You are right. With my rancher up, poetry slides in second.
Re: a comment on Voice of the World by Dovina	11-Jan-08/7:49 AM
Within the voiceless world, I hear a metaphor of the wasteland. It’s not the reality of my life. I entertain myself by trying to be more sympathetic. You are onto something here. We give a dollar, feel better, go on our way. You can do more Voidless Prince. Join me at http://www.hopedevelopment.org/ Send an email to Rashad Javed. Tell him what you told me and ask how you can help. You might be surprised.
Re: Absorb by Skamper	30-Dec-07/2:33 PM
Answer: Soak it up and spit it out. Good philosophy.
Re: Running Local by INTRANSIT	30-Dec-07/2:29 PM
Trucker terms, or Greek, who knows. I cycle with the biggest, rumba with the Macs. Parkour stumps me. Please, not over a fence. Fly ball and swerve on - I wont ask. Now, elope for a few on the server, I like. When ignorant, vote 7.
Re: a comment on Shiver by Skamper	30-Dec-07/1:56 PM
I plead insanity!
Re: a comment on The Least of These by Dovina	21-Dec-07/9:38 PM
Line 2 ends with an implied pause, at least I want it to. This leads to the new phrase in Line 3. I can see how you thought they should be part of the same thought, but they’re not. I want the controversy that this poem courts. Thanks for noticing. It’s a harsh Christmas theme, designed to antagonize. Thanks for commenting.
Re: Milk and gas by Caducus	21-Dec-07/11:17 AM
a sad tale well told.