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Jayciedubb · 56-60, M
If the devil is real, it might have invented the Catholic Church. There are many reasons why I think that's a possibility but for starters, the crucifix is a violation of the first two of The Ten Commandments not to mention, it celebrates the suffering of the supposed Son of God. Also, the fourth Commandment. Saturday is supposed to be the holy day, not Sunday.
Maybe we're all living in hell right now, but we all got used to it. They say we're all born Sinners, right? Maybe that's what landed us here in hell. And just like there are people who are happy in prison because they get used to it maybe we all just got used to it
Some of the basic laws of nature also allude to that possibility the path of least resistance and survival of the fittest. And the fact that we don't have to teach kids how to lie . We have to teach them how to tell the truth. We all lie naturally. Because what is a lie? It's a path of least resistance.
2/3 of the Earth's surface is covered with a substance that is comprised of two of the three ingredients known to start one of the hottest fires possible on earth. Hydrogen and oxygen. As I understand it, the only hotter combination would be oxygen and acetylene and it's not much hotter and definitely not covering 2/3 of the surface of Earth. But what do we do with this compound? We drink it to live, and what is 'live' backwards? Evil
Maybe we're all living in hell right now, but we all got used to it. They say we're all born Sinners, right? Maybe that's what landed us here in hell. And just like there are people who are happy in prison because they get used to it maybe we all just got used to it
Some of the basic laws of nature also allude to that possibility the path of least resistance and survival of the fittest. And the fact that we don't have to teach kids how to lie . We have to teach them how to tell the truth. We all lie naturally. Because what is a lie? It's a path of least resistance.
2/3 of the Earth's surface is covered with a substance that is comprised of two of the three ingredients known to start one of the hottest fires possible on earth. Hydrogen and oxygen. As I understand it, the only hotter combination would be oxygen and acetylene and it's not much hotter and definitely not covering 2/3 of the surface of Earth. But what do we do with this compound? We drink it to live, and what is 'live' backwards? Evil
2cool4school · 46-50, F
@Jayciedubb interesting theory about hell on earth or rather humanity/reality being in hell.
I do have a different perspective on one of your observations. Children and lying specifically.
They say, they being child development researchers and child psychologists say that lying is actually a developmental milestone and it’s not something that they do out of one specific reason but a variety of several and for a variety of different reasons as well.
It’s highly debatable but it’s generally agreed upon that toddlers lie for a few different reasons or motivations:
and birthbabydevelopment.org.
I’m not trying to poke in holes in your beliefs because you are obviously entitled to your own opinion and I find your post interesting. I just wanted to add my 2 cents on one tiny part, that’s all.
I do have a different perspective on one of your observations. Children and lying specifically.
They say, they being child development researchers and child psychologists say that lying is actually a developmental milestone and it’s not something that they do out of one specific reason but a variety of several and for a variety of different reasons as well.
It’s highly debatable but it’s generally agreed upon that toddlers lie for a few different reasons or motivations:
in early childhood, lying reflects an important milestone in cognitive development. When children start to lie, it means they understand that other people have different beliefs than they do. It means that they understand that people's beliefs do not directly reflect reality, but vary based on experience.
And they often do so it’s believed because:children can learn to tell lies from an early age, usually around 3 years of age. this is when children start to realise that you aren't a mind reader, so they can say things that aren't true without you always knowing. children lie more at 4-6 years
I believe it’s more concerning when they don’t stop lying by the developmental stages of understanding why it’s important that they be honest. It’s just a small thing that I have a tiny bit of experience with and wanted to add information to the post that I was able to find on several .org websites for example American Psychological Association, apa.org and childmind.org and birthbabydevelopment.org.
I’m not trying to poke in holes in your beliefs because you are obviously entitled to your own opinion and I find your post interesting. I just wanted to add my 2 cents on one tiny part, that’s all.
Jayciedubb · 56-60, M
@2cool4school I welcome your two cents. I appreciate it all the things you have to say. Actually, doesn't it back my theory that we lie naturally regardless of the reason it's still a lie it's still dishonest just like two trees competing for the same sunlight when one gets in front of the other one that's it for the other one . it's natural and it makes sense to everybody but it's not what Jesus would do is it LOL. I really don't know what Jesus would do. But I often wonder. I think it's strange that the Catholic Church claims to know so much about Jesus and care so much about Jesus when they're the ones who killed him. Right? The romans? Then 40 years later they come up with this religion based on him which violates the Ten Commandments, but it's so close to the rest of the Bible that nobody questions it. I know if I came back from the dead after dying a very horrific violent death, and I saw everybody wearing a reenactment of How I died around their necks,, celebrating it, I might be offended, like they're mocking me. Not to mention, if anybody came back these days and claimed to be jesus, what would we do to him? I wonder what the Catholic Church would do to some guy who claimed to be Jesus? I guess it would depend on how old he was when he comes back, wouldn't it LOL if he came back in a prepubescent state, he might be in trouble LOL sorry couldn't help myself.
Here's a neat little nugget, do you realize that Jesus Christ is closer to living in our time than he was to living in the times on the pyramids were built? I mean, the pyramids were already ancient when Jesus was born And if you really want to feel old , instead of counting from your date of birth to today , count backwards the same amount of years. Ouch, right?
Here's a neat little nugget, do you realize that Jesus Christ is closer to living in our time than he was to living in the times on the pyramids were built? I mean, the pyramids were already ancient when Jesus was born And if you really want to feel old , instead of counting from your date of birth to today , count backwards the same amount of years. Ouch, right?
2cool4school · 46-50, F
@Jayciedubb Interesting. They have found that trees are a lot more cooperative than once thought actually and it even goes into the mycelia as well. Organic cooperation is an emerging area of study that’s dispelling a lot of the long believed myths. But I believe that lying with intent is a much bigger offense than the lying of a child that’s developing a sense of the world. I think it can be seen as you have to know what is right and wrong before you grow up and employ one or the other in your life in general. But that’s just my take.
As for the Catholic Church I find it interesting that they have so much information about all kinds of things that they keep very securely guarded. They are one of 1-2 organizations that are recognized by the world governments and UN as a country which is a very unique situation. They have a lot of power despite not contributing to the world in a measurable sense along the lines of gdp or natural resources. Such is the power of an idea and belief. I went to a private Catholic college prep and I was fortunate enough (though at the time I didn’t believe so) to have a religious studies class every year. Comparative religions was the class in my junior or senior year and it was actually pretty interesting and enlightening. I used to feel like I always had a second history class with the mandatory religious studies but it’s given me more insight into things in life than I ever could have expected.
Yes the crucifix joke springs to mind told by one of if not my favorite comedian, Bill Hicks. But isn’t it taught that Jesus forgives ?
I used to be fascinated by the period in life that my grandparents got to experience. From all aspects. Technologically, socially, if I count 45 years back from my birth date it’s 1932 which is crazy to imagine I think. Anyway always enjoy having a good conversation with someone that has different opinions thoughts and experiences. So thank you again. I look forward to more.
As for the Catholic Church I find it interesting that they have so much information about all kinds of things that they keep very securely guarded. They are one of 1-2 organizations that are recognized by the world governments and UN as a country which is a very unique situation. They have a lot of power despite not contributing to the world in a measurable sense along the lines of gdp or natural resources. Such is the power of an idea and belief. I went to a private Catholic college prep and I was fortunate enough (though at the time I didn’t believe so) to have a religious studies class every year. Comparative religions was the class in my junior or senior year and it was actually pretty interesting and enlightening. I used to feel like I always had a second history class with the mandatory religious studies but it’s given me more insight into things in life than I ever could have expected.
Yes the crucifix joke springs to mind told by one of if not my favorite comedian, Bill Hicks. But isn’t it taught that Jesus forgives ?
I used to be fascinated by the period in life that my grandparents got to experience. From all aspects. Technologically, socially, if I count 45 years back from my birth date it’s 1932 which is crazy to imagine I think. Anyway always enjoy having a good conversation with someone that has different opinions thoughts and experiences. So thank you again. I look forward to more.
Jayciedubb · 56-60, M
@2cool4school i think trees on the same root system are in cooperation, like the aspen grove that can be seen from space as its the largest living organism on earth. But do they let anything else grow among them?
I read an article years ago about a patch of sunflowers I think. They were able to determine that they could communicate between each other and that they had feelings or something like that. I read it years ago and I've since tried to find the article and have not been able to. Wait. I'll try again, hold on.
https://theworld.org/media/2019-09-19/sunflowers-turn-each-other-help
That's not the article I read but that's pretty interesting about sunflowers. As far as mycelium go, some people believe they're from outer space. Did you hear about how they streamlined Tokyo's Subway systems? That's just crazy. There are even some that they use to clean up oil slicks. They grow on the oil slick and I guess they consume it as they grow.
My point about kids lying is that it's the deception that comes natural to them for whatever reason.
Another thing is thst suicide is a sin. ..maybe because its like escaping from prison.. 😜
I read an article years ago about a patch of sunflowers I think. They were able to determine that they could communicate between each other and that they had feelings or something like that. I read it years ago and I've since tried to find the article and have not been able to. Wait. I'll try again, hold on.
https://theworld.org/media/2019-09-19/sunflowers-turn-each-other-help
That's not the article I read but that's pretty interesting about sunflowers. As far as mycelium go, some people believe they're from outer space. Did you hear about how they streamlined Tokyo's Subway systems? That's just crazy. There are even some that they use to clean up oil slicks. They grow on the oil slick and I guess they consume it as they grow.
My point about kids lying is that it's the deception that comes natural to them for whatever reason.
Another thing is thst suicide is a sin. ..maybe because its like escaping from prison.. 😜