Comments for Notes From Planet Earth http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com My take on just about everything. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:44:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Cylon Base Ship Runs Windows XP! by Toaster Effect http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/cylon-base-ship-runs-windows-xp/#comment-648 Toaster Effect Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:44:20 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=44#comment-648 HAHAHA ! Great joke really ! :D But this is evidence that Bill Gates may be the (imaginary) final six xD HAHAHA ! Great joke really ! :D But this is evidence that Bill Gates may be the (imaginary) final six xD

]]> Comment on Manson Family Member Denied Parole by atimetorend http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/manson-family-member-denied-parole/#comment-634 atimetorend Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:37:17 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=912#comment-634 I have sentiments both ways. On one hand, by taking other's lives, why should she go free? On the other hand, the state, as a representative of the people, can demonstrate mercy and transcend retaliation. Ultimately this statement governs what I think in this case, because that is someone who was really affected: "<i>But Tate’s sister, Debra Tate, told CNN in an e-mail in March that she does not think any Manson family member convicted of murder should ever be set free, saying the slayings were “so vicious, so inhumane, so depraved, that there is no turning back.”</i>" I would feel differently if she were calling for mercy, her call. Of course there are other relatives of the victims who might feel differerently, so it might not even be that cut and dry. Life isn't, is it? I have sentiments both ways. On one hand, by taking other’s lives, why should she go free? On the other hand, the state, as a representative of the people, can demonstrate mercy and transcend retaliation.

Ultimately this statement governs what I think in this case, because that is someone who was really affected:
“But Tate’s sister, Debra Tate, told CNN in an e-mail in March that she does not think any Manson family member convicted of murder should ever be set free, saying the slayings were “so vicious, so inhumane, so depraved, that there is no turning back.””

I would feel differently if she were calling for mercy, her call. Of course there are other relatives of the victims who might feel differerently, so it might not even be that cut and dry. Life isn’t, is it?

]]> Comment on Facebook Nazi’s Attack! by K-biz http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/facebook-nazis-attack/#comment-632 K-biz Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:24:52 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=719#comment-632 there is a way you can hide the groups you belong to and that should decrease fears: 1) Navigate to here: http://www.facebook.com/editapps.php 2) Click on "Edit Settings" corresponding to your Groups application 3) Click on the "Profile" tab 4) Beside "Info Section" click the "(Remove)" link I hope this will help you talfonso! ;) there is a way you can hide the groups you belong to and that should decrease fears: 1) Navigate to here: http://www.facebook.com/editapps.php
2) Click on “Edit Settings” corresponding to your Groups application
3) Click on the “Profile” tab
4) Beside “Info Section” click the “(Remove)” link
I hope this will help you talfonso! ;)

]]> Comment on I CAN Haz Cheeseburger? by ej http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/i-can-haz-cheeseburger/#comment-628 ej Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:02:02 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-628 oh yeah, why have a big juicy fatburger when you could have a nasty looking little canned one. yupp.? oh yeah, why have a big juicy fatburger when you could have a nasty looking little canned one.
yupp.?

]]> Comment on Ignorance Reigns In The Face Of The Wonder Of Nature by Michael http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/ignorance-reigns-in-the-face-of-the-wonder-of-nature/#comment-617 Michael Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:04:10 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=898#comment-617 Horrid superstition, I agree. BUT, what is the difference, really, is taking a child, or sick loved one to a Benny Hinn Crusade. I have never seen one instance of genuine healing at any charismatic Christian meeting, and yet these scammers rake in millions from the sick and needy. Horrid superstition, I agree. BUT, what is the difference, really, is taking a child, or sick loved one to a Benny Hinn Crusade. I have never seen one instance of genuine healing at any charismatic Christian meeting, and yet these scammers rake in millions from the sick and needy.

]]> Comment on Ignorance Reigns In The Face Of The Wonder Of Nature by Michael http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/ignorance-reigns-in-the-face-of-the-wonder-of-nature/#comment-616 Michael Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:01:01 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=898#comment-616 The human spirit and the will to survive is a very powerful motivating force. While you are entitled to your belief that a supernatural being/entity/God healed Jessica, there is simply no evidence that such a being exists. You may also remember the little girl next to us in the NICU, born with only a brain-stem. What kind of loving God would allow that? That was actually one of the turning points for me. The human spirit and the will to survive is a very powerful motivating force. While you are entitled to your belief that a supernatural being/entity/God healed Jessica, there is simply no evidence that such a being exists. You may also remember the little girl next to us in the NICU, born with only a brain-stem. What kind of loving God would allow that? That was actually one of the turning points for me.

]]> Comment on Ignorance Reigns In The Face Of The Wonder Of Nature by Jessica's Mother http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/ignorance-reigns-in-the-face-of-the-wonder-of-nature/#comment-615 Jessica's Mother Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:35:09 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=898#comment-615 BTW - I definitely agree with you wholeheartedly that no child, disabled or not should EVER be buried up to their neck based on some horrid superstition like this. BTW – I definitely agree with you wholeheartedly that no child, disabled or not should EVER be buried up to their neck based on some horrid superstition like this.

]]> Comment on Ignorance Reigns In The Face Of The Wonder Of Nature by Jessica's Mother http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/ignorance-reigns-in-the-face-of-the-wonder-of-nature/#comment-614 Jessica's Mother Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:22:20 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=898#comment-614 Michael, you're entitled to your opinion and though you may choose not to remember doesn't negate the authenticity of yes, some very genuine ways that God has indeed touched Jessica and healed her many many times. Do you not remember how the Lord healed her ears? The Dr's couldn't find anything else wrong - just needed tubes - after all the other tests were indicating otherwise. What about how she has continued to amaze professionals over and over again who said she wouldn't ever walk, talk, write her name, or read phonetically. She's doing it all. She's doing well. This is most definitely because we are working in cooperation with the Lord and because He graciously continues to touch her life. More than anything she has an understanding mind and a compassionate heart - full of unconditional love and forgiveness, just like her Heavenly Father. You may choose to believe what you want but it doesn't negate the Truth of His touch on her life. Michael, you’re entitled to your opinion and though you may choose not to remember doesn’t negate the authenticity of yes, some very genuine ways that God has indeed touched Jessica and healed her many many times. Do you not remember how the Lord healed her ears? The Dr’s couldn’t find anything else wrong – just needed tubes – after all the other tests were indicating otherwise. What about how she has continued to amaze professionals over and over again who said she wouldn’t ever walk, talk, write her name, or read phonetically. She’s doing it all. She’s doing well. This is most definitely because we are working in cooperation with the Lord and because He graciously continues to touch her life. More than anything she has an understanding mind and a compassionate heart – full of unconditional love and forgiveness, just like her Heavenly Father. You may choose to believe what you want but it doesn’t negate the Truth of His touch on her life.

]]> Comment on Moral Atheism by Ubiquitous Che http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/moral-atheism/#comment-609 Ubiquitous Che Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:52:45 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=876#comment-609 Tah muchly. You're right, of course. But I've found that name-dropping Socrates in most face-to-face conversations is a good way to make someone's eyes glaze over. ^_^ The other thing is that the method above is a useful way to get a believer to view criticism in a positive light. When you say 'criticism', people think 'insult'. When you say 'critique', they're more open. Same meaning, different pathos. Tah muchly.

You’re right, of course. But I’ve found that name-dropping Socrates in most face-to-face conversations is a good way to make someone’s eyes glaze over. ^_^

The other thing is that the method above is a useful way to get a believer to view criticism in a positive light. When you say ‘criticism’, people think ‘insult’. When you say ‘critique’, they’re more open.

Same meaning, different pathos.

]]> Comment on Moral Atheism by Shamelessly Atheist http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/moral-atheism/#comment-608 Shamelessly Atheist Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:26:40 +0000 http://messagesfromearth.wordpress.com/?p=876#comment-608 Sounds like a reformulation of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthyphro_dilemma" rel="nofollow">Euthyphro dilemma, but I like how you framed it. Sounds like a reformulation of the Euthyphro dilemma, but I like how you framed it.

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