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  1. JiSe

    Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 'Christian'.

    Yeah, I don't do scriptural debates no more, and I mostly presented things that might, according to some views, differentiate LDS beliefs from those Held by other Christian churches. And I personally think that drawing lines that exclude some sects that think themselves as Christian is a futile...
  2. JiSe

    Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 'Christian'.

    Pros for Mormon being Christian: Professing of Belief in Jesus Christ Bible is quite important Cons for Mormon being Christian: Additional scriptures (BoM, D&C, JS bible "translations") might not be accepted as part of the same storyline. Temple and its rituals that differ quite much from...
  3. JiSe

    How does your God measure up?

    Drunken finn here.. I was approached by elderly lady who wanted my D... So my non-gods peewee is infinitelyly long noodly "appendage" is by definition infinite on its volyme, therefore its largest. And holds most per.
  4. JiSe

    "Reformed" Islam

    I think "Reformation" is normal way of things to develop when the Religion loses enough power to punish people who don't follow its every rule, or start to ignore the stuff that disturbs modern living too much. In some sense Islamic Golden Age - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia was time when...
  5. JiSe

    What book(s) are you reading now?

    Currently Reading: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Blood Rites by Jim Butcher Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami Just finished: 5 earlier books of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher ***+ Really entertaining and fast stuff to relax. How to get filthy rich in rising Asia by Mohsin...
  6. JiSe

    Polyamory or Monogamy?

    Taking the approach where "There are more people involved therefore more risk" is not that great if you try convey anything more than a wild guess about the rate of STDs. In this approach one just assumes that there is no other difference, and when adding "No cheating" one completely removes the...
  7. JiSe

    Religion...Or Human Nature: Which is it?

    I would say that religions are not the only thing to blame. But as most of them are quite rigid organizations, and as such they hinder the improvement upon humanity's natural flaws. Also some of the scriptures provide easy back up material for people to justify their bigotry. And as a third...
  8. JiSe

    Secular Happiness equates to putting on a brave face

    About the general ideas: "Putting on a brave face" implies that the feelings of happiness felt by people who don't believe in afterlife are insincere. Or that it is impossible to feel truly happy while accepting that life ends. Both of these stances fail to understand what it means to be...
  9. JiSe

    Take Two: Interview DS

    Favorite Food? What countries have you visited? What countries would you like to visit? When shall I see you @ Chat or @ LoL?
  10. JiSe

    Atheists View On Satanism?

    Some working definitions I have used on the axis off Agnostic - Atheist - Anti-Theist: Agnostic: Lack of knowledge about god/gods. Can range from "I personally don't know if there are any gods" to "Humans can't have knowledge about gods" Atheist: Lack of belief in existence of god/gods. Can...
  11. JiSe

    What kind of atheist converts to a theist?

    Having been raised namely as a Christian, then at tender age of 15~ shaking that off into Atheism, and at the age of 20 something converting back into Christianity after strong religious experiences. And later back into Atheism. Here are what I think was behind it. 1) Strong religious...
  12. JiSe

    What book(s) are you reading now?

    Too many would be good answer for me too, but here is short list: Violent Python (programming) Jerusalem the biography Norwegian Wood And Collapse by Jared Diamond
  13. JiSe

    Happy Birthday, Infinitum!

    Happy birthday <3 May thy lim(life) -> &#8734;
  14. JiSe

    Serve It Up Hot and Steamy!

    They had med trough on-line service organized by their hometown. And it was love at the first sight, but she was constantly under spotlight, and would not be alone with him, so they had yet to consummate their love, or was it love? He had been protecting her during the hard winter, he had...
  15. JiSe

    What Are Your Ten Favorite Songs?

    Amorhphis - Alone Tommy Emmanuel - Windy and Warm Antero Lindgren - Mother Therion - Gothic Kabbalah Arcturus - The Chaos Path Kingston Wall - Take You to Sweet harmony Metallica - Whiskey in the Jar Poets of the Fall - Carnival of Rust Amanda Palmer - Do it with a Rock Star Hocico - Untold...
  16. JiSe

    Best Whiskey?

    I enjoy drinking scotch whiskey. Mainly smoky tasting stuff from Isley region. Laphroiag 10 and 18yo are current favourite.
  17. JiSe

    The "True History Notes" Thread

    True history note: There has been no science in physics since Newton, he discovered the true laws of the universe, everything "invented" since is part of the second longest running practical joke / scam to keep tenures and grants running.
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