Myth, Fact, or Both?

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Myth, Fact, or Both? Aug 10, 2010 11:19:52 GMT -8

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Post by Josh on Aug 10, 2010 11:19:52 GMT -8

Really? I think myth is much sexier than fact, because myth requires faith.

Sexier means "what you want", not "more challenging".

How would you feel if it turned out that your relationship with your wife was merely a dream and not a reality?

Ask any kid whether it's better to find out that what you thought was real was just a dream or to find out your dreams were in fact real?

I think you have to do a lot of mental contortioning and surpressing of your basic yearnings to believe that myth alone is better than myth became fact.

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You’ve got your methods
I’m done with trying to guess all your moves
I’m going where you want me to go
I’ve got nothing left to lose
Now I don’t wanna suffer
But that’s in fact the nature of the beast
If you want to get to higher ground
You got to get there on your knees

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Kirby Threadmaster Keep on Truckin'! Posts: 428	Myth, Fact, or Both? Aug 10, 2010 11:37:59 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kirby on Aug 10, 2010 11:37:59 GMT -8 I note neither you or Marcus has answered me on my challenge regarding Scripture bombs: yes I did. on May 15th.
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Myth, Fact, or Both? Aug 10, 2010 11:45:00 GMT -8

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Post by Kirby on Aug 10, 2010 11:45:00 GMT -8

Myth or Fact: Which is sexier?

how about Josh or Kirby: Which is Sexier?

As to sexier...we had different definitions in mind, I guess. With your view, I see your point as myth becoming fact being sexier. I just never liked that line of reasoning, despite whay Lewis had to say on the subject: "The one myth that is true..." I'd rather other myths be true, honestly. I mean, I'd love to live in the utopian suffering and poverty free world of Star Trek.

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Josh Administrator Pastor, ACF Oh Oh Oh My God, my God, have you forsaken me Or is this grace disguised as adversity? Terry Taylor Posts: 9,888	Myth, Fact, or Both? Aug 10, 2010 11:50:27 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Josh on Aug 10, 2010 11:50:27 GMT -8 yes I did. on May 15th. Why yes you did. Forgot about that. Sorry! As to your last post: That you'd rather any myth be true rather than mere myth just validates my point doesn't it?
	You’ve got your methods I’m done with trying to guess all your moves I’m going where you want me to go I’ve got nothing left to lose Now I don’t wanna suffer But that’s in fact the nature of the beast If you want to get to higher ground You got to get there on your knees Terry Taylor

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Myth, Fact, or Both? Aug 11, 2010 10:06:30 GMT -8

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Post by Kirby on Aug 11, 2010 10:06:30 GMT -8

That you'd rather any myth be true rather than mere myth just validates my point doesn't it?

Yes and no. The fact that ANY myth becoming fact doesn't make it sexier, just that particular one. There are some myths that I most definitely would not want to become true. (e.g. The Lord of The Rings...just waaaay too much walking. ;D)

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Myth, Fact, or Both? Aug 30, 2010 7:04:38 GMT -8

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Post by moritz on Aug 30, 2010 7:04:38 GMT -8

Aug 10, 2010 10:12:17 GMT -8 Josh said:

It's not "scripture bombs"! * Moritz said the Christian claims (from Scripture) were contradictory. I showed him, from Scripture and logic , how they aren't.

You gotta be joking. I'm away for a couple of weeks and you are starting to make things up...

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Josh Administrator Pastor, ACF Oh Oh Oh My God, my God, have you forsaken me Or is this grace disguised as adversity? Terry Taylor Posts: 9,888	Myth, Fact, or Both? Aug 31, 2010 16:18:00 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Josh on Aug 31, 2010 16:18:00 GMT -8 Well, the reader can decide whether I was successful. I think I was
	You’ve got your methods I’m done with trying to guess all your moves I’m going where you want me to go I’ve got nothing left to lose Now I don’t wanna suffer But that’s in fact the nature of the beast If you want to get to higher ground You got to get there on your knees Terry Taylor

moritz Threadmaster Extraordinaire Posts: 770	Myth, Fact, or Both? Sept 1, 2010 4:45:04 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by moritz on Sept 1, 2010 4:45:04 GMT -8 Aug 31, 2010 16:18:00 GMT -8 Josh said: I think I was Yeah, but you also believe in talking snakes... We will have to discuss "selective perception" some day.
	„Die Zivilisierung der Monotheismen ist abgeschlossen, sobald die Menschen sich für gewisse Äußerungen ihres Gottes, die unglücklicherweise schriftlich festgehalten wurden, schämen wie für die Auftritte eines im allgemeinen sehr netten, doch jähzornigen Großvaters, den man seit längerem nicht mehr ohne Begleitung in die Öffentlichkeit lässt.” - Peter Sloterdijk

Josh Administrator Pastor, ACF Oh Oh Oh My God, my God, have you forsaken me Or is this grace disguised as adversity? Terry Taylor Posts: 9,888	Myth, Fact, or Both? Sept 1, 2010 8:46:30 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Josh on Sept 1, 2010 8:46:30 GMT -8 great! i would love to hear more about your selective perceptions ;D
	You’ve got your methods I’m done with trying to guess all your moves I’m going where you want me to go I’ve got nothing left to lose Now I don’t wanna suffer But that’s in fact the nature of the beast If you want to get to higher ground You got to get there on your knees Terry Taylor

moritz Threadmaster Extraordinaire Posts: 770	Myth, Fact, or Both? Sept 3, 2010 1:04:01 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by moritz on Sept 3, 2010 1:04:01 GMT -8 Sept 1, 2010 8:46:30 GMT -8 Josh said: great! i would love to hear more about your selective perceptions ;D I bet you do.
	„Die Zivilisierung der Monotheismen ist abgeschlossen, sobald die Menschen sich für gewisse Äußerungen ihres Gottes, die unglücklicherweise schriftlich festgehalten wurden, schämen wie für die Auftritte eines im allgemeinen sehr netten, doch jähzornigen Großvaters, den man seit längerem nicht mehr ohne Begleitung in die Öffentlichkeit lässt.” - Peter Sloterdijk

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