Posted by Hov at proxy.caris.com on April 02, 2002 at 10:08:37:
In Reply to: Answers for the WHOLE board. posted by Isis on April 02, 2002 at 09:47:01:
: Love is worth the consequences. If it isn't, then it isn't love.
: The coldest part of an Eskimo is his or her fingertips.
: Almost Famous is a fantastic movie, but Untitled is better.
: I feel like Dante is too self-centered to be codependent; Veronica's definitely codependent. Dante is more of a nihilist. I think he had abusive potty training and could use some primal screaming.
: Junkboy, I don't think you should worry about trying to reconcile the presence of evil and hatred in the world (as seen through Sept. 11) with the existence of God. I can't think of a single way (other than that old free will cop-out) that a God of total love would "allow" these kinds of things to happen. I believe our mistake in understanding God is that we assume He also has total power. This can't be demonstrated by anyone, it's just a matter of faith. Should you have to sacrifice one of these beliefs -- that God is total love, or total power -- which one will you sacrifice? They are essentially contradictory. The Buddha once said to his followers (whom he did not want), "Believe only what agrees with your common sense and ethics. Even if I have said it, do not believe it if it disagrees with the love in your heart." Jesus is not a dead being, and is accessible to anyone who wishes to speak with him. Listen to the counsel of humans, but balance this with what Jesus tells you directly. I should note that I am not Christian and this is not a sentiment that would be approved of by many traditional Christians.
: Nancy is a hot, hot bitch and I'm glad she's back.
: And if you get a sex change, you'll probably still lose your hair despite hormone treatments, but it's the new milennium, you can always get hair plugs.