08 Feb 07
Originally posted by rubberjaw30The truth in the Bible is limited to a small geographic area a long time ago. It is false when it is put forth as general truth of any sort. It is, however, a good read at least the first several times through.
oh get ur head out of your @ss
the bible is the truth, and everyone wants the truth, so everyone should want the bible...
(Despite repeated effforts, I never succeeded in finding that any of the vocal Xtians on this site had ever read the text cover-to-cover. Something I highly recommend.)
08 Feb 07
Originally posted by Wulebgrfollowed by reading through the quran also, which will be an eye opener for many, if not most.
(Despite repeated effforts, I never succeeded in finding that any of the vocal Xtians on this site had ever read the text cover-to-cover. Something I highly recommend.)
08 Feb 07
Originally posted by WulebgrMy God. . . One post happens to mention the bible and all of this happens.
The truth in the Bible is limited to a small geographic area a long time ago. It is false when it is put forth as general truth of any sort. It is, however, a good read at least the first several times through.
(Despite repeated effforts, I never succeeded in finding that any of the vocal Xtians on this site had ever read the text cover-to-cover. Something I highly recommend.)
In a vain attempt to direct this thread back toward it's original subject, E....hem. . . Some of my favourite reads.
"the Intimate History of Humanity" by Theodore Zeldin
"A Picture of Dorian Grey" by Oscar Wilde
Also
"The Long Walk"
"Shackleton"
08 Feb 07
Originally posted by rbmorrisLOL, that's true. It only took a month to read. Moral of the story: Dagny will sleep with anybody with power.
"Atlas Shrugged" could have been a short story too, if Ayn Rand hadn't felt compelled to beat you over the head with the message over and over and over again. 😛
08 Feb 07
Originally posted by deathbypawnI have a vital memory of reading Heart of Darkness early one morning almost before the coffee was ready. This after staying up late watching Apocalypse Now.
Heart of Darkness and King Leopold's Ghost are my two favorite books ever.
I was working through some creative ideas relating to the idea of the wilderness in American culture in preparation for my graduate exams, and about 8:30 p.m. it became essential that I immediately watch the film and read the novel. I had to go rent the movie, and then trot over to a bookstore to buy the novel. There was a line at the video store, so I went to the bookstore first, getting there just before closing but the change in my pocket was short 20 cents (the clerk let me get away with it, as I only had one check left and needed that for the video).
I started Apocalypse Now by 10:00 p.m. and finished reading Heart of Darkness (after a few hours of sleep) before 8:00am. Then, I did not write about either on my exams.