Saturday, May 21, 2005

Quizes, Updates, and Rants! Oh My!
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Your dating personality profile: Liberal - Politics matters to you, and you aren't afraid to share your left-leaning views. You would never be caught voting for a conservative candidate. Practical - You are a down-to-earth individual who is not impressed with material excess. You care about the stuff of like that really matters. Adventurous - Just sitting around the house is not something that appeals to you. You love to be out trying new things and really experiencing life. Your date match profile: Big-Hearted - You want someone compassionate, someone gentle and kind. A loving, nurturing person will fill that hole in your life. Adventurous - You are looking for someone who is willing to try new things and experience life to its fullest. You need a companion who encourages you to take risks and do exciting things. Practical - You are drawn to people who are sensible and smart. Flashy, materialistic people turn you off. You appreciate the simpler side of living. Your Top Ten Traits 1. Liberal 2. Practical 3. Adventurous 4. Shy 5. Big-Hearted 6. Wealthy/Ambitious 7. Intellectual 8. Funny 9. Stylish 10. Athletic Your Top Ten Match Traits 1. Big-Hearted 2. Adventurous 3. Practical 4. Sensual 5. Conservative 6. Intellectual 7. Funny 8. Shy 9. Stylish 10. Wealthy/Ambitious Take the Online Dating Profile Quiz at Dating Diversions Hmm, interesting little quiz. Thanks to Jamie, because I stole from Steff, who stole it from her. Whoo for Chain Reactions! >> << Well, I figured, I'd drop in, since I haven't been around here in a while. I found alot of my old friends from my school last year's Xanga's. Some of the stuff I've read is kind of, I don't know, weird? I realize that in that area, alot of people are incredibly religious. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but some of the things that go through a kid's head... I wish I could think that deep into some stuff. Of course, there's one or two who make a good point, but in the big picture, it makes me shudder. Now, before I do this, I want you all to not dis me for this. This was written by one of my friends, and if you like, I'll give you the link. Ok, here goes... [New Guy's Post]Have you ever noticed how alike modern America has become to ancient Rome? Think about it. In ancient Rome, they glorified violence. The people were addicted to it. The loved to see gladiators kill each other and cut each other. Here in America we glorify violence through video games, media, boxing, and other fighting tournaments. We love to see violence. Like the citizens of ancient Rome violence is a form of entertainment to us. Also like the Romans we've legalized gay marrige (at the risk of sounding predujice i don't support it. I respect the person and love the person because as my purpose in life we are to love all people.) I do not support this right because gay marrige and gay activity in general is an abomination to God. According to Leviticus 20:13 "If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestible. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads" (NIV). God said that. God also destroyed Sodom and Gamorrah for their sexual immorality and corruption. Like Rome we have perverted the God-given gift of sex. And like Rome we have replaced the one true God with man-made images and idols. How have we done this? If you see the Catholics and how they treat the pope. Calling him most holy father and praying to him for forgiveness. Who has given the Pope the right to forgive sins? It is not God. It is a lie from the devil that we can recieve forgiveness from the pope! And praying to the saints. According to the Bible we are all saints! Also we glorify celebrities and in a sense worship them instead of giving golory to the ONE TRUE GOD who is WORTHY and ALL DESERVING of all of our praise! Modern America has become like Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome's rule over the earth had only lasted 400 years and the empire collapsed because of its corruption and sin. America has only lasted about 200 years. If we keep moving in the same direction in which we're moving now, i won't be suprised if we fall.[/New Guy's Post] I think I'll take it apart, and read into it a bit. [Guy's Post]Have you ever noticed how alike modern America has become to ancient Rome? Think about it. In ancient Rome, they glorified violence. The people were addicted to it. The loved to see gladiators kill each other and cut each other. Here in America we glorify violence through video games, media, boxing, and other fighting tournaments. We love to see violence. Like the citizens of ancient Rome violence is a form of entertainment to us.[/New guy] As a regular person, I can see what he's getting at with this. Although, he did miss one big point, what about hunting? Isn't it violence too? *weird eyebrow thing* Violence and sex (I'll get to this with his part on it) creeped into the "media" more and more throughout the 80's and 90's. Movies began to get more violent, and sex became more and more popped out in them. Well, what else were the Romans supposed to do? I mean, yeah, I could get be countered with the "Worshipping God!!!!!" thing, but in all honesty, the gladiators sound more fun. IMPORTANT POINT I MISSED EARLIER: The Church is probably the organization that's spilled the most blood EVER. *cough* Salem Witch Trials, anyone? The Crusades? 9/11? *bows out there* I'm not going to go through the Bible and quote things, but to me, it always seemed like God just wants you to keep him a part of your life, and always remeber that he loves. Sure, he was real hard core on the world.. (Noah's Ark anyone?) but if we all keep things in perspective, and keep in mind things like the paraboles and Ten Comandments (although, George Carlton breaks them down into two or three really well) we'll be fine and move on into Heaven. [New Guy]Also like the Romans we've legalized gay marrige (at the risk of sounding predujice i don't support it. I respect the person and love the person because as my purpose in life we are to love all people.) I do not support this right because gay marrige and gay activity in general is an abomination to God. According to Leviticus 20:13 "If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestible. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads" (NIV). God said that. God also destroyed Sodom and Gamorrah for their sexual immorality and corruption. [/New guy] Nope, this turns me off. The Romans had something going by granting the freedoms they did. Taking the Bible from a skeptisist, it seems like MAN wrote the Bible, not God. *shrugs* Another thing of faith. [New Guy]Like Rome we have perverted the God-given gift of sex.[/New Guy] Minus the God given part, we have perverted sex. Now, instead of being a natural thing of life, it's this big thing. Porography is good and all, but I mean, why can't people just be satisfied with what they get at home? * Unless you're not getting any, then go out and get some damnit! =D [New Guy]And like Rome we have replaced the one true God with man-made images and idols. How have we done this? If you see the Catholics and how they treat the pope. Calling him most holy father and praying to him for forgiveness. Who has given the Pope the right to forgive sins? It is not God. It is a lie from the devil that we can recieve forgiveness from the pope! And praying to the saints. According to the Bible we are all saints! Also we glorify celebrities and in a sense worship them instead of giving golory to the ONE TRUE GOD who is WORTHY and ALL DESERVING of all of our praise![/New Guy] OK, now this was a blow below the belt. My mom's side, and I, for now, are Catholic, and I take resentment. How dare he resort to name calling, even if the Pope isn't exactly someone I like, calling him the devil is wrong. And yes, the whole getting forgivness from priest always has been something I've thought on, because there have been alot of priest/ choir boy incidents, so they're not really technically a "holy" person. (Meh, I don't like using words like "pure" and "holy" because it causes so much hassle, but I can't think of a better word.) But anyway, point is, if the Pope was the Devil, I don't think he would have so little say in all world politics. (When I say "say" I mean actually having things like votes and whatnot, although he does kinda go through the politicans... So maybe he does. *shurgs*) That and he wear more red. =D Almost done.. Nope, we're done. Meh, I'm sorry Shinmaru, if I'm muscling on your teritory in anyway with this, I just thought I see what everyone else thought. Other than that, MUU!!! Annie's coming back on the 25th and I'm leaving on the 24th. ;___;

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