Archive for February, 2009
Posted on 2009 02, 25 by Matt
I’ve developed a thorough response and refutation of the Book of Abraham which is a section in the Mormon Scripture “Pearl of Great Price.” There is a wealth of information on this subject and in order present it in a blog worth space I have presented it in bullet format. To read about this subject in full, I suggest reading, “By his own papyrus” by Charles M. Larson. This is the primary resource for this blog.
-Joseph Smith the Founder of the Mormon Church claimed to have the gift of “seer.” Mosiah 8:13 (from the Book of Mormon) defines a seer as “a man that can translate all records that are of ancient date.” Smith apparently utilized this gift to translate the book of Mormon from golden plates.
Posted on 2009 02, 25 by Matt
And let the truth be rung on high in doorsteps without pause
for time is coming when truth will not correspond with laws.
Posted on 2009 02, 23 by Matt
Im something of a character, and in my meanderings as a character ive had some interesting reactions to me and the things i do/say….here are a few.
Posted on 2009 02, 20 by Matt
The decision between choosing to vote for a Democrat or a Republican is similar to the question of preference between choosing the horse drawn carriage or a car as a means of transportation. Im not, though, intending that one system of thought is vastly superior to the other, but merely positing the idea that it is a ridiculous decision to make. Its obvious why the car/horse is ridiculous, cars are a much more efficient means of transportation. The reason why the democrat and republican decision is ridiculous is because the debate between the two school of thought is really is not what is at issue.
Posted on 2009 02, 09 by Matt
Movie: “Battle Royal”. Japanese dystopian future. Brilliant themes, cinematography, and intriguing story. Fairly bloody, not for the weak of heart. If you haven’t seen it. Watch it.
Posted on 2009 02, 05 by Matt
I watched Clint Eastwood’s epic WWII movie the other day. When i watched the movie i knew that the people who were shown being shot and and dismembered into pieces were not actually dying. When i watch Ocean’s 11 i know that money is not really being expertly (and with much entertainment) being stolen. Further, when lies are told in this movie i know that they are not really lies with malicious intent but merely apart of a script
But with pornography no similar conclusion can be made. It is not a simulation or a facade, but two people exposing themselves with intent to cause you to have similar inhibitions. What if you watched a war movie that encouraged you, the viewer to kill people? To steal? To deceive people? These would border on the realm of illegality or propaganda. Further, if a person is actually killed it is a snuff film.
Posted on 2009 02, 04 by Matt
Paul Krugman, Columnist for the New York Times refers to the times ahead as a crash course in “lemon socialism.” He defines it as, “taxpayers bear the cost if things go wrong, but stockholders and executives get the benefits if things go right.” Good news if you are the majority shareholder in giant corporations, but bad news if youre an honest worker.
In a capitalist economy a business must have the ability to fail. If there is no chance in it failing then it has no incentive to offer a higher quality of product or service of their competitor. Look at state governments. What if private firms were allowed to offer valid drivers licenses, do you think these private companies would make you wait inordinate amounts of time to get a license or handle trivial issues? Of course not, for they know if you did you would merely go to one of their competitors. The state does not need to provide a proficient, high quality products and services because they have no competition. These bailouts are leading big business to have similar thoughts.
Posted on 2009 02, 02 by Matt
Check out this site, there are literally hundreds of apologetic resources here.
www.biblicaldefense.org
Posted on 2009 02, 02 by Matt
-Why is it anytime someone gets into an accident when it has snowed, suddenly “it wasnt my fault, there was ‘black ice.’” No, youre an idiot and you suck at driving. Dont
