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you said you could provide some evidence if we asked questions, so I did.

Right. I did say I could provide evidence depending where the issue with the book was.

I did not expect any since the book is Fiction. If there was factual evidence for some of the stuff he has in there then it would be readily available.

Like any book of fiction, there are some facts, and yes, they are readily available.

The book describes the Catholic religion being built upon religions of the past.

Here is an example (with pictures):

a pagan Canaanite cultic pillar or "matstsebah" showing hands raised in praise to the sun disk. This was BEFORE the catholic religion.

Look closely, and you will see it is the SAME thing.

Further fact found in the book is the idea that alot of Catholics believe Jesus was born on Dec 25. There is no evidence of the day Jesus was born, however, there is a reason that Dec 25 was used. Pagan festivals in honor of the Roman God, Saturn, were celebrated during the month of December.

These Pagan symbols are even used to this day in Catholism. A perfect example is found in this link

oh, and there are plenty of ppl who do suggest alot of the same of Magdalene. Here is just such an example: link.

Though again, it is just one person's idea... but a worthy perspective none the less.

I would like some evidence on Mary Magdalene being the Goddess' daughter please

Ah... I thought that is where you were making your issues with the book.

(btw, he never said she was the daughter of God. He said she was the wife of Jesus).

First off, I would like evidence that proves she was not.

You see, the issue at hand is a matter of faith. Unfortionatly, you can not dispute the fact she was, or was not, nor can I prove (with out a doubt) the same.

The Mona Lisa actually being a portrait of Magdalene

Again, this is a rather well documented hypothesis. Was the portrait of Magdalene? Would it really matter if it was? This is "just" a painting by an artist, and like most paintings, permits you to decide what it is about (unless the author tells you).

or that the Last Supper has her at Jesus' right hand.....

I have looked at the picture, and I can see where it looks like a women. BUT, again, this painting is no different than that of the above.

I don't know that it is set at exactly one minute. I just know it doesn't take me very long to let the dog out and return to my pc.

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He also makes a lot of statements as fact when they are, in real life, suppositions or myths.

I am curious to know what part you think are myths.

We had a simular discussion in a forum that I usually debate in. Perhaps if you could clarify what part you think is/are (a) myth(s), I might be able to give you some evidence.

All together though, I think it was a GREAT book.

Just one suggestion.. and this is more self serving than anything.

The idea of kicking ppl when they are afk is great... but can you lengthen the time? I get up to let the dog out, and come back (within 1 min) and I am kicked. Than I have to wait to get back into the game.

If you were to make it a little over what it is now, I wouldn't get kicked

I have no problems either. I find myself waiting on everyone else to get there.... might want to look into increasing your ram. I stand at 1gb of ram.

You'll find we're a great community both on and off the servers

I certainly have enjoyed your server. Thanks for providing it! If I use it often enough, I will send ya cash to help pay. (I believe in paying for what I use).

We've got everything from gaming to religion covered on these boards.

Always a good sign of any forum... to discuss games and the real world.

mrX, one of our admins and my cousin, is an attorney. You could bounce law off him sometime.

I hate attorneys (just kiddin') I am sure in the coming year, any help will be appreciated.

You'll make a good law person, Mr. Quoter.

I know... some ppl hate those that quote on message boards. Should anyone really hate to find thier post in quotes, I would stop doing it. I just find it easier to respond (of course).

As far as local, it's in Ohio....although we have some long-distance travelers coming this year.....

 

http://www.gamrs.co/forums/in...?showtopic=9098

WOW! There are alot of ppl here from places I have been. Lancaster is next to Athens... that is where I got my undergrad (Ohio Univesity).

Well... thanks for the welcome mat all! I do recognize a few names from the server.... will be a pleasure to frag all of you on the server, then debate you here!

Thanks for introducing yourself.

You are welcome. I have been "involved" with forums/clans for a long time now. I know that the regulars like to have a snip about new posters before they get the ball rolling.

We've got quite a history around here...I can't even begin....began around CS when CS was a few months old

I was going to ask the how and when's, but I was going to a search first... so thanks for saving me the time

We've changed visions recently, and are looking toward our 3rd annual LAN party this July.

I was reading about that. If it ends up local, I will certainly consider coming!

Consider becoming a part of the coalition....we need more UT players!

Ah yes, that is under consideration too... but I would like to get to know the group a bit more first.

btw, what do you teach?

How about in Kentucky on July 24?

where at in Kentucky?

Hello!

I don't enter a home with out telling the regulars a bit about myself, so here goes:

I am a leader of a clan that is about to end. Reason being, I am off to law school here in Aug, and the other leaders are becoming too busy with their first jobs after graduating from college. We simply do not have the time to run things anymore, so we are ending our clan of four years.

I am 28yo male, married to a teacher, and I have no kids; just a black lab that is very spoiled. We currently live in Northen Kentucky, but I think it is easier to say we live in Cincinnati Ohio (about 10 min away from my house).

In regards to gaming, I have been enjoying UT on your server. The past games I have played are: RTCW, UT, and Call of Duty.

If you would like to know anything else... feel free to ask... and no, you can't sleep with my wife.