Clever Moses
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wolviewolverine (02/20/2014) [-] Looks like Monty Python.. might be the Life of Brian.. idk
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tehnukecomes (02/20/2014) [-] i believe this was history of the world part 1
that movie is genius.
have a piece
that movie is genius.
have a piece
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Randle (02/19/2014) [-]
It was 40 years, but they were being punished, they wandered the desert until every last person in that generation died before they were allowed to enter the Holy Grounds
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swedishassassin (02/20/2014) [-] Not to mention that they were a band of wanderers and normal people, not a well-oiled professional army that had about 1500 YEARS of technology advances.
That's like us looking back at the Franks in AD 500 and being like, "Well, why the **** didn't they make it to the Grand Canyon?"
That's like us looking back at the Franks in AD 500 and being like, "Well, why the **** didn't they make it to the Grand Canyon?"
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taxideataxus (02/20/2014) [-] Correct.
But making fun of religion is what is funny around here. Not facts about it.
But making fun of religion is what is funny around here. Not facts about it.
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wheteverlol (02/20/2014) [-] Why do you feel the need to call every atheist a fedora neckbeard?
That would be the same like calling every man who believes in God a retard.
I don't go around calling people who believe in God names, I respect them for their need to find someone to guide them, but in the same time I can't feel it.
And although there some people that want to shove their beliefs in other people's throats I know that this is a small part existant in both groups.
That would be the same like calling every man who believes in God a retard.
I don't go around calling people who believe in God names, I respect them for their need to find someone to guide them, but in the same time I can't feel it.
And although there some people that want to shove their beliefs in other people's throats I know that this is a small part existant in both groups.
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anon (02/20/2014) [-]
well, there's a difference between being an atheist and being an asshole. That guy was being an asshole, complete with the fact the he was 2scared2login
Not to mention that the original statement was, in fact, factual. The reason given in the same book that contains the journey of Moses and his people through the desert is that they were being punished. That is a fact. Whether or not that actually happened is a matter for a different debate.
That, in short, is why this anon was either a troll or a smug goat anus that ***** other, smaller goats, at least one of which has had sex with an eighty year old man.
Not to mention that the original statement was, in fact, factual. The reason given in the same book that contains the journey of Moses and his people through the desert is that they were being punished. That is a fact. Whether or not that actually happened is a matter for a different debate.
That, in short, is why this anon was either a troll or a smug goat anus that ***** other, smaller goats, at least one of which has had sex with an eighty year old man.
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fuckyosixtyminutes (02/21/2014) [-] You get a red thumb!
You get a red thumb!
You get a red thumb!
EVERYBODY GETS A RED THUMB!
You get a red thumb!
You get a red thumb!
EVERYBODY GETS A RED THUMB!
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fuckyosixtyminutes (02/20/2014) [-]
I don't know why you're taking one comment to one atheist and assuming i'm treating them all the same, but that grievous mental flaw on your part aside, I only make comments like this towards people who think saying or implying something like "religion is not based on facts" is witty and clever, complete with smug reaction pic.
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wheteverlol (02/20/2014) [-] Most threads that make fun of relegion have these comments. I felt the need to ask, the first person I saw making these jokes, if he actualy believes that all atheists are neckbeards.
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fuckyosixtyminutes (02/21/2014) [-]
That is not what you asked. You asked "Why do you feel the need to call every atheist a fedora neckbeard? " That question already assumes the premise that I do indeed call every atheist a fedora neckbeard. If you want to know IF I think every atheist is a fedora neckbeard, then ask that rather than asking a loaded question that treats your actual question as a foregone conclusion.
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ColonelHansLanda (02/20/2014) [-] If he was so great then why didn't he just take this route? Could've done it in months.
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justinsane (02/20/2014) [-] Because it wasnt a tour of the Mediterranean? He was killing people and toppling governments, not taking a leisurely stroll.
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oaaaa (02/20/2014) [-] but the jews had to pick up all the shekels on their way. thats what took them so long.
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futonshinobi (02/20/2014) [-] Maybe because they were searching the roads for money the entire trip there?
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AnonymousDonor ONLINE (02/20/2014) [-] all these jokes are cute and all but have people really not even heard the religious explanation?
that God wasn't attempting to be leading them out at all?
--40 years was about as long as it took to smoke out a generation back then, and since the older Jews were apparently unfaithful to this God of Moses, he led them in circles for the duration of their generation in the hopes that their children would not be so bad.................according to several millennia of legend that is
look i get if you guys dont believe that ****
but i think its pretty ridiculous that you're thumbing people down for simply suggesting that there is something logical to the beliefs of religious people
that God wasn't attempting to be leading them out at all?
--40 years was about as long as it took to smoke out a generation back then, and since the older Jews were apparently unfaithful to this God of Moses, he led them in circles for the duration of their generation in the hopes that their children would not be so bad.................according to several millennia of legend that is
look i get if you guys dont believe that ****
but i think its pretty ridiculous that you're thumbing people down for simply suggesting that there is something logical to the beliefs of religious people
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froggets (02/20/2014) [-] Well know why, someone lost a penny in the sand and everyone went on a rampage to find it first
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stcronin (02/20/2014) [-] Also 40 in Hebrew means many. Like when we say, "did you go to that game, there was like a million people there"
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dederplaol (02/20/2014) [-] so you mean to say that the translation is wrong?
Every christian I know think that it's 40 years but really it was like "How many years were you out there?" "I don't know man.. many.." "AIGHT GON WRITE IT DOWN.. M-A-N-Y"
******* christ.. This makes me think christianity is even more stupid..
Every christian I know think that it's 40 years but really it was like "How many years were you out there?" "I don't know man.. many.." "AIGHT GON WRITE IT DOWN.. M-A-N-Y"
******* christ.. This makes me think christianity is even more stupid..
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emokoneko (02/20/2014) [-] It's not a mistranslation so much as just language difference. It's hyperbole, which is used quite often in literature. The guy above you doesn't quite capture it; hyperbole is usually used in cases where it's understood to be an exaggeration.
For example, when the "whole world" was flooded, it rained for "40 days and 40 nights".
It's entirely possible that the whole world being flooded is also hyperbole, or simply a misunderstanding by people who were unaware how far the Earth went beyond what they'd seen. That part is uncertain at this time, at least from a scientific view.
For example, when the "whole world" was flooded, it rained for "40 days and 40 nights".
It's entirely possible that the whole world being flooded is also hyperbole, or simply a misunderstanding by people who were unaware how far the Earth went beyond what they'd seen. That part is uncertain at this time, at least from a scientific view.
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dederplaol (02/20/2014) [-] It's understandable that people with limited knowledge believe in what the bible says fanatically, but people in the modern days who read the bible and go "Yes earth was covered in water for a year, plants survived though because that's God's will" it's retarded beyond imagination..
So yes. Since the bible has been translated, I don't know how many times, and every language have a billion synonyms for everything that are roughly translated from hebrew, ofc there has been misinterpretations..
You just helped me prove my point, that christianity is beyond retarded in the modern day society and religion overall should be dropped from schools
I don't mean dropped as in removed competely, it's good to know **** that happened etc, but not teach it under the category "religion" because it's just like we would have "imaginary friend"-class where everyone tells stories about what they did with Casper the ghost..
Religion brings people together, sure, fine, great, but a lot of wars are caused by religion as well, so it's not that ******* excellent in the unity category either.. Which makes me think it's even more ******* stupid
I'm an agnostic btw, not an atheist, I believe in what's been proven already and God has some pretty solid evidence against his existence..
So yes. Since the bible has been translated, I don't know how many times, and every language have a billion synonyms for everything that are roughly translated from hebrew, ofc there has been misinterpretations..
You just helped me prove my point, that christianity is beyond retarded in the modern day society and religion overall should be dropped from schools
I don't mean dropped as in removed competely, it's good to know **** that happened etc, but not teach it under the category "religion" because it's just like we would have "imaginary friend"-class where everyone tells stories about what they did with Casper the ghost..
Religion brings people together, sure, fine, great, but a lot of wars are caused by religion as well, so it's not that ******* excellent in the unity category either.. Which makes me think it's even more ******* stupid
I'm an agnostic btw, not an atheist, I believe in what's been proven already and God has some pretty solid evidence against his existence..
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emokoneko (02/21/2014) [-] I think the real problem with religion classes is, especially in Bible-based classes, the teacher actually believes it. To me, it's more like having a mythology class than imaginary friend class, or should be. (With some teachers I've heard of, it is just mindless endorsement instead of unbiased analysis.)
I do agree, many things in the Bible are just ridiculous. That's partly (actually, entirely) because it was written by highly superstitious men with limited knowledge of the world, plus they lived in a much less civilized and less free place and time (leading to many of the rules that Christians follow today--and even more of the ones that are conveniently not supposed to apply after Jesus's death).
Unfortunately, having access to information and knowledge, and actually seeking it out with an open mind, are two very different thing. Some people, no matter what their religion, just refuse to listen to anything that challenges their core beliefs. It's actually been show to trigger something like the fight-or-flight response when core beliefs (such as religion, to fit the theme here) are challenged, and no matter what the evidence it is almost certain there will be a lot of resistance before they consider it, if they ever do.
I do agree, many things in the Bible are just ridiculous. That's partly (actually, entirely) because it was written by highly superstitious men with limited knowledge of the world, plus they lived in a much less civilized and less free place and time (leading to many of the rules that Christians follow today--and even more of the ones that are conveniently not supposed to apply after Jesus's death).
Unfortunately, having access to information and knowledge, and actually seeking it out with an open mind, are two very different thing. Some people, no matter what their religion, just refuse to listen to anything that challenges their core beliefs. It's actually been show to trigger something like the fight-or-flight response when core beliefs (such as religion, to fit the theme here) are challenged, and no matter what the evidence it is almost certain there will be a lot of resistance before they consider it, if they ever do.
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anon (02/20/2014) [-]
when you take books to real that happens, in due time it will take one microbe of life anywhere else and guess what life wasnt made for just us you christam muslim jewish assholes were just here on a rock a animal allowed to experiance his surroundiing and then we get these ******* ostiches with there head in the sand all that **** out yup made for me and my one colour of person in the first world stte and guess what if you dont like what i like we all gonna burn i heella
**** YOU RETARDED RELIGIUS MONKEYS
****
YOU
**** YOU RETARDED RELIGIUS MONKEYS
****
YOU
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I Am Monkey (02/20/2014) [-] You could run into serious problems with that logic.
"You said you'd pay me a million dollars. You have me $17..."
"Nah bro, I said meant 'many' dollars"
"You said you'd pay me a million dollars. You have me $17..."
"Nah bro, I said meant 'many' dollars"
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anon (02/20/2014) [-]
It took 40 years because they were waiting for a good deal on the new land. They weren't going to pay full price.
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wolviewolverine (02/20/2014) [-] They waited for Americans to get them some weapons. Naturally back then US was led by indian king Lincolnus the Great Bull, so they got a bunch of bows. Still worked out at the end.
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Maroon (02/20/2014) [-] One of my professors made an interesting point when we were covering the Old Testament in Classics. Basically, they were purposely stranded by god for 40 years so that the generation that had grown up in complacent slavery would die off.
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wolviewolverine (02/20/2014) [-] there is no god. wtf, how did they even elected that dude a professor?
Are you American? And are you from Alabama?
Are you American? And are you from Alabama?
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wolviewolverine (02/20/2014) [-] Dear Maroon,
"Professor" is a position, normally an elected one. Noone becomes a professor just because they write or teach a lot. Professorship, just as any other profession, requires the holder to perform certain duties or else they are stripped from their post.
If you are drawing parallells with a doctorship, then a doctorship is once-in a lifetime (per field or per uni) acquired degree, that cannot be stripped, unless proven that acquired illegally.
"Professor" is a position, normally an elected one. Noone becomes a professor just because they write or teach a lot. Professorship, just as any other profession, requires the holder to perform certain duties or else they are stripped from their post.
If you are drawing parallells with a doctorship, then a doctorship is once-in a lifetime (per field or per uni) acquired degree, that cannot be stripped, unless proven that acquired illegally.
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wolviewolverine (02/20/2014) [-] If I confused you with "election" I meant simple corporative voting, as in the Assembly of the faculty will usually vote for the person to acquire the position or not.
I did not mean like a general election.
I did not mean like a general election.
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baine (02/20/2014) [-] It's said that because the jews complained about everything that happened along the way God basically had them walking in circles until they finally got thier **** together. They could've gotten there in one week.
