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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 6:51 pm
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Quote:What are you guys and gyals opinion on sun worship? I'm persoally quite the fan, yet not partial to accept 'personal sun' theory. But, rather, the appreciation of the sun (like the aztecs, sans sacrifice).
I'm rather fond of George Carlin's attitude overall,but specifically from about 4.05.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaqplUfa8FU
Quote:Religion; man's attempt to communicate with the weather ( grafitto,London)
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 6:56 pm
(September 9, 2012 at 4:29 pm)Kayenneh Wrote: If you worship the sun as a sentient creature, you're stupid. If you think you can survive here on earth without the sun, you're an idiot. So yeah, sun worship is sensible, it's vital for survival.
The Sun eats, breaths and reproduces. How do you know it is not sentient also? 
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Quote:The Sun eats, breaths and reproduces. How do you know it is not sentient also? Cool Shades sun.
I don't,and have never claimed such a thing,so need prove nothing.
Reproduces? Really? I didn't know that, not having seen little baby suns orbiting their mummy.
Google is your friend;perhaps look up "burden of proof"
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Technically was not addressed at you nor did I ask for proof. I did not clam sentience, only queried, and last, but not least, note the . It was said in jest.
The planets came from the sun or so I am told (Appeal to authority).
The gas giants are still born/premature suns. (Another appeal to authority).
Sentience is up for debate. Initially it was considered that only humans had it, now it would seem that higher apes, whales and dolphins may also have some sentience. (And another appeal to authority).
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 7:47 pm
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Quote:Technically was not addressed at you
This is a public forum,anyone may comment on a post.
Quote:nor did I ask for proof.
That was implied as much as in the question 'how do you know there is no god'?.
Quote:It was said in jest.
Oh, an example of your WIT (well,half of it)
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Dammit, Pad beat me to it.
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 11:11 pm
(September 9, 2012 at 10:31 pm)thesummerqueen Wrote: Dammit, Pad beat me to it.
A rare event.
I would far prefer to have been young enough to beat other guys to YOU. 
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 11:15 pm
I dunno, Pad - this one right now's got me fair hooked. I think he's drugging me.
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 9, 2012 at 11:29 pm
(September 9, 2012 at 7:47 pm)padraic Wrote: Quote:Technically was not addressed at you
This is a public forum,anyone may comment on a post.
Of course and I never suggested otherwise. Your post, however, "I don't,and have never claimed such a thing,so need prove nothing." suggested a defense on your part for an attack that did not exist, ergo my response that my post was not directed at you.
Quote:nor did I ask for proof.
Quote:That was implied as much as in the question 'how do you know there is no god'?.
Again, my post was a direct response to Kayenneh , i.e. "If you worship the sun as a sentient creature, you're stupid.", it was he that made the positive claim and it was I that queried the proof.
Quote:It was said in jest.
Quote:Oh, an example of your WIT (well,half of it)
If you recheck my Avatar info: I am not a complete idiot. I still have some parts missing. 
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RE: Thoughts on heliotheism
September 10, 2012 at 12:09 am
(September 9, 2012 at 11:15 pm)thesummerqueen Wrote: I dunno, Pad - this one right now's got me fair hooked. I think he's drugging me.
Really? I'm delighted to learn that. I hope he deserves you.
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