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Yes, I've seen this guy. Thoughtful content.

The following speaks to the idea a little https://fs.blog/an-old-argument-against-writing/#:~:text=Socrates%20believed%20that%20writing%20was,could%20transmit%20knowledge%20to%20another.

They're translated into English. Words don't speak for themselves exactly - they often need to be restated or explained for individuals to understand better. Definitions of words evolve over time, or have different meanings in different parts of the world (think of the vocab differences in...

I was always a little confused by that. I guess that has a scriptural basis, but I had always been under the impression that the Father was the creator and the Son was considered the Redeemer (and that theology evolved to be somewhat different than the Jewish conception of Mosiach/Messiah)

The article above says some studies have led researchers to conclude that some dog breeds process information similarly to humans. What if any implications can this have for the future? Dogs interacting with AI to get more insight into canine cognition? Animal rights?

That kitty reminds me of the actor Ron Perlman

I used to think, and in fact may have been told, that prophets got their information from dreams then did their best to describe them in writing That would be intriguing!

I always love new threads :oops: 🤔

I thought i wasn't seeing you as much. You are right and you are doing the right thing. I need to be more active in the way you describe.

That was my understanding of JWs too. I've even read Jesus was considered an incarnation of Archangel Michael or Metatron. The WCG, on the other hand, is now described as having been Binitarian, though I don't know if they used that word and don't remember how my grandfather described that...

Another commentary on the vices or deadly sins https://www.mixedmaxims.com/vices/

Nice - except GenX is overlooked again! https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/11/20/blessed-carlo-acutis-saint-relics-millennial-miracle/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=67de1cb3c9bb6df1d60a7614

https://apnews.com/article/ned-left-coiled-snail-new-zealand-5ffbac35db3bbab99966464b12ab39a8?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=67de1cb3c9bb6df1d60a7614

https://interestingengineering.com/science/baby-pterosaurs-solve-long-mystery?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=67de1cb3c9bb6df1d60a7614

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/09/some-dogs-can-classify-their-toys-by-function/ This article suggests some dog breeds process information similarly to humans.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/millions-turn-to-ai-chatbots-for-spiritual-guidance-and-confession/?comments-page=1#comments

Good to know!

You could make a case for that. The counterargument might come from reluctant taxpayers. Mandatory vaccines of various kinds have been the law of the land in many places for ages. Please recognize, we are getting into political territory now.

Terrible thing that maybe couldn't have happened to a nicer guy... but... not entirely reliable. Many with his views survived to preach hate again, and nice people who got all their shots sometimes succumbed.

Here's something about interpretation, one of my favorite quotes from Shakespeare "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy" The author of this article offers his opinion on what the passage means compared to how he thinks people interpret it...