The Nicaen Council met seven times. Seven Eucumenical Councils. The dates wereAD 325381431451553680-681787It was at those councils that over the years certain books of the Bible we... moreThe Nicaen Council met seven times. Seven Eucumenical Councils. The dates wereAD 325381431451553680-681787It was at those councils that over the years certain books of the Bible were deemed BY MEN to be worthy of inclusion while some were considered to be heretical BY MEN and excluded. The NICENE CREED was developed which was the first uniform Christine Doctrine.Currently there are 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament. The MEN decided that those were the books that were "inspired by GOD" after centuries of reflection and discussion.The Bible did not just show up on someone's doorstep intact one day but EVOLVED over centuries. So while it may be "inspired" by GOD, MEN did the deciding of what to include and what to exclude.I wonder how many devoted Christians know that? less
I dare you!!I've ridden tons of roller coasters of all kinds, speeds, heights, etc.But, by FAR, this ride literally scares me out of my mind and body almost.The Wind Seeker a... moreI dare you!!I've ridden tons of roller coasters of all kinds, speeds, heights, etc.But, by FAR, this ride literally scares me out of my mind and body almost.The Wind Seeker at Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA(I came across this video and just watching it . . . I had to stop, ha!)
A friend today mentioned this movie. And immediately, I thought of how AFRAID I felt in the movie - - specifically because of Shelly Duvall's brilliant-to-me performance. Her... moreA friend today mentioned this movie. And immediately, I thought of how AFRAID I felt in the movie - - specifically because of Shelly Duvall's brilliant-to-me performance. Her character, especially in the ending scenes, is so FRIGHTENED - - for good reasons! I felt terrified along with her because I had come to care about her during the movie.It's a great movie to me and I find Duvall possibly the best part of it.Do you have a movie in your head in which, when the movie is mentioned you immediately think of a cast member? less
Google "how many species have become extinct?" and you getMore than 99 percent of all species amounting to over 5 BILLION are extinct. It is estimated that from 10-14 million exist... moreGoogle "how many species have become extinct?" and you getMore than 99 percent of all species amounting to over 5 BILLION are extinct. It is estimated that from 10-14 million exist currently of which 1.2 million have been documented and 86% not yet described.Really? Where do those numbers come from? How can anyone possibly know what existed billions of years ago or millions of years ago? By what scientific process is that information available? Did they all leave bits and pieces behind in billions of years old ice or captured in rocks that are billions of years old? less
Decades ago before the internet was invented I remember getting to work at 7am California time so I could visually "chat" with a business counterpart in England before she le... moreDecades ago before the internet was invented I remember getting to work at 7am California time so I could visually "chat" with a business counterpart in England before she left work for the day. That was so wondrous to me. Being able to "talk" to her so many thousands of miles away at the beginning of my day and the end of hers. It seemed magical! Now of course we have the internet which is even more magical! What's ahead for us? More magic? Any idea what it might be and when we might have it to use? less
What did Clinton in was not the act itself but lying about it. Had he just told the truth and apologized there would have been no impeachment, correct?
Do mosquitoes and ants and flies and roaches et al contribute anything we NEED? I know worms are used for bait or used to be. As these insects and bugs disappear what are we expect next?
I think it is not a good thing to have booze at work and imbibe during working hours. But what's to stop Congressmen or Senators or Judges from keeping bottles of the stuff in thei... moreI think it is not a good thing to have booze at work and imbibe during working hours. But what's to stop Congressmen or Senators or Judges from keeping bottles of the stuff in their offices and taking a drink whenever they wish? Which makes me wonder how many pols are sober during their day at work and how many are potted like plants and their colleagues just live with it?
Do you know what the favorite booze of other judges might be? What their high school and college lives were like? What was written on their yearbooks, to what clubs they belonged a... moreDo you know what the favorite booze of other judges might be? What their high school and college lives were like? What was written on their yearbooks, to what clubs they belonged and if they kept calendars? We know a lot about the current proposed candidate. More to come. What other Justice's appointment were fraught with so much scandal excluding Clarence Thomas?
Many people grew up in families and environments where there was no love and as adults they have never learned how to love themselves.What are some of the ways we could help to bre... moreMany people grew up in families and environments where there was no love and as adults they have never learned how to love themselves.What are some of the ways we could help to break the generational cycles of abuse and create a more loving society?
https://americanspcc.org/child-abuse-statistics/
4.1 million child maltreatment referral reports received.
Child abuse reports involved 7.4 million children.
3.5 million children received prevention & post-response services.
143,866 children received foster care services.
74.8% of victims are neglected.
18.2% of victims are physically abused.
8.5% of victims are sexually abused.
6.9% of victims are psychologically maltreated.
Highest rate of child abuse in children under age one (24.8% per 1,000).1
Over one-quarter (28.5%) of victims are younger than 3 years.1
Annual estimate: 1,750 children died from abuse and neglect in 2016.1,
Almost five children die every ... less
