Actually, I don't think I would ever mind the occasional bible study in a literature class. Sure enough, Jesus is no Meursault, and God is no Moby Dick, but it's a best-seller and it influenced many writers.

But, I digress...

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Originally posted by Lira ... But, I digress...

Wise choice

I've now joined the climate change skeptics team.

Yes. I think it's all bullshit.

And my evidence is that there's now 4 inches of snow here in Amsterdam and it's still falling, and it was -59*C in Edmonton early last week (I had to laugh my ass off at my friend who lives there...sucker)

Damn you Al Gore! Where's the warmth? Stupid snow.

(just kidding, the snow is kind of nice, too bad there aren't any hills here to go sledding)

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Originally posted by pmoisse I've now joined the climate change skeptics team. Yes. I think it's all bullshit. And my evidence is that there's now 4 inches of snow here in Amsterdam and it's still falling, and it was -59*C in Edmonton early last week (I had to laugh my ass off at my friend who lives there...sucker) Damn you Al Gore! Where's the warmth? Stupid snow. (just kidding, the snow is kind of nice, too bad there aren't any hills here to go sledding)

You're conflating weather with climate. It only has to be 0 degrees Celsius for snow to fall - I don't think that's out of the realm of possibilities when global temperatures are only supposed to - on average, mind you - rise by 1 or 1.5 degrees by 2020.

The people who point to snow and say "see? no climate change!" are on my list.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol. i hadnt read the news yet this week http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/...5006301,00.html im glad he's considering the big issues.

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Originally posted by Lira Actually, I don't think I would ever mind the occasional bible study in a literature class.

Yeah if I thought the Bible was actually going to be studied in these classes - that is, explored as a fallible work of literature with due deference to the findings of modern scholarship - then I'd be for it in a heartbeat. Like it or not, the Bible has held an important place in the history of western societies and I think it is actually pretty important that people understand what it's all about. Besides, from a purely selfish point of view, there's probably no better argument against the conceits of judeo-christianity than the Bible itself.

But of course, that's not what Abbott or his cheerleaders really want here. Their idea of Bible study is getting some sad virgin in a sweater from the Lutheran church to visit local primary schools, sing happy-clappy songs and bang on about what a cool dude Jesus was. I should know, because I had to go through these sorts of classes for three years at a (supposedly) secular state school and I wouldn't wish that shit on any child.

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