Zone1 The Ten Commandments don't apply to us.

[Bad Bob]

So no inspirational JFK quotes. No emancipation proclamation. Got it.

If the quotes are only focused upon Democrat or Republican presidents, I agree. As long as it's open to all major American historical figures like Tecumseh or Davy Crockett, I'm good with it.

Examples:
"The only way to stop this evil is for all the red men to unite in claiming a common and equal right in the land, as it was at first, and should be now—for it was never divided, but belongs to all." - Tecumseh

"I am at liberty to vote as my conscience and judgment dictates to be right, without the yoke of any party on my neck, or the fist of any man vibrating over my head." - Davy Crockett

 

[hobelim]

Agreed about stories, but disagreed they are all myths...although their impact is most certainly exaggerated.

You should read some of those other "myths". The aftermath of such an giant meteor impact on the ocean described in the flood stories did not need to be exaggerated. Do the math!

They knew the difference between a local seasonal flood and something inexplicably destructive.

It could have even accelerated glaciers melting which would have made it even worse.

 

[jacksonlamb]

You should read some of those other "myths". The aftermath of such an giant meteor impact on the ocean described in the flood stories did not need to be exaggerated. Do the math!

The stories do not describe a massive meteor strike in the ocean. If I am in error, then correct me. Or shut up.

 

[Bad Bob]

You should read some of those other "myths". The aftermath of such an giant meteor impact on the ocean described in the flood stories did not need to be exaggerated. Do the math!

The exaggeration would be that it the results were felt all over the planet as the Noah myth claims.

 

[hobelim]

The exaggeration would be that it the results were felt all over the planet as the Noah myth claims.

It was a worldwide deluge, all over the planet. Like I said there are over 300 flood myths from every continent around the world recorded by people who never heard of Noah.

 

[Bad Bob]

The stories do not describe a massive meteor strike in the ocean. If I am in error, then correct me. Or shut up.

Correct. It says "God" created the flood although how Noah had foreknowledge of it is a mystery.

The myth could simply be that a man and his family along with a few domesticated animals survived a flood for a few days on the houseboat they lived upon near a river. 800 years of campfire stories would evolve the tale into something more astounding.

 

[BreezeWood]

Noah simply built a small boat for local domesticated critters, the valley flooded, he and his family survived. End of story. That's much more believable.

- and the (heavenly) events moral consequence to purposely drown all irrevocably evil humans made certain the parameters necessary for the ensuing final judgment for humanity being finite and collective the same for everyone.

 

[hobelim]

The stories do not describe a massive meteor strike in the ocean. If I am in error, then correct me. Or shut up.

"The fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven" describe both the splash of the impact rising up from the sea and the rain, a deluge coming down in buckets from the sky.

Consider yourself corrected.

 

[Bad Bob]

It was a worldwide deluge, all over the planet. Like I said there are over 300 flood myths from every continent around the world recorded by people who never heard of Noah.

So the story goes. King Arthur pulled a sword out of a rock and had a sorcerer named Merlin who could see the future.

All cultures have flood stories since events like the 2004 tsunami and Katrina 2005 happen all through history. Mainly because a lot of humans live near the coast or waterways.

Now, if all 300 of those flood myths could be tied to a singular, specific date, then I'd be impressed!

 

[hobelim]

Now, if all 300 of those flood myths could be tied to a singular, specific date, then I'd be impressed!

Look it up for yourself you lazy bastard.

 

[jacksonlamb]

"The fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven" describe both the splash of the impact rising up from the sea and the rain, a deluge coming down in buckets from the sky.

Consider yourself corrected.

Your interpretation could fit the Holston River in Tennessee. Not conclusive in the slightest.

 

[hobelim]

Your interpretation could fit the Holston River in Tennessee. Not conclusive in the slightest.

Its the most plausible explanation for what people on every continent reported. I showed you that the story does indeed describe an impact on the ocean, "the fountains of the deep opened up" was their way of describing what they could not comprehend, water from the sea rising up into and beyond the stratosphere which would have made it visible from Israel.

I believe their report.

 

[jacksonlamb]

Look it up for yourself you lazy bastard.

It's not there.

 

[jacksonlamb]

Maybe so, but its the most plausible explanation for what people on every continent described.

I believe their report.

Not it is not.

Another unexplainable assertion is that you know what you are talking about.

 

[hobelim]

Not it is not.

Another unexplainable assertion is that you know what you are talking about.

I know its difficult for you to face the possible collapse of your psyche. There is nothing more terrifying to the human mind than change. So, grow a set. Not it is not? seriously? lol.

 

[hobelim]

It's not there.

I already said the impact crater is dated to the approximate time of the story of Gilgamesh.

If you don't believe me, look it up.

 

[hobelim]

So the story goes. King Arthur pulled a sword out of a rock and had a sorcerer named Merlin who could see the future.

Yes, so? And the vorpel sword kills the jabberwocky. Do you have a problem with that?

 

[rosends]

That is not religious preference. We did not say "under God" in the pledge. An affirmation of oath works. The street preachers are run along.

Have your religious preference, just not in my space. I don't bother you, though give me five minutes and you would be agnostic inevitably forever.

I highly doubt that. And the insistence that God exists IS a religious preference. Unless you think that endorsing theism or, indeed monotheism is acceptable as long as no one names a religion -- is that your position?