Schnazz

I disagree, ID has no place in schools. Evolution is a scientifically sound theory with a lot of evidence supporting it. Intelligent Design doesn't even qualify as a scientific theory, let alone a sound one. It's purely a cover for religious beliefs. As such, it should be preached in churches, not in taught schools. While I don't like the idea that churches preach anti-scientific notions (especially since, in the US, they get special tax breaks that means my taxes are higher, which in effect means that I'm helping to pay for churches), I strongly believe in religous freedom, so I have to take the bad with the good.

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I disagree with ya on that. I've talked to many people who think homosexuality is wrong, the reason why they think it's wrong is because "The Bible says so." The way they know that the Bible says so? Their pastor told them. Why is it that evolution is wrong? "The Bible says so." Why is pre-marital sex wrong? "The Bible says so." Many, many times I've asked them for logical reasoning to back up their opinions on a variety of subjects, they can't provide it. They don't want to provide it. They simply claim that they have a relationship with God, so they trust what's in the bible and what their pastor tells them. That's their religion dictating how they think, and I'd say that's a pretty good description of mind control. Now, the above doesn't cover all religious people, and I'm definately not claiming that it describes anyone on this board. However, I've been fortunate enough to meet a lot of different people from a lot of different regions of the US, from a lot of different walks of life, and the above describes many, many of the people I've met.

Happy Birthday!!!! :party: :party:

No no no, you guys got it all mixed up. Infamous simply means that you're so famous, you're IN famous! (though most folks here are probably too young to recognize the Three Amigos reference : )

The ironic thing is that, I'm willing to bet, the majority of modern rappers live "better" lives than they rap about. Kids probably would be better off seeing those rappers real lives rather then listening to their music.

I can't speak to SmoothB's intentions, but the "White Jesus" can definitely be seen as mind control. During slavery, Africans where brought to North America (among other places) and part of how they where "civilized" was to convert them to Christianity. This conversion was seen as another form of trying to keep them down, in place. Not only where the white slave owners supposed to be superior, Jesus, and God through extension, the most superior of beings, was white. This is seen as a major piece of psychological warfare. If "man" was created in God's image, and God is white, then white people must be closer to god then anyone else. As for mind control, there's some truth to that claim. I'm not saying that all of religion is pure mind control, but certain aspects at certain times have been. (is that enough of a disclaimer?) One of the basic tenets of most Christian sects is that you should have faith. Faith is the complete confidence in God, and by extension, the teachings of that particular church. This complete confidence can teach you to ignore outside information, blindly trust in God. Now, many religious leaders try and balance that, but there are many who do not. Additionally, throughout history and even the current US, Christian churches have gone significantly against what modern science has (correctly) described as the functioning of the world. Ranging from the famous claim that the world is the center of the universe (with the subsequent attacks of scientists that claimed otherwise), to the modern debate on evolution verses intelligent design. Even beyond these large issues, there's more, smaller ways that the church can do the thinking for the people. Though it's illegal in the US, what rawad pointed out about the voting does occur. Many people, before making decisions, will want to consult their preacher (pastor, whatever your flavor is). Not in purely religious areas, but in many areas of life. So yes, for a lot of people, church is a form of mind control, on one level or another. Not necessarily everyone, or always in a significant way, but it does occur frequently.

Um, ok, why are we here? Is there anything more? Where do ants go when they die? What's the meaning of life? Will Tell Me Why get a video?

I never got any official numbers, so I'm going to go ahead and extrapolate from yours. Let's say you had a 153 officially, with a 139 on the online test. Since I got a 147 on the online test, that would lead me to believe that my official number would be around 162, slightly higher then Einstein's number. That sounds more realistic. :) And yes, I realize the numerous flaws in this logic, and I don't care, it makes me smile, and the sky is purple in my world. Such a lovely sky... :lolsign: :lolsign:

$500? Wow, that's impressive!

Age 29 Male 1.Do you have internet access at home? Yes 2.In the past month have you downloaded music? Yes 3.In the past month have you bought a CD? No

That was hot man, your flow on that one reminded me of Move The Crowd.

That must be a typo! :damnyou:

Well, not to nit pick, but Hero's mearly a near genious, while I'm a full-on genious. :lolsign: :lolsign:

Oh... he said yo mama... Ohhhhhhhhhh Blatant instigation... :lolsign: Sadly, my superior intellect has no idea what ya'll are talking about. I guess I must be above simple put downs.... No, wait, that's definately not it. I think in this case I must use the ScyHigh defense of 99: :therain: :therain: :damnyou: :damnyou: :davidblaine: :davidblaine: :gettinjiggywitit: So instigator, where's your score? We know you've got some game!

Nas - I Can God's Son - 2002

Sorry man, I can't help it that I'm better and smarter then you! :lolsign: At least you still have the Kwik Shot crown.

Something's wrong here, I got 147 and according to that graph, Einstein's smarter then me! :lolsign:

A few years ago, I went to my (then) girlfriend's brother's wedding. I knew their parents really well, but I didn't know anyone else at the wedding, not even her brother. The reception was a far too up scale for me, very polite society. Private golf course, orchestra, the noise level was never above a polite murmur, etc... At one point during the reception, the room rather quiet, I went to take a drink of my water. About half way up it slipped out of my hand, landing on a lovely plate making quite possibly the loudest noise I've heard in my life. That caught the attention of most of the room. The glass of water was not done with it's travels though, as it bounced off of my plate and landed in my lap. Amazingly, not a drop of water spilt on my plate, it all managed to land in the vicinity of my pants' zipper. While this unfortunate situation seemed to entertain a lot of the nice folks in the room, it didn't end there. My girlfriend's mother proceeded to jump to her feet, and race over to "help" me. Apparently her idea of help was to start drying off my "zipper" region, as the entertained crowd looked on. After I managed to convince her that it would be best if I dried my self, things where starting to get back to normal, when my girls grandmother, an apparently sweet, 65 year old woman, looked over at me and said "Why're you getting red, ya having a problem?" And proceeded to not laugh, but actually cackle for a good five minutes. I can make an impression with the best of them. :)

I think they're arguing about who should take out the garbage: Carlton: You're closer to the door! Will: Well you're closer to the floor!

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Wow, must be the pic, it looks seriously gray to me. Sadly, I already have several gray hairs, their just not visible yet. Though, I'd rather have gray hair then no hair. :1-say-yes: Make no mistake though, I am vain enough to dye it. :lolsign: The pic's are tight, except that you got the wrong team... The Bears, so sad. lol :) The Colts is where it's at! :gettinjiggywitit:

Hey, he started it, pointing out that my count down to 30 has begun! :lolsign: And, uh, I don't own a camera, yea, that's the ticket! :paperbag: :)

Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High Secrets - 1996 Great video :1-say-yes:

Is that grey I'm seeing in the beard? Bummer! :)