kingxsamz: Common sense would tell you that the story was based on someone who actually existed. But the other claim that this someone's Donkey talked like a human is what the research has failed to prove. Or are we really arguing that Animals can talk like humans? So if someone writes a book about how Hitler had super powers, with no witness whatsoever to support the claim, it automatically proves that Hitler had super powers? Make una dey reason sometimes.
It seems someone stole your handle here, or you have an alter persona, hopefully not possessed in the sense many know it.
kingxsamz: How did you know the guy believes the big bang theory? That's the same thing your colleague did up there, claiming that I know Ceasars and believe he existed .
i assumed you were educated enough to know Caesar. It is spelt Caesar not Ceasar. And the 's' there is plural. The Caesars were the kings or emperors of Rome. Just like we say Emir, or Oba or Pharaoh. So forgive my assumption, it was a wrong assessment, i thought you knew better/more.
CAPSLOCKED: I'LL DARE HIM OVER AND OVER AGAIN. DARING YOUR GOD IS JUST LIKE DARING SANTA CLAUSE. MY BAD, SANTA MAY EVEN SHOW UP WITH GIFTS OR JUST HIS WHITE BEARD. BUT YOUR GOD WILL NEVER. I'M WAITING FOR HIM TONIGHT TO PROVE YOU RIGHT. IF HE DOESN'T SHUT ME, WELL, MORE AND MORE BLASPHEMY.
kingxsamz: Maybe I should quit sef, if that would make you stop stalking me. You'd probably look for someone else to chase up and down.
Are you a loser? They said winners don't quit. i don't stalk you, the follow button is available for me to curb your excesses at will. You are FREE to ignore, though i hear that one heaps load on the inner man.
kingxsamz: Oga you don't have a point. Because you know it automatically means everybody should know it? I'm very sure most people just know the name but can't really say who he was or what he did. You're just giving lame excuses. And you can't even read to understand, that's your problem. Your own na to dey reply. I wasn't even claiming that a Balaam didn't exist. It is believed that this Balaam's Donkey talked, and that's what I was referring to. Then you came with your Ceasars cock and bull opinion.
Lol, baba said secular history. Many people don't even know their own history talk more of a Ceasars in some foreign country.
At last you are starting to see your folly, good job. Nobody was talking about Balaam's donkey except you. The topic is about Balaam's possible existence. Balaam is an historical figure, just like the secular figures mentioned. It's like wanting to mention footballers. Of course, a normal person will mention the popular ones that he feels anyone talking about football should know. But you say you don't know Pele, you don't know Messi and Ronaldo, you don't know Maradona. And you are making noise about football. That's a picture of what you are doing, maybe you can relate with that. You must have sense in Jesus name.
musicwriter: In history or even when talking about factual events in general, its not about believing. Your belief has no impact on history.
Julius Caesar and Aristotle existed and I provided you reference to books written by themselves in their time. So, its not about believing.
On the contrary, there's no HISTORICAL proof that Jesus, Moses, Noah and Adam ever existed. You'll never be able to provide proof that Jesus, Moses, Noah and Adam was a real person outside of your bible. These characters only exist as a story in the bible, just like fantasy in any other work of literature. These are not my words, rather Jewish scholars themselves said so.
Jewish Researchers: There's no evidence for Noah, Abraham, Moses, Isaac, ETC.
History has huge elements of belief. That is why there is a word called "mythology". What some call mythology are usually what some other BELIEVE to be history. See for instance your brother Samuel does not believe that the Caesars existed or Aristotle. Meaning he is not convinced there was a Roman empire or maybe the Greek empire. But you cherish the books that write about them. The same way other people believe and cherish the books that write about others. There is no monopoly of books or reference to books. i hope i don't need to insult you by reminding you that Moses has books written by him. You're certainly not that old or slow. And if you think the names of Bible characters are only found in the Bible or that your cherished literature are more authentic books than the Bible, then you are not even as knowledgeable as i hoped. You are basing your belief and history in books. And you think you're smarter than others who based their belief and history in another book. You must be very funny in real life.
kingxsamz: Lmao. You'll still see more of my posts untill you cry yourself to sleep one day. If I was insignificant to you, you won't follow me everywhere. Even food section. Nawa I wonder what you'll do if I quit Nairaland. Anyways, keep the same energy when Righteousness89 does the same by spamming threads all over the forum. Clown.
Samuel, you registered your nairaland account in 2017. That is almost 10years after i registered mine. Do you think at all before you talk? If you quit nairaland or the world itself, you quit for yourself. Don't overrate yourself. Take correction and become matured. You're getting older.
kingxsamz: What are you on tonight? And where did you get that conclusion from? You have said it before and you're still saying it again. How did you come to the conclusion that I know about Aristotle, let alone believe their existence? Maybe if you stopped chasing and following me about, or stopped quoting me 10 times per day on Nairaland, perhaps you'd think straight.
Every properly educated person knows them or have read about them. If we talk about names of people and events that occurred thousands of years ago, asides bible figures and some myth characters, these are the people that normal people readily "agree" existed. So when you claim not to know them, it is simple proof you don't know history. You don't know general secular history but you want to run mouth when others talk. You lack what it takes to.
kingxsamz: Why that part dey disturb you now? Did the donkey talk or not? If the article is referring to the Balaam in the bible, would it be wrong to mention the event which he is known for? And we both know why you mentioned Ceasars and Aristotle, because you were expecting me to say I believe they existed. Sadly I didn't fall for it and you realized your mistake and started looking for something else to hold on to... You need to stop lying to yourself and Stop taking Strange substances, you won't hear. Now look.
You obviously refused to have sense, like a goat. But you must have sense by force. i don't want a senseless Samuel. The article refers to the possible existence of Balaam, not whether his donkey talked or not. Your claim is that people would think or believe that donkeys talk because of the OP. It is totally off point. No one is trying to prove that a donkey talked, that's currently impossible to prove. It's like attempting to prove that your ancestors had a bath. We can only believe or assume so, we cannot prove it. But it doesn't mean it never happened. Even the words you spoke last week, we cannot prove you said them except it was recorded. BTW, i mentioned the Caesars, Aristotle and co because they are historical figures people believe existed. Or you were expecting Orunmila? i was not expecting or interested in your fall. i am interested in your having sense and thinking before you talk. Have sense.
kingxsamz: Clown. Why are you trying to make it look like you don't believe that Balaam's Donkey talked to him? Or is it because it sounds outrageous? Why are you trying to dismiss that part? You were even pointless and couldn't address my initial post and you started making assumptions about some Ceasars and Roman empire. Like what's the correlation?
Or don't you believe Balaam's donkey talked anymore? Are you ashamed you'll be called delusional if you claim you believed that actually happened?
i was clear enough but perhaps you have started drinking or using. The OP wasn't talking about the things you were having fits about. i simply pointed you back on track, on what the OP was saying. Only for you to say that you don't know about Caesars or the Roman empire. Those are historical events and figures that scholars believe happened. And they don't have further proof than these types of archaeological discoveries, scrolls, fragments, writings, sculptures and statues. These are the basic things they use to show history. That is why in line with the OP i say "It is just things like this that make you believe that Caesar, Aristotle and co existed. But here you are almost having an epileptic fit because a Bible name is mentioned.smh"
You are the one having a soliloquy about talking donkeys and snakes. Nobody on the thread is having fits on talking donkeys and snakes. i have told you before, if you want to discuss or ask anything on the Bible, i am readily available for you. Just call me ehn, or create a thread. But the consistent habit of littering threads like a five year old, bringing up what nobody is talking about, throwing tantrums about God in different sections asides the Religion section. i cannot descend so low. Do things properly, more matured, reasonably and in order. i believe in God and in the Bible 100%. You are too insignificant to make me ashamed of God.
musicwriter: That's not why people believe in Julius Caesar or Aristotle and co, rather its because they were real historical figure who lived in time and space here on earth.
Julius Caesar died on March 15th, 44 BC, so here you have the exact date and year quoted by many sources. Caesar also wrote a book called the Gallic Wars.
Same with Aristotle. Aristotle was born in 385 BC. He died in year 322 BC. Here you have real year of death of a real person. What more? Aristotle wrote so many books too many to mention. Its said he wrote more than 1000 books, though, I personally don't believe he alone wrote all of them. But that's a different story. Important books by Aristotle include Metafisica (Metaphysics), The Nicomachean, Rhethoric, etc.
All information is in the public domain.
Lol, what kind of entertainment is this one again tonight bai? Listen to yourself again with earpiece. "People believe in Caesar and Aristotle because they were real historical figure who lived in time and space here on earth".
People like you are usually too deaf to hear themselves in this case so lemme help you heal your deafness. Ephatha, now listen to me. "i believe in Jesus, Moses, Noah and Adam because they were real historical figure who lived in time and space here on earth." Yes, good job. i know you heard me. That's exactly how you sound.
Permit me to help you though, we have said the same thing. Many people believe that old historical figures are real or existed just because they saw their works, writings, sculptures, writings about them etc. This is what i said when i wrote it is just things like this that make you believe that Caesar, Aristotle and co existed.
kingxsamz: You love being delusional. Na your way. Read the title of this thread again and tell me you don't see "Balaam, whose donkey talked" written boldly. Clown.
This certifies your clownship. You don't judge a book by its cover. i have consistently referred you to the OP(original post or opening post), not to thread title. You can make anything as thread title, even your name. But what the OP talks about is the possible proof of Balaam's existence because some people 2800years ago write of him as existing. Something along that line. There was no attempt to prove or show that his donkey talked. Thanks be to God, the joker is starting to differentiate between plural and singular. Well let's not rejoice yet, but still in everything thank God for you.
Palehair: Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay.
yea.... If you ask me, this excerpt from the verse sounds more like gay porn to me. We see you King James
In some quarters, this phenomenon is called seeing apparitions. It's common with schizophrenic people. They see the unusual. Bro, it's time you did medical and lab test. A stitch in time still saves nine.
SegFault: We are talking about a talking donkey here, the man might have existed but the talking donkey part is obviously unreal.
Okay, it must have been you Samuel was having the illusion of a conversation with. The OP was talking about the existence of Balaam the prophet, not about a talking donkey.
kingxsamz: Eyah... Sorry. Hide your head in shame, because my initial post was referring to the talking donkey and snake story, untill you quoted me from nowhere asking about Ceasars, as if Ceasars had anything to do with this thread. Clown.
Oh it's suddenly no more a conversation about talking donkeys and snakes. It seems you were inebriated then. The thread OP was about the existence of Balaam. Nobody asked for your anthem about talking donkeys and snakes.
MuttleyLaff: "But the LORD told him, "Samuel, don't think Eliab is the one just because he's tall and handsome. He isn't the one I've chosen. People judge others by what they look like, but I judge people by what is in their hearts." (i.e. …for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart)" - 1 Samuel 16:7
Motive for wearing whatever is worn, however it is worn, is the key, it is the game changer. Jezebel was damned for slapping on all sorts, but Ruth was favoured (i.e. Ruth 3:1-18, lmso), Queen Esther too found favour with how she dressed and all (i.e. Esther 5:1-14 to Esther 9:32)
This life sha. Inside life. Orisirisi nkan lo nshẹlẹ, lmso. Iwọ kan sha, mafọ. Malọ fọ bi awo, lmso. Ọmọ iya mi, mo wa pẹlu ẹ. Iwọ kan sha mafọ, lmso
A tribute to Emary the great, you have done well Muttley. BTW, this your lmso, what's up? Laughing your socks off?
MaxInDHouse: Did you say the truth or lied about not knowing both Bobrisky and Denrele? Even our weird Muslim radicals who are selective regarding social media celebrities all know both guys not to talk of Kumuyi, Olukoya and Adeboye. Denying knowing those guys and you've been pasting downloaded images on social media, haba! remember dearis God o!
Madhouse abi which name is this one you went to pick again ehn majamaja. Even the name may earn you another ban, SMH. About your doubts, it's not unusual for you to be an unbeliever, it's in your blood.
MuttleyLaff: Have I done anything untoward or typed anything inappropriate to warrant this comment. Of course I know Emary and ggirl4real are ladies
Wearing opposite sex clothes, ordinarily in itself is not wrong, evil, sinful or bad, but the motive, is a game changer. That motive is what God finds detestable, what God hates, what God doesnt like, lmso
I'll throw you another beam light to assist understanding the verse Deuteronomy 22:5 with, which is, list six or seven pet peeves of God, as banded together in a verse or two verses from the Bible. Meaning Esau or divorce, obviously are off limits, lmso
Don't worry, they are coming for you for dismissing their words like that.
Bible quiz, hallelujah. Make i come show myself, lmso like my oga.
Proverbs 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
You just came to a definite conclusion on something simply because you don't have knowledge of it and filled it with God. Let me for argument sake say God did it, but are you willing to study and research on how this God did it, or will you choose to remain in ignorance and live in your conclusion and never look for the answer?
Imagine if meteorologist and climatologist just concluded that 'God is the cause' and stopped trying to understand how rainfall occurs, clouds and weather patterns from or other branches of science and just concluded with God did it.
Humanity would had never expanded it's understanding of the world and all modern technology, science, medicine etc. will be non existent.
And a scientific explanation exists for the formation of uranium, same as the explanation for why clouds from and rainfall happens etc. and it isn't "God did it" because that answer never gets anyone anywhere.
Professor science. God did it. Take it into the new week.
kingxsamz: Mr man has no more lame points to dish out and has decided to look for grammatical errors. If you can give me an intelligent response on the correlation of a talking Donkey and Ceasar or Roman Empire then I'll know you aren't on some weird drug tonight. Tell me how the talk about Ceasar came into play in a conversation about talking donkeys and snakes. It's like we're talking about how dogs love bone, and then you ask "how are the lions in a zoo fed" ? As in, no correlation. Clown, you really are clueless.
You forget that no one was having conversation about talking donkeys and snakes except you. As usual, the joke is on you.
MuttleyLaff: Deuteronomy 22:5 has nothing at all to do with any "Let us all work out our own salvation ..."
When the Deuteronomy 22:5 verse, was uttered, it was not any reference about salvation Image123.
Don't ordinarily only will, but summon the spiritual/biblical will to look further than the superficial. Stop going for the Deuteronomy 22:5 low hanging fruit(s) lmso.
Exercise some decorum my brother, it's a lady. Don't worry, i shall do as you have said.
kingxsamz: Run away with your tails in between your legs and hide your head in shame. If you don't believe such book exists, it means you don't believe in the bible you so much defend.
The Bible? The Bible talks about talking snakes, talking donkeys, virgin mothers, flying men, men walking on water and living in Fish for days? You must be reading a Samuel version.
kingxsamz: So If I don't know anything about a Roman Empire or someone named Ceasar, that automatically makes my opinion invalid on topics which are clearly not related to Ceasar? And I'm pretty sure there's a handful of people here who don't even know anything about Ceasar. So if I ask you "How were the heavy elements from iron to uranium made?" , and you respond with "I don't know". Does that mean you don't know anything or you don't know more than others?
And you're too blind to notice where I said it's not rocket science that certain stories in the bible are based off real people or real events. You failed to notice that I wasn't arguing the existence of some "Balaam". My comment was actually directed at those who believe that a Donkey and Snake talked and engaged in a conversation like a human, and not actually discrediting this research. And you brought up Ceasar and Roman empire like I mentioned it or as if it had anything to do with my write up or the Op's. That's what happens when you read to comment but don't read to understand.
i have consistently said Caesars but you keep saying Caesar, i hope your eyes can see clearly? If you can't stick out your neck for the past, then stop mocking those who do. Very simple. You are not in the class. You don't understand what is going on or the process. BTW, lemme gist you about the formation of Uranium. God did it. Don't hang yourself for this fact please.
You kept harping on your pointless point. Now i faced it, you are crying foul. Don't you recall the person who said tell me how what you wrote discredits or debunks the point I made up there in anyway?
kingxsamz: Lol, that could be tales by moonlight, I agree. But what would you call a book which its contents are filled with talking snakes, talking donkeys, virgin mothers, rising bones, flying men, men walking on water and living in Fish for days? You don't have a point.
Good to see you get my point, hope you don't forget it yet again. BTW, I don't think such a book exists.
MuttleyLaff: My Oga at the top, I push my chest inwards. No ooo, I humbly step back and aside, make una sabi am, una sef, with the few pointers and illumination I've already beamed out for una, to see Deuteronomy 22:5 further and clearly with, for what the verse really and actually means, lmso
In the words of Emary the great , we'll say "Let us all work out our own salvation. I wish you well."