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What movie are we reviewing now?

Yes e36991. We agree then. The name means nothing. The bearer makes it powerful, whatever that means. Though, why didn't God bless Abram directly? Must his name be changed for the blessing to work? And some blessing to the world Arabs and Jews turned out to be. But ah. Another can of worms. Image is making me itch with plenty questions o. The born of man bit is whoa! I'm not sure about the Eden story but for the sake of this discussion I'll run with it. Adam sinned, albeit vicariously, even though he was born of no man. Eve definitely sinned outright. Even by your estimation the 'born of man' theory won't work since it seems that women have more of this sinful nature than men. So you actually think sin is encoded in our dna? This brings me to another thing that puzzles me to no end. People like to say we're inherently evil. Asides from the things we do in self preservation, I think we also have a great capacity for doing good and being selfless. Why does it seem God is unconcerned about that aspect of us? A man that is 99percent good and 1percent evil is wholly evil in God's eyes? Why can't God just forgive what He wants outright especially as He's rarely sinned against directly. We hurt each other and we forgive each other.

From your Eden story, I assume you believe God can see the future perfectly. Answer me these

A bad man in his soul who has never had the opportunity to actually do bad, does that make him good then. Does he get to be with God as he has never done anything wrong? That might sound wrong or not quite right, right? Wait

If he doesn't get to be with God then what does God have against him? What's His grudge? If He knows him to be that was inherently, that means God made him that way and his free will is just a freedom to choose what evil he'll do. And doesn't that say something about God that will damn a man who's done nothing wrong or damn a man for staying true to the nature with which he was created?

Hey e36991. I see your point but still I'm saying his name really holds no power on its own. Let me approach from another angle. You're a Christian apparently. You subscribe to the belief that Jesus has existed in some capacity since time immemorial, right? He was only named Jesus by God just over two millenia ago, right? Except you think God had always thought of Jesus as Jesus even before He created man, I'd say that name Jesus only sprung to existence then and only then. So all I'm saying is that whatever name he was called would change nothing about him. I won't choose to call my son Hitler, not because I fear, by some twisted turn of events, he might become like Hitler but because I don't want people to think of Hitler when they call his name. Likewise, most serial killers and rapists have good Christian or Muslim names. A name is just a name.
All the Jewish name permutations served different purposes but nothing like holding special powers. Simon to Peter did nothing conceivable in my opinion. He still faltered when he ought not to. Saul to Paul abi na vice versa didn't avert his overthrowing. Abram to Abraham, naught. Sarai to Sarah, naught. And a host of others. It seems to me like a hobby more than anything.

Ok. I can see your point from the biblical point of view but what I'm saying is that whatever name he chose or was given, it would not detract one jot from his awesomeness or power, no? And all the beneded knees bit. I don't even get that. Contemporary pastors seem to have a field day on that. Surely you can see that it is supposed to be metaphorical or over-zealousness of whoever wrote that part of the bible. You can use a 2million watt speaker to scream Jesus' name and I assure you no human or animal or tree or anything will bow. Some might start bleeding through their ears but that will be it. Some won't even know what the sound means. So in reality, that part makes no sense. As an allegory, I'm sure you'll find a pat explanation but I can't really conceive of any. Self-awareness.

Jesus is just a name. Whether or not God chose the name specially is of no consequence. I don't think there is anything to the name in itself for if there was we ought to using it as is i.e. Esau or something. It is just a name for the man.

Christ is not a name. It is a title. The Messiah. The anointed one. Whether or not he's the expected Messiah of the Jews (if there's or will be such a thing) is also irrelevant.

My point is that Jesus would still be as influential even if he was called John Smith. His name is just a name and there's no need to distinguish between Jesus and Christ. That was not Nuclearboy's intention either. It was just meant to be a clever way to highlight different parts of his time on earth.

How'd I know Mrs. Batman would be here? Magic!

Once bitten, twice shy. In this case, I lack a quirky adage

Why do you think God is humanoid? Oh, the created in His image bit. Oh, sorry. You have a point. Carry on

lol, only God can answer most of my questions. The ones that humans can answer, well, I'm still sifting through the terabytes of conflicting information. Thanks though

A tad misleading this thread. After a bit, I like the point Nuclearboy is making. One cannot simply choose what part of a journey one wants. You gotta follow Jesus' example in totality or you're not a true follower. There should be no victory without sacrifice, right? Or, put another way, the only real victory we ought to seek is that of the hereafter and not the one now (especially as it seems that has nothing to do with your religious affiliations or lack thereof). Good and valid points, but I have to say (reluctantly) hardly worth starting a thread about na.

Ain't disputin', just helpin' and collatin' fer the blow horn

I want Holland to win the Cup jare. I have a feeling that if they don't win now, it'll be another century at least before they challenge for it again

justkunmi:
wheres errybody?

justkunmi:
Where's everybody oooooo!

justkunmi:
I think this Denzel review has worn itself out. .
Should we do something else?

And where is everybody these days?

justkunmi:
Everybodys busy oh. Lol.

JeSoul
Nice one.
V3
no problem bro.

justkunmi:
Oh my!
This place is sooo empty,
Where is you all?

justkunmi:
Obi. I'm good oh,
Where av u guys been? Where's errybody?

justkunmi:
V3 hello where av u been?
Missed errybody. Where is u all?

Oh snap! You know anywhere I can score some V? Vampire blood that is

The Derjeeling Limited. Nice film to watch on a lonely rainy day. A Chilean film too. Sex With Love. Perky and fun and erh sexy?

Junkie reunion

Why do you people have to fuel your hate with more hate. It's like a black racist and a white racist fighting. Can they ever reach an understanding? No. So what is the point of this kind of threads? One religion looks better cuz the other looks worse? No religion is superior when it comes down to the acts the followers do or is in their holy books. No one has a right to get on any moral high horse. Especially those ignorant of history and are always caught up in right here and right now. You people should do more important things like actually study your religion or donate to the nearest charity. If you can't say good things, keep quiet. Jeez

Na wa o. This Arsenal thread has more anti-Arsenal fans than Arsenal fans. Wetin una dey argue about sef?

Cesc should play more in the World Cup? Will he get into the first team at Barca?

I think he ought to be playing instead of Busquets in the national side. De Bosques' formation is queer but effective. I don't know all that football but it seems there are no wingers in the team and Villa and Torres seem to be playing as up front wingers as well as strikers. As Barca does not play a similar formation, Cesc would be foolish to leave now. He's eventually gonna leave but now is not the right time. And then there is the matter of his contract and Barca incessant spending which has sort of made them cash strapped. Fabregas to me is worth a cool £60million, especially given the artificial inflation rampant nowadays.

In other Arsenal news. What about this bloke with the unspellable name, Koscielny. Is he any good?

I'm kinda looking forward to this show. Unlike most people I'm not gonna be watching to see who can sing. I have tons upon tons of good music. There are some people, I swear, you couldn't be worse at singing than, even if you had years of practice trying to sing (howl) at your absolute worst.

And the infuriating part is the bandwagon of patriotic bloody murder howlers. Am I supposed to pay for sucky service just because it is 'proudly Nigerian'? Snap!

Shiver me timbers! I'm watching True Blood

I wanna read it. Does that count?

Rachel Getting Married

Rachel Getting Married. Lemme just say I am totally unfamiliar with this side of Jonathan Demme. And this has got to be the best I've seen of Anne Hathaway too

I think it is cuz the poor folks believe they are increasing their chances of having a successful child

Aww man. I'm sorry but I find the story a bit hard to believe. It sounds like something out of those Hints abi na Hearts magazines

Touche