If you're really that bad at reading basic English, maybe you should think a bit more before posting anything.

And as for disingenuities maybe you should take a look in the mirror sometime since that's exactly what your use of the word 'merit' was.

The term "discussing on its merits" is a common enough term and you knew exactly what i meant and that is what i said was disingenuous

however.....i concede that the term "merits" in the context of a discussion on terrorism was inappropriate, even though there was no intention of using that word in one of its other meanings.

merit

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noun

1. claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.

2. something that deserves or justifies a reward or commendation; acommendable quality, act, etc.:

The book's only merit is its sincerity.

3. merits, the inherent rights and wrongs of a matter, as a lawsuit,unobscured by procedural details, technicalities, personal feelings,etc.:

The case will be decided on its merits alone.

4. Often, merits. the state or fact of deserving; desert:

to treat people according to their merits.

5. Roman Catholic Church. worthiness of spiritual reward, acquired by righteous acts made under the influence of grace.

6. Obsolete. something that is deserved, whether good or bad.

let's have a short break from all this ot stuff

for your edification.........

A guy enters a bar carrying an alligator.

Says to the patrons, "Here’s a deal. I'll open this alligator's mouth and place my genitals inside.

The gator will close his mouth for one minute, then open it, and I'll remove my unit unscathed.

If it works, everyone buys me drinks." The crowd agrees.

The guy drops his pants and puts his privates in the gator's mouth. Gator closes mouth.

After a minute, the guy grabs a beer bottle and bangs the gator on the top of its head. The gator opens wide, and he removes his genitals unscathed.

Everyone buys him drinks.

Then he says: "I'll pay anyone $100 who's willing to give it a try."

After a while, a hand goes up in the back of the bar. It's a woman.

"I'll give it a try," she says, "but you have to promise not to hit me on the head with the beer bottle."

Do Catholic priests molest children in the name of Jesus?

Bmok

Yes They most certainly did

"Say nothing about this to anyone ever. I am Gods messenger, thus i wear this cape"

Catholic Priests got away with this atrocity for decades by using fear as their defence.

Wake up

No, they don't. Not sure how many more times I have to say this... Saying you're doing something doesn't mean you are. I'm writing this right now in the name of Buddha. Hmmm does that make it actually true?

Did Hitler kill in the name of God? (He was basically a Catholic)

Do the KKK lynch in the name of Christianity?

Do the Americans attack pretty much whoever they want in the name of God?

Do Catholic priests molest children in the name of Jesus?

Grasp the concept that these terrorists are in fact blasphemists to their own religion because their ACTIONS go against the actual BELIEFS that they claim to follow.

uh oh!

"godwins law" or "reductio ad hitlerum" take your pick

Yes They most certainly did

"Say nothing about this to anyone ever. I am Gods messenger, thus i wear this cape"

Catholic Priests got away with this atrocity for decades by using fear as their defence.

Wake up

That was my whole point WYL. Now, do you think those priests would be considered good true Catholics?

I'm going to leave it at that mate. Have a good day.

You've read the bible right? It's not exactly all cheesy songs and bake sales...

As i said earlier. The Bible is no different

A badly written delusional and quite evil in sections Fairy Story

The only difference is the characters names are changed...

That was my whole point WYL. Now, do you think those priests would be considered good true Catholics?

The Church AND The VATICAN have been covering it all up for the same time

Your arguements like the Bible Facts are full of holes

The Church AND The VATICAN have been covering it all up for the same time

Your arguements like the Bible Facts are full of holes

Please, someone else explain to this guy what the point is. I'm done trying.

Honestly, this thread has been a massive facepalm. If there is anyone who is actually open minded to discuss where the evidence leads, feel free to PM me.

Please, someone else explain to this guy what the point is. I'm done trying.

The point is that Religion has allowed certain Human Beings do disgraceful things in the name of a Cloud Fairy

And The Church Ministers have turned a blind eye to it.

So i say the Authorities of this evil Religion are not "Good"

Quite simple really

MMeawhile in the world of Football all await the day of Judgement

MMeawhile in the world of Football all await the day of Judgement

And it starts with a draft, which by monday will be only 8 days away, with the Rookie Draft another 3 days away. Also, tomorrow will see the start of the WADA Appeal.

And it starts with a draft, which by monday will be only 8 days away, with the Rookie Draft another 3 days away. Also, tomorrow will see the start of the WADA Appeal.

And it starts with a draft, which by monday will be only 8 days away, with the Rookie Draft another 3 days away. Also, tomorrow will see the start of the WADA Appeal.

Well Red there is something far more important than the draft tonight!!

"Mary, the making of a Princess" at 8.30. The Lads and myself are very excited. I believe Earl Hood is making a cameo performance.

Well Red there is something far more important than the draft tonight!!

"Mary, the making of a Princess" at 8.30. The Lads and myself are very excited. I believe Earl Hood is making a cameo performance.

She had a different name in Tassy.

She had a different name in Tassy.

Your pretensions to joining the upper class will have you watching for inspiration Biffen - don't deny it.

There are some Princesses here

Well Red there is something far more important than the draft tonight!!

"Mary, the making of a Princess" at 8.30. The Lads and myself are very excited. I believe Earl Hood is making a cameo performance.

Didn't think social climbers would be your type. BBO

let's have a short break from all this ot stuff

for your edification.........

A guy enters a bar carrying an alligator.

Says to the patrons, "Here’s a deal. I'll open this alligator's mouth and place my genitals inside.

The gator will close his mouth for one minute, then open it, and I'll remove my unit unscathed.

If it works, everyone buys me drinks." The crowd agrees.

The guy drops his pants and puts his privates in the gator's mouth. Gator closes mouth.

After a minute, the guy grabs a beer bottle and bangs the gator on the top of its head. The gator opens wide, and he removes his genitals unscathed.

Everyone buys him drinks.

Then he says: "I'll pay anyone $100 who's willing to give it a try."

After a while, a hand goes up in the back of the bar. It's a woman.

"I'll give it a try," she says, "but you have to promise not to hit me on the head with the beer bottle."

Geez, I thought I entered the wrong thread dc Until this post.... thanks for the laugh dc.

I've read the last few pages, and would just like to thank everyone for their contributions. Because it's made me none the wiser.

I prefer the Master's countdown tbh....

Although I will contribute with this. Taking into account the very unfortunate news in France, it angers, saddens me and I dearly wouldn't want this to happen here in the world's most liveable city. But when I really think about it, you've heard the saying, "it only takes one peanut..." ... I just find it inevitable that one day this will happen in the town, country that I love. One day. I don't want it to, but knowing what happened in Sydney, now this.....there's a very real possibility it will.

'Touch wood', it doesn't.

However I fear for my children - and down the track my grand children - for the world they will one day live in.

Theatres, restaurants and sporting facilities. Three targets that our very own town has in spades and dearly loves. All it takes is one twisted coward.

It really saddens me for those that were lost.

And reading the last few pages of differing opinions and bitter views towards one another whether it be religions, beliefs.......I mean, why can't we all just get along? Not just in here, but as a world? There's so much negativity in this world, social media, politics, etc

Everyone needs a shot of positivity. You only live once, let's get along FFS.

Geez, I thought I entered the wrong thread dc Until this post.... thanks for the laugh dc.

I've read the last few pages, and would just like to thank everyone for their contributions. Because it's made me none the wiser.

I prefer the Master's countdown tbh....

Although I will contribute with this. Taking into account the very unfortunate news in France, it angers, saddens me and I dearly wouldn't want this to happen here in the world's most liveable city. But when I really think about it, you've heard the saying, "it only takes one peanut..." ... I just find it inevitable that one day this will happen in the town, country that I love. One day. I don't want it to, but knowing what happened in Sydney, now this.....there's a very real possibility it will.

'Touch wood', it doesn't.

However I fear for my children - and down the track my grand children - for the world they will one day live in.

Theatres, restaurants and sporting facilities. Three targets that our very own town has in spades and dearly loves. All it takes is one twisted coward.

It really saddens me for those that were lost.

And reading the last few pages of differing opinions and bitter views towards one another whether it be religions, beliefs.......I mean, why can't we all just get along? Not just in here, but as a world? There's so much negativity in this world, social media, politics, etc

Everyone needs a shot of positivity. You only live once, let's get along FFS.

Nice sentiments HT but it's not just one nutter .

There are many thousands of them now.

They must be terminated.

You cannot reason with a rabid dog.

I was on the peace train until the Charlie Hebdo murders but now I'm off it.

Sitting in an outdoor café at this moment having a coffee before i start work...

Sitting in an outdoor café at this moment having a coffee before i start work...

Sitting in an outdoor café at this moment having a coffee before i start work...

infidel^^^

infidel^^^

Hahaha!

One of Bob Dylan's finest albums...

Though out history....Man has needed Gods to try and see reasons behind the crops failing, the floods that ruined their towns, the droughts that left their families dying. They thought that if they could please their gods their could live a full life.

It seems that nothing has changed since those faraway days. The world is so advanced these days with so many great inventions and innovations but we still fight about who's god is the greatest. If there is a god, he must be very disappointed in the human race.

Though out history....Man has needed Gods to try and see reasons behind the crops failing, the floods that ruined their towns, the droughts that left their families dying. They thought that if they could please their gods their could live a full life.

It seems that nothing has changed since those faraway days. The world is so advanced these days with so many great inventions and innovations but we still fight about who's god is the greatest. If there is a god, he must be very disappointed in the human race.

"Follow The Shoe..."

"No The Sandal..."

Well Red there is something far more important than the draft tonight!!

"Mary, the making of a Princess" at 8.30. The Lads and myself are very excited. I believe Earl Hood is making a cameo performance.

Would we take Mary with pick 46?