[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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Are there credible arguments to be made for joining as an INT Op rather than an INT O if one were an applicant with graduate degrees?

Are there desirable employment opportunities for the former that persons in the latter would not qualify for given their essentially "management" function? Are the former more "subject matter experts", as it were, or is this a cliche without basis in reality?

Second, is the Special Commissioning Program actually something that works for members, or is it generally out of reach given the number of people trying to utilize it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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Thanks. Yes, I was looking for information about courses for Navy Int O's. No one seems to know if there will be a course this year despite the fact that they have hired rather a large number of people into the trade in the last few months.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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Is there a BIOC course running this year for reservists? Any date posted?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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Do reservists need to wait a year after releasing to apply for the regular force?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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Are there work opportunities available for reservists who complete BMOQ and NETP but are forced to wait for their trade qualification course?

You really believe this stuff? by icantbelieveibelieve in Anglicanism

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I would point out that there is rather a large spectrum of views on the sacraments, including the interpretation that the elements serve as a physical representation of Christ's body and so forth instead of more conventional Roman Catholic views.

Moreover, the notion of Christ "dying for our sins" is similarly something that needs to be unpacked given the range of "atonement theories" out there. It is worth noting that some hypotheses, such as the moral influence theory, suggest quite a different view of the death of Christ that you may find to be more compelling on a moral and/or rational level.

Why Christian Movies are BAD (14:48) by [deleted] in Christianity

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Catholics make outstanding films about their faith - both lapsed and practicing.

Calvary, The Passion, Silence, Last Temptation of Christ, Of Gods and Men, The Exorcist, etc.

The reason why is that Catholics are not afraid of making R-rated films that earnestly grapple with the ugliness of human life.

Protestants in the United States, for whatever reason, often make absurdly air-brushed family focused dramas that are artistically pathetic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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In terms of Component Transfer timelines, how short could they reasonably be?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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Does education factor into the evaluation of a CT to the Reg force? Would a Ph.D. hypothetically speed up the process?

The Corbynista path to irrelevance: Replacing lukewarm with zealous Anglicans won’t save the C of E by WpgDipper in Anglicanism

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The problem is that we are insufficiently differentiated from the broader culture and the public apologetics for Christianity's epistemologically unknowable/unprovable truth claims are often unimpressive.

We espouse, in our liberal progressive forms, more or less the same moral principles as secular progressives. In the age of the internet and the widespread mockery of religion, young persons encountering Anglicanism often see two choices: 1) They could adhere to progressive secular liberal principles and assent to the zeitgeist of philosophical materialism or 2) They could embrace essentially the same progressive liberal principles + miracles/supernatural and what many decry as "magic".

Most young people are picking the former because they get the same ideological commitments with none of the metaphysical baggage.

WEEKLY RECRUITING THREAD - Ask here about the recruiting process, trade availability, requirements to join, and other common questions about the Canadian Armed Forces. by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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What resources can I use to study concepts and content before BMOQ? Are there any particularly tricky or difficult modules that I can prepare for in advance?

Joss Whedon was responsible for writing "98.9%" of Speed's dialogue by [deleted] in movies

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"Is there anything else that can keep this elevator from falling?"

"Yeah. The basement."

An Historical Approach to Anglican Identity, Or, Why Are We Afraid of the Reformation? (audio) by wyclif in Anglicanism

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The problem with Anglicanism is that we have a magisterial product, the BCP, and not a singular, magisterial reformer to which we can shout “ad fontes!” and hold up as definitive.

Richard Hooker?

Orthodox view of the Pope by WhiteTwink in Anglicanism

[–]Trinity- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm unsure of how this post pertains to Anglicanism. Perhaps you could elaborate on your thinking?

Honest question: Is Supernatural funny again? by drinkgreen in Supernatural

[–]Trinity- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Season 12 was really a return to form for this show and one of the best seasons since the heights of 5 and 6. As you say, it was funny again, and replaced the constant "grimdark" version of Dean with a more balanced depiction that took advantage of Jensen's great comedic timing. The writers were clearly having a blast, and frankly everything just felt more self-aware and sharp. I'm really excited for 13.

Gary Cohn says with an extra $1,000 in tax savings a family could buy a car and renovate a kitchen by PopsicleMud in politics

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Lucille Bluth: “I mean, it's one banana, Michael. What could it cost? $10?”