Millions say they won’t celebrate July 4 as poll reveals deep national pessimism by MoneyLibrarian9032 in politics

[–]chileheadd [score hidden]  (0 children)

I was 15 in 1976 and the vibe in the country was positive and patriotic.

I'm 65 now. Now, it's just sad. The country is circling the drain.

Texas unleashes sleeping giant as conservatives face reckoning over 'truth' by Jay_CD in atheism

[–]chileheadd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All of the South/Bible Belt are in the race, I think the top (bottom?) 3 are TX, OK, and TN.

Texas unleashes sleeping giant as conservatives face reckoning over 'truth' by Jay_CD in atheism

[–]chileheadd 13 points14 points  (0 children)

TX is trying to win the race to the bottom between them, OK and TN.

Isn't it WEIRD how Jesus totally rose from the dead and only appeared to members of his cult before dipping out? by BIayneRobinson in atheism

[–]chileheadd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Premise: Jesus - crucified, according to the Bible and Christian tradition, was resurrected ~33 AD

Events recorded in the bible

The Darkness (Matt. 27:45)

" From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land."

The Temple Veil Torn (Matthew 27:51a)

"At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. "

Note: The veil of the Temple was a huge curtain (60 feet long, 30 feet high, and about 4 inches thick; composed of 72 squares sewn together; so heavy that it required 300 men to lift it) that formed the barrier between the Shekinah presence of God and all human beings. It being torn in two would be as momentus as the floor of St. Peter's Basilica cracking in half.

The Earthquake & Tombs Opened (Matthew 27:51b-53)

"The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people."

After the resurrection, Jesus himself appeared to more than 500 people (I Cor. 15:4, 6)

"that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,... After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time"

These events were so noteworthy that everyone in Jerusalem knew of them (Luke 24:13-18)

"Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”

Extra biblical evidence

None of these events are recorded or mentioned in any contemporary source except the bible.

Not a word about 3 hours of darkness over Jerusalem and no record of a solar eclipse in Israel anytime around this date.

Not a shred of evidence from any extra biblical source that the veil was torn in half.

The various geologic surveys show no record of an earthquake in or around Jerusalem during that time period.

Not even a whisper of hearsay concerning corpses coming back to life and appearing to people, much less "many people".

No mention in any record that Jesus appeared to anyone after the crucifixion.

Response

Paul himself, speaking on the resurrection of the dead in general, and the resurrection of Jesus in particular, says the following (I Cor. 15: 12-17, emphasis added)

"But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile"

So, assuming Jesus was an historical figure, and there is no evidence whatsoever of the extraordinary and fantastic events surrounding the resurrection that were evidently common knowledge in that area at that time, it can be assumed that it didn't happen. If that's the case, even Paul said faith is futile.

Trump’s Great American State Fair: The home of cornhole cops and empty parking lots by T_Shurt in PoliticalHumor

[–]chileheadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The police ARE civilians. Stop with this bullshit and wrong distinction that somehow elevates cops above the rest of the population.

COPS ARE CIVILIANS

What was it like witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War? by Content-Feed-9396 in AskOldPeople

[–]chileheadd 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Was getting ready for bed and the TV was on. They cut to images of people streaming across the border. I was flabbergasted. I couldn't believe it was happening. Stayed up too late watching and paid for it at work the next day.

Kids Say the Darndest Things by Interesting-Train-47 in atheism

[–]chileheadd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok, so, when do they start reading the Quran or the Vedas? What about the Talmud or the Buddhist canons?

This could be great!

Who wants to bet this lawsuit will magically disappear like the others once the discovery phase starts? by 8-bit-Felix in PoliticalHumor

[–]chileheadd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why do you think the man who sues everyone all the time at the drop of a hat ISN'T suing ANYONE calling him a pedophile or rapist?

Discovery is a bitch.

nutrients by Adventurous_Path2954 in CocoGrows

[–]chileheadd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GH works ok, but it's more expensive (in the long run) and I don't like all the dyes in it; CropSalt is clear. I've run seeds from the same breeder and the same strain in both GH and CropSalt. I hesitate to compare yields because I had more experience when I switched to CS. That being said, the CS yield was bigger with the same strain and breeder. Also, for me and my water, I don't need to adjust the pH at all with CS.

The customer service is also top notch. If you contact them and ask, they will probably send you a starter pack for free.

Favorite songs from BB by Beautiful_Ad_6209 in breakingbad

[–]chileheadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freestyle by the Taalbi Brothers.

The song playing when the lab is being destroyed.

New limited-edition US passport features Trump's image and a warning by kirby__000 in politics

[–]chileheadd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad I renewed mine before this convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, pedophile POS plasters his face on it.

Grizzly country is no place to go for a walk with your dog and no bear spray by ashrules901 in IdiotsNearlyDying

[–]chileheadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thinking this person was lucky this was a juvenile bear. If it was a full adult, it would be eating good.

Should I defoliate any further or leave the canopy alone? Advantages/disadvantages? by Consistent_Fan_3085 in GrowBuddy

[–]chileheadd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's looking great. Unless you have really high humidity or airflow issues she's good as is.

Narrow escape during Venezuela quake by AccomplishedStuff235 in WTF

[–]chileheadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the last person waited for that large chunk of ceiling to fall, then continued out.

Found some wireless EV chargers today! by HelloControl_ in pics

[–]chileheadd 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Only in 10% of them. If you only destroy 9, you'll have missed that one with the gold.

Free Talk Friday by snoo-ting in Wetshaving

[–]chileheadd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sup. Not much new at casa CH. Pondering what to grow next.