TOTALLY GEEKED!

FNW · Guru

RE: France terrorist attacks

Tangerine · Guru

I bet a lot of people are rethinking attending events at large venues now.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
FNW wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me either, Lily & Karl.

Paris is a very Christian city, with all it's Catholic cathedrals and churches. ISIS is after Christians. I wouldn't be surprised if Vatican City was next.
You can't judge a city by the number of cathedrals and churches. From what I understand, only 27% of the French believe in a supreme being.
Montreal is just awash in cathedrals,. and every street and village is named after a saint, but that doesn't mean it's a Christian city. It used to be, but not any more. It hasn't been a Christian city in over half a century.
All the cathedrals are holdovers of when Montreal was ruled by the Catholic church. They're old and beautiful and we're not going to tear them down.

Yep.
That's what happens when you put God out.
The Devil moves in.

Well, which is it? A very Christian city or a Devil city? It can't be both.

You can have a church on every block, but they are just brick and mortar. No more special than the dry cleaners, Walmart or the mall.

It's the people who have turned from God.

It's all through the Bible.

People turn from God, their lives, city or whatever is attacked or destroyed. They confess and ask forgiveness and come back to God and they are restored.

If you, general you, are not serving God. Then who are you serving?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Tangerine wrote:
I bet a lot of people are rethinking attending events at large venues now.

And that is how they win.

weltschmerz · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
FNW wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me either, Lily & Karl.

Paris is a very Christian city, with all it's Catholic cathedrals and churches. ISIS is after Christians. I wouldn't be surprised if Vatican City was next.
You can't judge a city by the number of cathedrals and churches. From what I understand, only 27% of the French believe in a supreme being.
Montreal is just awash in cathedrals,. and every street and village is named after a saint, but that doesn't mean it's a Christian city. It used to be, but not any more. It hasn't been a Christian city in over half a century.
All the cathedrals are holdovers of when Montreal was ruled by the Catholic church. They're old and beautiful and we're not going to tear them down.

Yep.
That's what happens when you put God out.
The Devil moves in.

Well, which is it? A very Christian city or a Devil city? It can't be both.
You can have a church on every block, but they are just brick and mortar. No more special than the dry cleaners, Walmart or the mall.
It's the people who have turned from God.
It's all through the Bible.
People turn from God, their lives, city or whatever is attacked or destroyed. They confess and ask forgiveness and come back to God and they are restored.

If you, general you, are not serving God. Then who are you serving?

Why do I have to "serve" anyone?

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

There are 2 forces in the world. God and Satan. You were created to serve. It's one or the other. There is no neutral only in your delusion.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

DH carries 24/7. I never think twice about it. He served in the military and knows what he's doing. He has all the paperwork to carry. He has taught everyone in the house gun safety. He has also taken everyone in our home out and we can all shoot and respect what a gun does. I am quite proficient with his handgun. To the point he was almost afraid because I was such a good shot. He carries one gun and the rest are locked in the safe. He and I hold the only keys. The kids are all old enough to know not to touch the guns. At night when he undresses the gun goes on the bedside table. It doesn't bother me one bit. This has never been an issue in our house.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

It's the non decision, decision.

If you are not actively serving one, by default, you are serving the other.

weltschmerz · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
There are 2 forces in the world. God and Satan. You were created to serve. It's one or the other. There is no neutral only in your delusion.

By the same token, I could easily talk about YOUR delusion, but that would be rude.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
There are 2 forces in the world. God and Satan. You were created to serve. It's one or the other. There is no neutral only in your delusion.
By the same token, I could easily talk about YOUR delusion, but that would be rude.

I'm thankful that I don't live in a black and white world.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

FNW wrote:
We were at church last night and I kept watching the doors. DH admitted today that he did, too. We decided to forego any Kennedy Center dates this year as well.

I won't live like that.

flan

FNW · Guru

flan327 wrote:
FNW wrote:
We were at church last night and I kept watching the doors. DH admitted today that he did, too. We decided to forego any Kennedy Center dates this year as well.
I won't live like that.
flan

I try not to, and I did a pretty good job of moving on after 9-11, but it's harder for me now with little kids. I worry I'm not going to be around to raise them, and that they themselves will fall victim to such an attack. Heck, even sometimes when I'm driving I get a little nervous because I see how quickly life can end.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

weltschmerz wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
There are 2 forces in the world. God and Satan. You were created to serve. It's one or the other. There is no neutral only in your delusion.
By the same token, I could easily talk about YOUR delusion, but that would be rude.

See? That is your opinion.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

FNW wrote:
flan327 wrote:
FNW wrote:
We were at church last night and I kept watching the doors. DH admitted today that he did, too. We decided to forego any Kennedy Center dates this year as well.
I won't live like that.
flan
I try not to, and I did a pretty good job of moving on after 9-11, but it's harder for me now with little kids. I worry I'm not going to be around to raise them, and that they themselves will fall victim to such an attack. Heck, even sometimes when I'm driving I get a little nervous because I see how quickly life can end.

I hear you, FNW!

flan

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

So even sadder now that the victims are being ID'd. a couple of employees of UTC and their spouses were killed. These people live in my area. One couple leaves behind an 18 month old.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
It's the non decision, decision.

If you are not actively serving one, by default, you are serving the other.

Yup.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I'll be honest: I have not read ANY of the stories.

What is the point? The headlines are tragic enough.

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
It's the non decision, decision.

If you are not actively serving one, by default, you are serving the other.

Nope. Not serving either.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
It's the non decision, decision.

If you are not actively serving one, by default, you are serving the other.
Nope. Not serving either.

Black and white world...for some, it's easier that way.

flan

huskerbb · Guru

weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
FNW wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me either, Lily & Karl.

Paris is a very Christian city, with all it's Catholic cathedrals and churches. ISIS is after Christians. I wouldn't be surprised if Vatican City was next.
You can't judge a city by the number of cathedrals and churches. From what I understand, only 27% of the French believe in a supreme being.
Montreal is just awash in cathedrals,. and every street and village is named after a saint, but that doesn't mean it's a Christian city. It used to be, but not any more. It hasn't been a Christian city in over half a century.
All the cathedrals are holdovers of when Montreal was ruled by the Catholic church. They're old and beautiful and we're not going to tear them down.

Yep.
That's what happens when you put God out.
The Devil moves in.

Well, which is it? A very Christian city or a Devil city? It can't be both.
You can have a church on every block, but they are just brick and mortar. No more special than the dry cleaners, Walmart or the mall.
It's the people who have turned from God.
It's all through the Bible.
People turn from God, their lives, city or whatever is attacked or destroyed. They confess and ask forgiveness and come back to God and they are restored.

If you, general you, are not serving God. Then who are you serving?
Why do I have to "serve" anyone?

You are--whether you realize it, or not.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
It's the non decision, decision.

If you are not actively serving one, by default, you are serving the other.
Nope. Not serving either.

You really don't get it.

weltschmerz · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
It's the non decision, decision.

If you are not actively serving one, by default, you are serving the other.
Nope. Not serving either.
You really don't get it.

That's your opinion, and you're entitled to it.

TrudyML · Guru

Ugh. A military building that houses weapons was broken into here. My God, it was a police state downtown. Sorta wanted to head home.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

TrudyML wrote:
Ugh. A military building that houses weapons was broken into here. My God, it was a police state downtown. Sorta wanted to head home.

Did they get away with much? Or do you even know?

flan

TrudyML · Guru

They aren't saying. Cops everywhere. I want to leave before it turns dark out.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

TrudyML wrote:
They aren't saying. Cops everywhere. I want to leave before it turns dark out.

Do it! And stay safe.

flan

TrudyML · Guru

Yeah, I live in the heart of the stake out area.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

weltschmerz wrote:

lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
It's the non decision, decision.

If you are not actively serving one, by default, you are serving the other.
Nope. Not serving either.
You really don't get it.

That's your opinion, and you're entitled to it.

More entitlement mentality! biggrin

Bonny22Pye · Guru

We stayed home this weekend since Los Angeles had more police out. I keep waiting for something to happen here.

FNW · Guru

Watching your story on the news, Trudy.

TrudyML · Guru

Yep, I am right down the street from it! Ugh.

FNW · Guru

I printed out various ways to get home without going over the bridge, in the event it's taken out. I just hope I'm not on it if they do.

TrudyML · Guru

I am going to sneak out early before nightfall and the police start on every corner.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

There is nothing about it on the 3 major news channels that I have seen. It's all still about Paris.

I wonder if that's on purpose.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Be safe Trudy.

Find a way to let us know you got home safe.

FNW · Guru

Fox News ran it.

www.foxnews.com/us/2015/11/16/weapons-stolen-from-massachusetts-army-reserve-building/

weltschmerz · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
There is nothing about it on the 3 major news channels that I have seen. It's all still about Paris.

I wonder if that's on purpose.

Yes, it's on purpose. They don't want you to know.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

FNW wrote:
Fox News ran it.

www.foxnews.com/us/2015/11/16/weapons-stolen-from-massachusetts-army-reserve-building/

Last night?

Thanks. I'll have a look-see.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
There is nothing about it on the 3 major news channels that I have seen. It's all still about Paris.

I wonder if that's on purpose.
Yes, it's on purpose. They don't want you to know.

No. To downplay the whole thing.

Try to take the nasty out of your tone and use your head for more than a hat rack.

TrudyML · Guru

Just spoke to a cop. Said get home. ASAP. They plan to be out in droves. Gave me his number. He'll be on shift.

Lindley · Guru

How scary trudyml. Stay safe

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Holding a good thought, Trudy!

Stay safe!

Ohfour · Hooker

Praying for you girl!

TrudyML · Guru

Thanks! The cops all know me. I'm sure I'll see one and get a ride.

I saw that flan! No I am not a criminal! I went to school with a ton and some are clients!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
There is nothing about it on the 3 major news channels that I have seen. It's all still about Paris.

I wonder if that's on purpose.
Yes, it's on purpose. They don't want you to know.
No. To downplay the whole thing.
Try to take the nasty out of your tone and use your head for more than a hat rack.

Wow!

Insults are now permitted here...

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
There is nothing about it on the 3 major news channels that I have seen. It's all still about Paris.

I wonder if that's on purpose.
Yes, it's on purpose. They don't want you to know.
No. To downplay the whole thing.
Try to take the nasty out of your tone and use your head for more than a hat rack.

There was nothing nasty about it. You're beyond paranoid. It's on every news channel, including CNN.

Well, what can I expect from a poster who felt flan and I were in some Grand Conspiracy?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
There is nothing about it on the 3 major news channels that I have seen. It's all still about Paris.

I wonder if that's on purpose.
Yes, it's on purpose. They don't want you to know.
No. To downplay the whole thing.
Try to take the nasty out of your tone and use your head for more than a hat rack.
There was nothing nasty about it. You're beyond paranoid. It's on every news channel, including CNN.
Well, what can I expect from a poster who felt flan and I were in some Grand Conspiracy?

You really don't comprehend things very well.

And yes. I know you and (lower case) flan have a vendetta.

Poor put upon (lower case) flan and a the use to be Christian.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

I think this sums up things pretty well:

"Muslims who call the Islamic State (ISIS) un-Islamic are typically, as the Princeton scholar Bernard Haykel, the leading expert on the group’s theology, told me, “embarrassed and politically correct, with a cotton-candy view of their own religion” that neglects “what their religion has historically and legally required.”

Islam in not a peaceful religion.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

The theft Trudy was talking about has been described as not related to terror?????? WTF, a military building was burgled and it was weapons that were stolen.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
The theft Trudy was talking about has been described as not related to terror?????? WTF, a military building was burgled and it was weapons that were stolen.

What?

Where is this at?

There hasn't been a peep on the news here about this!