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Eurozone elite will do what they must to protect the union
By Alan Wheatley, Reuters Friday, July 27, 2012, 12:22 pm TWN
LONDON -- As talk persists that cash-strapped Greece might have to exit the euro, and bond markets panic over Spain, the fate of Europe's single currency could soon be hanging in the balance again.
After "Grexit" and "Spanic," is it finally time to get ready for "Eurover"?
The euro certainly seems in danger of market-driven disintegration, as signaled by wildly divergent borrowing costs among the nations sharing the currency. Bond yields in Spain are at euro-era highs because investor confidence has evaporated, while yields on two-year German notes and 12-month Dutch bills are negative.
Ever-greater economic divergence is assured, scaring investors still further.
But if the currency does break up, it will be for want of political will, not for want of policy solutions.
"Is there some point at which the integrity of the region is sufficiently undermined that we pass the point of no return?" asked David Mackie, an economist with J.P. Morgan in London.
"I don't see that happening in a technical sense, because anything happening in the capital markets at the moment can easily be reversed," Mackie added. "The breakup of the monetary union is not something that can ever be forced by financial markets."
That is because the European Central Bank, like any other central bank, could if necessary expand its balance sheet, or "print money," without limits to contain capital flight or buy up the debt of besieged member states.
Things would be different if the ECB were defending a fixed exchange rate with a finite stock of foreign-currency reserves. That is the position that the central banks of France and Spain found themselves in 19 years ago this month.
Masters of Improvisation
Selling pressure on the French franc and peseta was so intense on July 30, 1993, a Friday, that the central banks threw in the towel, unable to keep their currencies off the floor of the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM), the precursor of the euro.
Britain had pulled out of the ERM for good the previous September under speculative attack from George Soros and other investors, while Italy had suspended its membership of the currency grid.
If France were to go the same way as Italy, or even suffer the milder indignity of a devaluation, it would deal a body blow to the Maastricht Treaty on economic and monetary union signed in March 1992. The launch of the euro scheduled for 1999 would be delayed, if not scuppered.
What to do? At a Sunday crisis meeting in Brussels that ended just before dawn, finance ministers emerged with an ingenious compromise: they simply moved the goal posts, widening the ERM's permitted trading bands to 15 percent either side of the grid's central rates, from 2.25 percent before.


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NEW ORLEANS | The University of Alabama got its second chance on Monday night. And LSU had no chance at all. The Crimson Tide completely engulfed LSU at the Superdome, smashing the Tigers 21-0 in a dominant performance that gave Alabama its second BCS title should settle any legitimate debate about any version of the national championship.
Jeremy Shelley made five of his seven field-goal attempts and Trent Richardson capped the scoring with a 34-yard touchdown run - the only touchdown in two Alabama-LSU games this year - to provide more than enough offense for a defense that left LSU looking battered and bewildered.
"This demonstrates the character of the young men in the locker room" Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said. "It's easy to do the right thing some of the time, but this team has done the right thing almost all the time."
"We wanted to show that we beat ourselves in the first game," Courtney Upshaw, the game's defensive MVP, said. "We don't want to down LSU. They're a pretty good team. But we wanted to come out and dominate, and that's what we did."
The Crimson Tide allowed LSU to cross midfield only once in the game, and - after a pair of sacks - even that possession ended up back at the 50-yard line. Tiger quarterback Jordan Jefferson played the entire game, but his 11 completions went for just 53 yards. LSU's vaunted running game was even worse, with the Tigers gaining just 39 yards on 27 carries.
Alabama (12-1) had difficulty, as it did in the first game, with scoring touchdown in the red zone. Shelley, however, converted a Bowl Championship Series record five of his seven attempts, including three in the first half as Alabama took a 9-0 lead.
"I told my team we didn't get it going offensively at all, and our defense was on the field a long time," LSU coach Les Miles said. "Give credit to our opponent, they had a great game plan.
"I told our team that I did not see it coming, and that's my fault. I don't know that the adjustments we made since Nov. 5 were the right ones."
Alabama's, however, proved more effective, especially on special teams.
In addition to Shelley's improved accuracy (he made of 1 of 2 on Nov. 5 and UA was 2 for 6 overall), UA was improved in all phases of special teams. Marquis Maze had a 49-yard punt return, the longest against LSU all year, despite tearing a hamstring on the play.
Click Here to view this Link."We did some different things on special teams and the big punt return was one of those things," Saban said.
Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron won offensive MVP honors, completing 23 of 34 passes for 234 yards.
As the second half wore on, the LSU defense grew fatigued and Alabama continued to wear the Tigers down, finally breaking a long touchdown drought when Richardson scored on his touchdown. The junior running back finished with 96 yards on 20 carries.

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I have been watching this since March 2008 and this HUGE….
Viktor Bout is alleged to have plotted to kill Americans and he also is being accused to selling arms to terrorist organizations as well. In my opinion, Viktor Bout is the middle man that links Russia to global terrorism.
The Russians are flipping out over this arrest and extradition, because of what Viktor Bout knows. Here is a video from Russia Today where a Kremlin stooge, Daniel Estulin is insisting that Viktor Bout knows nothing. How does he know that Viktor Bout knows nothing? Daniel Estulin also repeats the words "End game" over and over and these are code words that the 9/11 truthers use. They are little Soviet propagandists just like Daniel Estulin.
During the spring of 2010, Obama released the Russian spies with a slap on the wrist, but I became suspicious as to why he did not release Viktor Bout. I believe that he was throwing the Russians a bone, but he was holding on to the big prize, Bout. Has Obama learned not to trust the Russians since he was sworn in? We will see what happens with Viktor Bout, because this is huge.
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Ford Motor Company Recalls Cars With Faulty Door Latches
According to USA Today, Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of approximately 390,000 cars.
About the Ford Recall
Ford has issued a recall of approximately 390,000 of their late-model Ford Fiestas, Fusions, and Lincoln MKZ sedans. This recall comes as a result of the reported faulty latches on the doors – allowing the doors to fly open as the cars are being driven.
After the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received 207 complaints about the faulty latches on the Ford Fiestas alone, they launched an investigation into the issue last September.
Ford itself has received 451 reports on the faulty latches, with 1,079 warranty claims in relation. Ford states they are aware of two injuries that have occurred due to the faulty latches – one incident where the door hit an owner as they tried to close it, and another where a door flew open and struck another car in a parking lot.
Ford has linked the problem to a limited number of cars that were manufactured at its plant in Mexico. Of the cars under recall, 336,873 are believed to be in the United States, 30,198 are believed to be in Canada, and 22,514 are believed to still be in Mexico.
Customers of the aforementioned affected car models can take the cars to a Ford dealer, where all four door latches will be replaced at no cost.
Description of the Cars Under Recall
The following vehicles are being recalled:
- 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles built at Cuautitlán Assembly Plant in Mexico between February 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.
- 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant between July 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.
- 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant between July 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.


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Police: Man with thick eyebrows wanted in Fayetteville robbery
Posted January 15, 2016
Fayetteville, N.C. — The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating a man who robbed a grocery store Wednesday night.
Authorities said a man entered the VaVa food mart at 4928 Cumberland Road at about 11:30 p.m. and pulled a knife from a holster on his right hip. The man then demanded all the money in the register and left with an undetermined amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a white man who is about 30 years old with thick eye brows. He was wearing a black hoody, a green camouflage cloth covering his face, grey jeans, black gloves, and white and black sneakers.
Anybody with information should call the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at 910-323-1500 or Crime Stoppers at 910-483-8477.


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KENTVILLE, N.S. – A military reservist has been charged with possessing child pornography at a Canadian Forces camp in Nova Scotia.
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service charged 26-year-old Cpl. Lawrence Arthur Jordan with one count under the Criminal Code of possessing child pornography.
Capt. Joanna Labonte says the alleged offence occurred last June at Camp Aldershot near Wolfville, N.S., and would only say that it involved an electronic device.
Labonte says Jordan was charged Tuesday in provincial court in nearby Kentville.
She says Jordan is a part-time member of the Forces with the Cape Breton Highlanders in Sydney, N.S., who joined in 2008.
The investigation service is part of the independent Canadian Forces Military Police Group, which looks into sensitive military matters.
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Islamabad : Pakistan Supreme Court will on February 18 take up the hearing of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif family's petitions against valuation of wealth tax on their shares in various companies.
The two-judge bench, consisting of Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman and Justice Faisal Arab will take up the petitions filed by Sharif.
The petitioners maintained that for four years, their wealth tax was assessed disproportionate to the market value of their stocks.
The Express Tribune quoted Malik Tariq Aziz, an advocate appearing on behalf of the Sharif family, as saying that he has been fighting this case for almost a decade.
Members of the Sharif family had challenged Rule 8 (2) (c) (1) of the Wealth Tax Act, 1963, in 2007, but the case was not taken up during the era of former chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
Aziz while describing the background of this case said that Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif were directed by the Lahore tax commissioner to pay more than Rs. 10 million as wealth tax on the value of their business shares for financial years.
The petition stated that the valuation of their shares in 15 industries belonging to the family and others was repugnant to the Wealth Tax Act because it was calculated in excess of their face value and the market price.(ANI)


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|You can do it in one pitch with 60 m. rope as long as you extend your placements(a lot of spots that can create a rope drag). You can also repel from bolted anchors with 60 m. rope. The first section can be protected with #6 Camelot. Very fun lead. Nice view from the top.
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|A six camalot on the first section makes this pg, not pg13 in my opinion, but it is a physical, tiring 5.7. We rapped easily with a 70 meter line.
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this route is like 80-90 feet and finishes on a set of bolted anchors right before the topout
some flakes are pretty hollow and a number six C4 is great to bump up the start and then i slung one of the chockstones and carried the number six
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A documentary film about the plight of Russian punk band Pussy Riot is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah next year.
The feminist group hit headlines earlier this year when members Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina and Yekaterina Samutsevich were tried on charges of hooliganism for performing a protest song in a Moscow church in February.
They were found guilty and jailed for two years in August. Samutsevich was later freed on appeal, but the remaining two are serving out their sentences at remote labour camps in the former Soviet Union.
Now the rockers, who have received international support from politicians and celebrities including Madonna, Sir Paul McCartney, Bjork and Sting, have become the subject of Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin's new film Pussy Riot - A Punk Prayer.
The documentary chronicles the trio's arrest and conviction. It will be screened for the first time at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
Meanwhile, the members of Pussy Riot have been shortlisted for Time magazine's Influential Person of the Year Award. The winner will be chosen by publication editors and unveiled on 14 December.
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TK Maxx has had to settle a dispute with the Harris Tweed Authority (HTA) with an out-of-court settlement.
The retailer, whose slogan is "Big Labels Small Prices", came into conflict with the guardian of the Harris Tweed trademark, the Orb, over two jackets.
The HTA, which is based in Lewis, said in November it had identified that TK Maxx was selling two styles of jacket in several colour ways and each contained some Harris Tweed.
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It said it believed the labelling and promotion of the jackets breached the Harris Tweed Act 1993 and other rights held by the HTA on behalf of the Harris Tweed industry. The act defines Harris Tweed as a cloth that has been hand woven by the islanders of Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra in their own homes, using pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.
The HTA said it considered such TK Maxx's conduct with "the utmost seriousness".
"The authority has secured an appropriate confidential settlement from TK Maxx."
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Overhauled roster gets camp started
Nationals hit camp ready for bigger things
For starters, Bowden traded Vinny Castilla to the Padres in order to clear a spot for rookie Ryan Zimmerman to be the starting third baseman. The team's first-round pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft has already arrived in camp and was spotted playing catch with catcher Brian Schneider at Space Coast Stadium around 11 a.m. ET.
After losing Esteban Loaiza and Hector Carrasco, two members of the starting rotation, Bowden traded for Brian Lawrence and signed free agent Ramon Ortiz. Both Lawrence and Ortiz come into camp believing that they can be better than they were last year, when the duo lost a combined 26 games. Spacious Robert F. Kennedy Stadium should help improve their numbers.
Bowden wanted high-energy coaches, so he relieved Tom McCraw, third-base coach Dave Huppert and Don Buford of their duties this offseason and hired Davey Lopes, Mitchell Page and Tony Beasly, all of whom spent two hours on Saturday morning in a meeting with manager Frank Robinson discussing their game plan for Spring Training.
"I think we have gone in the right direction in terms of getting better," Bowden said. "I just think it's going to take time to where we want to go. It's about the young players. We have a pretty good corps of young guys that keep getting better. When you have young guys, they get better and have enthusiasm."
The Nationals' relief pitching is expected to be better than ever, and it's led by a young player. Chad Cordero, 23, was among the best closers in the Major Leagues in 2005, while Gary Majewski, 25, and Luis Ayala, 28, were the primary setup men.
"We have a lot of new faces, a lot of guys in camp," said Majewski. "It's going to be great to see the guys again. It has been a pretty long winter."
With workouts starting on Sunday, Majewski can't wait to start throwing the baseball on the mound again. This past offseason was the first time he didn't play in the Arizona Fall League, winter ball or the Instructional League.
"It's the first time I had the whole entire winter off," said Majewski. "I'm ready to get back at it."
Robert Fick and Matt LeCroy are ready to be Schneider's backup catchers. Bowden acquired both Fick and LeCroy for their bats, but the organization believes that assistant general manager Bob Boone, a great defensive catcher back in the 1970s and '80s, can help improve their skills behind the plate.
"It means a lot to have Bob Boone helping me out," said LeCroy, who played only 27 games behind the plate the last two years. "The past two years, I haven't caught that much with Joe Mauer being in Minnesota. ... I used to catch bullpens all the time. But I have been working out every day and I'm just ready to go. I'm sure Bob Boone will have a lot of tips to get my throwing down."
Fick was the first to arrive in camp on Saturday morning, while most of his teammates were taking their physicals in another part of town. Accompanying Fick was his cat, Paul Wall. The kitten, just four months old, roamed around the clubhouse for a few minutes before Fick put it in comfortable sports bag. Fick could see Paul Mall through the bag.
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While Paul Wall was resting in the bag, Fick tried on his new Nationals helmets. Later, Fick said he wants to help Washington build on last season's .500 record.
"We have a bunch of gritty guys," Fick said. "I'm excited to be here. If you look at the roster, we have a bunch of gamers if you ask me, starting with Livan Hernandez."
Besides Zimmerman, outfielder Ryan Church, first baseman Nick Johnson and infielder Brendan Harris reported to camp six days early. Church is competing with Marlon Byrd and Brandon Watson for the center-field job, while Johnson, a free agent after the season, is out to prove that he can finally play a full season without getting injured and Harris would like to stay on the big-league roster for a full season.
"I feel like I'm accustomed to Spring Training," Church said. "It's like, just hurry up and get it over with. Let's start it up again and strap it on. I'm really eager. You can bet I'm going to do well."
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Taylor Swift – Movie Star
Our current CMA Entertainer of the Year has been offered the role of Eponine in the star-studded upcoming film adaptation of the musical "Les Miserables". Amanda Seyfried will also star as Cosette, so Taylor is in good company!
Lots of serious, award nominated actresses auditioned for the part, like Scarlet Johannson, and Lea Michele, so they must really be expecting a lot from someone who's only experience was on an episode of "CSI". Although, I'll say this- her videos are great, and she is one of the nicest people around. Good luck in your movie career, Taylor!


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The Second Letter of Peter
Apparently Written from Rome Prior to A.D. 68 (2 Peter)
2 Peter
"Make Your Calling and Election Sure"
Prophecy Comes by the Holy Ghost
1:20, 21
False Teachers Are Damned
The Fallen State of Lustful Saints
Latter-day Scoffers Shall Deny the Second Coming
Holy and Saintly Lives Are Prepared for the Lord
Interpretive Commentary
(51-1) What Is the Theme of Second Peter?
The dominant Theme in this letter is how one comes to a knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. As shown by the outline, it may be divided into three main sections. The first tells how one comes to a knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ by becoming "a partaker of his divine nature" and having his "calling and election made sure." In the second section this true knowledge of Christ is contrasted to false knowledge—heresies perpetrated by apostates. The third section calls attention to the hope that the true knowledge of the Lord brings: the promise of his glorious return to the earth.
(51-2) Place and Date of Writing
We cannot say with certainty the place from which Peter wrote the letter, though some suppose it was Rome. Because the threat of persecution seems past (there is no mention in this letter of persecution or suffering), it is assumed that the letter falls between the Nero persecutions and the alleged date of Peter's death, perhaps about A.D. 68.
(51-3) Authorship
Though some scholars have challenged the genuineness of this letter, the weight of evidence favors Peter as the author. Joseph Smith noted in a discussion on First Peter, "Peter penned the most sublime language of any of the apostles." (Teachings, p. 301.) The Prophet Joseph frequently quoted Peter.
(51-4) Background Information
Peter, president of the church in his day, addressed this letter to the saints who had "obtained like precious faith with us." (1:1.) New problems seem to have arisen in the church. Where before the threat to the church was persecution from without, the danger now seems to be apostasy from within. "There shall be false teachers among you," wrote the chief apostle, "who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord. …" (2:1). The great danger to the church was that many in the future would follow after these teachers out of ignorance and uncertainty. The letter twice reminds the saints of the things they had been taught (1:12–15; 3:1, 2): first, that if they go on to make their calling and election sure, they will not fall (1:10, 11); and second, that the second coming of the Lord was certain and sure, even though scoffers, as prophesied, would deny the fact because of what seemed to them an unreasonable delay. Peter wrote the letter, therefore, to warn of an impending apostasy within the church and to exhort the saints to continue to grow in knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. This counsel if followed would lead them to make their callings and elections sure.
(51-5) 2 Peter 1:1–19. What Are the Three Grand Keys to Obtaining the True Knowledge of God?
"There are three grand secrets lying in this chapter, … which no man can dig out, unless by the light of revelation, and which unlocks the whole chapter. …
"1st key: Knowledge is the power of salvation. 2nd key: Make your calling and election sure. 3rd key: It is one thing to be on the mount and hear the excellent voice, etc., and another to hear the voice declare to you, You have a part and lot in that kingdom." (Smith, Teachings, pp. 304, 306.)
Concerning the three grand keys to the knowledge of God, we learn three concepts:
The knowledge of Christ which brings salvation is obtained a little at a time.
"It is not wisdom that we should have all knowledge at once presented before us; but that we should have a little at a time; then we can comprehend it. …
"… The principle of knowledge is the principle of salvation. This principle can be comprehended by the faithful and diligent; and every one that does not obtain knowledge sufficient to be saved will be condemned. The principle of salvation is given us through the knowledge of Jesus Christ." (Smith, Teachings, p. 297. Italics added.)
As one acquires knowledge of Christ's divine attributes and incorporates them into his own life, he makes his calling and election sure.
"None can comprehend the knowledge of God, of Christ, and of the gospel unless he himself possesses the attributes of godliness, for the knowledge of spiritual things comes only by revelation, and until a person gains godly attributes he cannot receive the Spirit from whom revelation comes." (McConkie, DNTC, 3:354.) (The process of having one's calling and election made sure is discussed in the Interpretive Commentary for 2 Peter 1:10.)
The more sure word of prophecy—the Lord's promise that a person will be exalted and come to know God fully (John 17:3)—comes as a result of making one's calling and election sure.
"Now for the secret and grand key. Though they might hear the voice of God and know that Jesus was the Son of God, this would be no evidence that their election and calling was made sure, that they had part with Christ, and were joint-heirs with him. They then would want that more sure word of prophecy, that they were sealed in the heavens and had the promise of eternal life in the kingdom of God. Then, having this promise sealed unto them, it was an anchor to the soul, sure and steadfast. Though the thunders might roll and lightnings flash, and earthquakes bellow, and war gather thick around, yet this hope and knowledge would support the soul in every hour of trial, trouble and tribulation. Then knowledge through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the grand key that unlocks the glories and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven." (Smith, Teachings, p. 298.)
(51-6) 2 Peter 1:4–8. What Does It Mean to Be "Partakers of the Divine Nature"?
Peter himself said it is escaping "the corruption that is in the world through lust." (vs. 4.)
President David O. McKay, commenting on verse 4, said it means "to rise above the temporal, the sensual, and partake of the divine Spirit of God." (CR, Oct. 1961, p. 90.)
(51-7) 2 Peter 1:10. What Is Meant by Having One's Calling and Election Made Sure?
"To have one's calling and election made sure is to be sealed up unto eternal life; it is to have the unconditional guarantee of exaltation in the highest heaven of the celestial world; it is to receive the assurance of godhood; it is, in effect, to have the day of judgment advanced, so that an inheritance of all the glory and honor of the Father's kingdom is assured prior to the day when the faithful actually enter into the divine presence to sit with Christ in his throne, even as he is 'set down' with his 'Father in his throne.' (Rev. 3:21.)" (McConkie, DNTC, 3:330–31.)
(51-8) 2 Peter 1:10. Must an Individual Be Married for Eternity to Have His Calling and Election Made Sure?
"… making one's calling and election sure comes after and grows out of celestial marriage. Eternal life does not and cannot exist for a man or a woman alone, because in its very nature it consists of the continuation of the family unit in eternity." (McConkie, DNTC, 3:343.)
(51-9) 2 Peter 1:21. How Does One Correctly Interpret Scripture?
"If prophets speak by the power of the Holy Ghost, then the Holy Ghost is required to interpret correctly the teachings of holy men. Therefore, those who do not possess the Spirit of God cannot comprehend the things of God." (Delbert L. Stapley in CR, Oct. 1966, p. 113.)
(51-10) 2 Peter 2:1. Are There Heresies in the True Church of Christ?
"Heresies abound in the sectarian world. False doctrines are manifest on every hand. …
"But what of the true Church? Are there heresies within even that divine institution? Paul says such was the case among the Corinthians, and it is apparent that the same thing prevails in the modern kingdom of God on earth. Speaking of our day, Nephi said that 'because of pride, and wickedness, and abominations, and whoredoms,' all men have 'gone astray save it be a few, who are the humble followers of Christ.' Then pointing to these true saints, he added: 'Nevertheless, they are led, that in many instances they do err because they are taught by the precepts of men.' (2 Ne. 28:14.) That is, heresies are found in the Church today, even as in the meridian of time." (McConkie, DNTC, 2:362–63.)
(51-11) 2 Peter 2:13. What Was the Meaning of the Word Riot?
Actually there is no word in English that carries the exact meaning of the Greek word truphay. The actual meaning is "to live delicately, live luxuriously, be given to a soft and luxurious life." (See Thayer, Lexicon of the New Testament, p. 631.) The picture is not one of wild rebellion and disorder, but of soft, self-indulgent pampering of the desires of the flesh.
(51-12) 2 Peter 2:20–22. Can Immorality and Rebellion Lead to the Unpardonable Sin?
"It is important for all men that they do not even approach the tragic point of the unpardonable sin. Numerous people have lost the Spirit through immorality and through rebellion brought about by the sophistry and philosophy of men, and sometimes through fancied offenses. Bitterness has a way of poisoning the mind and killing the spirit. One should take no chances of permitting such situations to become sore and gangrenous, for who can tell when one might slip across the line? To do so rather than enduring to the end is perhaps to be in the category Peter described." (Kimball, Miracle of Forgiveness, pp. 121–22.)
(51-13) 2 Peter 3:3. "There Shall Come in the Last Days Scoffers"
"In 'this second epistle,' the Chief Apostle both assumes and announces the literal nature of the Second Coming of the Son of Man, with this added proclamation: In the last days, in so-called Christendom (for the doctrine is not so much as an issue in other circles) the fact of our Lord's literal return shall be challenged; false ministers shall mock at such an antiquated view; and the scientists shall scoff at the idea of the burning of the earth as a prelude to a Millennial era when none but the righteous shall dwell on the new earth thus cleansed from its wicked inhabitants. All history, all experience, and all reason, they shall say, negate these old-fashioned doctrines about the Lord living again among men. Surely the scriptures must mean that he shall come as a power or influence to dwell in the hearts of men whenever they gain oneness with him, shall be their cry. "But Peter, whose views came not from reason but by revelation, replies: Which is easier, to believe in a creation (which fact is self-evident) or a Second Coming? To believe in the destruction of the world by water in Noah's day (of which fact there is ample evidence) or the burning of the vineyard in that day when 'as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man'? (Luke 17:26.)" (McConkie, DNTC, 3:364–65.)
(51-14) 2 Peter 3:10–13. What Is Meant by the Expression "Look for New Heavens and a New Earth"?
"Let us not misunderstand this expression. The new heaven and new earth will be the same heaven and the same earth on which we now sojourn, for this earth is to receive the resurrection after this day of mortality and be the abode of the righteous in eternity. Without the revelations of the Lord given to men, this truth would not be made known. Neither would we have knowledge of the final glory to which this earth will be assigned. Even now, where men are without the divine guidance and revelation, this truth would not be known." (Smith, Seek Ye Earnestly … , p. 262.)
Points to Ponder
In Every Age There Have Been Those Who Have Sought to Lead People Astray
A few years ago, one of our Latter-day Saint chaplains was interviewing a young serviceman imprisoned in a military stockade. In response to the question why he had gone A.W.O.L., the serviceman expressed his dislike for the military and his desire to be free. The chaplain was empathetic, for there was much about the military that he too disliked. He also shared the imprisoned soldier's desire for personal freedom. After having identified those common feelings, the chaplain asked the soldier which of the two of them enjoyed the greater freedom. The answer, of course, was obvious. When their interview ended, the chaplain could get up and walk out of the stockade, but the soldier would be returned to confinement. The chaplain observed that he had found considerable personal freedom by his compliance to military regulations, suggesting that the better he did his job the less supervision he received and the greater freedom he found.
We live at a time when the pursuit of personal freedom is a prevailing concern. Great movements are sweeping the world to "liberate" us from the mores of the past and bring about what their adherents choose to call "equality." One is left to wonder how many of these movements, like the actions of that A.W.O.L. soldier, are, in fact, leading to greater bondage; and one cannot help but be impressed with the striking similarities between those who Peter warned the saints against anciently and many movements that are sweeping the world today. Consider his description of the false teachers who, if they had not already done so, Peter knew would soon come among the saints:
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|They will deny Christ.
|verse 2
|They will make truth appear as evil.
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|They will exploit people with cunning arguments.
|verse 10
|They will be "self-willed," that is, obstinate in doing whatever they want, without regard for others.
|verse 12
|They will have little knowledge of the things of righteousness which they defy.
|verse 13
|They will sin openly, publicly, willfully.
|verse 14
|They will be motivated by lust and greed.
|verse 14
|They will prey upon those who are unstable and unseasoned.
|verse 18
|They will present their cause with polished rhetoric and oratory.
|verse 19
|They will promise to liberate those who sympathize with and follow after them.
As you read Peter's epistle and mentally translate it to a modern setting, you are left wondering whether Peter was writing to the people of his own day or to those of ours. There are many today who, like the A.W.O.L. soldier, in their flight to find freedom find themselves in a bondage far worse than that which they sought to escape. Well might they ponder the observation of Elder James E. Talmage when he said, "Obedience to law is the habit of the free man; the transgressor fears the law, for he brings upon himself deprivation and restraint, not because of the law, which would have protected him in his freedom, but because of his antagonism to the law." (Articles of Faith, p. 53.)
It is of interest how consistently false prophets come posing as the champions of the common people to "liberate" them from the influence of righteousness. (See Numbers 16:3 and Alma 30:14, 23 for examples.)
(51-15) There Are False Teachings Today as in Peter's Day
"Apparently there were in the early church those who taught for doctrines the sophistries of men. There are those today who seem to take pride in disagreeing with the orthodox teachings of the Church and who present their own opinions which are at variance with the revealed truth. Some may be partially innocent in the matter; others are feeding their own egotism; and some seem to be deliberate. Men may think as they please, but they have no right to impose upon others their unorthodox views. Such persons should realize that their own souls are in jeopardy." (Spencer W. Kimball in CR, Apr. 1948, p. 109.)
(51-16) Our Test Today Is the Philosophies of the World versus the Living Prophets
"During the early days of the Church we passed through a period of slander and misrepresentation, and we came through. It drove us together because of enemies from the outside. And we survived it. We passed through a period of mobbing and driving, when lives were taken and blood was shed, and somehow the place of the martyr gave us strength. We passed through poverty, and we gained strength from the test of it. Then we passed through an age of what we might call apostasy, or betrayal from the inside—one of the severest tests through which we have passed. We are now going through another test—a period of what we might call sophistication. This is a time when there are many clever people who are not willing to listen to the humble prophets of the Lord. And we have suffered from that. It is rather a severe test." (Harold B. Lee, Instructor, June 1965, p. 217.)
How, you may ask, can I fortify myself against the philosophies of false teachings?
Read 2 Peter 2:1, 20–22. What does Peter mean by the "knowledge of the Lord"? Once one learns about the Lord, is that sufficient? Read Matthew 7:22, 23.
Can you see from this that as you come to have a personal relationship with the Lord through study, prayer, and obedience, you will have power to overcome the false philosophies of the adversary?
(51-17) We Ought to Live So That We May Know the Will of the Father Respecting All Our Circumstances
"The one thing now that I desire to impress upon the minds of my brethren bearing the Holy Priesthood is that we should live so near to the Lord, be so humble in our spirits, so tractable and pliable, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, that we will be able to know the mind and will of the Father concerning us as individuals and as officers in the Church of Christ under all circumstances." (Smith, Gospel Doctrine, pp. 58–59.)
(51-18) Righteousness Comes by Revelation
"Ever remember, dear brethren, that if you would be righteous like your heavenly Father, His righteousness comes by REVELATION, through your faith. Be content with nothing short of the revealed will of your heavenly Father; for being built upon this foundation, the floods of error and temptation that must come upon all them that dwell upon the earth, will not be able to overthrow you." (Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball and Willard Richards, as cited in James R. Clark, comp., Messages of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2:124.)
(51-19) We Should So Live That the Revelations of Jesus Can Be with Us Constantly
"Latter-day Saints should so live that they will know the voice of the True Shepherd, and not be deceived by pretenders. … The Latter-day Saint who does not live so as to have the revelations of Jesus constantly with him, stands in great danger of being deceived and falling away." (Harold B. Lee in CR, Oct. 1967, p. 103.)
To Partake of the Divine Nature of God Is to Partake of the Power of God through the Holy Spirit
What is the divine nature? It is the nature of God. It is the nature, perfection, personality, glory, power, and holiness not only of the Father but also of the Son, Jesus Christ, for he has partaken of the "fulness" and has become like the Father in every respect. We are promised that, since Christ has obtained this fulness, we, through obedience to him, may ultimately do so also. (See D&C 93:16, 17, 19, 20.)
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are expected to become like the Lord Jesus Christ; they are expected to gain the divine nature possessed by the Father and the Son. Of course, we are only called to achieve this great destiny. The calling—the election, the promise, the opportunity—has been extended to us by the Lord, but no one is going to force us to fulfil it and make certain; it is very much a matter of free agency. But already we have done something to suggest our seriousness in accepting the calling and election which has been offered to us. For instance, you have elected to join the Saints and meet with them, to pray, to read the scriptures, to study this lesson. Your calling to be a partaker of the divine nature—to become like God—has not come about in a vacuum; the election is not only God's, but yours as well. Indeed, in earlier lessons (for example, lesson 3) it has been suggested that we sought this opportunity even before we entered mortality. (See 2 Peter 1:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 14; and 3 Nephi 27:27.)
Peter specifies faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity (2 Peter 1:5–7). These are not demonstrated in perfection by fallen mankind here below, but by the Father and Son who are above. Yet, we are to obtain these qualities too, somehow, and become perfect therein (Matthew 5:48).
Can you see from this chapter that as you learn about God and then strive to become like him, you can actually draw down the powers of heaven to help you act more like Jesus Christ here and now? Carefully study the following quote by President Brigham Young:
"When through the Gospel, the Spirit in man has so subdued the flesh that he can live without wilful transgression, the Spirit of God unites with his spirit, they become congenial companions, and the mind and will of the Creator is thus transmitted to the creature." (JD, 9:288.)
Isn't that what is meant by the term "partaking of the divine nature?"
Now, what can you do to more fully partake of the divine nature of Jesus Christ?
Peter suggests some qualities that will help you in this effort (2 Peter 1:5–7). Consider your efforts to acquire the "divine nature" in the following areas:
1. Faith
I am actively putting into practice the teachings of the prophets of the Church, such as home teaching, family home evening, etc.
2. Virtue
I am striving continually to control any undesirable thoughts that would have produced unrighteous action.
3. Knowledge
During this past week, I have read out of the standard works.
4. Temperance
I am moderate in the intake of food, and in all I do.
5. Patience
When provoked in a family situation, I am able to forebear against retaliating by words or actions.
6. Godliness
I am sincerely striving to become like God in my speech and actions.
7. Brotherly kindness
I treat my roommates and my family members as I desire to be treated.
8. Charity
Love of Jesus Christ prevails in the way I speak and treat others.
I am not doing so now.
I am trying.
I am doing fine.
Use one of these three ratings to indicate your present progress.
Now, how is it that we can ever hope to obtain the divine nature? Certainly, the experience of all mortals would suggest that our own independent self-discipline and ingenuity would not be sufficient for the task.
Peter says that, if we are willing to give "all diligence" (2 Peter 1:5) to the task of acquiring or developing these qualities, things that pertain to "life and godliness" will come to us by "divine power." (2 Peter 1:3.) If we were expected to acquire the divine nature without nourishment and power from a divine source, Peter would not have asked us to be "partakers." It is reasonable that we should partake of divine power in order to reach divine heights.
We have the calling before us, with specific characteristics of the divine nature laid out. It is a lifelong matter of faith and diligence. But it is also a matter of divine assistance, involving that personal relationship with Christ which we explored earlier in this lesson. Paul said, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (Philippians 4:13.) Remember that these promises that Peter called "exceeding great and precious promises" are yours also, and that the divine nature of the Father and the Son are well within your reach. The process is just as real and operable as you are willing for it to be in your life.
Such was the testimony of President David O. McKay when he said this:
"[Peter] wrote on one occasion: '… that we might be partakers of the divine nature.' … He realized what it means to be in touch with the spiritual, to rise above the temporal, the sensual, and partake of the divine Spirit of God.
"… that is the purpose of making us more capable of responding to the Spirit and subduing the sensual. …
"That is why we like to have every young man and every young woman utilize his or her time intelligently, usefully, to bring the soul in harmony with the spirit, that we all might be partakers of God's Spirit, partakers of his divine nature. … (CR, Oct. 1961, p. 90.)
"Happy is the man who has experienced that relationship to his Maker, wherein we are 'partakers of the divine nature.' That is a reality, and I so testify to you here in this sacred hour." (David O. McKay in CR, Apr. 1957, p. 130. Emphasis added.)


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Like a lot of 15-year-olds, Countryside High School student Mark Hettig spends time on the Internet sites MySpace and Facebook to connect with friends. Unlike a lot of 15-year-olds, he spent several weeks this summer volunteering for a presidential campaign.
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"We've gotten a great response from McCain Nation," he says, referring to a part of the candidate's Web site that allows supporters to create and find nearby campaign events. "I've been pleasantly surprised."
Other supporters are logging onto "McCain Space," a name that sounds inspired by "MySpace," while Barack Obama backers are creating personalized Web pages on Mybarack obama.com, or "MyBO" for short.
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Which just happens to be the essence of political organizing: communicating to like-minded people and mobilizing them.
"It's about checking in with your community, and people you've established relationships with," said Adrianne Marsh, Florida spokeswoman for the Obama campaign.
On a MyBO page, people can post pictures of themselves and write their profiles, explaining why they support Obama. They can start a blog. They can create online groups of Obama backers, or join existing ones like the "Tampa Bay O-Train," "Pinellas for Obama" or "Lisa's Precinct Captains." They can name other people as friends and, of course, make online contributions.
One of the founders of Facebook, Chris Hughes, is a campaign official supervising the site, which also helped Obama raise millions of dollars in online campaign contributions.
Although McCain's Web site does not have as many interactive features, supporters can create a "McCain Space" page, recruit five or more friends via e-mail, contribute money or be linked to leading political blogs to share positive views about McCain.
If all this sounds light years removed from the days of coffee klatches and neighborhood walks, it shouldn't. The chatting in cyberspace often concerns street-level topics such as finding volunteers to work phone banks, getting yard signs and bumper stickers to voters and walking precincts door-to-door, just like the old days.
"The old-fashioned is still very much new-fashion, it's still very much what works," said Kristen Psaki, the Obama campaign's new media director for Florida. That's why supporters' MyBO pages contain "activity indexes" that track the numbers of events attended, doors knocked on, calls made and money raised, among other things.
Facebook-style campaigning is not a repudiation of the time-tested, shoe-leather methods of politicking. It's more like "an amplification" of them, Psaki said.
John Dickhaus, 17, a Gibbs High School student, said he met a McCain staff member who urged him to check out McCain Space. He did, and typed in a request to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
That's how he began volunteering at a campaign office a few blocks from his house in St. Petersburg, doing such tasks as phone calls and arranging the office furniture. He's enthusiastic about the Web site.
"It's social networking, it's great," he said.
The Obama supporters known as the Tampa Bay O-Train were sending messages to each other long before the Obama campaign set up its staff locally. They used their online group to notify each other about meetings where they would watch the candidate in televised debates while writing postcards to potential Obama supporters in other states.
They were so well organized that they contacted Pennsylvania Democrats and asked for lists of independent voters in that state. Member Francine Simmons said they called roughly 3,000 people and identified 300 who planned to change their registration in time to vote for Obama.
Newcomers often show up at the meetings, said Simmons, 42, a stay-at-home mom. That's because they have logged onto Obama's Web site, typed in their ZIP code and found the nearest events.
"I can attract people to events, I can invite masses of people to a rally, I can help raise funds and I can help inspire others … that's the beauty of MyBO," she said.
The campaign's drive to energize voters also extends beyond the Internet. Obama has said he will announce his vice presidential pick via cell phone text message. People can sign up now to get the message — which, incidentally, creates a list of Obama supporters the campaign can use later.
Marsh, the Florida Obama spokeswoman, said the campaign already uses its databases to send encouraging text messages to Florida groups as they go out to canvass neighborhoods, for example. Those same messages could conceivably be sent out again to remind people to vote, Marsh said.
"It's certainly a great tool for Election Day," she said.
Curtis Krueger can be reached at (727) 893-8232.


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While packing up the car for an Easter weekend away the last thing Christine Fisher wanted to hear was that the family's Wheaten Terrier, Riley, had gotten out of the backyard and was missing.
In a panic, the Ahwatukee Foothills family began driving around the neighborhood searching and calling out for the dog. They were so busy searching they actually missed the call from a 1-800 number. That number, it turns out, was the microchip company telling them Riley had been found and was safe.
When the family slowed down their panic they realized that within 30 minutes of the dog going missing she had been found, her microchip scanned and the microchip company had called and text Fisher with the location where they could pick up their dog. Now, the family is grateful they took the time to get their dog microchipped.
Dr. Jeff Jenkins of Ahwatukee Animal Hospital was actually the one to find Riley. He spotted the dog dodging traffic on Ray Road and stopped to pick her up. Within minutes of getting into work he was able to scan the dog's microchip and locate her owner.
"Here's a case where a dog was found thanks to the microchip," Jenkins said. "We've had two other dogs that came in this week and they weren't microchipped so we had no idea who owns them."
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Mary Evelyn Tucker of Yale Universitys Forum on Religion and Ecology delivers a Nov. 9 address at the University of St. Michaels College.- Photo by Michael Swan
Written by Michael Swan, The Catholic Register
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TORONTO - The difference between right and wrong could be the difference between life and extinction as Earths climate continues to spiral out of control, a Yale University professor of forestry and religious studies told a Toronto audience Nov. 9.
Mary Evelyn Tucker is the director of Yales Forum on Religion and Ecology and was a frequent collaborator with the late Passionist father of ecotheology Fr. Thomas Berry. Speaking on Future Generations and the Ethics of Climate Change at the invitation of the University of St. Michaels Colleges Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology, Tucker made the case for an alliance between the worlds of religion and science.
While science is more comfortable with descriptive than prescriptive words about nature and cautious scientists have been reluctant to tell politicians what to do, religion has only very recently begun to address the environmental crisis and ecotheology is still rarely spoken of in seminaries. However, the state of the worlds natural systems demands the best thinking of both religion and science, said Tucker.
We have to say continually that religion is necessary but not sufficient. We have to develop partners in science, in law, in policy, she said.
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Response to cbayer (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:22 PM
lalalu (1,663 posts)
1. Religion will never fully join with science.
Religion can only exist with an abundance of closed minds. It has attacked scientists, artists, and creative thinking since the beginning of time. The guy who discovered fire was probably thrown right on top of it by a group who thought he was evil.
Response to lalalu (Reply #1)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:31 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
2. Religion and science have partnered before.
While there is some truth buried beneath your broad brush painting of religion, your generalizations are not valid.
Response to cbayer (Reply #2)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:06 PM
lalalu (1,663 posts)
6. When and where?
The only truth buried is that organized religion is a destructive force. Always has been and always will be.
Response to lalalu (Reply #6)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:12 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
8. Have you completely neglected the additional history of the church playing a positive role
in promoting social justice and working for the neediest among us?
We could talk about MLK to start with.
I had the great fortune of traveling to Kenya this year and was able to witness the work that religious organizations are doing to support and spread the necessary science to treat women and children with AIDS.
If you haven't yet, please watch "Half the Sky", the PBS documentary on women and girls around the world. Some of the worst atrocities in the world are aimed directly at women and girls, and many are being addressed by religious organizations using science to back up their positions.
There are none so blind as those who will not see.
Response to cbayer (Reply #8)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:27 PM
lalalu (1,663 posts)
11. Martin Luther King was an anamoly in religion
which is why the movement fell apart when he died. The only thing that happened was all those who were close to him used his name to catapult themselves to fame and riches. Everyone of them is living large now.
"religious organizations using science to back up their positions."
In other words they are using religion to back up their business model of continuing to raise money and profit off the misery of people.
Response to lalalu (Reply #11)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:33 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
13. An anomaly? The movement fell apart? Catapult themselves to fame and riches?
Who? His wife?
You are seriously rewriting history, but I fear you are not going to be receptive to any perspective that does not coincide with your own very dogmatic interpretation, so I will bid you farewell.
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Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:44 PM
rrneck (17,671 posts)
3. Environmental management is resource management.
Resource management depends on the exercise if power. Government is the tool used to achieve those ends. The exercise of governmental power through religion has been, well, less than humane.
Response to rrneck (Reply #3)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:53 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
4. OTOH, there has been a growing environmental movement among some religious
groups, including evangelicals. They see taking care of the earth as a religious responsibility.
Could be powerful allies and should not be dismissed, imo.
Response to cbayer (Reply #4)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:03 PM
rrneck (17,671 posts)
5. Power is a tool used to acquire wealth.
It may be acquired justly from those who have more for those who have less. Or it can be used to profit those who insinuate themselves into the acquisition process.
I'm not aware of any sociocultural tools to keep those who are willing to profit from the political process from doing so to excess. When religion becomes a lobbying organization it's just another lobbying organization.
Response to rrneck (Reply #5)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:07 PM
lalalu (1,663 posts)
7. Religion is just another business.
I am tired of this pretense that it is anything else.
Response to lalalu (Reply #7)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:25 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
9. Based on what you have written here, your knowledge of religion is pretty limited.
It may be based on your personal experience, but it is not based in fact.
Response to cbayer (Reply #9)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:31 PM
lalalu (1,663 posts)
12. It is based on historical fact.
Wars and suffering have been promoted in the name of religion. It is has been the enemy of progressive thinking.
They are now fighting over the Gaza Strip again because supposedly each side has some divine right to the land. Really, land rights from the Bible?
Response to lalalu (Reply #12)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:44 PM
msongs (44,554 posts)
14. the purpose of religion is for the priest class to control the ignorant masses lol nt
Response to msongs (Reply #14)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:45 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
15. You two are going to get along smashingly!
Response to cbayer (Reply #15)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:53 PM
lalalu (1,663 posts)
Response to msongs (Reply #14)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:52 PM
lalalu (1,663 posts)
17. True
Response to rrneck (Reply #5)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:26 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
10. Is power only used to acquire wealth? Is it not sometimes used to achieve
other goals, some of them honorable?
Response to cbayer (Reply #10)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:13 PM
rrneck (17,671 posts)
20. Tools can be used for any number of things
all of which depend on the motivations of those using them.
I'm not aware of any mechanism within religion that has been successful in moderating the motivations of the faithful for long. Religion doesn't elect a new God every four years. There is no seperation of powers in religious practice. Most religions are designed to accrue increasingly devoted followers by trading on their emotions while simultaneously discounting rational inquiry about the efficacy of doctrine.
Reform is little more than (often bloody) seperation into new equally fanatical groups. There don't seem to be any checks and balances in religious practice.
Response to rrneck (Reply #20)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:17 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
21. There is one big check/balance. It is, for the most part, voluntary.
While I do not disagree with what you say, many are exercising their freedom to leave. Hence the rise of the nones. My guess is that we will see increasingly numbers of unaffiliated churhes that focus more on community and community service.
Those who have the power in those organizations would be wise to use it carefully and thoughtfully, because this group may walk away again.
Response to cbayer (Reply #21)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:27 PM
rrneck (17,671 posts)
23. Aye, there's the rub.
When we conflate religious loyalty with national identity, the freedom to leave becomes one of the casualties. When religion becomes powerful enough to compel environmental responsibility, (by defeating some very wealthy and powerful political enemies), the victor will hold the spoils. Do you know any single human, much less an entire organization, virtuous enough to simply give it away? Especially if they are supported by the imprimatur of God?
Response to rrneck (Reply #23)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:36 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
24. The risk is always there, I absolutely agree.
But as long as there are individuals and organizations trying to do the right thing, I will support them. Being vigilant about how they are managing the spoils is not always easy, but it can be done... I hope.
Response to cbayer (Reply #24)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:46 PM
rrneck (17,671 posts)
27. Nothing wrong with that
as long as you know when to bail. Render unto Caesar and all that.
Response to cbayer (Reply #4)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 09:36 PM
AlbertCat (17,505 posts)
34. a growing environmental movement among some religious
So... it's religion that needs to come to science.... not the other way around. Or even half way. The religious side must adopt the scientific method and its conclusions to do anything about ...well anything.
Science is the adult in this equation.
Response to cbayer (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:58 PM
longship (38,368 posts)
19. I agree with her conclusions.
Ethics is important in any discipline. However, the unstated premise here is one which non-believers hear all the time, that ethical behavior is dependent on belief in a god or gods. It never fails to come up in any discussion between theist and non-theist, always brought up by the theist.
Also prevalent is the thought that science and religion are somehow against each other. I find myself able to argue either side of this. But one thing is certain. When a pastor preaches against a specific science, they are nearly universally wrong.
But this also gets entangled with ethics. Is it ethical to search for the Higgs field at CERN? Is it ethical to design a nuclear weapon? Most scientists would align with most people on these questions which merely states the obvious. Scientists are people, too.
My bottom line here is that any claim to truth had better be backed up by data, by evidence. And any claim to an ethical principle better damned well be based in a non-exclusionary basis. In other words, claims that only my religious beliefs are ethical are cut off from the outset.
If there's one thing I despise about religion it is that claim.
Thanks for another great post.
Response to longship (Reply #19)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:20 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
22. I understand why that is offensive and do not agree at all that ethics is dependent
on or comes solely from religion.
But for those that do get their ethic from religion, it seems like a good idea to support efforts that they make that are aligned with our shared goals.
The "one way" attitude is very offensive, I agree. But (poke, poke), I find it equally offensive when held by believers or non-believers.
Response to cbayer (Reply #22)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:40 PM
longship (38,368 posts)
25. I have to firmly agree with your sentiments.
Ethics is deeply rooted in our genes, I think. We see it in our other primate cousins as well as even mammalian cousins. These traits evolved with humans and undoubtedly go way back.
I don't wish to get into a discussion on evolutionary psychology -- I am uniquely unqualified to discuss it -- but this at least seems to be a logical explanation on the origins of ethical behavior. There are those (Steven Pinker) who might argue such.
Response to longship (Reply #25)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:44 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
26. One of the most recent NovaScienceNow shows focuses on whether
animals have feelings and/or ethics.
In one fascinating study, they show how animals (rats and monkeys) will go out of their way to help another out of a tough situation, even if it means they risk something they want (like food). They also showed studies in which animals will share, even when there is not enough for two.
Response to cbayer (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:36 PM
pinto (106,886 posts)
28. A good example of a successful religion / science / government / business partnership.
I live in a coastal CA town, ~ 12 miles from the Pacific. The creek that runs through town eventually meanders its way to the sea. It was an essential part of the ecosystem that supported steel head trout runs. Steel heads spawn up creek in fresh water pools and migrate to the ocean. Eventually they return to the fresh water pools to lay eggs for another generation.
Over the years degradation of the creek and its watershed pushed out the steel heads. They were gone. Invasive non-native plant species, trash, silt buildup, various man-made encroachments along the creek rendered it inhabitable.
A tireless city employee - Natural Resources Manager, or some such - went to work building a coalition to "save the creek". He knew how to bridge differences to bring together diverse groups to meet the goal. And, importantly, how to speak to the strengths of each group in the project.
Horticulturists, Marine biologists, Environmental specialists and other science based groups were recruited from the local technical university. Their technical knowledge was key to getting it right.
Faith based groups were encouraged to join in. Their commitment to stewardship was another key component. As were local non-religious civic groups. All showed up.
County government was brought in for added financial support and coordination with federal authorities (technically any creek that runs to the sea is under some federal oversight). Their buy-in was critical.
Business support was elicited as a part of being a good community partner as well as the enhancement of increased tourism dollars the project could provide. They played a part.
School groups were formed to help. Local individuals joined in, individually. Etc, etc.
It took a while. But eventually, the creek was again a gem. And today I can walk downtown along various creek walks built as part of the project and watch steel heads swim upstream to their home pools.
My point, in the bigger picture: This was clearly a local deal. But the process is doable on a larger scale, imo. Both as a broad approach to climate change environmental issues and as a practical blueprint for building effective coalitions.
Thanks for the post, good piece.
Response to pinto (Reply #28)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:47 PM
cbayer (146,218 posts)
29. One of so many and a great example.
Thanks for sharing this and thank you for all the work you do, my friend.
Response to cbayer (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:09 PM
trotsky (44,181 posts)
30. It's not so much that science and religion need to "unite" for this goal...
but that religion needs to accept the conclusions of science - something it has long had difficulties doing.
Response to trotsky (Reply #30)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:52 PM
skepticscott (13,029 posts)
31. Exactly
The point of view of religion has always been that science is fine as long as it doesn't disagree with religious doctrine, but when it does, science has to ignore the evidence and fall in line with faith. At least until the claims of religious doctrine become so embarrassingly idiotic that religionists can no longer repeat them with a straight and shameless face. And sometimes not even then.
Response to cbayer (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:54 PM
skepticscott (13,029 posts)
32. You act like this was all the idea of religion
and that they're asking science to come along for the ride, when it's just the opposite. As usual, religion is late to the party of doing what's right, and as usual, you're determined to give them far more credit than they deserve.
Response to cbayer (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 09:26 PM
dimbear (6,271 posts)
33. Happily it's not up to us. The future or nonfuture of the world is up to the Chinas and Indias.
If they ramp up to the level of carbon usage we enjoy, the world is toast, so we should probably wonder whether Hinduism and atheism are likely to exercise the needed self denial.
Not so clear. Record so far: horrific.


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School resumes at Islamic Center
Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:40:39 GMT —
Class is back in session at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo on Sunday, the first time since an arsonist torched the mosque in September.
52-year-old Randy Linn sits in jail after receiving a 20-year sentence for starting the blaze. About $1.5 million of smoke and water damage covered the walls and burned the floor of the prayer room. School classes resumed at Perrysburg High School and prayer sessions were held throughout the community during the six months it took to rebuild the Islamic Center.
Students and teachers celebrated the return to the Islamic Center with classroom parties, recess on the playground and prayers in the renovated prayer room.
"Coming back to the center, even the children are very excited to be back home," said Cherrefe Kadri, President of the Islamic Center. "A couple of weeks ago when I told them (the children) this week we'd be back they said 'great, back to our old playground.'"
The Islamic Center still has areas of the facility to rebuild, including parts of the prayer room which is currently covered with a temporary carpet. Weekday school classes will resume on Monday.


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Do You Know Who Invented The Golf Tee? [AUDIO]
There are so many things that people take for granted. Things that were invented, developed and marketed by every day people just like you and me. Some of these things were even invented by people who *probably* didn't have a lot of luck using them. That's the topic of today "F'd Up History". Enjoy after the break.
This is funny. Sad, but funny. Also offensive, but probably true. None of that makes it *right* but it's still probably true.