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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:00 pm
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So I wanna try something here. I wanna try to have a religious discussion here on the forum, because I know many of us stem from different religions and beliefs, I mean, you don't have to be religious to have an opinion about any of this stuff. I myself have been through many religions and stages in my life and so I have a pretty broad understanding about things.
I want this to be a discussion in which we can discuss. No arguing. No calling people loons for what they believe and no damning them to hell. Just, no. I believe here we're all pretty understanding of each other here and we all respect each other to be civilized when it comes to such type of discussion. This is a touchy subject, I know that, so I would like to ask the admins to keep an eye especially it things get out of hand, I really don't foresee that with this group, but still we never know.
Now. Like I said, i just want this be a place where we can share each our beliefs. If you don't feel comfortable posting something, if you feel even the slightest sliver of doubt, well then don't. Make sure that what you post, you're okay with sharing. Mmkay? Okay.
I kinda also want this to be a place where we can ask question about said religious beliefs or just beliefs in general and please, if someone words something that slightly upsets you, don't fly off the handle, maybe that person doesn't realize that perhaps they are being offensive. Be kind, take a breath, explain that their wording bothers you and why it does and try to answer. I mean, you can chose not to. Don't feel obligated to, this stuff is very personal, I realize that and it can be very sensitive, so lets try to do this.
Alright. So, I have a friend who is Catholic, as well as theologian, and so he likes to learn about all sorts of religion. Recently he asked me about what my religion believes when it comes to the kingdom of heaven. I went to a class today about the Old testament and I asked my teacher. He gave me a general shpill about what the LDS belive the kingdom of heaven is. He told me that right now the kingdom of heaven can be considered the earth where we are now, because that's where the majority of Christ's teaching are being taught. For now, we are working to help build it and junk like that. He also told me that in time of course that the Kingdom of Heaven will... change? I suppose, I don't if that's the right word... That it will no longer be on this earth and... hmmm... crapit. I forgot most of it. I'mma gonna have to ask him again. Poop...
Anywho, I was just wondering, what do other's believe when it comes to the Kingdom of God or Heaven? Is it a set place? Is it the people? What is it?
I can't remember....oh *le sigh*
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:12 pm
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I've heard, and been taught that answer before. Personally though, I always thought of it as a place. As "The kingdom of heaven" actually being Heaven - a place you don't go until you die. However, I've also thought of it as being wherever God is -"physically" anyways. Basically, I've always considered the kingdom as a place we can't get to just yet. I know that this doesn't exactly agree with the New testament, but it's just a belief I've held since I was little, and I've never really thought about it.
I've heard it referred to as the church, or the people who believe in God, as well, but I've always thought there were too many inconsistencies in belief systems for it to comprise something that is supposed to be holy. Basically, the world seems too messed up to me to contain the kingdom.
Though, as I said, I never gave terribly much thought to what scripture said concerning it and what I perceived.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:13 pm
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With regards to the LDS definition of "Kingdom of Heaven/God":
(I did have it all copied and pasted here, but it was a big goobledygook of scripture links, etc. so just click ye old link there)
But in essence, it's the people/organization of the church for the moment and during the Millennium it'll become a political and ecclesiastical "kingdom".
In general:
Back in the days of Forum 1.0, we had a religion thread which was very civil and a great read. I'm quite certain that any discussion here in this thread will be much the same. *gives anyone who considers being a pooper in this thread the skunk-eye*
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:30 pm
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Hmmm... As I understood it as a child, it was a multi-tasking term that could include:
- your religious community in a wider sense
- the concept of Heaven as a place and as a kingdom
So it can be both, it just depends on your own interpretation.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:19 pm
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Well, representing the other side of the spectrum...
Jews believe that Heaven is a spiritual realm beyond the physical, where dwells G-d and the angels and unborn souls.
Incidentally, we don't have a concept of Hell. When a person dies his soul goes through eleven months of what can best be termed purgatory, where he regrets all of the sins he didn't repent for while alive (the thought is that there's a maximum of twelve, but since we don't like to claim anyone was wicked enough to need all twelve months, we stop counting at eleven). Then his soul is pure and righteous, and it merits to become close to and dwell G-d in heaven.
An extremely condensed, probably inaccurate description, but that's what I can remember. If you want more information, go to
Jewish Afterlife Beliefs
Questions About G-d
, and
other questions about Judaism
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:50 pm
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The thing that's resonated most closely with Nem from religion has been this
Tao Te Ching
Although that makes very few metaphysical claims about an afterlife as such. Some people have called it the counterpart to The Art of War; how to rule a nation rather than how to conquer one - but it contains some interesting philosophy even if you're not dreadfully interested in rulling anything. Probably one of the most influential books of Nem's youth.
Whether you think it qualifies as a religion or not I guess depends on what you think a religion is, it has certainly been influential in a lot of Taoist styles of religion though ^_^
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:04 pm
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I had a less structured religious upbringing than what it seems like some of you guys had. Basically, the people closest to me were not particularly religious, and I ended up going to my nanny's church more often than any other. I don't have many religious ultimates, because nothing in that section of my life growing up was treated as the absolute truth. Most of my ideas came from discussions, and though pretty much everyone was Christian, which sect varied, and there were some agnostics.
What I've always thought of as heaven is where whatever part of you that is not completely connected to your body goes when you die, assuming you're good. I usually refer to this as the soul, but my idea of a soul seems to differ from other people's. I think of us as having a physical body, and beyond that magic, spirit, and essence of self (which is what others might refer to as a soul, just for added confusion). Of those three, I'm not sure which stay and which leave, or if they do leave in the sense that word conveys. I think you are with Him, Her, or Them, though the place, the being behind the pronoun, and the you may not be exactly what one would expect.
Just on the subject of Hell, I don't think it exists as in fire and brimstone. Whether it exists at all is something I'm still discussing with the groups I mentioned at the beginning, and also whether it is worse than just popping out of existence. (I recognize those aren't the only two options, it's just a topic we discuss.)
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:24 pm
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I am somewhat of the Deist plane of thought, wherein there is a Creator, but its hand was long removed before we came into being. As for Heaven and Hell, I'd rather not disclose my full thoughts upon them, aside from that the Piers Anthony
Incarnations Of Immortality
has some interesting concepts that are similar to how I see the locales stated within the series.
As for my thoughts upon religion in general, there was a time when I would have said the practicing of religion is farcical, and at most time periods, including our own Information Age, I would be correct concerning the majority of people involved in religion. The farcical nature of religion would be given life by the human desire to find explanation, starting with the first person who thought of a great mystical being that they'd never seen having some sort of effect on some aspect of their lives. It grew increasingly farcical as time wore on, to the point where it has been for some thousands of years, e.g. religious wars (and other kinds of wars that are disguised by religion). With science's thrust into the limelight, however, the beliefs which seemed absolute were shattered by discovery after discovery, those of which that were able to prove beyond a shadow of doubt that these occurrences of wonder, or even completely ordinary ones, were merely products of some sort of natural/induced phenomena. In this, science has solved many mysteries, only to unlock even more, at an exponential rate, even. To sum up that, faith cannot hold in the face of evidence, unless one is blinded by it (e.g. zealotry).
Now, the reason(s) why I can no longer generally (and obtusely) refer to religion as farcical have many reasons behind them. One, not everyone involved in religion is a con artist, or easily conned into a belief, but have a genuine belief as they have personally interpreted it, rather than how someone else has for them. Pastors and their religious equivalents can be considered in neutral ground, as some are merely stage performers, and some are seized by belief in a way that they wish to share (although those that believe are sometimes manipulated by the performers). Two, religion provides one of many common grounds on which people are able to meet, and interact regularly in a friendly and open setting of like minds. From a societal standpoint, this is one of the best things that religion brings to the table. It also provides a refuge for those who feel that they have lost their way in life, and need a supporting group/belief to help them feel whole.
In closing, I now refer to it as farcical in relation to me. However, if another person sees differently, I do not see them or how they believe as the farce, only why (though I'll admit Christianity as a whole gives me a hard time taking it seriously).
And =O, The Art of War is one of my favourite books (Or was it The Five Rings? Edit: Both of them are excellent books, though I favour Musashi's The Five Rings). Perhaps I shall pick up a copy of what could be considered the counterpart.
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:14 am
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I've always thought of the Kingdom of Heaven as being, well, the afterlife. I was never taught much about how to get to the Kingdom of Heaven, mostly because my church was more concerned about the nature of the Kingdom. The defining characteristic of Heaven to me is that it is a place of unexpressable closeness with God. Yes, God is present in all things, but I was always taught that we as a race tend to reject God through worldly urges. The Kingdom of Heaven would be a place where all barriers are lifted, and man and God come together.
As for hell....well, that was a topic rarely discussed in my church, at least from the pulpit. It was probably due to the fact that we had universal salvationists and brimstone believers under the same roof.
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:23 pm
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Wow, I was just about to jump into this topic when I realized my beliefs were summed up already within the first three posts!
That was a bit of a surprise.
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:12 pm
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Asa wrote:
Well, representing ANother side of the spectrum...
I fixed it for you
The spectrum is broad, and stretches in many directions. Including my own. Although, that could equally be described as no direction at all, on a spectrum of religions. I have none.
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:43 pm
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**covers head and sneaks faaaaar away**
Somehow religious "discussions" always seem to turn into some hatefest....
D: at least, the ones I witness...
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:45 am
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well I have yet another question for y'all.
What about living prophets? Or prophets in general.
The LDS religion believes that we do have a living prophet here on the earth that is given revelation from God and he passes that down to us. That's where we get the
Word of Wisdom
. We also believe in that the word of the living prophet holds more weight than the standard works, Book of Mormon, Pearl of Great Price, Bible, and Doctrine and Covenants. There's a story often times told about Brigham Young testifying about the living prophet, he said, "There is the written word of God to us, concerning the work of God from the beginning of the world, almost, to our day. And now, when compared with the living oracles those books are nothing to me.
Anywho, restating the question, prophet? Does your specific religion believe in such a thing? If so, what's the prophets role? Do you even believe anyone can even be a prophet? To you what does propeht mean?
I can't remember....oh *le sigh*
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:24 am
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spawnofjaws wrote:
**covers head and sneaks faaaaar away**
Somehow religious "discussions" always seem to turn into some hatefest....
D: at least, the ones I witness...
Mature, rational, and reasonable people will not digress into that. And most of the people here fit that description. If not, the Lady will beat them with a stick right out of here
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:30 pm
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My particular denominations believes in prophets - though some denominations of Christianity does not. For us it's seen simply as a gift of the Holy Spirit. Something that anyone, in theory, can do - though some are more adept at it than others. We don't exalt them, it's just seen as something normal in my church, like speaking in tongues. We still value the biblical prophets highly, and believe that what they say is still relevant, and that God can still speak through it.
Though, can I ask what you mean by a "living prophet?" Is there an official prophet for LDS?
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The reception provides time for visitors to view the large quantity of original and handcrafted works of art displayed in the galleries, small boutiques and artists' studios throughout all three floors of the building.
Visitors also can enjoy music and free coffee, tea and sweet treats while they mingle with exhibiting artists, friends and members of the Union Street community.
Exhibiting artists include Richard Benoit, Geri Biamonte, Linda Bravo, Keri Joy Colestock, Claudia Craemer, Suzanne Dreher, Pam Eberlin, Dorita Fuller, Nick Galatte, Lea Goldman, Margi Hafer, Pat Huss, Nikkole Huss, Aline Keith, Sylvia Koch, Erica Lessie, Selma Lisit, Joe McIlhany, Harriett Miller, Patricia Moore and Renee Klyczek Nordstrom.
Stuart Pearson, Gisele Perreault, Donna Radcliffe, Ginny Raftery, Mike Recker, Pamela Rodey, Cynthia Russakoff, Richard Schmidt, Carolyn Sims, Margie Glass-Sula, Mary Ann Trzyna, Michael Weiss, Peter Wilhelm and Marikay Peter Witlock also are among the exhibiting artists.
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RIDDLES COMEDY CLUB: 5055 W. 111th St., Alsip, (708) 422-5055: Jesse Adams will perform two shows each on Dec. 14-15.
ADLER PLANETARIUM: 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, (312) 922-7827: Exhibits include "The Universe: A Walk Through Space and Time," "Our Solar System," "Collecting Memories: The Webster Story," "Planet Explorers" for families with ages 3-8, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass," and "Shoot for the Moon."
THE FIELD MUSEUM: 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, (312) 922-9410: "Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts" recently opened and will run to Feb. 3. Other exhibits include "Extreme Mammals" through Jan. 6; "Images of the Afterlife" through June 9 and "Fashion and the Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto" through June 16.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY: 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, (773) 684-1414: "Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit" recently opened. Other exhibits include "Smart Home: Green + Wired" through Jan. 6, "Science Storms," "YOU! The Experience," "The Great Train Story" and the Baby Chick Hatchery. There also are daily live science demonstrations like the chemistry show "Bangs, Flashes and Fire." *** The Omnimax Theater is showing "Born To Be Wild" through March 1.
1950S PARK FOREST HOUSE MUSEUM: 141 Forest Blvd., parkforesthistory.org: "Step Back into a 1950s Christmas" is on display throughout December from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays or by appointment.
SHEDD AQUARIUM: 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, (312) 939-2438: Visitors can stop by and see the new baby beluga whale and the newest otter, Cayucos, a rescued pup from California. Cayucos joined five adult otters that are native to Alaskan waters. *** Exhibits include "Jellies," which has been extended through 2013, "Waters of the World," "Caribbean Reef," "Amazon Rising," "Wild Reef" and the Polar Play Zone. Attractions include the Shedd's aquatic show.
BACINEMA SCREENING OF "JOYEUX NOEL" ("MERRY CHRISTMAS)": Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, (773) 445-3838: The weekly film series continues with this movie at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Rated PG-13, the movie runs for 1 hour and 56 minutes. Tickets are $7.50 or $5.50 for members.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Favor Affair Giveaway
& these carriage boxes (perfect for your next princess party)
To enter, please comment below on your favorite birthday party theme. One winner will be randomly selected & will be notified by email, January 16th, 2010. Giveaway ends January 15, 2010. Good luck!
31 comments:
- Sweetly Sweet said...
Ohhh, I love this Lip Balm Polka Dot, so cute!
- January 7, 2010 at 3:33 PM
- Jeanette said...
My favorite birthday theme is a color. I love color theme anything!
- January 7, 2010 at 3:34 PM
- lisalyn said...
I have to say "Candy"....to me it is just perfect for a party and so adaptable to most any party.
- January 7, 2010 at 3:38 PM
- Kim said...
Mine would be "farm" for kids or "color" like Jeanette... a party buffet set up in all one color theme looks so amazing!
Kim email@example.com
http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com/ - January 7, 2010 at 5:06 PM
- Shera said...
I love the candy theme! Is there anything better than lots of lollipops and little ones licking their lips at the candy buffet? The mini gumball dispenser would be the perfect favor from Favor Affair! Thanks for the chance!
- January 7, 2010 at 5:46 PM
- Tracey Toms Van Hoy said...
I'm planning a Sweet Shoppe theme for my little girl right now and I'm so excited about it! So Candy is my favorite theme!!
- January 7, 2010 at 5:56 PM
- Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Good said...
I like the damask and fleur de lis party favors. I am planning a carnival theme for my toddler as we speak!
- January 7, 2010 at 5:57 PM
- Parties by Hardie said...
I love their party favors! My favorite party theme would be anything boyish. I've got three little boys so planes, monkeys, farm. Those are my favorites.
- January 7, 2010 at 6:38 PM
- Michelle said...
Favorite theme is jungle. Kids love animals. Plus it is so colorful and fun!
- January 7, 2010 at 6:56 PM
- I'm Rebekah said...
I love those popsicle stick soaps! What a great idea!!
- January 7, 2010 at 8:09 PM
- Shooting Stars Mag said...
my favorite theme would be a carnival or movie theater or something. that would be great.
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com - January 7, 2010 at 9:09 PM
- Wendy @ Whimsy & Wise Events said...
For girls I love a fairy theme and for boys I digging the circus/carnival theme. :)
- January 7, 2010 at 9:20 PM
- Blossom Art said...
Great giveaway!!! I am working on planning a teacups little girl party this year. Something "Alice on Wonderland" inspired.
- January 8, 2010 at 4:20 AM
- Shelley said...
I always love their favors!! Of course I like anything girly!!!
Shelley@DivinePartyConcepts - January 8, 2010 at 6:09 AM
- Angela said...
I love anything pink! I have 2 little girls. I am planning a 3rd birthday party...Pinkalicious theme. Love it!
- January 8, 2010 at 6:58 AM
- Sheila said...
OH my goodness! I can't decide on one!! But I LOVE the little ice cream cone looking things!! ADORABLE!
- January 8, 2010 at 7:48 AM
- amber said...
I love any and all baby shower themes!
- January 8, 2010 at 10:54 AM
- Holly Noelle @ Domestic Dork said...
*SQUEEEEE!* Too cute! My favorite theme? Probably the Winter ONE-derland I just did for my daughter's 1st birthday! :)
- January 8, 2010 at 11:24 AM
- Hannah said...
Okay, so I am probably going to get the NERD ALERT award but I love Star Wars themed parties!!
email@example.com - January 8, 2010 at 11:28 AM
- Donna @ Party Wishes said...
Since I'm in a tea group, a tea favor would come in handy :)
- January 8, 2010 at 5:29 PM
- Ashlee said...
my favorite theme right now is Polka Dots and Penguins. I'm working on for my daughter. It's challenging and really fun to create.
- January 9, 2010 at 9:39 AM
- Shannon said...
I love the Candy themed party... So much fun...
- January 9, 2010 at 6:35 PM
- w said...
definitely a tea party theme. for me.
but for my toddler, well. she'll be having a monkey themed party this year. and it'll take place in our zoo's "treehouse".
thanks for the giveaway!
wendiwinn at wendiwinn dot com. - January 10, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- Simply Creative Insanity said...
I would have to say candy right now! But I love pretty much any theme! As long as I am throwing a party!
- January 11, 2010 at 5:14 AM
- PrincipessaShelley said...
My daughter's b-day is very close to Halloween. One year we had a Princess Pirate party, and it was SO much fun. Loved it!
- January 11, 2010 at 4:58 PM
- Donna said...
My favorite bday theme for my kids parties was "Hollywood Movie Stars" complete with red carpet runway and lots of flash photography and autograph books for each child.
- January 15, 2010 at 4:50 AM
- cookies and cups said...
I am dying to do a cupcake or candy themed party!
- January 15, 2010 at 4:54 AM
- Amanda @ Serenity Now said...
I would LOVE love LOVE to win those Princess carriage favor boxes. My oldest has already decided she wants to do a Cinderella party for her next bday. :) I think that just might be my favorite theme yet!
- January 15, 2010 at 7:06 AM
- Missy's said...
Wow, those soaps are super cute! My favorite birthday theme is whatever the kids are into at the time. We have had a princess party, a Nemo party, a day at the spa party, a giant pool party at a public pool. We always make a cake or cupcakes to match and lots of games to keep the kids busy.
- January 15, 2010 at 7:35 AM
- Amy S. said...
Well right now it would have to be the Circus! Planning this for my son's birthday this summer.
THanks so much!
mammaliciousmamma at yahoo dot com - January 15, 2010 at 10:54 AM
- Cher said...
Oh...I've had my eye on those LOVE Sickles for such a long time!! I'm a big fan of the latest Wii Birthday Party Craze! So much fun that involves EVERYONE at the party---adults and kids!
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The 2014 WAC Basketball Tournament will consist of 14 men's and women's games across eight sessions. A special Seattle U section has been reserved for all who purchase advance all-session tournament passes (section 103). The all-session pass is valid for every men's and women's game played throughout the WAC Tournament. Seattle U fans are strongly encouraged to purchase through the Seattle U Athletic Ticket Office to avoid service fees associated with ticket sales through the Orleans Arena site. Purchasing through Seattle U guarantees you to be seated with other Redhawks fans.
The action tips off Wednesday, March 12 with the women's quarterfinals. The men's quarterfinals take place Thursday, March 13, followed by both sets of semifinals Friday, March 14. The tournament concludes on Saturday, March 15 with both championship games.
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'Ender's Game': Amazing visuals in sci-fi story of children in charge
By Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Movie Columnist November 7, 2013 7:52AM
Ender Wiggin | Asa Butterfield
Col. Graff | Harrison Ford
Petra | Hailee Steinfeld
Maj. Anderson | Viola Davis
Summit Entertainment presents a film written and directed by Gavin Hood, based on the book by Orson Scott Card. Running time: 114 minutes. Rated PG-13 (for some violence, sci-fi action and thematic material). Opened Nov. 1 at local theaters.
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At times "Ender's Game" throws so many metaphors and moral dilemmas our way, we almost forget to appreciate the stunning and gorgeous visuals covering every inch of the screen.
Based on the beloved novel of the same name (Tor Books), "Ender's Game" is a bit of a gloomy mess at times, and there were moments when it almost imploded under the weight of its own self-importance. But director Gavin Hood ("X-Men Origins: Wolverine") and a first-rate cast of wily veterans and fresh-faced youngsters deliver a rousing, challenging adventure that should satisfy most young fans of the book while keeping the adults engrossed as well.
Like so many futuristic sci-fi thrillers, "Ender's Game" begins with narration telling us of a great war that transpired in the past, which is still the future for those of us watching in 2013. In this case, there was an alien invasion in the year 2086 when insect-like aliens known as Formics (aka Buggers because they look like bugs, as do about 75 percent of aliens in all science fiction) filled the skies above Earth and took out tens of millions of humans. All seemed lost until a pilot named Mazer Rackham took out the alien mother ship, thus destroying the enemy fleet.
Now it's 50 years later. No one has seen Mazer Rackham since that legendary battle (he's presumed dead), and schoolchildren cheer when they watch video of the great war of the distant past. But trouble could be lurking. The International Fleet helmed by the gruff Col. Graff (Harrison Ford) is scouting recruits for Command School in preparation for the next invasion by the Formics, who have overpopulated their planet and just might be building weapons of mass destruction in preparation for another invasion of Earth.
Do we wait for them to attack, or launch a pre-emptive strike? This is one of the many allegories presented in "Ender's Game," usually in a way that will strike adults as a bit heavy-handed while still sailing over the heads of the very youngest of viewers who are just digging the sight of all these kids in cool uniforms engaging in zero-gravity war games.
Asa Butterfield ("Hugo") is Ender Wiggin, a slight but intense boy who has the compassion and intelligence of his sister Valentine (Abigail Breslin) and the unforgiving fierceness of his older brother Peter (Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak). Under the watchful tutelage of Col. Graff and his second in command, Maj. Gwen Anderson (Viola Davis), Ender is put to the test in any number of ways, including a hand-held video game in which members of his own family pop up, real-world fights manipulated by the commanding officers and psychological warfare.
Ender's classmates include the usual roster of archetypes, from the surly rival who hisses, "I'll kill you!" to the loyal sidekicks to the beautiful young lass (Hailee Steinfeld) who instantly takes a liking to this mysterious, sensitive boy. Sometimes it seems as if Maj. Anderson exists only so Col. Graff has someone he can bark at while explaining why he does the things he does. (Ford, who can be so stiff in roles like this he seems like a cardboard cutout in the theater lobby, gives an animated performance, at least for him. It's one of his better recent roles.)
What a great-looking film this is! The simulated battles are beautifully shot and expertly choreographed, with teams facing off in video game-type battles in which they're the actual players. When Ender gets lost in that hand-held game that seems to be tapping into his own subconscious, "Ender's Game" gets pretty freaky and even a little Freudian. It's all pretty awesome but, at times, a bit confusing for someone who hasn't read the books.
Butterfield does a terrific job of conveying Ender's dilemmas. He's a victim of bullying who turns the tables in a manner both effective and chilling. He's a brilliant tactician who recognizes a leader must command the respect of his team and must delegate responsibility — but he also has the instincts of a loner. In simulated battles, Ender is quite willing to sacrifice a thousand soldiers in order to save tens of millions, but will he be so ruthlessly efficient when the real war comes? Col. Graff believes so. Others in the command room aren't so sure.
Even though "Ender's Game" explains why children are tapped to lead the fleet, it's still a bit of a stretch to see the likes of Ford, Davis and Ben Kingsley looking on from the space equivalent of a luxury skybox while kids who look like their children or grandchildren do all the real fighting. But, of course, real wars are fought by young men and women only a few years older than these kids, and the "Ender's Game" books are so popular, in large part, because the reader is the same age as the warrior.
With echoes of "WarGames" and "Star Wars" and even a little bit of "The Matrix" and "The Last Starfighter," "Ender's Game" is the story of a young man thrust into the center of a great struggle that could decide the fate of his people. There are multiple sequels to the book, and we will see more of Ender on the big screen as well. His journeys — physical, psychological, ethical — are just beginning.
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Posted 22 September 2012 - 01:37 PM
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Posted 22 September 2012 - 01:39 PM
You can't compare it to Sirius XM because that was done out of necessity.
While less competition would impact rural people from being able to jump back and forth it would allow them to not have rate increases as high as before because of the negotiating power. Both companies use national pricing so therefor the rural markets wouldn't be "singled" out because they could be.
I would argue it did work out for the customer. Without the Sirius-XM merger, likely neither company is around right now. If they are both gone, how does that benefit the consumer?
It's more than just dollars and cents, it's the bigger picture.
To be somewhat fair Sirius/XM has to negotiate rates with the RIAA and the RIAA raked them over the coals last time. Sirius can't afford to be without music so they had no leverage. They had no choice but to raise rates.
Don't get me wrong I think the merger wasn't that great and I think Sirius/XM quality has suffered because of it.
Posted 22 September 2012 - 02:11 PM
Yea he is pumping some short term profits at the expense of customers to drive stock price. It will all come crashing down. A net 52,000 loss of subscribers last quarter and profits are up....so you spend less on sign up promotions this quarter and get a profit. That strategy can work in the short term, but in the long term you cannot ignore this.
Being king of soda pop does not mean you will be king of tv
Posted 22 September 2012 - 02:13 PM
Something D* doesn't do well.
Posted 22 September 2012 - 02:14 PM
I lived through the Sirius-XM merger mess and would be first to say that the potential writing is on the wall here, but I would suggest that DirecTV look elsewhere beside Dish for merger bait. Think outside the box -- perhaps a Fios/Uverse element? How about going REALLY radical and merging with someone north of the border -- see if Bell or Rogers would spin off their satellite services into a truly North American service?
I'll admit it's pie in the sky, but radical things come from radical ideas....
Posted 22 September 2012 - 02:19 PM
Directv has already absorbed other technologies over the year, including Prime Star, etc.
Posted 22 September 2012 - 02:49 PM
My biggest fear is a lesson from the XM/Sirius "merger". XM was MANY times bigger than Sirius, but Sirius' management essentially ended XM forever. There's zero XM left now, and it's a real shame.
Therefore, my fear is that Echostar would rule the merged company - we'd lose our sports, our DVRs - all the stuff we like about D*, and it'd be replaced by a no NFLST, cheapened version of D* with crappy DVRs. But at least we'd get the Water Channel
Posted 22 September 2012 - 02:57 PM
There is competition with SiriusXM outside of satellite. Local terrestrial radios still tend to rule the air ... plus there are streaming options via data networks that give people who want to pay an option.- They allowed the Sirius/XM Merger. This is the most compelling evidence that the FCC and other authorities do not mind a merger that creates a 100% monopoly in 1 service type, in this case satellite radio.
With a lot more regulation than they had in the 80s. Back in the day Ma Bell controlled their networks and could tell people what they could or could not connect to a phone line. A series of court victories and the breakup of AT&T opened the door to competition that still exists today (even with the merger of the bells). While the ILEC in a community may be a reconstituted AT&T, the CLECs live and can compete with AT&T by reselling AT&Ts own lines at a government regulated cost.- They allowed the SBC/AT&T Merger. Not that this directly compares to a Dish/DirecTV merger, but it is an example of how the FCC and other government bodies are becoming a little more lenient in big companies merging in to a huge company. Additionally, of course, AT&T was split up in the 80ties, and this was seen as a first step to bring back the Big Bell.
As long as DirecTV takes the loss when it falls through I don't see the harm in trying. DISH's attempt to buy DirecTV ended with a huge loss ... but it did mark the beginning of never posting a negative year again.In short: The market has significantly shifted in 10 years. There is a lot more chances of a merger happening in CURRENT market conditions than there was 10 years ago.
Posted 22 September 2012 - 05:45 PM
Posted 22 September 2012 - 05:48 PM
What makes people think D* would be the surviving entity? From where I sit, E* would be chief in charge.
Bigger doesn't usually mean the survivor.
I went through this 2 times in the last 8 years at work. In both cases, the smaller entity ended up ruling the roost (and, IMHO, killing the combined company)
Posted 22 September 2012 - 05:56 PM
For one, those shared satellite locations, at 119 and 110 would be an increase. Dish also has a Ku band bird at 118.9. So now you've added those transponders. That would be quite a boost and not having to change the LNB to do it!Agree.
There would have to be a number of significant technology and infrastructure changes to even make that work.
Posted 22 September 2012 - 06:23 PM
Posted 22 September 2012 - 06:50 PM
Why would Directv want to merge with anybody when they're already making record profits? Is there any end to their greed?
Posted 22 September 2012 - 08:32 PM
What makes people think D* would be the surviving entity? From where I sit, E* would be chief in charge.
Posted 22 September 2012 - 09:18 PM
Posted 22 September 2012 - 09:40 PM
As a guy who subscribed to XM before Sirius even existed, don't remind me.
I'd have to go dig out old credit card statements to get the accurate figures but my memory says my satellite radio costs have more than doubled since I originally subscribed. Maybe they have tripled.
And for essentially the same programming although now I get Howard Stern. I've never liked Howard Stern.
Posted 22 September 2012 - 11:09 PM
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Posted 22 September 2012 - 11:20 PM
One thing that hasn't been mentioned is how many people are going to lose their jobs because of the redundancy between the two companies? This reminds me of our Auto industry back in 2008 when they were talking of the GM/Chrysler Merger which would have been detrimental to the local economy and the jobs lost.
Of course, this could be different, but i'm sure there would be some job losses.
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