and more sacrifices to Zeus, Thor and other sundry heathen gods.
Cocaine back in my Coke.
Agreed...Cerpin_Taxt wrote:
I would prefer that one of the great empires of old (such as Rome) never fell.
Ronald Reagan.sergeriver wrote:
What things from the past (f.i values, traditions, beliefs, standard of living, etc) would improve the Modern Society?
Polygamy is a felony in Utah.DBBrinson1 wrote:
Isn't Utah the capital of Polgamy here in America?Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Oh, you mean like becoming subservient? Or, here's a thought...how about we expect as much respect as we give. I know it's a tough concept, but try.Stingray24 wrote:
Women respecting men again. But that's a pipe dream after feminism went off the deep end.
Um... OKRedTwizzler wrote:
Polygamy is a felony in Utah.DBBrinson1 wrote:
Isn't Utah the capital of Polgamy here in America?Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Oh, you mean like becoming subservient? Or, here's a thought...how about we expect as much respect as we give. I know it's a tough concept, but try.
http://www.absalom.com/mormon/polygamy/faq.htm
I stood in line for four hours. They better give me a Wal-Mart gift card, or something. - Rodney Booker, Job Fair attendee.
Less political correctiveness *flees D&ST*
TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!Anfidurl wrote:
We could return to a more Greco-Roman lifestyle.
I can't say we had more religious tolerance or respect for it in the past, but I'll be damned if we have as little in the future as we have now.
Also, semi-analyzing the topic, wouldn't the things from the past that could improve society already affected us in a way that cannot change by adding more, just like reaching the saturation point of a liquid or something.
Sorry to be blunt, but you really don't know much ancient history, do you?Poseidon wrote:
Christianity would also probably never get a footing, seeing as Rome would have expanded throughout europe...and we all know Rome's stance they had on Christianity.Cerpin_Taxt wrote:
I would prefer that one of the great empires of old (such as Rome) never fell. Imagine how advanced society would be today if we had been unified all this time. We would have Star Trek ships and holodecks. Also, gladiator arenas and other facets of Roman culture were pretty cool, but mostly holodecks.
Buhhdism as the main (only?) religion.....
most peaceful.
most peaceful.
Up until Constantine, the Roman Empire was anti-Christian. Had it not been for his conversion to Christianity, there is a good chance Europe would never have become Christian.Deadmonkiefart wrote:
Sorry to be blunt, but you really don't know much ancient history, do you?Poseidon wrote:
Christianity would also probably never get a footing, seeing as Rome would have expanded throughout europe...and we all know Rome's stance they had on Christianity.Cerpin_Taxt wrote:
I would prefer that one of the great empires of old (such as Rome) never fell. Imagine how advanced society would be today if we had been unified all this time. We would have Star Trek ships and holodecks. Also, gladiator arenas and other facets of Roman culture were pretty cool, but mostly holodecks.
I wish I could agree with you, but believe it or not, Buddhism could be described as just as destructive in the East as Catholicism has been in the West. Both religions purged many other cultures around them throughout history. There are areas of South Asia where the Buddhists oppress the Muslims. There is even a Buddhist dictatorship in Myanmar.tthf wrote:
Buhhdism as the main (only?) religion.....
most peaceful.
But still, Buddhism would be my religion of choice, if I decided to convert to one.
i thought myanmar was ruled by a military junta?
which part of south asia do buddhists oppress muslims? do you mean sri lanka? then its against the tamils who want independance... i think.
which part of south asia do buddhists oppress muslims? do you mean sri lanka? then its against the tamils who want independance... i think.
Myanmar is ruled by a junta, but it uses Buddhism as a propaganda tool.tthf wrote:
i thought myanmar was ruled by a military junta?
which part of south asia do buddhists oppress muslims? do you mean sri lanka? then its against the tamils who want independance... i think.
Sri Lanka is part of what I'm talking about, but it's not a cut and dry situation. Both the Buddhists and the Muslims have contributed to conflict in the general region.
hmmmm true enough i guess...
but i'd still choose it over islam and christianity ( and a host of other religions) as being less blood thirsty..
but i'd still choose it over islam and christianity ( and a host of other religions) as being less blood thirsty..
Yes. Exactly.Turquoise wrote:
Up until Constantine, the Roman Empire was anti-Christian. Had it not been for his conversion to Christianity, there is a good chance Europe would never have become Christian.Deadmonkiefart wrote:
Sorry to be blunt, but you really don't know much ancient history, do you?Poseidon wrote:
Christianity would also probably never get a footing, seeing as Rome would have expanded throughout europe...and we all know Rome's stance they had on Christianity.
I'll give you that one... and I would choose it too.tthf wrote:
hmmmm true enough i guess...
but i'd still choose it over islam and christianity ( and a host of other religions) as being less blood thirsty..
Have any of you smackfucktards given any consideration to our current state? Does 2012 ring a bell. Theres bigger things out there than whats here on earth, and by the year 2012 we will realize total consciousness
Interesting 1st post.... And may I say a little disturbing?
Lemme guess, you're either someone who puts a lot of stock in Mayan calendars, or you're a big Year Zero fan....Chuck Biscuits wrote:
Have any of you smackfucktards given any consideration to our current state? Does 2012 ring a bell. Theres bigger things out there than whats here on earth, and by the year 2012 we will realize total consciousness
The ritual usage of Mushroom to expand the "norms" that we so lovingly inflict on one another.
Turquoise : Place a lot of stock on the Gregorian calender do ya?
Turquoise : Place a lot of stock on the Gregorian calender do ya?
If religion was never created.
I'd loved to have seen where celtic culture was going before it was raped by just about every other culture in Europe (various invasions...)...
Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.
Why don't you have a nice big blanket statement that covers all the bases and get rid of the Torah? Or Zoroaster? Then you don't have any of these troubles.Anfidurl wrote:
QFT. (Don't forget the Quaran either. That's caused a few...)ATG wrote:
We should all worship the Earth Mother, like the Druids did in days of old.
The Bible has resulted in nothing more than 2000+ years of murder and oppression.
Also, having no AIDS/STD's again would be nice. We could return to a more Greco-Roman lifestyle.
A stable climate would be nice. And would less El Nino. (stupid annoying thing... level 4 water restrictions *shivers*)
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
Kill the person who invented WOW