But a needle was also a reference to a type of passageway/doorway in towns which was very narrow.
Never was, never will be. That is BS brought to you by liars who claim the Bible is perfect without flaw and therefore they made up some false rational to explain it so that they would not have to admit there was an error in the precious Word of God. Most Christians were taught this but it is not true. I was taught that as a child as well and only learned the new logical explanation when I began studying with an Aramaic Yahweh group.
You are correct though, it does not change the meaning of the verse, just clarifies it.
But a needle was also a reference to a type of passageway/doorway in towns which was very narrow.
Never was, never will be. That is BS brought to you by liars who claim the Bible is perfect without flaw and therefore they made up some false rational to explain it so that they would not have to admit there was an error in the precious Word of God. Most Christians were taught this but it is not true. I was taught that as a child as well and only learned the new logical explanation when I began studying with an Aramaic Yahweh group.
You are correct though, it does not change the meaning of the verse, just clarifies it.
In which case the bible verse does make sense. I don't understand why you don't understand it.
So you can keep asking him or advising him to donate all his money now, but he CAN NOT!!
Furthermore, it has been mentioned in the media that Tim lives in normal middle class home and drives a regular car, so he is quite atypical for a multimillionaire. And as the article mentions, he is developing a systematic approach which to me means he is probably already donating money and plans to continue to while alive, not waiting until after death.
I have to say, I swear half of every thread on AI I see is filled up with gray areas saying 'This post is hidden because the user is in your block list. (Click to show)' and they are all BF when I check. Why oh why do people respond to this troll?
I have to say, I swear half of every thread on AI I see is filled up with gray areas saying 'This post is hidden because the user is in your block list. (Click to show)' and they are all BF when I check. Why oh why do people respond to this troll?
He is like a fly, you instinctively need to swat it.
I worked in QA on the Mac side for 20 years (retired now), and I noticed the drop in quality occur when QA team's size were reduced and more automation testing was implemented over manual testing. I'm talking about specifically Mac OS and Mac hardware. Actually that started under Steve Jobs watch, but has continued since Cook took the helm.
What is interesting is that the Bible quote makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Why? Because it is a mistake. The 'so called' perfect manuscript has several typos you know. What does a camel have to do with a needle? Well nothing really. See, in this verse, the word "camel" is actually supposed to be "rope". Then, the sentence makes sense because a rope is just a really fat thread, right? Why did this mistake happen? Because at that time it was common to use camel hair to make ropes and when it was translated the scribe made a mistake, but no one wants to change it because it is the Word of God.
interesting, that's one of the theories. There are a few.
I revere Steve Jobs anonymous giving, Over these showboat billionaires who puff themselves up with "good deeds". Jobs style IMO is the more humble therefore more honest way to give. He never used charity to promote himself because its about the giving and the charity not the person whos giving. actually these are the motives of a true visionary, base the person on his accomplishments not on his philanthropy. I think its safe to assume that none of us here are billionaires but if merits are based on philanthropic deeds relative to who we are, then we all deserve to be on the front page of time magazine.
The second half (about the camel and heaven) is what really set most of you off though. You can always tell the liberals because they can't stand the idea of anybody trying to quote Christ where they don't want to see it. Why just LOOK at all the venom and bile that began to spill out after that!
I don't think any political party has the market cornered on spirituality.
No need to deem Christ godly in order to consider his advice on living. BE HUMBLE: This is a smart way to live since tooting our own horn never works. Pride is still the cancer of the self ruins the life of man. SHARE WITH OTHERS: After our living expenses are paid, we should share with those less fortunate. We can't take it with us, and it will spoil our kids if we leave it with them. Why not give it away to those we deem worthy, and while we still have our wits about us. BE TOLERANT: This is the hallmark the learned man, the one with a wealth of life experiences. After all, nobody is all bad or all good -- in between lies humanity. But we'll never see it if we don't look there. Indeed, this is where Christ looked to find his flock. TURN THE OTHER CHEEK: When we are wronged, revenge won't make it right -- though it can make it feel better. But the revenge will also perpetuate the wrong, and from generation to generation. Why not fight the urge to retaliate by turning the other cheek. Indeed, this is the only effective way to stop it -- there and then, and with us. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR: Yes, let%u2019s love our strange, filthy, unworthy neighbor as we love ourselves. He could use our understanding and help, though he may not deserve it. He's our brother -- unconditionally. And we are our brother's keeper.
No need to deem Christ godly in order to consider his advice on living.
BE HUMBLE: This is a smart way to live since tooting our own horn never works. Pride is still the cancer of the self ruins the life of man.
SHARE WITH OTHERS: After our living expenses are paid, we should share with those less fortunate. We can't take it with us, and it will spoil our kids if we leave it with them. Why not give it away to those we deem worthy, and while we still have our wits about us.
BE TOLERANT: This is the hallmark the learned man, the one with a wealth of life experiences. After all, nobody is all bad or all good -- in between lies humanity. But we'll never see it if we don't look there. Indeed, this is where Christ looked to find his flock.
TURN THE OTHER CHEEK: When we are wronged, revenge won't make it right -- though it can make it feel better. But the revenge will also perpetuate the wrong, and from generation to generation. Why not fight the urge to retaliate by turning the other cheek. Indeed, this is the only effective way to stop it -- there and then, and with us.
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR: Yes, let%u2019s love our strange, filthy, unworthy neighbor as we love ourselves. He could use our understanding and help, though he may not deserve it. He's our brother -- unconditionally. And we are our brother's keeper.
If I ever log onto AI again please remind me that I hate AI
I find myself going in the same direction. It's not that I hate the forum so much, just that he, BF, is poisoning it, and dragging in others who are drawn to the back-alley cockfight atmosphere that he creates.
But that is what he wants (and I believe that's what he's being paid to do—but that's only my persistent paid-troll theory).
I hate to see this worm get what he wants. Solipsism Y and others say block him, but that seems ostrich-like to me. The poisoning goes on and you see the wreckage despite your block.
The only real solution is for the moderators to ban him. If they don't, they're going to see some of us go away, and the troll will have won.
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But a needle was also a reference to a type of passageway/doorway in towns which was very narrow.
Never was, never will be. That is BS brought to you by liars who claim the Bible is perfect without flaw and therefore they made up some false rational to explain it so that they would not have to admit there was an error in the precious Word of God. Most Christians were taught this but it is not true. I was taught that as a child as well and only learned the new logical explanation when I began studying with an Aramaic Yahweh group.
You are correct though, it does not change the meaning of the verse, just clarifies it.
But a needle was also a reference to a type of passageway/doorway in towns which was very narrow.
Never was, never will be. That is BS brought to you by liars who claim the Bible is perfect without flaw and therefore they made up some false rational to explain it so that they would not have to admit there was an error in the precious Word of God. Most Christians were taught this but it is not true. I was taught that as a child as well and only learned the new logical explanation when I began studying with an Aramaic Yahweh group.
You are correct though, it does not change the meaning of the verse, just clarifies it.
In which case the bible verse does make sense. I don't understand why you don't understand it.
So you can keep asking him or advising him to donate all his money now, but he CAN NOT!!
Furthermore, it has been mentioned in the media that Tim lives in normal middle class home and drives a regular car, so he is quite atypical for a multimillionaire. And as the article mentions, he is developing a systematic approach which to me means he is probably already donating money and plans to continue to while alive, not waiting until after death.
In which case the bible verse does make sense. I don't understand why you don't understand it.
You don't understand many things.
In which case the bible verse does make sense. I don't understand why you don't understand it.
You don't understand many things.
Ah, I see.
You do understand it.
So do I.
"Apple's Tim Cook plans to give away all of his money"
So do I.
Lol!
I have to say, I swear half of every thread on AI I see is filled up with gray areas saying 'This post is hidden because the user is in your block list. (Click to show)' and they are all BF when I check. Why oh why do people respond to this troll?
I have to say, I swear half of every thread on AI I see is filled up with gray areas saying 'This post is hidden because the user is in your block list. (Click to show)' and they are all BF when I check. Why oh why do people respond to this troll?
He is like a fly, you instinctively need to swat it.
I worked in QA on the Mac side for 20 years (retired now), and I noticed the drop in quality occur when QA team's size were reduced and more automation testing was implemented over manual testing. I'm talking about specifically Mac OS and Mac hardware. Actually that started under Steve Jobs watch, but has continued since Cook took the helm.
If I ever log onto AI again please remind me that I hate AI
Block him.
What is interesting is that the Bible quote makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Why? Because it is a mistake. The 'so called' perfect manuscript has several typos you know. What does a camel have to do with a needle? Well nothing really. See, in this verse, the word "camel" is actually supposed to be "rope". Then, the sentence makes sense because a rope is just a really fat thread, right? Why did this mistake happen? Because at that time it was common to use camel hair to make ropes and when it was translated the scribe made a mistake, but no one wants to change it because it is the Word of God.
interesting, that's one of the theories. There are a few.
http://www.gotquestions.org/camel-eye-needle.html
The second half (about the camel and heaven) is what really set most of you off though. You can always tell the liberals because they can't stand the idea of anybody trying to quote Christ where they don't want to see it. Why just LOOK at all the venom and bile that began to spill out after that!
I don't think any political party has the market cornered on spirituality.
BE HUMBLE: This is a smart way to live since tooting our own horn never works. Pride is still the cancer of the self ruins the life of man.
SHARE WITH OTHERS: After our living expenses are paid, we should share with those less fortunate. We can't take it with us, and it will spoil our kids if we leave it with them. Why not give it away to those we deem worthy, and while we still have our wits about us.
BE TOLERANT: This is the hallmark the learned man, the one with a wealth of life experiences. After all, nobody is all bad or all good -- in between lies humanity. But we'll never see it if we don't look there. Indeed, this is where Christ looked to find his flock.
TURN THE OTHER CHEEK: When we are wronged, revenge won't make it right -- though it can make it feel better. But the revenge will also perpetuate the wrong, and from generation to generation. Why not fight the urge to retaliate by turning the other cheek. Indeed, this is the only effective way to stop it -- there and then, and with us.
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR: Yes, let%u2019s love our strange, filthy, unworthy neighbor as we love ourselves. He could use our understanding and help, though he may not deserve it. He's our brother -- unconditionally. And we are our brother's keeper.
Would Tim then prove himself to you?
Exactly! Who are we to judge.
You are very wise.
I find myself going in the same direction. It's not that I hate the forum so much, just that he, BF, is poisoning it, and dragging in others who are drawn to the back-alley cockfight atmosphere that he creates.
But that is what he wants (and I believe that's what he's being paid to do—but that's only my persistent paid-troll theory).
I hate to see this worm get what he wants. Solipsism Y and others say block him, but that seems ostrich-like to me. The poisoning goes on and you see the wreckage despite your block.
The only real solution is for the moderators to ban him. If they don't, they're going to see some of us go away, and the troll will have won.