Recently I have been doing some research into the mind-set of the End-Times genre, specifically those that believe in biblical prophecy and Armageddon,,,one thing I found fascinating was their total disregard for ideas that do not fit into their paradigm,,,or their acceptance of science that supports their ideas (ie String Theory and M-Theory) but reject science that contradicts (ie paleo-biology in regards to the Pre-Cambrian explosion),,,
I came across this article and video which highlights another difficulty within this whole discussion,,,
The truth of the matter today is that archeology raises more questions about the historicity of the Hebrew Bible and even the New Testament than it provides answers, and that's very disturbing to some people.
[,,,]The fact is that archeology can never prove any of the theological suppositions of the Bible. Archeologists can often tell you what happened and when and where and how and even why. No archeologists can tell anyone what it means, and most of us don't try.
[,,,]The portrait of Israelite religion in the Hebrew Bible is the ideal, the ideal in the minds of those few who wrote the Bible—the elites, the Yahwists, the monotheists. But it's not the ideal for most people. And archeology deals with the ordinary, forgotten folk of ancient Israel who have no voice in the Bible. There is a wonderful phrase in Daniel Chapter 12: "For all those who sleep in the dust." Archeology brings them to light and allows them to speak. And most of them were not orthodox believers.
[,,,]However, we should have guessed already that polytheism was the norm and not monotheism from the biblical denunciations of it. It was real and a threat as far as those who wrote the Bible were concerned. And today archeology has illuminated what we could call "folk religion" in an astonishing manner.
[,,,]In 1968 Dever discovered an inscription in a cemetery west of Hebron, in the hill country, at the site of Khirbet el-Qôm, a Hebrew inscription of the 8th century B.C.E. It gives the name of the deceased, and it says "blessed may he be by Yahweh"—that's good biblical Hebrew—but it says "by Yahweh and his Asherah."
[,,,]Asherah is the name of the old Canaanite Mother Goddess, the consort of El, the principal deity of the Canaanite pantheon. So why is a Hebrew inscription mentioning Yahweh in connection with the Canaanite Mother Goddess? Well, in popular religion they were a pair.
[,,,]The Israelite prophets and reformers denounce the Mother Goddess and all the other gods and goddesses of Canaan. But I think Asherah was widely venerated in ancient Israel. If you look at Second Kings 23, which describes the reforms of King Josiah in the late 7th century, he talks about purging the Temple of all the cult paraphernalia of Asherah. So the so-called folk religion even penetrated the Temple in Jerusalem
[,,,]In the 1970s, Israeli archeologists digging in Kuntillet Ajrud in the Sinai found a little desert fort of the same period, and lo and behold, we have "Yahweh and Asherah" all over the place in the Hebrew inscriptions.
[,,,]Monotheism was a late development. Not until the Babylonian Exile and beyond does Israelite and Judean religion—Judaism—become monotheistic.
from: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/archeology-hebrew-bible.html
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
In India, 100-Year-Old Lunch Delivery Service Goes Modern : The Salt : NPR
For decades, Indian workers have had their lunches delivered, but usually from home kitchens. The prices were cheap and the food was traditional Indian fare. But that's changing.
[,,,]
"It's a new trend that's been started. ... It's a traditional dabba wallah but at a premium kind of a thing, where the customer is conscious about what he's eating, he's not bothered about what price he's paying," Shetty says. "So, the delivery chain remains the same, but the food, where it is coming from has changed."
[,,,]
Right on time, Kishan Palvar arrives for the pickup from Calorie Care. He's one of 5,000 dabba wallah deliverymen who ferry some 200,000 lunches to offices across the city. It works a lot like Takeout Taxi. The couriers make 500 rupees, or about $10, per person for a month of deliveries.
In India, 100-Year-Old Lunch Delivery Service Goes Modern : The Salt : NPR
[,,,]
"It's a new trend that's been started. ... It's a traditional dabba wallah but at a premium kind of a thing, where the customer is conscious about what he's eating, he's not bothered about what price he's paying," Shetty says. "So, the delivery chain remains the same, but the food, where it is coming from has changed."
[,,,]
Right on time, Kishan Palvar arrives for the pickup from Calorie Care. He's one of 5,000 dabba wallah deliverymen who ferry some 200,000 lunches to offices across the city. It works a lot like Takeout Taxi. The couriers make 500 rupees, or about $10, per person for a month of deliveries.
In India, 100-Year-Old Lunch Delivery Service Goes Modern : The Salt : NPR
Thursday, August 30, 2012
In India, 100-Year-Old Lunch Delivery Service Goes Modern : The Salt : NPR
For decades, Indian workers have had their lunches delivered, but usually from home kitchens. The prices were cheap and the food was traditional Indian fare. But that's changing.
[,,,]
"It's a new trend that's been started. ... It's a traditional dabba wallah but at a premium kind of a thing, where the customer is conscious about what he's eating, he's not bothered about what price he's paying," Shetty says. "So, the delivery chain remains the same, but the food, where it is coming from has changed."
[,,,]
Right on time, Kishan Palvar arrives for the pickup from Calorie Care. He's one of 5,000 dabba wallah deliverymen who ferry some 200,000 lunches to offices across the city. It works a lot like Takeout Taxi. The couriers make 500 rupees, or about $10, per person for a month of deliveries.
In India, 100-Year-Old Lunch Delivery Service Goes Modern : The Salt : NPR
[,,,]
"It's a new trend that's been started. ... It's a traditional dabba wallah but at a premium kind of a thing, where the customer is conscious about what he's eating, he's not bothered about what price he's paying," Shetty says. "So, the delivery chain remains the same, but the food, where it is coming from has changed."
[,,,]
Right on time, Kishan Palvar arrives for the pickup from Calorie Care. He's one of 5,000 dabba wallah deliverymen who ferry some 200,000 lunches to offices across the city. It works a lot like Takeout Taxi. The couriers make 500 rupees, or about $10, per person for a month of deliveries.
In India, 100-Year-Old Lunch Delivery Service Goes Modern : The Salt : NPR
Monday, July 9, 2012
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Two men rob Kwik Shop in north Wichita | Wichita Eagle
Scary, I used to work at this store when I lived in Wichita. And I worked third shift.
Two men rob Kwik Shop in north Wichita | Wichita Eagle
Two men rob Kwik Shop in north Wichita | Wichita Eagle
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
A nice feel good story
For some reason this story caught my eye. Thank you Lt. Col. Richins for your service.
For football coach back from war, it's like starting over – USATODAY.com
For football coach back from war, it's like starting over – USATODAY.com
Sunday, August 21, 2011
More online self-education
Another clean out the favorites link to share. I couldn't have said it any better than this:
14 Links to Make You A More Intelligent Person
One of the values I try to live is “growth.” As part of that quest, taking control of my continued education and intellectual improvement is crucial. We live in an age of such democratization of access to resources that can be used to learn– we just have to take advantage of them. Lots of online self-education lists focus on giving the largest amount of links possible, regardless of how useful they actually are. Instead of copying that format, I decided to focus more on the quality of the websites. The following sites are a great base for your own growth as an intellectual individual.
14 Links to Make You A More Intelligent Person
A mish mash of stuff
Cleaning up my favorites yet again (tho I am converting to Firefox in the process), hopefully I haven't posted these articles before, sorry if I have. Just thought I'd pass these along
140 Best Twitter Feeds
The 50 Best Websites of 2011
140 Best Twitter Feeds
The 50 Best Websites of 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Libraries anyone can access
A good list for all you information geeks:
100 Extensive University Libraries from Around the World that Anyone Can Access « mary & mac design
100 Extensive University Libraries from Around the World that Anyone Can Access « mary & mac design
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Mystery or science??
Sort of a fun read here, but didn't really look into the validity of the statements made by author. Some food for thought for possible exploration later. Enjoy!!
10 Famous Unsolved Mysteries Easily Explained by Science | Cracked.com
10 Famous Unsolved Mysteries Easily Explained by Science | Cracked.com
Thursday, June 2, 2011
,,,Writes like a woman,,,
I would hope I write like a woman,,,rofl,,,tho the age isn't quite write, I'll be 47 in a few weeks. Fun none the less!!
interestinghmm.blogspot.com writes like a woman in her best age. Her style is personal and happy.
interestinghmm.blogspot.com writes like a woman in her best age. Her style is personal and happy.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Searching??
Some basic search tips that may come in handy. Always good to have reminders.
Stop Wasting Time - How to Search Like a Pro
Stop Wasting Time - How to Search Like a Pro
Friday, May 6, 2011
A true hero!!
There is nothing that I could add to this story. RIP Lt. Murphy, may your family find solace and peace in your honor and valor.
Navy SEAL honored with warship bearing his name
Navy SEAL honored with warship bearing his name
Monday, April 25, 2011
Silly fun
My dragon name is Betho the Flamebreath.
Take Dragon Name Generator today!
Created with Rum and Monkey's Name Generator Generator.
Friday, April 22, 2011
I admit, I'm a sucker,,,
for stories like this Calico cat does the dog paddle. Then again I'm a cat lover,,,our cat BooBoo Stubs is a semi-rescue. Nothing like the undying love of an animal.
[Regretfully Boo lost her tail prior to our receiving her,,,tails and fan belts don't mix well. When she is spayed will have the remainder removed as it's not healing properly, tho she appears not to have any discomfort from it.]
[Regretfully Boo lost her tail prior to our receiving her,,,tails and fan belts don't mix well. When she is spayed will have the remainder removed as it's not healing properly, tho she appears not to have any discomfort from it.]
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
UNBELIEVABLE
I have been following this case pretty much since day one. All I cay say is unbelievable!! IMHO all prosecution of this man needs to stop and evidence needs to be re-evaluated. That's just my two cents.
AP Exclusive: FBI Thought Demjanjuk Evidence Faked
AP Exclusive: FBI Thought Demjanjuk Evidence Faked
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