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  • Re: Atheism and being Armenian

    Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
    Are you saying that the following does not sum up the plot?



    Or are you saying that a plot like that should not be classed as propaganda?
    Thanks for saving me from having to watch that. Definitely sounds like propaganda.
    I deleted it the first time because it is rather lengthy and was posted with absolutely no tie in to the ongoing discussion.
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      Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
      Are you saying that the following does not sum up the plot?
      No it does not. It is a biased and idiotic interpretation (idiotic for it goes against christian theology and its basic tenets)

      Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
      Or are you saying that a plot like that should not be classed as propaganda?
      There is no point in answering a question based on a false premise.

      you removed this part in your post:

      Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
      And isn't it funny that I seem to know more about the film than you do - such as the number of episodes...
      are you trying to win something here?
      atheism is a strange passion to say the least.

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        Originally posted by Siggie View Post
        Thanks for saving me from having to watch that.
        As though the way you spend your time was of general interest...

        Originally posted by Siggie View Post
        was posted with absolutely no tie in to the ongoing discussion.
        Well you admit not having watched it and still claim it was posted with "absolutely no tie in to the ongoing discussion" which justifies its deletion.
        The "logic" appears to be somewhat flawed.

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        • Re: Atheism and being Armenian

          speaking of magical realism, bulgakov's master & margherita is not a bad read. i would say the first part with the positive/"scientifically"-minded comrades, their encounter with the devil is almost entertaining.

          the film adaptation is good too (but quite long, i should warn, certainly not something siggie would want to spend her precious time watching)

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          • Re: Atheism and being Armenian

            Originally posted by gkv View Post
            No it does not. It is a biased and idiotic interpretation (idiotic for it goes against christian theology and its basic tenets)
            First you claim "there is ... not even a message" in the film - but now you say it conveys "christian theology and its basic tenets".

            BTW, please do not place text in a quote box to suggest it was typed by another person. You could not have taken that text from my post because it did not exist when you made your post.
            Last edited by bell-the-cat; 08-16-2011, 04:11 PM.
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            • Re: Atheism and being Armenian

              Originally posted by gkv View Post
              As though the way you spend your time was of general interest...
              You're trying my patience. I have consistently tried to be courteous and respectful to you, but you always have something snarky to say in return.



              Well you admit not having watched it and still claim it was posted with "absolutely no tie in to the ongoing discussion" which justifies its deletion.
              The "logic" appears to be somewhat flawed.
              When you approach something in a biased way, you tend to interpret very narrowly so that it fits your bias...
              I said you posted it without tying it in. You posted the videos and nothing else to explain WHY we should watch them and how it will relate to the discussion.
              You cannot ask people to spend an hour to even see if it relates to anything. When you post a video (especially one of such length), you should introduce it in some way.
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                Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
                First you claim "there is ... not even a message" in the film - but now you say it conveys "christian theology and its basic tenets".
                at the expense of repeating myself, no it does not convey any sort of theology (in fact it could very well have been by an atheist) but the interpretation you gave is one that assumes it does and in doing so provides a viewpoint that christian theology does not support.
                either my english is bad or you are trying to find contradictions where there are none only for the sake of winning an imaginary argument with me.

                Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
                BTW, please do not place text in a quote box to suggest it was typed by another person. You could not have taken that text from my post because it did not exist when you made your post.
                what a jesuitical thing to say. it did exist at one point. i read my email first (i am on vacation with limited internet access). i won't quote the rest this time.

                Originally posted by Siggie
                You posted the videos and nothing else to explain WHY we should watch them and how it will relate to the discussion...When you post a video (especially one of such length), you should introduce it in some way.
                The very reason I posted the video this way is because i wanted to avoid people being biased as a result of the introduction i would give so as to leave it up to them to experience (possibly interpret if there is any interpretation to have) it in their own way without prejudice. this film is open ended in that it could in fact be unsettling for a "believer" (even more so than for an "atheist")

                Originally posted by Siggie
                You're trying my patience. I have consistently tried to be courteous and respectful to you, but you always have something snarky to say in return.
                I think what you wrote (with the implications it had) was not something an admin should post. i don't see where the respect is in censoring my initial post nor do i see the respect in suggesting that you would waste your time watching something i proposed. either you are being hypocritical or you are lying to yourself.

                PS: thank you very much. i am done with this "discussion" and with this "forum" too (someone will be happy). this time i am not coming back. if only you'd realize how narrow-minded you both are...

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                  Originally posted by gkv View Post

                  The very reason I posted the video this way is because i wanted to avoid people being biased as a result of the introduction i would give so as to leave it up to them to experience (possibly interpret if there is any interpretation to have) it in their own way without prejudice. this film is open ended in that it could in fact be unsettling for a "believer" (even more so than for an "atheist")
                  I haven't seen anything of that sort yet and I have seen and heard lots. The only thing unsettling is that someone conceived of these things.
                  In fact, you're behaving as if others' lack of belief is unsettling for you. I have not tried to sway your beliefs at all, yet you have posted these snarky insulting comments, biblical quotes, and now this video.


                  Originally posted by gkv View Post
                  I think what you wrote (with the implications it had) was not something an admin should post. i don't see where the respect is in censoring my initial post nor do i see the respect in suggesting that you would waste your time watching something i proposed. either you are being hypocritical or you are lying to yourself.

                  PS: thank you very much. i am done with this "discussion" and with this "forum" too (someone will be happy). this time i am not coming back. if only you'd realize how narrow-minded you both are...
                  Note you could have said, this is relevant, but I don't want to color your interpretation, so I won't say more... and that would have been something at least.
                  If you decide to make no such introduction, then you should be prepared that your video won't be watched.
                  I did not delete it out of any disrespect. If posts are not relevant (ie are off-topic) then they are deleted. Most members don't ever see these posts and therefore don't have any means to appreciate what the moderation does to keep the forum orderly and clean. I think it is unfair to expect a moderator to watch such a lengthy video to determine whether it is relevant and so it is simpler to assume it is not and delete it.

                  Which "thing" should I have not written? That if the video is 60 minute long propaganda, I am glad I didn't watch it? I don't see the part where I'm being hypocritical. Perhaps you can explain it to me.
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                    Often times i wonder, when having these discussions, do we really expect that any side will give in and abandon their believe no matter how much evidence is pour on their lap? Same goes for politics, such as karabakh or Armenian Genocide. I can never imagine someone standing up shaking your hand saying you are right and that they were an idiot and are now going to follow your side. I have never seen it happen.

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                    • Re: Atheism and being Armenian

                      Originally posted by Odysseus View Post
                      Often times i wonder, when having these discussions, do we really expect that any side will give in and abandon their believe no matter how much evidence is pour on their lap? Same goes for politics, such as karabakh or Armenian Genocide. I can never imagine someone standing up shaking your hand saying you are right and that they were an idiot and are now going to follow your side. I have never seen it happen.
                      True. Threads like this almost never change peoples' views. Mostly they exist to batter those with opposing views into several weeks or months silence! But, even if someone is, by the weakness of their words and arguments, revealed to be an ignorant peasant who believes 2 + 2 = 5, he/she won't stop believing that 2 + 2 = 5 is correct, and will eventually return to start the same old argument all over again, and probably with the same end result. I suppose they might sometimes sway those who are undecided, or prevously uninterested, to move towards a particular viewpoint.

                      What is the purpose of internet drama?
                      "To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women".
                      Last edited by bell-the-cat; 08-20-2011, 01:38 PM.
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