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Rabbi quotes River
Monday, November 7, 2005 8:05 AM
INSANITYLATER
Monday, November 7, 2005 8:13 AM
ODDNESS2HER
Monday, November 7, 2005 8:19 AM
AURAPTOR
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Quote: But I find literal readings of Torah in general (and Noah in particular) problematic. As the character River Tam says, in an episode of the television show Firefly, "Noah's ark is a problem. We'll have to call it 'early quantum state phenomenon.' Only way to fit five thousand species of mammal on the same boat." Not only is Noah's story difficult to reconcile with logic, it's also fascinatingly similar to the flood stories of other ancient Near Eastern cultures--notably this Sumerian one and the one from the Epic of Gilgamesh--which calls its unique divine origin into question for many readers.
Monday, November 7, 2005 9:20 AM
UNREGISTEREDCOMPANION
Monday, November 7, 2005 10:07 AM
SERENYTY
Quote:Originally posted by UnregisteredCompanion: LOL....yeah, then they throw holy water on you and call Tinky Winky a fag and question the relationship between Sponge Bob and Patrick. This Rabbi sounds like a neat guy who can actually reach people.
Monday, November 7, 2005 10:27 AM
STARPILOTGRAINGER
Monday, November 7, 2005 12:29 PM
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