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The Rig Veda questions the origin of the cosmos in: "Neither being (sat) nor non-being was as yet. What was concealed? And where? And in whose protection?…Who really knows? Who can declare it? Whence was it born, and whence came this creation? The devas were born later than this world's creation, so who knows from where it came into existence? None can know from where creation has arisen, and whether he has or has not produced it. He who surveys it in the highest heavens, he alone knows-or perhaps does not know." (Rig Veda 10. 129)
The Rig Veda's view of the cosmos also sees one true divine principle self-projecting as the divine word, Vaak, 'birthing' the cosmos that we know, from the monistic Hiranyagarbha or Golden Womb. The Hiranyagarbha is alternatively viewed as Brahma, the creator who was in turn created by God, or as God (Brahman) himself. The universe is considered to constantly expand since creation and disappear into a thin haze after billions of years.[citation needed] An alternate view is that the universe begins to contract after reaching its maximum expansion limits until it disappears into a fraction of a millimeter.[citation needed] The creation begins anew after billions of years (Solar years) of non-existence.
The puranic view asserts that the universe is created, destroyed, and re-created in an eternally repetitive series of cycles. In Hindu cosmology, a universe endures for about 4,320,000,000 years (one day of Brahma, the creator or kalpa) and is then destroyed by fire or water elements. At this point, Brahma rests for one night, just as long as the day. This process, named pralaya (literally especial dissolution in Sanskrit, commonly translated as Cataclysm), repeats for 100 Brahma years (311 Trillion, 40 Billion Human Years) that represents Brahma's lifespan. Brahma is regarded as a manifestation of Brahman as the creator.
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
OP - Just how many of these pregnant teenagers do you think are actually hardcore right-wing conservative Christians?
Same question goes for the boys who made them pregnant.
Seems to me the problem is a lack of morality creating these conditions.
Just because young people in Europe are more responsible (and perhaps more intelligent) about their sexual behavior is not a reason to blame either religion or the state.
Why? Because it's the parents responsibility to teach their kids about safe sex.
I don't agree with teaching abstinence - but most kids already know what makes them pregnant and do it anyway because they can then drop out of school and get paid to raise a child.edit on 9-12-2012 by Asktheanimals because: added comment
Originally posted by bjax9er
reply to post by milominderbinder
That's real nice.
Have you ever walked the streets of Amsterdam?
If you have then you would know that children are posted up in store front windows for sale. Legally. Or at least tolerated.
If it were illegal, then they wouldn't be there for everyone to see. now would they?
If you think i'am lying, then go look for yourself.
Originally posted by MarkJS
reply to post by milominderbinder
Thanks for your comment.... It's just that the heading of the thread "Hey Hard-Core Christian Right Conservatives! Here's How Backwards You Really Are!!!,
... might make Christian Coinservatives a bit riled, and want to respond....
And your point is taken... as the Gregorian calendar was done in something like 535AD... but the point is that all of history revolves around ONE PERSON... regardless if it's totally accurate or not.. And that person is not confucious, or Buddha or even Allah...... There's a reason for that.... maybe (God forbid!!!) it might be true!
Originally posted by sonnny1
Some more "openness" for Op to ignore......
According to the State Department's 2011 report on trafficking in persons, "the Netherlands is primarily a source, destination, and transit country for men, women, and children subjected to sex trafficking."
Dutch Child Sex Ring -- Where's the Justice?
Rape victims :
Netherlands 0.8% Ranked 7th. 100% more than United States
US 0.4% Ranked 13th.
Crime stats: Netherlands vs United States
Anyone can point out another Countries flaws. Trying to stigmatize "Hard-Core Christian Right Conservatives"?
Preposterous.
Originally posted by Evil_Santa
reply to post by sonnny1
And this is why you use a dental dam when engaging in cunnilingus with a new partner.. I know this, because i grew up in a community with a great sexual education system.
Sadly, the women i dated in Arizona/Texas had no idea what it was and some wouldn't let me use one with them, because they had never been educated on what it's purpose is. Their loss.edit on 9-12-2012 by Evil_Santa because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by MarkJS
reply to post by milominderbinder
Good... Then you are using the calendar system,... dare I say, religiously.... lol
edit on 9/12/2012 by MarkJS because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by sonnny1
Originally posted by Evil_Santa
reply to post by sonnny1
And this is why you use a dental dam when engaging in cunnilingus with a new partner.. I know this, because i grew up in a community with a great sexual education system.
Sadly, the women i dated in Arizona/Texas had no idea what it was and some wouldn't let me use one with them, because they had never been educated on what it's purpose is. Their loss.edit on 9-12-2012 by Evil_Santa because: (no reason given)
But.......
OP said it wasn't true. A misconception.
Also, what happens when the "protection" breaks? Is it worth the risk? Minutes of pleasure? Children don't understand what that risk is, but they will know the consequence when they become infected.
The greatest sexual education comes with responsible Parents. Not a "school" teaching them the birds and the bees.
Originally posted by MarkJS
reply to post by milominderbinder
I replied plenty.... Just keep using AD whatever, as your frame of reference... 2012...2013... and keep on ignoring the center point like it doesn't matter.... too funny.
Originally posted by milominderbinder
Thanks for using good sense and acknowledging that the Dutch are simply far more responsible than American parents are in this department....AS THE STATISTICS INDICATE.
Originally posted by sonnny1
reply to post by milominderbinder
I told you already. Your comparing a few states, to ALL of the Netherlands. If that's not skewed, I don't know what is. Then you added in your "political" crap to the mix. Yes, its still Preposterous.
Maybe if you put both Pro/Con, people would take this thread more seriously. But that wasn't your angle, right? It was designed to finger point, as MANY have already stated.
Sex crimes and sex, go hand in hand. Your "perfect" society, and roll model, has its problems. More statistical data, you didn't give ATS because it didnt fit into your agenda.
Start a new thread and invite me into it if you want to discuss how silly it is to think that there was ever a guy named "jesus"