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Is there any church or religion in america, or the world, that absolutely does not ask for money from the people who attend? Is there one that some rich faithful person built and pays to keep running sincerely out of his love for god? quick google search is not helping

This is a bit harsh, I think. While I agree that some religious institutions raise gross amounts of money that go to lavish cars and houses for the people in charge, there is still a reality that religious institutions have buildings, staff, supplies, etc. that require funds to manage. In addition to community and other humanitarian activities. There's nothing wrong with charging, as long as they are not taking advantage.

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08-24-2010 , 05:15 PM

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Yeah I tend to agree that there is nothing wrong with asking for donations as well, considering how much the church does for the individual. its the taking advantage part that is on my mind. I generally think it would be interesting to see how a church that is privately funded would run.

There could still be donation drives to help out the community and citizens.

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08-24-2010 , 05:31 PM

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unrelated, but splendour vs the world in that mosque thread is getting out of control imo.

It is? How so? Do you mean that crack Autocratic made? Yeah it was low.

But why not mention his avatar name instead of mine since he made it?

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08-25-2010 , 05:31 AM

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In a week, I'll be moving from San Diego to Denver. Tomorrow I'm making gumbo for some friends as they need a Louisiana boy to teach them how. Friday, I say goodbye to my old thesis advisor and eat philipino food with some other friends. I'm gonna be so fat by the time I leave.

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08-25-2010 , 06:55 AM

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My footballteam (soccerteam for you americans) just lost a match to get into the champions league with 2-3 in penalty kicks, now i am even more certain THERE IS NO GOD

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08-25-2010 , 06:18 PM

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Do your serve up a green roux or brown? And how are you getting boudin in San Diego?

Better look out for those cacti in Denver. I know there's one with your name on it.

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08-25-2010 , 11:21 PM

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Do your serve up a green roux or brown? And how are you getting boudin in San Diego?

Better look out for those cacti in Denver. I know there's one with your name on it.

i live in san diego, well actually alpine with is 30 minutes east, like i care about cacti. usually I make my roux look (and taste) like napalm.

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08-25-2010 , 11:25 PM

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i live in san diego, well actually alpine with is 30 minutes east, like i care about cacti. usually I make my roux look (and taste) like napalm.

Napalm? I guess you can put hot sauce in anything. Alpine is a nice area.

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08-25-2010 , 11:31 PM

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last night

Today

Arrogant Bastard Ale, you are not worthy.

Watching Snatch, one of my favorite movies, with my friends dog at my side.

Shrimp and catfish gumbo. The smaller pot is red beans and rice.

jalapeño and cheddar cornbread.

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08-25-2010 , 11:33 PM

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Now that's cooking...especially that jalapeno cornbread...Of course Grandma's was best but she never put jalapeno in it...a nice taste twist...

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08-25-2010 , 11:50 PM

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Napalm? I guess you can put hot sauce in anything. Alpine is a nice area.

Yea, alpine is a nice area when its not on fire, like it was this weekend.

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08-25-2010 , 11:53 PM

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Yea, alpine is a nice area when its not on fire, like it was this weekend.

Oh no not another brush fire....I remember when Miramar and maybe parts of Escondido burned down a few years back. It doesn't ever rain there so everything is dry.

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08-25-2010 , 11:56 PM

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last night

So, uh, did you finish that (answer for all possibilities of 'that')?

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08-25-2010 , 11:58 PM

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So, uh, did you finish that (answer for all possibilities of 'that')?

Yes to all. I got a B.S. in Physics and an MS in mathematics. If you google arc colored tournaments, the first link is a paper i wrote.

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08-26-2010 , 12:09 AM

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Forest fire this weekend.

Taken from the patio of where I'm staying.

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08-26-2010 , 12:19 AM

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Melchy, that food looks goooooooooooood

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08-26-2010 , 01:07 AM

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Yes to all.

Book, alcohol, and Rubik's cube?

And congrats on the paper. I'll be honest though, I'm never gonna read it. I like math and all, but my guess as to what an 'arc colored tournament' is has nothing to do with math.

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08-26-2010 , 01:14 AM

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Leaving for Vegas in a few hours. Wish me luck.

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08-26-2010 , 01:17 AM

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Leaving for Vegas in a few hours. Wish me luck.

gl, gl, gl

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08-26-2010 , 01:39 AM

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I finished the book years ago. Rubik's cube doesn't take much time, and its cognac, do you think my friend and I would waste it?

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08-26-2010 , 01:50 AM

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gl, gl, gl

Thanks. Sin-free in the city of sin will be quite a test.

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08-26-2010 , 01:58 AM

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Thanks. Sin-free in the city of sin will be quite a test.

Well, i hope you fail.

and by fail I mean enjoy yourself.

and by enjoy yourself, I mean sin.

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08-26-2010 , 01:28 PM

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old news but I just saw this

Only 4 in 10 americans Believe in Evolution
http://www.gallup.com/poll/114544/da...evolution.aspx

"Younger Americans, who are less likely to be religious than those who are older, are also more likely to believe in evolution. Still, just about half of those aged 18 to 34 say they believe in evolution."

hmmmm, yay i guess

"Americans' religious beliefs are a significant predictor of their attitudes toward Darwin's theory. Those who attend church most often are the least likely to believe in evolution, and most likely to say they do not believe in it."

doh