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I think they sell those at wal-mart. Cheep meet.
I think they sell those at wal-mart. Cheep meet.
You ask good questions.
If any tom dick or harry can pull off the same miracles as Jesus that would diminish the work of the gospel. What set him, and many early church fathers apart, is that they could perform those miracles IN CHRIST, not outside of it. If it were just a process then those outside Christ would also perform them and diminish man's desire to turn to him in prayer because they can do it themselves.
PLX is a Texan. He knows good meat when he sees it.I think they sell those at wal-mart. Cheep meet.
PLX is a Texan. He knows good meat when he sees it.
He's in AustraliaIt’s 4:30 in the afternoon
Not upside down on the spinning ball!It’s 4:30 in the afternoon
I know the criticism was specific to an esoteric branch of science and also that she would probably not appreciate my use of her video in this context, but I think her critiques are applicable to more than you might recognize. I think if you asked, "What if we're wrong" about "accepted" scientific theory, you'd see what I mean about indoctrination. Look at the reaction people get when questioning scientific dogmas — vaccines, global warming, germ theory and so on. In science and academia there exists a very rigid social structure and hierarchy where challenges are actually not encouraged. The aspiring scientist is there to receive knowledge, not challenge it. And the esteemed scientist will not risk is reputation even if he harbors doubts about a theory. In other words, scientists are humans, subject to all the group social dynamics that humans create and maintain.What she's talking about is a trap scientists can fall into; overcomplicating the model to fit the data, or trying to force the data to fit the model. But that's fairly limited and usually comes into play with theoretical science; in the case she mentioned particle physics. It's usually a matter of their brain getting in the way; hearing hoof steps and thinking zebra instead of horse. It doesn't have anything to do with indoctrination. It seems like you've dug your heels into the sand with your opinion about science & scientist.
No I'm not. I'm maintaining a healthy skepticism about extraordinary — and to my mind — nonsensical claims, rationalizations and explanations. There is no more straightforward evidence than that which you can see with your own two eyes. But there is always a reason why what you see is not actually what it is with people given to the globe earth.It's rather ironic you posted that video because you are doing the exact same with the whole ball earth denial thing she's talking about. You're trying to force the data to fit your preferred model instead of letting the data guide you to the simple explanation.
It's like holy communion. How does the bread and wine become the body and blood? It is meant to be a mystery. Something is miraculous because it defies human logic and rational understanding. If you "copied" it using other means it would be occultic/alchemical/magickal, not scientific. Science is the study of the physical and natural world. With the miraculous we are talking about something spiritual and super natural i.e beyond the laws of nature; not able to be explained. It is by definition, outside the scope of scientific study because the mechanism is not observable nor able to be studied.I guess its that I'm looking at it as the process of how it happens is the miracle more than the act of performing it. And just because others could do similar doesn't mean they could do it as well as Christ and wouldn't take away from Christ being God. Sort of like people can copy a plexi circuit but it won't be as good as a true vintage Marshall and would take nothing away from one.
Yes I know. I've known him a long time. He's my twin brother. Obviously not identical twins or he'd have a decent shotgun collection.He's in Australia
@japetus - I'll be right over
You like kalashnikovs at all?Yes I know. I've known him a long time. He's my twin brother. Obviously not identical twins or he'd have a decent shotgun collection.
Absolutely. Not that I have any. Kalashnikov was the Russian JMB.You like kalashnikovs at all?
I stumbled on a bunch of stuff cleaning out an old shed today. Trunions, 40 round mags, trigger groups, buttstocks, etc. There is some other hard to find stuff in there too let's just say some pretty high dollar and hard to find parts kits. Big box of SKS stocks. Buncha gernman wwII stuff. Just waiting to find out if the owner is gonna let me haul it off. No biggie either way but I'd like to score the magazines if nothing else. Probably make a few bucks on the rest of it.Absolutely. Not that I have any. Kalashnikov was the Russian JMB.
Yeah. That's a nice haul.I stumbled on a bunch of stuff cleaning out an old shed today. Trunions, 40 round mags, trigger groups, buttstocks, etc. There is some other hard to find stuff in there too let's just say some pretty high dollar and hard to find parts kits. Big box of SKS stocks. Buncha gernman wwII stuff. Just waiting to find out if the owner is gonna let me haul it off. No biggie either way but I'd like to score the magazines if nothing else. Probably make a few bucks on the rest of it.
The VEPR is the best one IMO though a bit heavier IMO. Thicker barrel, thicker receiver. I missed the boat on them but I had already bought a nice Romy G so couldn't justify it. The Arsenal models are really nice too.Yeah. That's a nice haul.
I been meaning to get around to AKs. People tell me the Russian ones are crap, but I want one anyway. Almost bought a PSAK-47, but went for a shotgun instead. Maybe get me one for Christmas.
I personally prefer a 7.62x51 over either of those but at the time I needed something the x39 was cheap and available. It thumps deer on the level of a 30-30 in my experience, which is pretty effective. But the cartridge and the rifles are generally less accurate. I would rather have the 7.62 than the 5.56 but that's me. Truthfully I would recommend an AR15 over an AK at this stage in the game if you are just getting started. The whole ammo availability and price point for quality has sort of flipped opposite of what it used the past ten years.So gun guys, is the 7.62 better than 5.56 or what?
Better for what ?So gun guys, is the 7.62 better than 5.56 or what?
Ahem, .311 LOL7.62x39 is basically .308
Yeah, the ammo thing really sucks cause it was the whole reason I bought into x39. I need to drop by Academy before the election.If you want something that’s a lot of fun to shoot at the range and will double as a high capacity, lightweight defensive weapon it’s hard to beat a carbine length AR-15 with a quality red/green dot. And ammo is much cheaper.