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A J   
11 Nov 2010
News / Praising Poland can be dangerous [45]

When discussing Poland, almost everything is off limits.

Is it?

I mean, you've admitted an awful lot about your own country in just one sentence! (Off-limit? Really?)
A J   
11 Nov 2010
Law / Polish business haven't got a clue: Discuss. [72]

The majority of young people who graduate have a very slim chance on getting a real job in Poland this year.

I guess that's what happens when people are outsourcing to Asia. What do people think? Do they really think that everybody will become self-employed, a business owner, scientist or a manager after university or college? There are only so many jobs. Hey, education is one thing, but sweet dreams are something else.
A J   
11 Nov 2010
Love / 'Battered husbands' - still a taboo subject in Poland [387]

this might be just a myth, but i'm sure i've heard that 'battered' wifes get issued with a little book and every time the police are called.. a signature and date are entered.

I think it's a myth, unless you're living in a place where they have a serious shortage of police officers? I mean, aren't the cops supposed to show up when they recieve a phone-call about physical abuse?
A J   
11 Nov 2010
Australia / New start in Australia (technical electronic study) [7]

You should contact the embassy and explore your options. Once you've figured it all out you could go to Australia for a short leave first, and get in touch with a few agencies and employers if you can, and try to sort something out. I'm sure your education will get you somewhere, as there's a great demand for qualified technical personel at the moment all around the globe. Just explore your options. Don't stick infront of the internet, because most people can only tell you so much. Just act on it, and you'll do fine.

:)
A J   
10 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

A J, our discussion is going nowhere, so I suggest we change our method of discussion.

Yes. No.

Why don't you post for the Jesus statue, post my points on the issue and I will in return post what I believe yours are and maybe we can then see something else, after all we are both intelligent adults, so let's try it this way, watta'ya say?

You need Jesus.

:)
A J   
10 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

Jesus died c. 30 AD/CE (aged 33-35) died 1980 years ago

Ooh, a typo!! (I bet you feel smart now?) I'm sure you know that I meant. Oh, and something else: His so-called date of birth hasn't be scientifically proven, and I very much doubt it's a real birth date, since it's the exact same birth date of other mythical figures from other beliefs, similar to the story of Jesus. So for all we know he could've died 2010 or 3000, or 7000 years ago, depending on which version or variety of the figure of Jesus (Mithra, Horus, etc!) you want to believe in.

:)

Jesus was the leader of the Ebionim, and his brother took it upon himself to continue his teachings after he was crucified. (In secret, because the Church of Rome was persecuting the real Christians and murdering them for their beliefs.)

Just so you know, I make distinctions between Yeshua the Rabbi, which could've been a real person who lived at that time, and Jesus, the mythical figure in the Bible. (But I guess I should explain that everytime I discuss these things.)

Yes of course. You are the greatest man I ever met. Your extraordinary, organized and logic mind blinded my poor brain making a spasms and forcing me to roll on the floor.

You're welcome. Oh, and for the record: I really don't give a **** about factual information when it comes to trying to disprove a fairytale, because there are other people who already did that..

:)
A J   
10 Nov 2010
News / Praising Poland can be dangerous [45]

I guess that term "eastern europe" was always a political term as Prague was in eastern europe but Vienna far to the east was in the "west".

Maybe to some people it's a political term, but my compass says East so that's why.

;)
A J   
10 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

And then along comes some of the "anti statue" crowd saying that the people building the statue are the same that slash people's faces with razor blades and burn people in barns.

I didn't say that.

Arien is using his post as his argument against "the Poles that won't let any one build a self funded, on private property, gigantic statue of another religion's figure, therefore this statue is oppressive ".

You forget I have contact with many Polish people on a daily basis Sean. I know how most Polish Catholics feel about non-Catholic minorities. I know a lot of Atheists are treated as if they're mentally ill by a lot of people in Poland. That's why I see this statue as a sign of religious dominance, and oppression. It's not the statue itself, but it's what the Catholic community in Poland makes of it with how they behave towards minorities. Yes. That's my opinion. You may dispute that, but that's my opinion. This opinion may change, because I'm sure Poland will change.
A J   
10 Nov 2010
Love / Why are Polish women so sexy ? [390]

So that's what you guys like... lack of transparancy...?

Kinda.

I guess as long as SHE'S clear about what's going on upstairs...

Hmm.. I'm planning to continue a study in Psychology, so I guess I'm very interested in the upstairs part.

;)
A J   
10 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

I never saw a huge public sculpting of Jesus in Thailand when I have been there. perhaps you have?

Not huge, no. But there are plenty of Christian statues there.

So what's the problem then?

I've mentioned it three times by now, maybe four times? (Five??)

Where does it say that a public funded Buddha can not be erected in Poland?
You are just making up a non-existant issue.

''It'' doesn't say that. A lot of Polish Catholics say that, and if you believe something else then I'd say you're a little naive, because the more traditional Catholic people in Poland aren't really known for their open-mindedness or tolerance towards the religions which aren't exactly mainstream.

Hey Arien, you can also say what you want.

I was hoping you'd say that!

What are you talking about? This is a discussion forum, I think the people who say that these people are the same that supposedly committed atrocities should make an apology but I see nothing in your opinion that would warrant one. Why do you even think that is what I mean when I voice my opinion?

I'm sure you've noticed the term Rabid Jesus-hater and a few other nice words.

Where does it say that?

People do. Look, I know how most Polish people reacted to me when we've had all kinds of little discussion about religion, and I would like to call some of them downright intolerant and aggressive towards everyone who isn't a good Catholic. So why would they be any different towards symbolism of other, not-so-mainstream religions?

You know there are very very few Polish people posting here.

True, that's why I expressed myself in percentages, and I didn't mean just in this thread, but all the other threads regarding religious subjects aswell.

which you know is true if you look at 99% of the ''Polish'' replies here

A J   
9 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

So why aren't you complaining about the Buddhas in Thailand?

Because believe it or not, there also Jesuses in Thailand.

Nope, gambling is not allowed like it is in Las Vegas in many places.
Don't you think it's wrong for them to "push" their gambling ways onto the none gamblers of LAS VEGAS???

Now you're talking! But do you have any idea how many Churches Las Vegas has?? I think somewhere around 300!! So. There goes your comparison again. (Poor Sean!)

I can't agree, you are sitting in Holland telling us how a huge statue of Jesus in a predominantly catholic country is oppressive to other faiths but say nothing about the huge buddhas in the far-east.

If other statues aren't allowed or tolerated, then yes, that's a sign of dominance and oppression of other faiths. I can't even begin to tell you how weak the rest of your argument is, because this thread obviously wasn't about a statue in the far-east, so that's probably why I didn't mention it. But to satisfy your curiousity: I would probably tell people in the far-east the exact same thing, if that's not too hard for you to understand.

If you are going to accuse me of poor reading comprehension, least you could do is understand what I actually wrote.

Oh, I've read it already, and it's pretty clear to see you've tried to imply something similar twice now.

So you are equally torn up over Buddhas in Thailand?

If they don't tolerate other symbols, yes. I believe everyone should be allowed to express their beliefs, no matter if they're the last of the Mohicans or not. Just because someone belongs to a minority, doesn't mean that this someone should shut up or not be able to visibly express his or her existence in a society. (Which is obviously something that some Liberals should really take to heart.)

Thailand of course being much poorer than Poland.

Yes, but as you can see this thread was about a statue in Poland, and not about a statue in Thailand.

You know I am an atheist. i just believe in freedom of expression and as far as I know there have been no complaints about the Jesus by locals, in fact because it is their money, I assume they want it.

Am I saying something else then? I'm expressing my opinion on the internet, because someone posted a thread about it. Hey, you can say what you want, but I sure as hell didn't create this thread!

If people in the place were protesting against it or if it were tax payer's money, I would feel differently about it but for me, it is an investment and an expression of a free Poland (not the church hating commie one), people need to feel that and if they want to build a feckin huge Jesus, then good for them! You can't tell me they don't expect 1000's of pilgrims?

Sean, this is just my opinion about it. I don't actually expect anyone else to do as I say or whatever. So I'm not going to apologize for my opinion, and I wish them good luck with their statue and their pilgrims. However, I will keep telling everyone it's a sign of dominance and oppression for as long as other religious symbols of this magnitude aren't accepted in Poland, which you know is true if you look at 99% of the ''Polish'' replies here. (And f*ck whatever Thailand has to do with that!)

:)
A J   
9 Nov 2010
Love / Polish girls fall for Indian guys ? [217]

But if you are attractive you approach.

The secret is that you'll have to forget about being attractive or not. Just do what you do best and you'll get there. I'd say it's like nature. I mean, a panther won't be too much of an effective hunter in the middle of a freaking desert, so you'll just have to switch environments until you find your natural habitat. (It makes sense, doesn't it?)

;)
A J   
9 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

Such as?

Maybe a big, fat Buddha in Kraków or something.

what do you feel about it?

I've already told you.

I am sure they would be happy to put Mary beside her son ;p
If you we are going to compare like with like.

No, because Mary would be owner of the same Casino. (Come up with something clever?)

Not in a gay, Jewish or Pagan nation.

Well, I think some countries are going back to their more Pagan roots when it comes to lifestyle and freedom, and I don't think I have to tell you what Benedict had to say about that in his latest speech. So maybe it's time Christian symbols buggered off to a Christian country then? (According to your logic.) I mean, atleast *I* am tolerant enough to allow them their statues and their churches, eventhough they're nothing more than a shrinking minority here.

Why aren't you complaining about this? or this or the Sphinx surely they should tear them down?

It's funny how you can't read. Where did I say people should tear it down? Where did I say people shouldn't build it? I'm merely opposed to the idea of a Jesus being the only socially accepted religious symbol in a country, and that's all. I still hope that some day, people will see the light and stop looking at the sky for help, and start looking at eachother, aswell as looking after eachother. I don't think that statue will help us to accomplish that, no. They could've build a factory for all the jobless sods in their town instead, or maybe they could've made a difference somewhere. But you're right, it's their town, and their money, just like this is the internet, and my opinion.

What do you want to hear from me Sean? Yay? Praise the lord?

:)
A J   
9 Nov 2010
News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

That really has no bearing on the issue as you are just combating one belief with another.

Read again. I'm not combating anything.

That is not in fact true.

You're going to get it now, but you knew that, didn't you? With Celtic Cross, I don't mean the Christian Celtic crosses which have been erected everywhere, but I mean the Sun Cross or Bolgar Cross, which is the Cross inside a circle, which is a religious and astrologic symbol, which stems back from the Neolithic and Bronze age periods. (Prehistoric Europe.) So yes, Sean, that's totally true, and I'm not even talking about the rest of the Pagan symbols adopted by Christianity.

The Celtic cross did not exist in Ireland before Christianity.

I like to think I've explained myself perfectly.

The Cross came directly from Christianity and the circle came from the pre-existing symbol used in the indigenous religion.

Just look up the Bolgar Cross or the Sun Cross, okay?

So to make the transition easier from Pagan to Christianity, the Christians adapted some of the existing beliefs with their own new Catholic ones.

Exactly.

Still a belief, I don't believe in the coca-cola version of Santa but I sure as hell do not go round telling people they shouldn't put them up every Christmas.

Me neither, but you're missing my point, as usual. It's not about not putting it up, it's about not allowing others putting their symbols up. Besides, I still believe there's a huge difference between what you choose to do in the comfort of your own living room, and what you choose to plant in the town's square.

But you know that is fine, in a country where the overwhelming population are that religion.

Yes, but still, different beliefs shouldn't be demonized or forbidden.

Nobody expects anything from you, why would they? This has nothing to do with you or me. This causes you absolutely no distress, doesn't even come in to your world except for this thread on this forum. I think you are just complaining because that's what you do when it comes to religious issues ;p

I'm not complaining. I'm giving my opinion in reaction to what someone said about rabid Jesus-haters, which is my opinion and my explanation to that person for educational purposes, which you're obviously complaining about.

Who? certainly not you.

People who feel the same about it. (And they do exist.)

I keep thinking of Las Vegas, why don't you complain how they are forcing thier gambling on other people?

They allow *other* Casinos to compete, right? (And that's why you're missing my point!) So basically, you should vieuw this statue as the Casino in Las Vegas which doesn't allow other Casinos to exist.

What about freedom of expression?
The people of this town have raised the money themselves to build what they want, where is the problem????

There's no problem with the statue itself, but maybe you should see what happens when someone raises money and wants to erect a statue of gay people, or maybe some kind of Jewish or pagan symbol. That's the problem.

He certainly existed - there are enough references to him in different sources, though most Christians today wouldn't be able to reconcile their image with the reality of the person, nor would they like him much.

I mean the mythical figure Jesus and the story of his birth and resurrection, and not the actual person Yeshua. (I mean, compare the whole birth and resurrection story to similar stories from ancient religions and you'll get the idea.)