Life / Importance of Religion in Poland [187]


There is only one episode in the Bible, when the God was close to show himself. It was in that story with Moses and the Burning Bush. I mean - on other occasions the voice of God comes from Heaven or the message was announced by the angels.

This Moses story was the only one in the Bible when someone was able to say: "The God speaks to me and the voice comes from that" - and point out at something.

Taking this under consideration I think I can say that the God has got some branches, some sticks here and there, probably some leafs and a lot of fire. More-or-less it resembles a burning bush.

Of course there is also the story of Jacob aka Israel, who has fought a stranger on the road for some time and asked for a blessing. Stranger when asked for a name responded: "You asking for my name? Don't you know who I am?" Some scholars interpreted this as a "I am your God, dammit. Leave me alone". But this matter is still discussed.

Life / Importance of Religion in Poland [187]

Actually - history of science is a fascinating topic. Some theories become fashionable over the time, some other forgotten for years. There is everything in this story - opposite fractions, friendship, betrayal, love, emotions, politics.

As for the apple and the law of gravity - of course there are arguments over it! At least 4 major theories and a couple of minor ones. There is no such thing as a "law of phisics". The apple doesn't know any laws. All we've got is a way to describe some process. And you can describe it in many ways. More or less - the science is a matter of language.

It's not only the Black Holes that arise controversy. The scientist are arguing over nature of light. There are two theories - it's called a "dualism". Or other thing - they can't explain how the elements heavier than Silicone could exist. Or how a water flows. The great Unknown - that's why it's so interesting.

If you take a look on the Nobel Prize winners in Physics and their theories you would found out that most of these theories has been already ridiculed.

News / What awaits Poland after EU surrender [14]

I remember a story that some nice lady from one of African countries applied for the asylum in the UK on the humanitarian grounds. She is suffered from AIDS and the NHS services may extend her life. I don't recall how it's end up.

Real Estate / Relocating in Poland - what's the best area? [56]


Of the 54 Prime Ministers to date, 40 studied at Oxbridge, 11 did not go to university, and only 3, Earl Russell, Neville Chamberlain, and Gordon Brown, went to other universities (Edinburgh, Birmingham and Edinburgh respectively).

Yeah - you right. This elitist and outdated education is good-for-nothing. :-D
Your unnamed university is faaar better. Sure.

Real Estate / Relocating in Poland - what's the best area? [56]


Lol - I am not the one who brags about two university courses. And I am not the one who insist that some unnamed university is beter than Oxbridge.

BTW - thank you for correcting my errors. I would gladly do the same for you if you decide to write in Polish.

I am agree that comparison to the Nazi education system in Poland wasn't necessary. But the idea is exactly the same - in the UK there are two separate education systems. The one is for the rulers. And the second one for the future workforce.


I think exactly the same of you. At least we have got kind of agreement, don't we?

Life / Importance of Religion in Poland [187]


I put science on the lower shelf. Because almost all "scientific facts" that were believed 100 years ago are now ridiculed. And most probably - today's science will be treated as such in a 100 years. Science is a game.


Oh come on - of course science needs publicity and followers. I know something about Physics. Up to XIX century the new conception wins simply because the supporters of the old ones died out and the new generation of scientist make their rule. Since XIX century its much more rely on a publicity. (like mr Einstein for example)


As we follow the scientific and disciplined way of thinking, I would like some arguments and fact to support the above mentioned statement.

Real Estate / Relocating in Poland - what's the best area? [56]

To be honest - British education reminds me to one that was introduced by the Nazis in the occupied Poland. The Poles are allowed to learn only a subjects that may be useful for the "underhuman" worker.

Basic reading and writing, simple math, how to operate machinery. Subjects such as geography, history, languages, biology etc were forbidden.

All they want is a semi-skilled obedient worker who would work under direct supervision fi his German master-race owner.
What they didn't want is a Poles capable to understand a world around them, able to independent critical thinking. Poles who have got a knowledge and tools to do it.

The system in the UK produce such a perfect workers. What they learned in schools allows them to be clever enough to do their work and no more.

But of course this is not apply to the British master race. On Eton they are still learned history, geography, biology, even Latin. And their education is far from the stress-free approach in the state schools. On the contrary. They are learned how to be competitive and how to win.

History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]


Name the one (single one) British-born General-Major, bearer of the Order of the Lion and CBE who was forced after the war to work as a day labourer in the factory and I would gladly shut up and accept your argument.


They were asked to leave the country they fought and die for. Don't you see anything shameful in this kind of treatment?

History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]


Well... at least Britain could not degrade Polish generals to the level of day labourers.
Look at the stories of the heroes of the Polish 303 sqad. They were branded as a saviours of the UK. They were hailed by the King himself. After war they were discarded like empty beer-can. Was that necessary?

History / Role of Serbian medieval cavalry in formation of Polish hussars [20]


Well... It's quite interesting but far fetched if may I say.

Life / Importance of Religion in Poland [187]


If you look on the history of Poland in the last 600 or-so years, you probably conclude that most of this time Poland has been a multinational and multireligious country.

My grandfather told me of his life before war. It was on the border zone of Poland (now its part of Ukraine). The town was inhabited by Polish, Jew, Russian, German and Ukrainian communities. They wear the same clothes, eat the same food and live more or less the same kind of life.

If you ask them who are they would most probably answer "swój" (our own, local).
The only difference was a place where they pray on sunday (or friday). Simply Catholic = Polish. Note - this has nothing to do with tolerance or intolerance, citizenship, privileges or duties etc. Its a matter of self-identification. Without any prejudice. That's all.

I think that in multinational Poland things were the same way.

History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]


I think I can answer this question. Polish government in exile wasn't recognised as a government. It was tolerated as any other private organisation or association.

Life / Importance of Religion in Poland [187]


NOTE: I not talking about faith in the God per se. Only answering question why I prefer Catholicism over Protestant faith.

1) I was baptised that way. I see no real reason to change it.

2) Polish tradition means Catholicism, and Catholicism means Polish tradition. (For this there is rather interesting historic background. I can explain if you wish)

3) Jesus promised that he would be present in his Church. The only church that exists for all this time is the Catholic one.

4) Protestantism was invented in XV century. I find hard to believe that Jesus deny his presence and guidance to humanity for over 1500 years.

5) Protestantism is just a spin-off from Catholicism. I prefer the real thing than the sequel.

News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]


Thank you! I just wanted to put a records straight. :-)

Life / "Oh the Strawberry, Raspberry, Good wine that I drink......" Polka song request - need a good recording [11]

This may shock you, but the Polka is not very popular in Poland. And never was.
Actually - its a Czech traditional folk music.
The name "Polka" comes from the word "pół" (half) not "Poland" or "Polish".

News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]

There is no liberal parties in Poland right now.
Conception of the liberal state means that the government interventions and regulations into everyday life of average citizen shall be reduced to the minimum. Basically liberal approach to the citizens is like "You are an adult. You know the best what is good for you. We respect that."

At this point both of major parties in Poland (PO and PiS) are strong supporters of a social state that regulate all aspects of life of the citizens (supposedly for their own good) by the huge and expensive bureaucratic aparat. Such an conception of the State by definition place these two parties on the left side of the scene.

The only difference between these two parties is a matter of slogans and language.
The PiS use the patriotic-catholic-national language and national symbols such as Jasna Góra Monastery or Piłsudski. I would call this party a national-socialists, but unfortunately this name is already taken. See:

National Socialist German Workers' Party
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_Party

PO - on the other hand, introduce itself as a cosmopolitan, open-minded, progress party.
If you compare the PO slogans to the old Comintern slogans, you would by surprised.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comintern

The third major party in Poland is SLD.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Left_Alliance
Party that is openly leftist.

If you compare the programs and goals of these three parties - You'll see that apart from symbols and slogans - there is no real difference. There is no liberal, centre, or right-wing party in Poland at this moment.

BTW - you called Obama an liberal. WOW! I tell you - no liberal would come with the idea of the "Obamacare" or pump a public money into fallen industry or private banks.

News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]

History / Warsaw Uprising - The Forgotten Soldiers [117]

Luckily almost 6500 Polish Jew-haters and criminals was forced to pay for their crimes.

History / Role of Serbian medieval cavalry in formation of Polish hussars [20]

Well - that is what makes this website so funny.

Here complete list of badasses
badassoftheweek.com/list.html

History / Role of Serbian medieval cavalry in formation of Polish hussars [20]

Thread attached on merging:
Badass of the Week - The Winged Hussars

I just drop it here.
badassoftheweek.com/hussars.html

Enjoy!

Language / Poltran? (the free online Polish-English dictionary) - where's it gone? [48]

Sure. This is traditional Ugro-Turkish name of Jewish origin.
The source word of "Krajewski" is Polish "krój" "kroić" wchich mean "cut", "cuted" or "circumsized".

The other theory about origin of this surname is that it is a connection of two words:
"Kraj" - land, state
"jewski" - Jew's
The rough translation of this surname is "Jewland"

See: "Rzezak"

Law / Driving permits in Poland [6]

Nah. It's pointless. There is the Atlantic Ocean between. You can't use a car that way.

Real Estate / Relocating in Poland - what's the best area? [56]

Toruń, definitely :-)
torundailyphoto.blogspot.com

Life / How do Polish people see homosexuality? [152]

Level of acceptance?

In Polish tradition some parts of life are treated as strictly private matter. This include any activity that adult people are enjoy in the cosy walls of their bedroom. That is nobody else's business. If you talk about this - the acceptance level is high as it always been.

If you asking if publicly discussed or demonstrated sexuality, love-parades etc are tolerated, then I am affraid the answer is no.
Most of Poles don't tolerate this kind of behavior. Please note that the hypothetical hetero-parade would be probably ostracized in exactly the same way.

Someone who would like to discuss his (or hers) heterosexual experience with the strangers, or claim that sleeping with the person of the opposite sex makes them special or claim that this is a social or political problem - would be ridiculed.

One of my associates has got rather annoying habit. He use to introduce himself like: "Hi. My name is Marek. I'm a gay." I think he is a moron. If he would introduce himself like "Hi, My name is Marek. I love to bang a girls". - I would consider him as a moron too.

Long story short. When in Poland - keep your sexuality where it's belong: in private. And whatever hour sexual habits are - You will be tolerated.

History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]

Oh that is interesting. Could you continue please? I believe you might have some first-hand information.

Life / Small change in shops in Poland!? [95]

Yesterday I found out some Lithuanian store in London.
I've bought a dark traditional bread. I cost £1.99 Of course - they haven't got 1p of change. Right now thy're in my debt.

It was sooo touching. For the moment I feel like in home. :-)

History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]


So - you've lost the last discussion on this topic, but thanks to your mod-friend, most of ths thread magically vanished, and now you are able to give it another go.

How do you feel about this, you small cheater?

Language / Usage of Polish Verbs [14]

Funny - except kie - everyone else in this thread declared the knowledge of Polish. :-)
So how it is - one Pole teaching another one some Polish verbs?

wykonać - Involve active pursue of the goal.
odbyć - much more passive. Like "He happens to be black"

UK, Ireland / Wanting Polish lessons in or around Huddersfield UK [12]


You wouldn't want to go trough the polish philology course - believe me!
The word "simply" is in the wrong place. It shall be like: Are they simply qualified to teach the Polish language, or (...)

UK, Ireland / Are Polish people importing a new wave of ancient racism into the UK? [402]


Poles are racists - face it! Most of them believe that Polish tradition is the best in the world. That means that any other country and any other people are inferior to them.

Even more - most of them are proud of their so-called "tradition".

Here is the photo of the traditional Polish racists gathering. Please note the evil smile on their racists faces: