BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: Amos
Date: 04 Dec 05 - 08:21 AM

I pray I may have an opportunity to make that choice. I have been hard on ants and spiders lately, but I didn't teach 'em no technology. Figgered they couldn't handle it wisely.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: wysiwyg
Date: 04 Dec 05 - 07:40 AM

"Don't be f*ckin' with them lower-tech people's heads, turning 'em on to yer high-tech sh*t. Leave'em alone and let 'em figger it all out in their own way and time."

"Thou Shalt Not Fast Forward the Backward."

Sort of. It's about sovereignty of species development. I guess.

OK-- I Googled it for you, Lazykins:

PRIME DIRECTIVE

As the right of each sentient species to live in accordance with its normal cultural evolution is considered sacred, no Star Fleet personnel may interfere with the healthy development of alien life and culture. Such interference includes the introduction of superior knowledge, strength, or technology to a world whose society is incapable of handling such advantages wisely. Star Fleet personnel may not violate this Prime Directive, even to save their lives and/or their ship unless they are acting to right an earlier violation or an accidental contamination of said culture. This directive takes precedence over any and all other considerations, and carries with it the highest moral obligation.

Bow down! :~)

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: Amos
Date: 03 Dec 05 - 11:47 PM

What is the Prime Directive from Star Trek?


A

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: wysiwyg
Date: 03 Dec 05 - 10:27 PM

I actually saw a Mudcatter cite the Prime Directive from Star Trek once (without directly crediting Star Trek) as the moral imperative behind a decision that should have been taken, in that Catter's opinion-- completely seriously. As though a vast number of people live by it in completely harmonious agreement. As if it's not a TV show fiction.

I mean, it's a great directive, but the way it was used as a foundation was really creepy! Not sure who/what we were assumed to be worshipping, if anything, but it was weird to see a cult based on TV-watching become an assumption that one not only COULD live the reality, or SHOULD live the reality, but that "WE" ALL DO.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 03 Dec 05 - 03:47 AM

No, no you have all got it wrong their is only one god and AW is the one true profit, sorry prophet, profit comes later.

You will be quoting from the wrong books, making icons and all sorts of buildings before someone says, and to quote AW, from here you can see ...........

1. Albert Wainwright (AW to the converted)
2. Wainwright's Guide to the fells
3. Count me in
4. The English Lake District
5. Need I say more?

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: Seiri Omaar
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 10:11 PM

1. A mysterious figure who reveals or shows the path to (?) truth- Yoda
2. A book- "Children of the Jedi"
3. Followers to spread the message- Padawans
4. Somewhere to go.- Alderaan
5. Dietry and dress habits- Robes and lightsabers
6. Other stuff- "These are not the droids you're looking for"

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 09:55 PM

1. A mysterious figure who reveals or shows the path to (?) truth

2. A book

3. Followers to spread the message

4. Somewhere to go.

5. Dietry and dress habits

6. Other stuff




1. Mystic Meg

2. Love, money & career horoscope (2006 edition.)

3. Legions of followers of the Sacred Tabloid.

4. Bingo halls and launderettes.

5. Vegetarian velvet wearers.

6. Must have a cat.

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: Amos
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 09:35 PM

A bit of a saucy fellow, that Misophist; is he a Marinara by trade? Or an al dente-ist?


A

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: mack/misophist
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 09:07 PM

1. A mysterious figure who reveals or shows the path to (?) truth
2. A book
3. Followers to spread the message
4. Somewhere to go.
5. Dietry and dress habits
6. Other stuff

1. The Flying Spaghetti Monster
2. Venganza.org
3. Pastafarians
4. Kansas School Board Meetings
5. Spaghetti and Ramen Noodles, Dress like a priate
6. Try to be rational

I'm proud to be the first declared Pastafarian to be sliced up at the California Pacific Medical Center.

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: Kaleea
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 03:31 PM

1. a hero (Cp'n Kirk)
2. a book (Star Fleet Manual)
3. followers (crew of Enterprise)
4. somewhere to go (space--the final frontier)
5. Dietary & Dress habits (see Manual, unless you're a Vulcan who comes back from the dead & you get to wear groovy robes)
6. other stuff (ships, aliens, tribbles, groovy planets, green dancing girls, etc.---go to ebay & search on "star trek" & see how many millions of hits you get)

--do their uniforms have pockets?

I never cease to be amazed that we humans with our puny human minds believe that we can define what God is & how we (& many insist what others) are to believe. Surely no subject brings about more cussin-er, uh, discussion, not to mention wars. Jeepers, wish the show was playing in the states!

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 02:54 PM

1. A mysterious figure who reveals or shows the path to (?) truth
2. A book
3. Followers to spread the message
4. Somewhere to go.
5. Dietry and dress habits
6. Other stuff


1 Gandalf
2 Lord of the Rings
3 Sam, Frodo, Merry, and friends
4 Morrrrdorrrrr
5 Lembas
6 What's it got in its' pocketses than???

Subject: RE: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 02:48 PM

I have tried this once before but you never know your luck.

Some religions were started a long time ago and some much more recently. Quite a few in the late 19C and the Church of Scientology, I think, in the 1950's.

How about a new one? Most, but not all, religions have:
1. A mysterious figure who reveals or shows the path to (?) truth
2. A book
3. Followers to spread the message
4. Somewhere to go.
5. Dietry and dress habits
6. Other stuff

I suggest;
1. Albert Wainwright (AW to the converted)
2. Wainwright's Guide to the fells
3. Count me in
4. The English Lake District
5. Need I say more?

Subject: BS: Science & Religion BBC1 this Sunday
From: Dave Masterson
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 08:44 AM

I know this is a subject close to the hearts of many Mudcatters and regularly engenders fierce debate (I have the scars to prove it!), so the following programme, presented by Professor Robert Winston, which goes out this Sunday 4 December on BBC1 at 2100 GMT UK time, should be interesting. It examines the relationship of science and religion.

The Story of God