Was magic actually more common back then or did ancient people just have more active imaginations?
>>471235
More things qualified as magic
It wasn't magic, it was technology stolen from the Goa'uld.
Black magic was/is psychological manipulation and hypnosis.
Nice fedora thread.
Perhaps one of the most interesting and mysterious areas of the world. Why is it, that most historical events that are of incredible importance to the west took place there? And why is it, that this once so flourishing land has now become diseased with war and conflicts?
>inb4 ITS ISLAM DUH /pol/ TOLD ME
>>504902
>Why is it, that most historical events that are of incredible importance to the west took place there?
Don't know what that means
>Perhaps one of the most interesting and mysterious areas of the world.
Not really. Thankfully, European archaeologist uncovered a shit ton of "lost" history
>And why is it, that this once so flourishing land has now become diseased with war and conflicts?
Lots of reasons, and yes, Islam is one of them
Any questions?
>>504902
>Why is it, that most historical events that are of incredible importance to the west took place there?
I know it's a meme, but it really is a "crossroads of culture" hence its importance (and flashpoint status).
>And why is it, that this once so flourishing land has now become diseased with war and conflicts?
Shit got real nasty after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire and basically everyone involved is to blame in some measure
I'm not going to say it's the Jews buuut... it's totally Israel's foreign policy to destabilize the entire region at all costs, with support from many other states.
What could you tell me about falchions? No one ever talks about them I wasn't even aware they existed until recently they seem like what an Ork would use. Were they as damaging as they look?
>>503778
Popular. Good cutting swords.
There's really not much to say.
>>503778
A mixture of an axe and an arming sword, the falchion was great at parting rings of chainmail. Fell out of use once plate started to appear because you cannot cut plate. Not that useful against enemies not wearing chainmail because of the lack of an effective point but if you were hit with it on bare skin...well, you don't want to know.
>>503966
umm ya i do :^))
Are there any other obviously added/modified/removed parts of the bible besides John 7:53-8:11?
The bible itself is dynamic. It can be changed if change is required. It's just a collection of books and letters
>>471155
Aquinas would disagree
>It is unlawful to hold that any false assertion is contained either in the Gospel or in any canonical Scripture, or that the writers thereof have told untruths, because faith would be deprived of its certitude which is based on the authority of Holy Writ. That the words of certain people are variously reported in the Gospel and other sacred writings does not constitute a lie. Hence Augustine says (De Consens. Evang. ii): "He that has the wit to understand that in order to know the truth it is necessary to get at the sense, will conclude that he must not be the least troubled, no matter by what words that sense is expressed." Hence it is evident, as he adds (De Consens. Evang. ii), that "we must not judge that someone is lying, if several persons fail to describe in the same way and in the same words a thing which they remember to have seen or heard."
>>471125
The ending of Mark.
>you will never be a white explorer in the 19th century
>you will never die having seen things that few others have
>why live?
I'm not memeing here, I'm genuinely depressed about this. there are no adventures left in the world. no "blank spaces on the map" as Conrad put it. no untamed lands or untamed people. no place where american television is not broadcast. the age of sail is over. there are no more colonies. we have left the genteel age of pith helmets and heroes. why live? for a domestic life? sure you can go to other places as a tourist, but everyone's wearing the same clothes, emulating American culture, every city is full of glass cages, everything looks more or less the same.
Why live?
Start a revolution and make yourself leader, that should give you the validation you require.
>>506671
Make your own adventure, anon.
Since you seem so addicted to new things you might as well deal with science taking over the jigsaw puzzle of life by starting to preach totally new, never before thought of values and morals, just like everyone else has started to do.
The intellect is the only frontier now, no sidestepping the problem with treks or voyages or risking life.
Try to become sexually attracted to something new and unique like cactus or worms or broken glass and tell people about your discovery, they will look up to you for it, I promise.
>Marcus Aurelius will never be the leader of your country
Why even live?
>>506563
>all people are shit and live is a chore, but i gotta do it anyway
What a bitter broken cunt.
>>506566
he was actually pretty optimistic in his Meditations though
>>506566
>He doesn't understand Stoicism
(Note: I am talking about NON-AMERICAN countries where you can major in Medicine, Dentistry, etc as an UNDERGRADUATE)
Some high school students who got extremely good grades in their finals (i.e. good enough for Medicine in non-American countries) decide to major in humanity programs History, Anthropology, etc. Why would they pick that?
It's a waste of their good marks to pick these programs which are easy to get into. Jobs related to these majors are hard to get. The world is not the same as a century ago where only a small proportion if the population can go to university so any university student can find a decent job after graduation. Sure, some graduates will get a well-paid, stable job, but the chances are that will not be you.
I guess you can also teach with a humanities degree, but teaching has its own terrible aspects where you have to deal with brats who don't care about their education. Really, every job has its own terrible aspects and work is not meant to be fun.
Getting into postgraduate Law is also competitive, risky, and a waste of time when these high school kids can just pick Law straight out of high school.
Because they have zero interest in medicine, dentistry or law?
>>502740
These people are just being picky. Really, all jobs become boring over time. Just memorise some shit at uni and find a well-paid, stable job afterwards. Work is not meant to be fun and it is more important that you can pay the bills in the future.
>>502746
Good goy.
How did the cult of Rastafarianism actually start? How did the ball get rolling for this meme?
The very basics was, Ra-stafari inherited the throne of ethopia or some shit was the only nation not to be colonized, first christian nation and a good leader. So they saw him as a kind of second coming, someone who was gonna bring all africans back to africa. The people who believed it were called rastafarians. I'm more interested in the guy due to ww2 politics but thats a starting point.
>>500286
Weed.
A fucking LOT of weed.
>dude weed lmao: the religion
It involved the worship of then Ethiopian king, but devolved into mindless bullshit once it spread to Caribbean and US blacks (just look at Snoop Dog).
Civil Law > Common Law
>>499182
If you're a lawyer with an interest in getting wealthy, then definitely.
>>499182
>Civil Law
>good
>>499188
Surely it's the other way round. Civil law is less esoteric than common law and more accessible, so laypeople engage a lawyer less often.
Not that I support civil law. Common law masterrace here.
Is the Old Testament really that important for Christians? Why?
Because its the bible you fucking retard
>>497280
Not really. I mean, they don't follow 90% of the laws given in it, and they don't really draw upon its imagery or themes.
>>497280
Its the origin story.
When will the meme of "America saved the world and defeated the Nazis" end?
Soon as books like "Bloodlands" are becoming more popular. It's just old Cold War legend. Actually it's more like an evolution. First the USA didn't care at all. Then when they entered WWII the USSR (one of the countries that started the war while allied with Hitler) was on the side of the west. Hollywood responded with pathetic movies praising Uncle Joe and the Soviet Union (Gregory Peck's first acting role was in one of such movies).
Of course then the Cold War happened and suddenly "we've always been at war with Eastasia" only gradually the relations between the countries were improving but there was still one pretty awkward thing and it was something that wikipedia calls "western betrayal" although I've never seen this term called like that anywhere else. Anyway the Soviets were just as bad if not worse than the Germans but they were also American allies. This continues to be relly awkward especially since Russians themselves believe in lies their government tells them about WWII. As an effect the Americans prefered a safe version of history where there's place for D-Day, Pacific theatre, maybe something involving their British allies and of course Auschwitz but nothing else. Let's hope this is about to change.
>>496853
>"America saved the world and defeated the Nazis" end?
the moment butthurt europoors stop pretending it exist in any real capacity.
>>496853
Well that depends on what you want to replace it.
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Are there any instances of historical figures admitting that they were, in fact, evil instead of trying to rationalize themselves into good guys?
>>494524
Genghis Khan walked into a town his men were pillaging the fuck out of and declared himself the "Scourge of God" so I suppose he never bothered trying to pretend to be a good guy.
>>494790
>I suppose he never bothered trying to pretend to be a good guy.
what is good?
>>494790
Wasn't is Attila the Hun who was known as the Scourge of God?
What interesting historical sex stuff is there? Any stories are welcome.
>>485735
Max Stirner was a cuckold.
that's basically it desu
>>485735
Ancient Egyptians fucked crocodiles and snakes.
>>485735
Your parents boned.
Best flags ever thread
>inb4 edgy weaboo
I genuinly think this a cool as fuck flag
>>488482
>the circle is ever so slightly off-center
Why
>>488482
Me too, and I also like the flag of the Third Reich. Not trying to be edgy
In my opinion morality is entirely subjective and entirely based on human empathy and human sentiments.
Prove me wrong.
wrong board
>>504194
Read the sticky
empathy doesn't exist in the atheist world view
fortunately, all atheists, like all believers, are made in the image of God.. that is why you have empathy, even if you don't recognise where it comes from
if you really think about your position, you would conclude that it makes no sense for you to feel compassion or empathy as an atheist
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