"I just think there is a purpose to everything God creates, whether it's a unique ability, or a cup of overpriced coffee with too much milk. Or a vampire. God will reveal that purpose when the time is right."
- Sookie's Grandmother

Absolutely amazing series.

Putting this here as a record. Found this as a comment on a thread discussing Susan's involvement in, and subsequent distancing from, Narnia. Very well put argument that refutes the oft cited criticism of sexism in the Lewis' Chronicles. Credit goes to a Jack Saelig ( Read more... )

I'm talking about religion of course. I don't say Christianity because it stretches even beyond that. I found myself starting to re-question the basis of my faith, and several things along the way have furthered my probing into the matter. Discussions with K, my exams, hansel25's posts on the Myths of Religion, and now Miak's post on "Different Faiths"My ( Read more... )

I Am A: Lawful Good Elf Cleric (4th Level)

Ability Scores:

Strength-8

Dexterity-10

Constitution-11

Intelligence-14

Wisdom-13

Charisma-12

Alignment:
Lawful Good A lawful good character acts as a good person is expected or required to act. He combines a commitment to oppose evil with the discipline to fight relentlessly. He tells the truth, keeps his ( Read more... )

Et tu, Kallang? Naval battles at new stadium

WATCHING The History Channel on cable TV recently about the Colosseum in Rome, I was surprised to learn that such an amphitheatre could carry out naval battles called naumachiae within its grounds during the days of the Roman Republic. The first was organised by Julius Caesar in 46BC ( Read more... )

Click to view

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5itRCXkEtQUfTtL7UdMh4TkIlwfcQRead more... )

Dear Ah Beng,

I made a speech recently calling chao ah quahs and pondans abnormal, and saying that if they have sex, they should be convicted as criminals. Now they’re sending me nasty emails and letters threatening to hantam me. How?

(Ms) Thio Hoot Leow

Dear Hoot Leow ( Read more... )