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| Well, I'm finally working on my last Outine, Summary, Analysis for Mrs. T's c. 9 week evolution/creation discussion. My thoughts are so many and my facts are piling so high that I need a place to vent and sort my stuff. So here, you may not understand it all , but I promise you it's tragic and depraved and complete and utter trash straight from the pit of Hell.
Apparently, secular philosphy is not sufficiently taught in public schools across our nation. There's now a camp in New York called Camp Seven Hills that takes in campers ages 7-16 in order to brainwash kids in the summer. Here's a copy and paste:
We have always thought that subjects like thinking, science, and human values can be great fun for young people. The topics don't need to be boring and they don't have to be studied at a desk, with your face down in the books. Instead, we imagine a variety of settings and an infinite number of activities that help young people learn about this glorious world of ours and the great thoughts and ideas that human civilization has had through time. With our imaginations and creativity by our side we have come up with a summer program filled with fun and excitement.. and a little education thrown into the mix.
Along with regular activities planned at Camp Seven Hills, programs and events are being developed especially for Camp Inquiry. Our goal is to introduce young people to skepticism and free inquiry and to help them develop an appreciation for science and humanism. Through fun events and activities young people will learn about extraordinary claims within the paranormal and supernatural realms, about human values and decision-making, and they will enjoy adventures in nature that will help them to appreciate our universe and the wonderful discoveries humanity has made. To learn more about the programming for Camp Inquiry, please visit our programs page, here.
Camp Inquiry is different from the popular camps of the past in that it is oriented around the central theme of skeptical inquiry. This focus is especially memorable and fun when presented against the backdrop of nature in a typical campground setting. Along with providing children with the fun and enjoyment of a summer program, activities have an element of learning. This learning component complements a child's educational development and yet doesn't play into the stereotypical image of the boxed-in and boring classroom. In addition to aiding a child's education, skepticism and freethought become tools applicable to all areas of life and useful for many years to come.
At Camp Inquiry we will explore the night sky and learn about the constellations and how ancient civilizations explained what they saw in the skies above. We will learn about astrology and UFOs and the idea of heaven. On our nature hikes we will explore topics such as cryptozoology and evolution. Arts and crafts will feature fascinating looks at holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. Campers will also create a variety of items that they can take home. Some of our special Camp Inquiry games will involve using our five senses and our thinking skills. We have a wonderful line-up of activities planned - guaranteed to provide an enjoyable experience for our campers.
Oh don't worry...if by now you've visited this demonic site, your eyes did NOT decieve you! They really do have Superstition Day. I bet I can guess what the first "superstition" on their list is. Anyway, I'm not a parent, but if I were, I would NOT want my child going to some wacked up (probably knocked up) camp with counselors who hold degrees in anthropology and celebrate National Darwin Day. These nuts say they want free thinkers, well apparently "free" to them screams plagarism. Remember, Darwin plagiarized Wallace's ideas. So much for critical thinking...so much for thinking at all for that matter --- let's just go jack the first thing I read in some book and call it mine! AND, might I add, some of these loser-camp directors (really, they're just ignorant...immensely so...i really don't harbor bitterness toward them, just their toilet-bowl ideas) are serving in our public school systems! One of the "ladies" is president of some PTA. YEAH, c'mon somebody stand up and fight this! The website is campinquiry.org incase any of you buffs want to challenge these guys! Make sure you post your challenge on here though too!! =)
And now we're on to the next bit of meat: the Council for Secular Humanism.
The Council for Secular Humanism is North America's leading organization for non-religious people. A not-for-profit educational association, the Council supports a wide range of activities to meet the needs of people who find meaning and value in life without looking to a god. Its activities range from magazine publishing to campaigning on ethical issues, from conferences to support networks, from educational courses to conducting secular ceremonies, from local groups to international development. Officers of the Council for Secular Humanism include Paul Kurtz (Chairman) and Executive Director David Koepsell.
Secular Humanism is a way of thinking and living that aims to bring out the best in people so that all people can have the best in life. Secular humanists reject supernatural and authoritarian beliefs. They affirm that we must take responsibility for our own lives and the communities and world in which we live. Secular humanism emphasizes reason and scientific inquiry, individual freedom and responsibility, human values and compassion, and the need for tolerance and cooperation.
Council Activities Include
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Championing the Rights and Beliefs of Secular Humanists
The Council for Secular Humanism campaigns for a more secular and ethical society. It presents the case for understanding the world without reference to a god, and works to separate Church and State and defend the rights of people who do not accept religious beliefs.
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Serving the Needs of Non-Religious People
The Council gives practical support and services to non-religious people. It runs courses and summer camps that educate children in critical thinking and ethical values. For rites of passage, such as marriage and death, it provides dignified non-religious celebrations and memorials. And it runs a national support network for secular families and parents.
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Developing Secular Communities
The Council for Secular Humanism supports local groups (both off-campus and on-campus) that provide a forum for ideas and a base for activities. Regular regional and national conferences bring secular humanists together to exchange ideas and explore topical issues. And the new Centers for Inquiry across America are providing the buildings and staff to develop a dynamic humanist presence at the grass-roots level
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Giving a Moral and Intellectual Lead
The Council for Secular Humanism promotes rational, human-based viewpoints on important social and ethical issues. In particular, it tackles issues where traditional religion obstructs the right to self-determination, for example, freedom of choice in sexual relationships. reproduction, and voluntary euthanasia. The Council also promotes critical thinking about supernatural and paranormal claims. The Council conducts research, issues statements, and brings together leading thinkers for conferences and seminars.
hmm...they aren't "religious" eh? People can actually find meaning in life without God? really......that's very intesting consider these people MAKE "their god" themselves and place their trust, devotion, and worship in their belief (or ASSUMPTION) that God doesn't exist. To anyone who actually might be a secular humanist I must ask, what if you are in fact wrong? What if there is a God and He is actively involved in the universe? What if He can do things that you defy nature and are unexplainable by human understanding? What then? [Sorry, my analysis just turned into questions from EE....guess it just makes me sad to think how blind so many people are....and how badly they need to know the truth! A daunting task it is true, but one that must be done -- we MUST stand against this poisonous doctrine. ]
Anyway, they say their goal is happiness for everyone, but not everyone lives in happiness....what's up with that? "to bring out the best in people so that they can have the best in life" -- do people's best qualities really give them the best in life? For that matter, what IS the best in life? What do you have to live for more than your own personal bests --nothing. What is most unsatisfying about one's personal bests, such as a promotion at work or a flawless piano performance or a basketball game where one score the buzzer, game-winning shot? The most unsatisfying element of these is that in a few short moments the fame and glory die and you're back to being normal and extremely unnoticed. [That is what is so great about Christianity. With Christ, there is no "face in the crowd" mentality. As the words to one of my favorite Kutless songs so boldly proclaim, "I am not just a man vastly lost in this world, lost in a sea of faces." Each one matters to God, and he loves each individually. When you come to God, He becomes your Father. But unlike your earthly father, God loves you with a love much too great to imagine -- it's so great that we cannot even understand it! But it's unconditional and that's the important thing! So much for an inferiority complex when you've got God as your Father!]
Well, that's enough of THAT site...i'm about ready to vomit as it is. Next!
Here's a site that I like! Read up!
What is Secular Humanism?
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Accurate definitions are difficult to come by. When one hears the word "humanism," several different ideas may come to mind. For example, Mr. Webster would define humanism something like this: "any system or mode of thought or action in which human interests, values, or dignity predominate."[1] Others may think of a liberal arts education. Both of these are well and good, but what we are seeking is a definition of the worldview known as Secular Humanism.
First, Secular Humanism is a worldview. That is, it is a set of beliefs through which one interprets all of reality - something like a pair of glasses. Second, Secular Humanism is a religious worldview.[2] Do not let the word "secular" mislead you. The Humanists themselves would agree that they adhere to a religious worldview. According to the Humanist Manifestos I & II: Humanism is "a philosophical, religious, and moral point of view."[3]
Not all humanists, though, want to be identified as "religious," because they understand that religion is (supposedly) not allowed in American public education. To identify Secular Humanism as a religion would eliminate the Humanists' main vehicle for the propagation of their faith. And it is a faith, by their own admission. The Humanist Manifestos declare:
"These affirmations [in the Manifestos] are not a final credo or dogma but an expression of a living and growing faith."[4] |
So, we see that it is a faith -- imagine that! Everything boils down to faith. I believe God designed it that way! Whether you believe evolution, creation, aliens, or Theistic evolution it really does not matter because from the beginning each must assume a premise. There is no skirting around THAT. | | |
| Well folks, today's entry is going to be dedicated to Kutless--the most amazing band ever. Seriously, not only has God blessed these guys with incredible talent, he's equipped them with the ability to deliver powerful insight and wisdom to us via their songs.
Not What You See - Kutless
Do you feel the tensions rise
Do you know why we always fight
To be better, better than you
And you better than me
I am not what you see, oh no
Not much more than a slave I wish to be
I am not what you see
Not much more a slave I should be
Nothing more, a slave I will be
How could I ever think to be more
than the one who created me
I watched him do all that he said, his words were
"Be a servant to all"
I am not what you see, oh no
Not much more than a slave I wish to be
I am not what you see
Not much more a slave I should be
Nothing more, a slave I will be
Only one deserves this exaltation
Only one deserves this elevation
But even He, He laid it down to serve on bended knee
I am not what you see, oh no
Not much more than a slave I wish to be
I am not what you see
Not much more a slave I should be
Nothing more, a slave I will be
I must admit...I'm not entirely sure that I've "chewed" on that one enough to understand it's complete meaning...but to me right now, it's just a simple reminder of how prideful I can be {tensions rise...to be better than you and you better than me} wow...yeah, that's some amazing truth about my own pride. ouch....time to swallow it and wash some feet.
All The Words
How do I speak of the indescribable to You
I will try to explain these feelings that are true
So looking to the sky I will sing and from my heart to You I bring
All of the words in all of my life that could never explain and never describe
All of my love, which is nothing to hide so I lift up my hands and I worship
I worship You
In your presence I forever choose to live
I will praise You for it's all I have to give
So looking to the sky I will sing and from my heart to You I bring
All of the words in all of my life that could never explain and never describe
All of my love, which is nothing to hide so I lift up my hands and I worship
By Your grace You let me come talk to You
It's not that I'm worthy I thank you Jesus
For the love that You have shown
All of the words in all of my life that could never explain and never describe
All of my love, which is nothing to hide so I lift up my hands and I worship
With all of the words in all of my life that could never explain and never describe
All of my love, which is nothing to hide so I lift up my hands and I worship
I worship You
amazing.....well anyway i'll do some more tomorrow, night all. | | |
| I used to hate this movie...but as I've grown older, I've developed what I find an unusual appreciation for sadness. Not that I like it or that it makes me happy pursay....but it is an emotion that God created...and there IS a time for it.......I am the type of person who hates to cry in front of people, and I used to (ie: 2 years ago) parade myself as a tough girl, tom-boy who would rather lick toilets (hyperbole) than watch a "girlie" movie...that would by design evoke those emotions that bring one to tears. But I've matured since my naive days of youthful confinement. Once I heard a 18 year old graduate say, " I feel just like I did when I was thirteen." That's sad, and not at all my own experience. But, the person I am now has developed an appreciation...or at least a meditative state..that accepts such a movie as A Walk To Remember......among other things. Perhaps sometimes it's a release just to face the inevitable......I don't know exactly how to describe it, but I do know this. God talks about this in Ecclesiastes, and I feel that the spiritual man must understand this concept....now anyway, sorry for the dissertation, but I just thought I'd explain my change in point of view...so that we may establish that I'm not totally crazy and incoherent. The following are some good quotes from one of my favorite movies, A Walk To Remember:
Jamie: You know what I figured out today?
Landon: What?
Jamie: Maybe God has a bigger plan for me than I had for myself. Like this journey never ends. Like you were sent to me because I'm sick. To help me through all this. You're my angel.
Jamie: Please don't pretend like you know me, ok?
Landon: But I do, I do. We've had all the same classes in the same school since kindergarten. Why you're Jamie Sullivan. You sit at lunch table 7. Which isn't exactly the reject table, but is definitely in self exile territory. You have exactly one sweater. You like to look at your feet when you walk. Oh, oh, and yeah, for fun, you like to tutor on weekends and hang out with the cool kids from "Stars and Planets." Now how does that sound?
Jamie: Thoroughly predictable, nothing I haven't heard before.
Landon: You don't care what people think about you?
Jamie: No.
Landon: You, uh, feelin', Christian?
Landon: Are you scared?
Jamie: To death...
[Landon looks upset]
Jamie: Lighten up.
Landon: It's not funny.
Jamie: I'm scared of not being with you.
Landon: Oh baby, that will never happen... I'll be here.
(and when you think they crying parts are over! bang...here's THIS one at the end)
Landon: I'm sorry she never got her miracle.
Reverend Sullivan: She did. It was you.
welll friends, that's all i've got for now, and i'm glad that SOMEONE out there understands me --thank you Garrett for actually making me feel not so insane for posting this entry! =)
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| THE funniest thing happened today...probably one of the most hilarious moments of this ENTIRE school year!! LOL, and it happened at lunch....
So anyway, the girls and i are chit-chatting, while we eat. Anu pulls out some applesauce w/ peaches in it in one of those lil pre-packaged tightly sealed plastic deals...so I ask her, "hey can i see that?" she's like "yea sure.. here." I notice that every piece of fruit except for one is at the very top of the applesauce....which is why i asked to see it. So I pick up the applesauce and move it around, a bit, shaking it and shaking it as hard as i can....but the fruit won't move! Now, I really was curious...why didn't the fruit move!? Applesauce is not THAT thick....it must be the seal...I bet it's some kind of suction-action going on there...So Anu picked it back up and tried....the fruit would no budge. One of the girls across the table asked to see it, so as we passed it over, I said, if anyone can get the fruit to move...i'll....i'll......give you a kiss! Well, wouldn't you know that at that exact moment, Drew comes walking up to see what we're up to.......not having any clue what I had JUST said.....he goes "How much can I get?" and then persistently attempts to get the fruit to move. I, wondering if anyone ELSE saw the humor....stole a glance at Rachael....and we lost it. LOL, that was it....we were gone.....lol, no one else appreciated the random moment....but for us, it was absolutely hysterical. We laughed for 5 minutes straight. | | |
| Well....it's been awhile since I've posted....YAY!!! exams are over...and I believe tomorrow is the day we get our report cards...so anyway....it's good to be done with that and on to 2nd semester.....pre-calc was pretty beastly, but not as bad as i thought and abio was waaaaay better than i thot...all i can say is thank the Lord. lol.....in other news, second semester is looking most challenging...yeah, take a perusal through the first chapter of an anatomy and physiology book and you'll see what i mean... >_< just when you thot it got easier....MUAHAHA...but hey i'm loving it.....this really is an awesome class, and if you think i'm a geek for enjoying science....well, get over it! lol here is an interesting fact: a clam's intestine passes through it's heart! isn't that amazing!? i mean seriously, i've cut open and studied allot of animals and it's the only one i remember that does that. think how weird that would be to open up and see...ok, i'll stop now becuz ur PROBABLY not as enthusiastic about this as i am............
so ......bball..omg is rockin sox...liz is playin Godwin this year and we're both doin y bball..so we're totally lovin highschool league this year...omg i luv liz---one great final year! woot
so...grove's homecoming is next week...yea i think so...anywho....that should be cool...same time as good ole' LCS...so looks like i'll be at grove for the night....but if there are any good afterparties...that should be do-able.
k, that's it for now....anywho...hasta my friends | | |
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