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Any news on Peace Talks
Dina:
--- Quote from: Mira on December 09, 2019, 03:18:39 PM ---But he always was a hero in the eyes of his fans, from the very beginning. Remember before he was introduced he stood up for the truth of his scientific findings at great cost. Yes, he relented some, but so did Galileo so he'd have some career left. In Dead Beat, scared out of his mind, yes, but willing to help Harry as best he could. "Polka will never die!" ;D
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I want to clap at this :)
KurtinStGeorge:
--- Quote from: g33k on December 09, 2019, 11:04:39 PM ---huh?
Shiro was Buddhist, not even one of the People of the Book. Sanya calls himself an atheist, but admits to -- maybe -- being agnostic (when pressed).
I mean, Jesus was a Jew! Matthew 1:1 also cites him as from the line of Kings, the Davidic house (regarding the importance of which, note how Jim is going to great lengths to demonstrate how important a Kingly lineage is).
A whole bunch of "Christian" words -- like "Messiah" and "Hallelujah" -- are Hebrew. All those -el names, Raphael, Uriel, Michael... they come from Hebrew, where "-el" means "of God."
During Jesus' lifetime (and his direct disciples) "Christianity" was a sect of Judaism; specifically, the sect that believed the prophesied Messiah had in fact arrived.
There's STILL groups like "Messianic Jews" (some of whom are mere revanchist Christians (trying to proselytize the unconverted Jews), but some are genuine practicing Jews who believe the Messiah has come and given them a New Testament).
Are you going back to that whole "Jews killed Jesus, and therefore are Eeeevil!" rationalization?
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I agree with what you said here. However, what I found odd; maybe incongruous is a better word, was when Butters attached a red cross from a first aid kit (I think) to his improvised knight outfit. I get the idea that he's now one of the Knights of the Cross, but I don't think Sanya does this. If Butters had decided to stick a Star of David to his Knight outfit, I think that would have made more sense, unless he's been converted to Catholicism or some other flavor of Christianity.
I'm thinking about what Shiro told Harry about God seeing hearts not labels. Butters should have been true to his personal identity, not try to blend in, in order fit in with his new job.
morriswalters:
I feel like I'm attacking motherhood or the Queen. However, Jim pivots from the swords being important, to making swordplay moot. Butter's can't have a sword fight.
KurtinStGeorge:
--- Quote from: morriswalters on December 10, 2019, 09:52:37 AM ---I feel like I'm attacking motherhood or the Queen. However, Jim pivots from the swords being important, to making swordplay moot. Butter's can't have a sword fight.
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...he can if someone else can get the same thing or something very similar. I know that sounds silly, but why not?
Actually, I think Butters is going to have to be a different kind of Knight. One who relies more on ingenuity and subtlety that brute force.
Dina:
I agree. Also, Butters have faith in the red cross or, better, in what it represents. Yes, the origin is the Christian symbol, but now it stands for medicine and hellping people in most parts of the world and clearly in USA, so Butter grew up with that meaning. He has literally served under that sign for years. Besides, Butters is not obtuse. Whatever his faith he knows the importance of symbols, and knights like Arthur's round table ones are powerful symbols.
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