Ball Python

So, a bit of info.

I m an international student, and recently decided to switch to a US college. I m registered for the SAT on May 2, and my mock tests so far have been outstanding.

Now, my question is: suppose I get my 2300 SAT score, what then? As far as I know deadlines for September have long since expired. If it helps, I m trying for Biology.

Everywhere I go, (at least, within the constraints of this little forum) I see Christians trying to disprove scientific facts, or somehow ascribe them to their deity. Isn't that completely pointless?

Suppose evolution is a lie. Suppose the Big Bang was, indeed, caused by a sentient being. Suppose the world really is 6000 years old. How does any of that constitute evidence of your particular deity existing? Why, for example, do you assume that your deity caused the Big Bang and not a race of trans-dimensional time-travelling space aliens? And why do you assume that because the Bible is correct in guessing the world's age, everything else in it will also be correct?

You keep attacking science as if by disproving all scientific theories and advances made in the last millennium we will somehow go back to your beloved Dark Ages. Just because science is unmaking religion doesn't mean that by unmaking science you will somehow remake religion. The holes poked in the Bible's archaic view of the Universe can't be patched by neither string nor duct tape.

Again, this is not me attacking Christianity nor am I trying to be offensive. Just reminding you that even if you prove Stephen Hawking a clueless charlatan, it won't, in any way, lead anyone to believe Genesis is correct.

I've got around enough dough for a new bike and I was wondering which one of the two I should go for.

Just a quick little poll of the R&S section.

If you are religious, state what religion and why that one in particular.

If you are not religious, state why you aren't.

So I've got a whole bunch of different plotlines and settings and characters and stories lying around. Problem is, I'm so bored of writing fiction the normal way. Sure, it doesn't take a lot of time, but reading books hurts your eyes and I want to come closer to how I visualize the story in my head. I want to start a manga!

Why a manga, specifically, you ask? Well, because I dig the art style. Problem is, I couldn't draw properly to save the Universe from extinction. Here's where you come in, o potential artist. I will be your canvas, and you will be my brush.

I'm not looking for Tite Kubo, here. If you think you can draw, you're welcome to join me. What matters is most is eagerness and productivity, not skill. Above all else, we'll be doing this because it is fun.

If you can give me an example of how well you can draw, it would be appreciated. If not, 's cool.

So I've got a whole bunch of different plotlines and settings and characters and stories lying around. Problem is, I'm so bored of writing fiction the normal way. Sure, it doesn't take a lot of time, but reading books hurts your eyes and I want to come closer to how I visualize the story in my head. I want to start a manga!

Why a manga, specifically, you ask? Well, because I dig the art style. Problem is, I couldn't draw properly to save the Universe from extinction. Here's where you come in, o potential artist. I will be your canvas, and you will be my brush.

I'm not looking for Tite Kubo, here. If you think you can draw, you're welcome to join me. What matters is most is eagerness and productivity, not skill. Above all else, we'll be doing this because it is fun.

If you can give me an example of how well you can draw, it would be appreciated. If not, 's cool.

So I have a Yamaha P-105, and I want to record some stuff from it on my PC. I have the necessary USB cable, and my PC recognizes it. Now what do I do?

No idea where that question came from. I just felt a little curious.

There's literally nothing to even suggest that the Bible is the word of God. It was obviously not written by God. Books written by people, are, quite obviously, expressing human views and ideas.

Can you guys recommend a good beginner hot snake? I've been told pit vipers and false water cobras are good starter snakes. There's a herp shop something like 15 minutes from my home that sells horned vipers. Would it be a good idea to buy one of those?

In other words, would you rather deal with bullsh*t in the literal or metaphorical sense?

1 Timothy 2:11-15

American Standard Version (ASV)

"11 Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

12 But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve;

14 and Adam was not beguiled, but the woman being beguiled hath fallen into transgression:

15 but she shall be saved through her child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety."

God bless y'all.

Why is the Bible and the Commandments the word of God? Is there any evidence that it's actually the word of God and not just some stuff written by mere men? The only source that says the Bible is the word of God is the Bible itself.

Even if you disprove evolution, science, gravity and the Big Bang theory, it still won't bring you an inch closer to proving your god exists. Even if you prove that the Universe was created, then there's still the possibility that it was created by extradimensional aliens, or that a god created it and then died. So once again, let me ask you: what is the point of attacking atheists, when it doesn't help your case in any way?

I've been wondering this for a while. Is it 8 hours a day or more? Do we get tortured on weekends? What about holidays? Will we have time for tea between torture sessions?

I found this little gem in the King James edition of the Bible:

I am come to send fire on Earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. (Luke 12:49–53)

Some good shepherd.

I feel like there are a lot fewer Pastafarians than there once were. I think it's time for a new parody religion. I want to hear your best ideas on what that religion would be.

God supposedly has no gender, even though Jesus refers to him as his father. If indeed He has no gender, why don't we call Her Goddess instead of God? That would make Christians seem less sexist.

Educate me. What the hell is this Book of Pages fundies keep talking about, what does it have to do with atheism and why should I care about it?

I'm getting a little fed up with it. Do you honestly think you're going to convert anyone by telling us we're going to Hell or posting a picture of the grim reaper beckoning? Not only is it not going to work, but it's also insulting. Stop using 19th century parenting methods on adults. Could you do that?