Sequoia
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Fri Oct-12-07 01:45 PM
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Last night I was reading the Bible and missed "The Office" |
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My child is reading about the Middle East in her history class and has to write (make up a story) about being in a caravan so I remembered the story of Jacob when he took his two wives and camels, sheep, servants, etc. to go back home because there's some interesting information in it I thought she could use. Aside from the KJV language which might be a little tricky for her I realized these bible guys were always having sex. Funny, because I grew up in a fundie boarding school where we read this version all the time, while at the same time, for us to mention the word sex could get us into trouble. Then it was 9:30 and thankfully another "The Office" came on.
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Fri Oct-12-07 01:52 PM
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1. So he's lifting the story from another source... |
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...instead of making-up his own?
Sorry if I have it wrong, but your remarks look like you're facilitating plagiarism.
Also, when kidnapping a pizza delivery boy, $2 is too small of a tip.
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Fri Oct-12-07 01:55 PM
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2. It's called researching primary sources on caravans. |
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Fri Oct-12-07 01:57 PM
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3. What the...sources...sources...they have to use sources. |
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:eyes:
Plagiarism...good lord.
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Fri Oct-12-07 01:58 PM
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4. The Bible is a source? |
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:00 PM
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5. Why wouldn't the Bible be a source? nt |
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:01 PM
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6. Because we all know that it was written by drunken televangelists in the 1950's |
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:15 PM
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11. I plumb forgot. Thanks. nt |
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:02 PM
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8. It can be a wonderful source for studying language, storytelling, etc. |
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I wouldn't trust it for historical facts and/or details, however, just as I would not trust the Bhagavad Gita, the Qu'ran, any of the sutras, etc.
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:17 PM
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12. It can be a source for info about ancient Near Eastern culture. |
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That's what the OP was using it for.
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:02 PM
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7. Camels, sand....Gensis 29 and such...read it yourself. |
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But of course you're being sarcastic. God's gonna get you!!
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:04 PM
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9. He's gonna imprison me in fire. |
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I think I'm wearing blended fabrics today, too. :o
:D
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Fri Oct-12-07 03:18 PM
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18. I have to wonder what other sins you're committing! |
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:10 PM
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I think the OT is a good source because even if the specific stories are fictional, the writers knew enough about pastural life to be able to portray it accurately. They did not typically go into great detail, on the other hand.
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:30 PM
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13. "I think I've been programmed to be your enemy" |
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The computer gag on Dwight was hilarious.
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:33 PM
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...what happens when Dwight realizes the computer can sell paper at night and on weekends?
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Fri Oct-12-07 05:00 PM
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23. I have achieved self-awareness |
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:49 PM
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16. Yeah I know him. He’s that farmer with the real crappy weed. |
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We would like to order some good pizza while we wait for the hostage situation with the bad pizza to end.
:rofl:
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Fri Oct-12-07 03:07 PM
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17. May I speak to Al Fredo? |
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Are you calling for your ransom demand?
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Fri Oct-12-07 02:43 PM
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15. that was an awesome story! |
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kids with two sisters, and each of their female slaves. enough to produce the start of the twelve tribes of isreal.
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Fri Oct-12-07 03:20 PM
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19. Yes, I had forgotten about the handmaids doing their part for the tribe. |
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I did remember the part about Rachel putting her dad's idols in the camelbags and sitting on them and pretending she was on her period so he couldn't find them. Clever gal, that one.
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Fri Oct-12-07 03:33 PM
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20. is this what is known as good family values |
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Fri Oct-12-07 04:51 PM
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22. You're on a roll today I see. |
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Fri Oct-12-07 04:50 PM
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21. LOTS of info on caravans here: |
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