There is a really good free open source alternative too, which I dearly love: Mumble
Interesting read. But that could be the other way round. Perhaps poor people need to fill the gap inside them coming from malnurition and poverty with something, and that something is god. Once they're well fed, they don't need an artificial god to make their life bearable anymore.
Additionally, this philosophy basically tells the surpressed poor masses to not rise up against the few rich who profit from their hands labour, thus laying fundation to centuries of inhumane exploitation.
All the gospels were written down centuries after the presumably historical events in the bible. We have no way to know if they really happened or if they had witnesses. In fact, Jesus NOT being a prominent figure in Roman documents of that era does hint that the bible might actually be a tad exagerated.
Also, Jesus was, again presumably, a descendand of king david in a direct line, which made him actually an exiled monarch in his own country. His life might have been just a struggle to get rid of the roman surpression and reestablishing his family's power. The "Son of god" part could've been added later on to empower him and render his ultimate defeat into an eternal victory. According to the very unreliable source of the bible, he was cruzified as INRI, which means Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, "jesus of Nazareth, KIng of the Jews", which rather implies a political role over a religious one.
Like preventing the poor to fight their circumastances, god, or rather people who are in power in his name who wrote down the rules, don't want man to know. We all know that knowledge is power, and again, this looks to me like another means to keep the base down.
Life's purpose on an individual level is to survive and reproduce. But I don't think that there is a greater purpose of life in general. Thus, I'd go even so far to say that life is in vain, additional to death, which is a very crucial part to life.
Concerning the "working out good from it": comfort is a very humane notion, and people tend to find in in irrational thoughts. Finding comfort in the thought that finally, the suffereing has ended isn't any more irrational than finding comfort that that person is now in a better place. (Which honestly would be very unlikely if he was a modern day christian
)Also, I rather observed religous people trying to read sense into tragedies than rational people.
On this subject, I recommend that read: Douglas Adams' Speech at Digital Biota 2
To sum it up: we don't have a "god shaped gap" in us, but a gap of not knowing and insecurity. The less scientific method we had, the more we needed something else to fill it, thus god was invented. The more we know, the less there is need for a fictional creator and ruler of the universe. Again, also look at the part about religion wanting to prevent knowledge.
Well, thats simply a machanism of our tribal past, where we needed strong bonds within the group to properly work together. And it's quite common knowledge that an outside enemy enforcens the bond, that's why the "we're better" motif works so well. Additionally, it's beneficial for a group to assimilate another, both to gain numbers and become more powerful, and to get fresh blood into the gene pool.
And lastly, I want to come back to evolution: we can actually see that happen, in beings with a very quick reproduction rate: viri and bacteria. They change at almost scaringly rates to adapt and overcome the barriers we put up against them. And these changes happen per chance, not per plan. For one succesful strand there are millions of unsuccessful ones. And that is Evolution. Of course, the slower the reproduction cycle and the more complex the organism, the slower the process of evolution is. That's actually the reason why most of the earths megafauna died out in the end: they were too slow to adapt to a new situation on time.
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Nope. Instead of giving points, just say what you think. Like, instead of giving "7.5" for graphics, summarize it in a paragraph like: the graphics are not too detailed, but still pleasing to the eye, and as a big plus, don't need a brand new gpu.
You score rFactor way too high for two reasons: firstly, the stock content of it was always of a very low quality, and secondly, it really shows it's age. Both can be cured with mods, but you didn't specify it in your review.
Nice first try, but you should work a tad on your writing. Also, you should analyze other online reviews on how to structure it.
Another thing: do you really want to compete with other big review sites like IGN, eurogamer etc? I for one prefer articulated verdicts over numerical ones, as they are too subjective to be accurately measured on a scale.
Are you going to keep it limited to racing games? If so, you might want to "recalibrate" your scale a bit, because the review seems more like you trying to please ISI over truthfuly and honestly reviewring and critisizing their already quite dated game.
And lastly, I invite you to check out my blog perhaps you find it useful and inspiring. Linky: an austrian gamer
Another thing: do you really want to compete with other big review sites like IGN, eurogamer etc? I for one prefer articulated verdicts over numerical ones, as they are too subjective to be accurately measured on a scale.
Are you going to keep it limited to racing games? If so, you might want to "recalibrate" your scale a bit, because the review seems more like you trying to please ISI over truthfuly and honestly reviewring and critisizing their already quite dated game.
And lastly, I invite you to check out my blog
perhaps you find it useful and inspiring. Linky: an austrian gamerHaving watched the adverts, I can't say they're particularly annoying. But then, we're constantly bombarded with Heidi Klum in McDonalds commercials :P
Well, if you go by catholic standards, God tests us constantly, and the more we suffer, the easier we get into heaven. So if you're born in a "3rd world" country (allthough that term is outdated since the end of the cold war, with the west being the first, the warsaw pact countries being the second and the rest being the third world...), it's pretty much a guaranteed way to salvation, as long as you're christian.
Also, didn't christ himself say that it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to pass through the pearly gates? So everyone in here is bound for hell anyway, no matter what he does, as we're all richer than 80 percent of the globe's population.
And to introduce a new twist to the topic: why do most religous people think that you need religion to lead a morally good life? In my opinion, and in that of Immanuel Kant, morality should come from within oneself, and there shouldn't be a need for something from the outside to force us to it.
If you only do good because you're forced to it, it isn't "good", as it's actually quite an egoistic notion: "I buy my ticket to heaven if I act according to what others say is good".
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To answer your question: Modding of cars and tracks is 1) not easily done and 2) not allowed by the devs. It still happens, at least for cars, but linking to those mods is prohibited in here.
I think it's rather a case of: I don't vote in a poll that has no option I'd chose.
I guess many in here just don't think about liking 2 or 4 strokes more, including myself :P
To get more participation, you'd need two more options: "I like both" and "I hate both".
Also, I rather suspected a topic that disputes the pros and cons of both types of engine, which was the reason I clicked on it in the first place.
I guess many in here just don't think about liking 2 or 4 strokes more, including myself :P
To get more participation, you'd need two more options: "I like both" and "I hate both".
Also, I rather suspected a topic that disputes the pros and cons of both types of engine, which was the reason I clicked on it in the first place.
Also, search is your friend. That topic has been discussed on end various times...
Still, welcome to the forums.
Still, welcome to the forums.
Got me there. Should've researched more before posting.
Still, I can't see why the US should be more violent culturally than any other western society.
I am not denying that it is more violent right now, with the wars it wages and death penalty still carried out in some states, I just don't think that it can be justified by a more violent past or culture than anywhere else.
Should've researched more before posting.Still, I can't see why the US should be more violent culturally than any other western society.
I am not denying that it is more violent right now, with the wars it wages and death penalty still carried out in some states, I just don't think that it can be justified by a more violent past or culture than anywhere else.
Which was quite a war torn period in europe...
The Austro-Hungarian Monarchy was a multi-ethnic nation with tensions so high that they eventually triggered WW1
We didn't have too many blacks back then, and most of these were regarded as zoo animals. Still, antisemetism wasn't an invention of the 1930, hatred aimed at jews, roma and other ethnicies was rather the rule than the exception for centuries.
Yeah, organized crime... not only quite older in Italy, it was certainly more violent than civil wars throughout europe and the rise of the NSDAP.
Is true now, but not until the beginning of the 19th century. Also, Europe in general has a much higher density of population than the US..
The only somewhat peaceful period, despite the Pax Augusta back in 27 BC up to 16 BC in western europe started in 1945, and it was still greatly disturbed by the proximity of the USSR which hung like a huge sword of damocles over europe, actually strengthening the new bond, and the balkan crisis. And a few guerilla and terrorist conflicts in Ireland and the UK, the basque region, germany, sardinia...
Honestly, the direct link of violence to crime is also somewhat flawed, or else Australia would have to be one of the most dangerous places on earth, it being a prison colony and many of it's todays white inhabitants still offspring of the inmates...
The "US history is more violent than others" is just a very lame and shallow argument to defend the Second Amendment of Rights, which was originally added to strengthen the Americans in their struggle for independence from the British Empire.
I just want you to answer me one question. What makes you think that your religion is the truth rather than any of all the other religions?
See, that's the point where religion can't hold up: there are hundreds if not thousands of different religions and every single one claims to be the only true one (well, except buddhism), and if you follow another, you're doomed. How do you chose the right one, as each cancels out tha validity of the others?
That's the beauty of science: it tries to explain our world, but if it fails to do so in one point, it isn't shaken to it's foundations or even cast aside, but simply that one aspect is legitimately worked on, because, unlike religion, science doesn't claim to deliver undisputable truths, but merely the best explanations we have up to date.
That's an absolute bullshit statement. Tell me one thing in Americas past that's more violent than in any other country.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_safety#cite_note-22, scroll down to "accidents and incidents".
It says that while in 1 billion journies, 40 motorists die, there 117 air plane passengers killed within the same number of journies.
Thus, a journey in a car is statistically safer than a flight. I love statistics.
I have to say that the grumbling of an empty stomach wouldn't qualify as soemthing awkward or embarassing for me. I mean, being hungry isn't really offensive to anyone, is it?
But the talk of it reminded me of a PE lesson in school. We did a very awkward yoga style exercise where you lay on your back and get your knees beside your head. Now I gather it would have been a quite hilarious sight per se, but to add to it following happened: The teacher instructed us to inhale, and shortly after to exhale. Right on the cue, somebody broke wind. Very loudly. Hilarity ensued
Still, even though I'd regard it as very embarassing if it had happened to me, I wouldn't say it's socially awkward.
But the talk of it reminded me of a PE lesson in school. We did a very awkward yoga style exercise where you lay on your back and get your knees beside your head. Now I gather it would have been a quite hilarious sight per se, but to add to it following happened: The teacher instructed us to inhale, and shortly after to exhale. Right on the cue, somebody broke wind. Very loudly. Hilarity ensued
Still, even though I'd regard it as very embarassing if it had happened to me, I wouldn't say it's socially awkward.
Pah, that's a long and well known observation, allthough it get's frowned upon if it's discussed in here. If it's any comfort to you, I wouldn't regard europeans in general any more smart than americans.
Depending on the statistics.
If you go by deaths per travelled kilometer, it's quite safe. If you go by deaths per flight, it's actually quite more dangerous than driving for example.
er, that's actually quite old news: The Way of the Dragon
Yes he did, called Jeet Kune Do.
Another effective form of self defence is Wing Tsun, a form of Kung Fu which is aimed at winning a fight rather than doing routines. You learn very effective stuff right from the beginning, and yes, you do pronounce it's founder and inventor as "long ding" (Leung Ting) :P
But the most important aspect of self defense training is the raised self-confidence. 99% of the time, it's enough to look like you aren't an easy target. And it isn't about your physique, but simply how you act: If you don't react to someone as if he were a threat to you, most of the time he won't be one.
Never because I deem myself important enough that everybody should see my opinion. Sadly, I am the only one who deems myself important enough...
I might formulate that stronger: I suspect with such a high probability that I'd rather use the word "know" there is more in the universe than we have the ability to percieve at the moment. In fact, I do think that at the moment were actually quite far from understanding even the very basics of it, because we lack the sensory organs (or instruments), the tools and brain capacity to do so. We might one day evolve into beings who are able to get a grasp of the universe, but it won't happen anytime soon. I think that even "within millennia" would be a very optimistic prospect of that. Actually, I think the chance is higher for us to wipe oursleves from this planet than even scratching the surface of understanding the universe.
But do I get religious because of it? hell no :P
The original question is an easy one.
Does religion exist?
Of course it does. In fact, and it might come surprising to you, there are hundreds of different religions right now. And no matter if you are a believer, an agnostic or atheist, religion does exist.
Of course, the existence of god is a totally different matter. I for one don't think there is one.
Does religion exist?
Of course it does. In fact, and it might come surprising to you, there are hundreds of different religions right now. And no matter if you are a believer, an agnostic or atheist, religion does exist.
Of course, the existence of god is a totally different matter. I for one don't think there is one.
Not surprising really. Due to Switzerlands Militia system, every man has his military issue assault rifle with ammunition at home, and recently, the number of family tragedies involving said rifles are on a rise. Apparantly, it became serious enough of an issue that the swiss governement discusses to kill off this old tradition and store the weapons in depots.
But then, our swiss members should be more knowledgable on this then I am.
Again, the wrong assumtion that driving manual makes you a more aware driver. We had the same show here in austria and guess what, all the contestants couldn't drive for shit, even though every single one learned driving manual. I have to repeat it again: knowing how to use a manual gearbox doesn't magically make you a good driver.
They're propably aimed at mooses :P
Rank 5 feels about right for Austria.
Rank 5 feels about right for Austria.
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