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It’s bad screenwriting is basically what it is. I think most Hollywood screenwriters would tell you, Hey, you have to have an interesting villain. And the hero can be more of a stand-up individual and more of a predictable individual. But the villain needs to be complex to throw some curves.

Google AI — “The phrase "God hardened Pharaoh's heart" or similar wording appears nine times in the book of Exodus. Specifically, these instances are in Exodus 4:21, 7:3, 9:12, 10:1, 10:20, 10:27, 11:10, 14:4, and 14:8. Additionally, the text describes Pharaoh hardening his own heart three times...

@Scooter , as a former Marine, do you really want to go “Ha-Ha” at brave men and women risking their lives in combat? ————— * yes, I’m aware that you disagree with my idea that ethics is built from a number of little theories

This 2016 movie is about a pacifist who becomes a medic and does some real good. It might move your soul and it might not, and either way is perfectly okay. In that regard, I guess it’s a lot like sitting in church. :)

This is possible, but the nearby verses don’t say this.

Thank you. This is a very important issue. And I will put on my thinking cap.

This is a very high standard which we are sometime capable of.

With trying to prevent a bad thing from happening, thinking and talking and posting is an okay start. With trying to bring about various positives . . . Yes, I probably should be more involved in volunteer work and donations.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2013&version=NLT 34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” _________________ Maybe...

Yes, I agree. But putting an emphasis on “Agape love,” I think Christians give a good thing to the world. It’s similar to “Buddhist compassion.” And Muslims also set a positive example with their goal of giving two-and-a-half percent to others. This is much more obtainable than 10%, and...

As a non-believer, I more think in terms of preventing various hells here on Earth. I’m sorry, but I do. For example — 1) why aren’t churches up to best practice on preventing sex abuse? No excuse, they really ought to be. With a yearly review and maybe a quick, non-tedious couple of...

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2013&version=NLT 27 When Judas had eaten the bread, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus told him, “Hurry and do what you’re going to do.” ———————— No, I don’t think we should blame the guy. We certainly shouldn’t make him this huge villain of...

I once had a theory that, Romantic Love = Liking + Lust + Respect. And maybe that’s 80% of it! Of course, there’s going to be a few other important things as well. :)

except that a human Mom or Dad would work, fight, and think very hard to keep their child out of hell. * in functional families, maybe not so much in certain dysfunctional families

Other Universes might be a bridge too far for me! even though I know the idea and possibility is kind of mainstream

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2013&version=NLT 33 Dear children, I will be with you only a little longer. And as I told the Jewish leaders, you will search for me, but you can’t come where I am going. 34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I...

So there might be another me elsewhere in the Universe ? ?? Well, I’m not sure I’m the same “me” I was 20 years ago. Maybe not even 5 years ago. Okay, I took the following from philosopher Derek Parfit — In the long human future, there’s going to be somebody pretty close to me in...

https://smarthistory.org/saint-catherines-monastery-sinai/ St. Catherine’s Monastery Wear sun screen if you’re there in the Summer. Pre-hydrate, but don’t over do it, or else you’ll be really highly motivated to find a restroom! I’d heard an athlete here in Texas talk about one swig of...

From Google AI — “While Saint Catherine's Monastery is generally open to visitors, including those of other faiths, it's essential to be aware of certain restrictions and guidelines. The monastery is a working monastery and a holy site, so respectful behavior and adherence to the dress code are...

And I think this is a pretty good combo of virtues. Yes, we’re going to be brave, towards a good purpose, and the methods I use matter, too.