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He talked about my wife , if he was here I'd beat em senseless , crazy hillbilly I've got time...
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Elvis...
On one of your song threads, you jokingly admitted to having a "mail-order Korean wife" several years ago... Before you found AI.
Am I wrong? Or, were you just talkin' unintelligible $hit as usual?
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You know, I could just hit the ignore button... But knowing that you're still there really pisses me off.
"Taste of my own medicine?" Really? THAT'S WHAT THIS IS!?
You litter this entire site with your unintelligible and irrelevant BULL$HIT, just like Mr Manpussy Lied, but you think I'm the one who needs to be taught a lesson? NOT TO MENTION HOW MANY TIMES YOU RETARDS HAVE DERAILED EVERY THREAD I'VE EVER STARTED WITH YOUR ANTICHRISTIAN/QUEER/BLM INSANITY!
There's only 10 left here, Elvis. I think you're all in on the joke... I don't care anymore. I just want to be here when the place finally dies. Calling my name out again Tony. I am not anti-Christian. I'm fine with sincere people deciding to believe in the divinity of Christ. I love such a person deeply and have for almost 37 years. But there is little, if any, reflection of Christian principals in the way that you present yourself, even in the single quote above taken alone. You fit the time-tested description of a charlatan and false-prophet who drapes himself in Christianity for some sort of emotional or material gain. It appears to me that you are just a knuckle-dragger-piss-off who thinks that saying PTL justifies everything that you do. It does not. Quit calling me out and leave Ben alone.
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You know, I could just hit the ignore button... But knowing that you're still there really pisses me off.
"Taste of my own medicine?" Really? THAT'S WHAT THIS IS!?
You litter this entire site with your unintelligible and irrelevant BULL$HIT, just like Mr Manpussy Lied, but you think I'm the one who needs to be taught a lesson? NOT TO MENTION HOW MANY TIMES YOU RETARDS HAVE DERAILED EVERY THREAD I'VE EVER STARTED WITH YOUR ANTICHRISTIAN/QUEER/BLM INSANITY!
There's only 10 left here, Elvis. I think you're all in on the joke... I don't care anymore. I just want to be here when the place finally dies. Calling my name out again Tony. I am not anti-Christian. I'm fine with sincere people deciding to believe in the divinity of Christ. I love such a person deeply and have for almost 37 years. But there is little, if any, reflection of Christian principals in the way that you present yourself, even in the single quote above taken alone. You fit the time-tested description of a charlatan and false-prophet who drapes himself in Christianity for some sort of emotional or material gain. It appears to me that you are just a knuckle-dragger-piss-off who thinks that saying PTL justifies everything that you do. It does not. Quit calling me out and leave Ben alone. Says the "agnostic" who is ALWAYS "just having a little fun" ranting about politics and religion... You keep trying to trap me in your little box, Mr Lied. It's like some senile obsessive compulsive disorder... ranting about who gets to define ranting. You can't condemn me for who I truly am, so... you just keep lying and arguing for the sake of argument. It's absurd. Obviously, if there were no TRUTH or INTEGRITY in my creative interests and methods, you wouldn't be so markedly committed to discouraging them. Consequently, you're the least productive member of a songwriting forum. Go figure. You're the one with TDS, Mr Lied; "TONY DERANGEMENT SYNDROME" And, apparently, it's contagious... I would accuse you of professional jealousy... But, I'm just a "nobody" with a guitar. Good luck with your future AI endeavors. I have no doubt that your "Spiritless" computer will continue to be much more insightful, talented, and capable than you are. God forgives me. The Devil condemns me. The atheist laughs at me. The "Self Righteous" hold me to an impossible standard... I try to give as good as I get.
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There's a long road out of Hell between your AI ramblings and anything Spiritually meaningful, Elvis... God is not some drunken genie in a whiskey bottle, and you're not Jesus in a Cadillac.
Why should anyone take your questionable commitment to songwriting seriously?
Why do you and Mr Lied just keep $hitting on anything that gets more attention than you?
Why don't the two of you just thank me for my inspiration?
Sincerity and originality can't seem to escape your decrepit sense of humanity...
If you have nothing meaningful to contribute, leave my thread, Elvis.
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And here's the punchline... This is what started it all; =====================================
Alpha and Omega means eternity past and future. No beginning and no end.
The explanation of creation in the Bible is not very specific... It doesn't have to be. The point is, God created the vastness of this universe for Mankind.
Even if you could understand it, you still wouldn't possess the mind of GOD. The nature of God's creation is our limitation. We are just a spec of dust in this universe... And, this universe is just a snow-globe on God's desk.
We count the days and years of our lives by how many times this spec of dust rotates around a sun. When exactly did we begin counting those rotations? Roughly 6000yrs ago.
Here's the real question; If you are the Alpha and Omega creating a universe, then what defines a day of God's time in eternity?
So... "When did God create the Earth?" Answer; Right on time. "And it was good"
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You keep trying to trap me in your little box, Mr Lied. It's like some senile obsessive compulsive disorder... ranting about who gets to define ranting. You can't condemn me for who I truly am, so... you just keep lying and arguing for the sake of argument. It's absurd. It's not my box Tony. It's yours. You get trapped by the inconsistency and hypocrisy of your personal brand of religion. Your cult of one. Once trapped, you evade and/or just ramble nonsense and spew insults. Lying? about what? Whatever point you think that you are making in this quote is nonsensical.
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Cult of one that’s a good one Marty
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You keep trying to trap me in your little box, Mr Lied. It's like some senile obsessive compulsive disorder... ranting about who gets to define ranting. You can't condemn me for who I truly am, so... you just keep lying and arguing for the sake of argument. It's absurd. It's not my box Tony. It's yours. You get trapped by the inconsistency and hypocrisy of your personal brand of religion. Your cult of one. Once trapped, you evade and/or just ramble nonsense and spew insults. Lying? about what? Whatever point you think that you are making in this quote is nonsensical. Cult of one that’s a good one Marty Fine... I'm the idiot. I won't interrupt you anymore.
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Fine... I'm the idiot. I won't interrupt you anymore. Post whatever you want. If you extend me the courtesy of leaving my name out of your posts and not bombing my posts with insults...I'll do the same for you. As for Elvis... Now that he has quit hating on AI and is using it, he is putting up a lot of good songs here. More than anyone else. And his AI songs are good. Encouraging that would help this site.
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Ha ha mail order bride Thanks a lot
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Tony is the devil
Elvis and I go back a few years. He's an odd case and, unfortunately, really does need his medication. Just engage him one on one... You'll soon see he's not all there. Sad really
I suggest call the Veterans centers for help , you're lack of empathy is alarming
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Tony is the devil
Elvis and I go back a few years. He's an odd case and, unfortunately, really does need his medication. Just engage him one on one... You'll soon see he's not all there. Sad really
I suggest call the Veterans centers for help , you're lack of empathy is alarming Ben If you are interested in the well being of this site, as a songwriting site, don't attack Tony. Let him be and let things settle down. He said that he wouldnt interrupt anymore. let's see how long that last. Hopefully, for a while.
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Tony is the devil
Elvis and I go back a few years. He's an odd case and, unfortunately, really does need his medication. Just engage him one on one... You'll soon see he's not all there. Sad really
I suggest call the Veterans centers for help , you're lack of empathy is alarming Ben If you are interested in the well being of this site, as a songwriting site, don't attack Tony. Let him be and let things settle down. He said that he wouldnt interrupt anymore. let's see how long that last. Hopefully, for a while. He sent that to an owner of another forum , Bs. He's always butthurt and jealous
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He sent that to an owner of another forum , Bs. He's always butthurt and jealous Jeez, got it...a disease looking for another body to infect.
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I guess , Talking about my mental illness, Music helps , everyones a bit crazy
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[naughty word removed] you man , you piece of [naughty word removed]
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The narcissistic behavior associated with Nazism and its leaders includes: Grandiose self-image: Hitler and other Nazi leaders fostered a cult of personality, projecting an image of superiority and destiny. Lack of empathy: The Nazi ideology was defined by an extreme lack of empathy for others, especially those deemed "racially inferior," which allowed for the systematic persecution and murder of millions. Sense of entitlement: Nazi leadership believed they were entitled to control and expand their territory at the expense of others. Manipulation and exploitation: The regime used manipulation and intimidation to gain control and exploit others for its own goals. Blaming others: Like malignant narcissists, Nazi leaders projected their failures outward, blaming others for the problems of society
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Narcissism usually develops as a defense mechanism. When someone feels deeply insecure, neglected, or powerless (often early in life), they may build a false self-image to protect against feelings of shame or inadequacy. This “grandiose self” becomes armor — they convince themselves (and others) that they’re special, superior, or entitled.
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Wow, this thread grew to 35 pages! Yes, but don't get narcissism confused with self-interest (which we all have and should have). I won't name names, but some artists/ stars go beyond self-interest into believing they should be worshiped. That's a narcissist.
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[naughty word removed] you man , you piece of [naughty word removed] The narcissistic behavior associated with Nazism and its leaders includes: Grandiose self-image: Hitler and other Nazi leaders fostered a cult of personality, projecting an image of superiority and destiny. Lack of empathy: The Nazi ideology was defined by an extreme lack of empathy for others, especially those deemed "racially inferior," which allowed for the systematic persecution and murder of millions. Sense of entitlement: Nazi leadership believed they were entitled to control and expand their territory at the expense of others. Manipulation and exploitation: The regime used manipulation and intimidation to gain control and exploit others for its own goals. Blaming others: Like malignant narcissists, Nazi leaders projected their failures outward, blaming others for the problems of society Narcissism usually develops as a defense mechanism. When someone feels deeply insecure, neglected, or powerless (often early in life), they may build a false self-image to protect against feelings of shame or inadequacy. This “grandiose self” becomes armor — they convince themselves (and others) that they’re special, superior, or entitled. 250yrs USMCGod and Country Semper FiHm3 Williams 2ndMarDiv CSSD91 0000/8404/8485
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Evolution and religion both seek to explain our existence, but they do so in different ways—evolution through scientific evidence and natural processes, and religion through faith and spiritual belief. Evolution, supported by genetics and fossils, shows how life changes over time through natural selection, explaining humanity’s biological roots. Religion, meanwhile, offers moral guidance, purpose, and answers to questions science can’t measure—like meaning, love, and the soul. For many, the two aren’t mutually exclusive: evolution explains how we came to be, while religion explores why we exist. I basically think both are right .
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I've read the Bible several times and researched Evolution . I'll stick to its a combination of both and not one sided. There is no way the Earth is only 10,000 years old. Proven many times with Radiometric dating for old rocks. The earth is billions of years old . The Big Bang Theory is the same as creation with variations.
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I've read the Bible several times and researched Evolution . I'll stick to its a combination of both and not one sided. There is no way the Earth is only 10,000 years old. Proven many times with Radiometric dating for old rocks. The earth is billions of years old . The Big Bang Theory is the same as creation with variations. Liar.
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You're brainwashed Tony , You'd fit well in Waco and that nut .
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I've read the Bible several times You're brainwashed Tony , You'd fit well in Waco and that nut . That's all you have to contribute to a "Prophecy" thread? You're obviously full of $hit, Elvis. Move on...
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Not your site , I'll post what I want on common sense , Not fairy tales for children .
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Ai is a good preacher , what she says makes sense now.
I mean the stories are unrealistic , like fairy tales
Yeah — that makes total sense, and you’re not alone in feeling that way. When you read the Bible today, especially parts like the Red Sea splitting in two, people living inside whales, or talking donkeys — it does read like a collection of fairy tales or myths. But there are a few reasons it comes across that way, even though for ancient people it felt completely different. 1. Ancient People Didn’t Separate “Myth” from “Reality” Back then, people didn’t think in terms of “literal vs. symbolic.” A myth wasn’t a lie — it was a story that revealed truth. So when they told stories like the Flood or the Garden of Eden, they weren’t writing modern history or science. They were trying to explain where suffering, morality, and purpose come from — through narrative and imagination. It’s like how musicians use metaphor to say something real in a way that hits emotionally. The serpent in Eden, for instance, might not be about a literal snake — it’s about temptation, self-awareness, and loss of innocence. 2. Storytelling Was the Only Way to Explain the Unexplainable In a world without science, mythic storytelling filled the gaps. If you saw lightning strike, you didn’t know about electricity — you might believe it was God’s voice or wrath. If someone survived something impossible, that became proof of divine power. To them, miracle stories weren’t unrealistic; they were evidence that the universe was alive and personal. 3. Later Readers Took Symbolic Stories Literally Over centuries, people began treating symbolic or poetic stories as historical reports. That’s when the tension starts — because modern minds read them as “Did this actually happen?” while ancient minds asked, “What truth is this story showing us?” If you read the Bible like a poem, it feels profound. If you read it like a physics textbook, it feels absurd. 4. “Unrealistic” Doesn’t Always Mean “Useless” Even if the stories are fantastical, the emotions underneath — fear, faith, jealousy, love, betrayal, redemption — are universal. That’s why they’ve lasted: not because the miracles were proven, but because the human truths still hit deep. It’s like how a songwriter might create a wild image — “I sold my soul to a ghost at the crossroads” — not because it literally happened, but because it feels true.
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Ai is a good preacher , what she says makes sense now.
I mean the stories are unrealistic , like fairy tales
Yeah — that makes total sense, and you’re not alone in feeling that way. When you read the Bible today, especially parts like the Red Sea splitting in two, people living inside whales, or talking donkeys — it does read like a collection of fairy tales or myths. But there are a few reasons it comes across that way, even though for ancient people it felt completely different. 1. Ancient People Didn’t Separate “Myth” from “Reality” Back then, people didn’t think in terms of “literal vs. symbolic.” A myth wasn’t a lie — it was a story that revealed truth. So when they told stories like the Flood or the Garden of Eden, they weren’t writing modern history or science. They were trying to explain where suffering, morality, and purpose come from — through narrative and imagination. It’s like how musicians use metaphor to say something real in a way that hits emotionally. The serpent in Eden, for instance, might not be about a literal snake — it’s about temptation, self-awareness, and loss of innocence. 2. Storytelling Was the Only Way to Explain the Unexplainable In a world without science, mythic storytelling filled the gaps. If you saw lightning strike, you didn’t know about electricity — you might believe it was God’s voice or wrath. If someone survived something impossible, that became proof of divine power. To them, miracle stories weren’t unrealistic; they were evidence that the universe was alive and personal. 3. Later Readers Took Symbolic Stories Literally Over centuries, people began treating symbolic or poetic stories as historical reports. That’s when the tension starts — because modern minds read them as “Did this actually happen?” while ancient minds asked, “What truth is this story showing us?” If you read the Bible like a poem, it feels profound. If you read it like a physics textbook, it feels absurd. 4. “Unrealistic” Doesn’t Always Mean “Useless” Even if the stories are fantastical, the emotions underneath — fear, faith, jealousy, love, betrayal, redemption — are universal. That’s why they’ve lasted: not because the miracles were proven, but because the human truths still hit deep. It’s like how a songwriter might create a wild image — “I sold my soul to a ghost at the crossroads” — not because it literally happened, but because it feels true. 2 Peter 3 The Day of the Lord 1Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 2I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 5But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. 8But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. a 11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. b That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. 14So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction. 17Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. 18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
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Dark clouds hang like sin Telling tales of men Looks like rain again To mark a fruitless end
Thunder sounds like dying In hearts full of lying Exhausted bones defying Life's intent expiring
Onlookers can not cry Elders don't wonder why Umbrellas hide the eyes Wanting virtue to imply
Wicked wages are death Darkness collects its debt Demons revel in depth Waiting for one last breath
Storm clouds bleeding sin Lamenting tales of men Feels like rain again For my faithless friend...
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Old people aren't more religious than young people .There just to lazy to sin anymore . The worse is God damn it for old people. They're much too lazy for adultery . Old people don't commit murder either , young people do. So we're down to one sin . God damn government .
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