A rare picture of a lion stalking a giraffe!
This is an extremely rare thing to see, and fortunately, a photographer managed to get a quick snapshot of the event.
For some reason or another, a lion attempted to catch a giraffe. A very smart lion, I'm sure he's related to the famous coyote we've all come to know and love.
Here's a picture of the moment:
That's classic.
Wonderful.
Please note, when you get a picture that you think is funny and you'd like to email, check to see if it has an address on the bottom. (i.e. HeuMoore.com) If it does, check the address to make sure it's not something bad, or better yet, just completely remove the address as I've done to this one.
Anyway, I thought you'd all find that entertaining!
BUT! We musn't always laugh now, must we?
We have to think closely about the more sober issues of this life.
Tait pointed out some great information that completely shatters one of Mr. Lawton's theory's.
The Founding Fathers and Slavery
This is a topic of great importance, for if the Founding Fathers were racist slavery advocates then rightly it would be very hard to respect them. If this was true, did there bigotry affect other areas of the founding of this great country? What did they really believe?
Well, I will try to give a quick synopsis and then leave you to research the issue with the links provided. In short, since this is a fallen world, slavery has been around since nearly the beginning. In many cultures, including early America, it wasn't inherently racist, although that doesn't mean it didn't lack in the area of lust, greed, and lack of brotherly love. White men have made slaves of white men, and black men black slaves, all throughout history.
Look at the peasants in Russia, the workhouse boys in 19th century England, the Spanish enslavement of the natives of the Canary Islands, etc. In early America, up to the Revolution Great Britain had laws to try and secure their economic stability, by outlawing the liberation of slaves by there owners, except under rare circumstances. That is why Washington and Jefferson had slaves. There was no way to liberate their slaves, selling them was out of the question, and if let free, they would not only be forced into rugged survival outside of the law, but would most likely be caught and punished. After the Revolution, following their Biblical beliefs, the vast majority of the Founders, and States, created a plan for a 20 year phasing out of slavery. It would have done fine, except for the unexpected.
The spreading of evolutionary thought starting right before the 19th century has been well documented. Men such as Erasmus Darwin, Lamarck, Lyell, etc. started to spread their view, that man had evolved over long periods of time, and therefore some groups of men had evolved farther. This was logically used to justify racism as it has been ever since. Let's just say the founder's plan began to crumble under the weight of this bigotry. I believe that this is a balanced view that takes in the different aspects, but don't take my word for it. Here is some links to more information with many quotes from the founders:
http://www.wallbuilders.com/resources/search/detail.php?ResourceID=94
http://www.wallbuilders.com/resources/search/detail.php?ResourceID=11
http://www.wallbuilders.com/resources/search/detail.php?ResourceID=10
Sincerely,
Poimandoulos - Tait Zimmerman
Ah, very good, and very helpful! It makes perfect sense, and Rushdoony even tells a little story about Washington and Jefferson and their respective slaves.
Very informative, though I can't quite remember which cassette it was on. Oh well.
Just listen to all of them, I promise, they won't hurt you! ;)
So, you all have a little bit of fun, and I'll be back later!
Johnny R.
For some reason or another, a lion attempted to catch a giraffe. A very smart lion, I'm sure he's related to the famous coyote we've all come to know and love.
Here's a picture of the moment:
That's classic.
Wonderful.
Please note, when you get a picture that you think is funny and you'd like to email, check to see if it has an address on the bottom. (i.e. HeuMoore.com) If it does, check the address to make sure it's not something bad, or better yet, just completely remove the address as I've done to this one.
Anyway, I thought you'd all find that entertaining!
BUT! We musn't always laugh now, must we?
We have to think closely about the more sober issues of this life.
Tait pointed out some great information that completely shatters one of Mr. Lawton's theory's.
The Founding Fathers and Slavery
This is a topic of great importance, for if the Founding Fathers were racist slavery advocates then rightly it would be very hard to respect them. If this was true, did there bigotry affect other areas of the founding of this great country? What did they really believe?
Well, I will try to give a quick synopsis and then leave you to research the issue with the links provided. In short, since this is a fallen world, slavery has been around since nearly the beginning. In many cultures, including early America, it wasn't inherently racist, although that doesn't mean it didn't lack in the area of lust, greed, and lack of brotherly love. White men have made slaves of white men, and black men black slaves, all throughout history.
Look at the peasants in Russia, the workhouse boys in 19th century England, the Spanish enslavement of the natives of the Canary Islands, etc. In early America, up to the Revolution Great Britain had laws to try and secure their economic stability, by outlawing the liberation of slaves by there owners, except under rare circumstances. That is why Washington and Jefferson had slaves. There was no way to liberate their slaves, selling them was out of the question, and if let free, they would not only be forced into rugged survival outside of the law, but would most likely be caught and punished. After the Revolution, following their Biblical beliefs, the vast majority of the Founders, and States, created a plan for a 20 year phasing out of slavery. It would have done fine, except for the unexpected.
The spreading of evolutionary thought starting right before the 19th century has been well documented. Men such as Erasmus Darwin, Lamarck, Lyell, etc. started to spread their view, that man had evolved over long periods of time, and therefore some groups of men had evolved farther. This was logically used to justify racism as it has been ever since. Let's just say the founder's plan began to crumble under the weight of this bigotry. I believe that this is a balanced view that takes in the different aspects, but don't take my word for it. Here is some links to more information with many quotes from the founders:
http://www.wallbuilders.com/resources/search/detail.php?ResourceID=94
http://www.wallbuilders.com/resources/search/detail.php?ResourceID=11
http://www.wallbuilders.com/resources/search/detail.php?ResourceID=10
Sincerely,
Poimandoulos - Tait Zimmerman
Ah, very good, and very helpful! It makes perfect sense, and Rushdoony even tells a little story about Washington and Jefferson and their respective slaves.
Very informative, though I can't quite remember which cassette it was on. Oh well.
Just listen to all of them, I promise, they won't hurt you! ;)
So, you all have a little bit of fun, and I'll be back later!
Johnny R.
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