Why Are Readers Here...So...Interested in...God-Related Topics???

[Tippaporn]

On 1/9/2024 at 8:51 AM, sirineou said:

as far as I know only a couple of threads about God and Hundreds about trump

IMO God is underrepresented. 

 

No doubt about it, sirineou.  So many more people are fascinated by Trump than God.  If it can be said that God lives in your head then Trump has millions upon millions of residences.  He is, after all, a real estate guy. 

[Tippaporn]

On 1/9/2024 at 9:01 AM, RayWright said:

I met a God once.

 

I'd take Peter Green.  He was considered a God in the UK in the late 60's. 

[Tippaporn]

On 1/9/2024 at 11:10 AM, Gandtee said:

Now what country could that be I wonder? Fortunately the British god botherers  left England and landed in the Americas in 1620. Us Brits said "Thank god for that" and began losing interest in god and religion. It certainly does not colour British politics as it does in the United States. Thank god

 

Perhaps that's why the U.S. has free speech whereas the UK not as much.

[Old Croc]

7 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

 

How many guesses do I get, Old Croc? 

One.

[Tippaporn]

On 1/11/2024 at 7:21 AM, Celsius said:

On 1/9/2024 at 4:55 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

ASEAN NOW Community Pub Why Are Readers Here...So...INTERESTED in...God-Related Topics???

 

Because they are close to dying 

 

You should have gotten a lot more laughs for that one.    Isn't it said  that every joke has some truth in it? 

[Tippaporn]

3 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

One.

 

Thanks for the hint, Old Croc.  So that must be the number One nation in the whole world.  Hmmm . . . let me think a moment . . .

[Tippaporn]

On 1/11/2024 at 7:22 AM, sirineou said:

On 1/9/2024 at 11:50 AM, ozimoron said:

Simple. The US has the highest (by far) number of religious people among developed nations. Their religion is also far more conflated with politics than any other developed nation.

what many people fail to understand is that the US consists of 50 states with individual subcultures, level of development and education. So it easy to not be entirely correct when making generalizations about the entire US.  

 

Bah!  The U.S. has only two types of people throughout the 50 states.  Those for Trump and those against.  Most of the religious people are on the side of Trump.  If we extrapolate from there then that means God is on Trump's side. 

[Tippaporn]

15 hours ago, Neeranam said:

We all came to Thailand for spiritual reasons.

 

That's for sure.  Thai women lift my spirits.  And more! 

[Tippaporn]

15 hours ago, Lacessit said:

On 1/9/2024 at 8:19 AM, retarius said:

 I don't believe that any god exists...but what if I'm wrong? Eternal damnation. Thus, the question of God's existence fascinates me. 

Why would you automatically assume eternal damnation? We keep getting told by believers their god is merciful.

 

And all loving.  Yup, it's why I tossed religion.  But throwing out the idea of God as well is like throwing out the baby with the bath water. 

[Tippaporn]

14 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Wait.

Your hypothesis seems unlikely.

Nobody is interested in reading the topics I post, in most cases, god-related, or not.

Am I wrong?

 

Perhaps you're not aware, GammaGlobulin, but you've actually got a cult following.  Granted, they're not that vocal. 

[Tippaporn]

14 hours ago, retarius said:

God is a pile of doo-doo and anyone who believe in life after death is a solipsistic pile of doo-doo. I am talking about Pascal Blaine's argument, and not saying whether I afgree with him or not. I don't obviously because I'm not a superstitious moron. 

 

Come now, retarius.  You're just denouncing others' superstitions whilst having your own. 

[GammaGlobulin]

4 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

 

Perhaps you're not aware, GammaGlobulin, but you've actually got a cult following.  Granted, they're not that vocal. 

 

First I've heard.

Maybe, then, I should do better.

Maybe, then, I should post a bit more often.

 

[Tippaporn]

12 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I started this Topic to ask the question why god-related topics seem so popular and rack up so many views and comments/

 

What is it about the readers that makes them find such topics so fascinating, riveting, and worthy of discussion

 

Science seems far more interesting, just to name one of many topics more interesting than god or fantasy, or things that cannot be detected using the most advanced technology.

 

I guess that some/many people are not that interested in Natural Science, obviously.

 

They prefer things like Freud and Fantasy.

 

I was just asking because such minds are completely alien to me, that's all.

 

Everyone has different interests.  That fact isn't a shocker of an epiphany that just struck you, is it?  So what's the beef?  It's like Sunmaster said:

 

14 hours ago, Sunmaster said:

I don't know what you like, but I get bored to death reading about bars, girls, taxes, visa issues. 

I really don't understand what your issue is with people exchanging opinions on life. Does it bother you?

 

I have this restaurant analogy that fits perfectly here . . .

[gargamon]

They're all waiting for the rapture. For some reason they think it will happen before they kick off. 

[Tippaporn]

8 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

First I've heard.

Maybe, then, I should do better.

Maybe, then, I should post a bit more often.

 

Now, now, no need to get a big head. 

 

Seriously, though, I've always appreciated your posts.    I enjoy your posting style.  It's original and certainly not boring.

[Tippaporn]

Dontcha love HOT topics? 

 

Why Are Readers Here...So...Interested in...HOT Topics???

[retarius]

On 1/9/2024 at 11:50 AM, ozimoron said:

 

Simple. The US has the highest (by far) number of religious people among developed nations. Their religion is also far more conflated with politics than any other developed nation.

And it shows....psychopathic and warlike; convinced they are right about everything;  obnoxiously proselytising their viewpoints; not to mention their regime changes, a modern equivalent of the Inquisition. 

[johnnybangkok]

28 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

First I've heard.

Maybe, then, I should do better.

Maybe, then, I should post a bit more often.

 

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[RayWright]

3 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

 

I'd take Peter Green.  He was considered a God in the UK in the late 60's. 

Would agree. Occasionally saw him on the bus from Teddington to Twickenham on a Saturday evening, late '80s.

[Tippaporn]

1 hour ago, RayWright said:

Would agree. Occasionally saw him on the bus from Teddington to Twickenham on a Saturday evening, late '80s.

 

I saw two of his shows with The Splinter Group in the late 90's in a small, lounge atmosphere venue with hostesses serving alcoholic drinks to your coffee table.  At the 2nd show we were told by those sitting by us to stick around after the show and wait until it had cleared out.  Sure enough, Green and the band came out to chat with the half dozen or so stragglers for about half an hour.  I got a chance to talk with him and had my ticket stub signed by Green and the rest of the band.

 

The first show was a double bill with John Mayall opening the show.  I had high hopes that Mayall and Green would jam together but Mayall had another late night gig booked and couldn't stick around.

 

John Mayall on Facebook, 25 February 2020

 

I was blown away by Peter’s strong personality and ferociously confident playing when he was in my band in the 60's and am so pleased that his legacy is being recognized and celebrated. I’m looking forward to being a part of this fine celebration of his unique contributions to the genre.

 

Another quote on Mayall from elsewhere:

 

Outside of St. Peter, John is the greatest gatekeeper.  The long line of talent he found and nurtured is unparalleled.  All this on top of his own illustrious talent.

 

And ain't that the truth.  And so a small diversion but yet we are still on topic.  The Gods have changed throughout history.  New ones constantly emerge.  And in the 60's we had the emergence of many Guitar Gods.  Mere mortals and yet they connected us to our souls.

 

B.B. King on Green:  "He was the only one that gave me the cold sweats."

 

John Mayall/Peter Green performing Tears In My Eyes live at the Marquee '67.  John McVie and Mick Fleetwood handling the rhythm section.

 

 

Edited January 12 by Tippaporn

[Tippaporn]

The sound quality of that video was not the best so here's Green with Mayall on Out Of Reach off of the '67 Hard Road LP.  Green is simply mesmerizing.

 

 

Edited January 12 by Tippaporn

[sirineou]

6 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

 

Bah!  The U.S. has only two types of people throughout the 50 states.  Those for Trump and those against.  Most of the religious people are on the side of Trump.  If we extrapolate from there then that means God is on Trump's side. 

No it just means that some people use rational thinking in their decision making and some use faith in snake oil BS. 

Ask yourself this. If God does exist, why does he hate his believers so much? The more religious a country is, the pooper it is, the more religious a state is  again the poorer it is.

Yet the more secular a country or state is the more wealthy it is. 

Or perhaps God has a great sense of humor.  

 

By the way trump is proof certain that there is no god. 

Edited January 12 by sirineou

[sirineou]

6 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

 

No doubt about it, sirineou.  So many more people are fascinated by Trump than God.  If it can be said that God lives in your head then Trump has millions upon millions of residences.  He is, after all, a real estate guy. 

 

One thing for sure , it is certainly not prime property !

[swissie]

Why Are Readers Here...So...Interested in...God-Related Topics???

Because we can't understand that we are here only to reproduce. Nothing else. No panic. Flowers and goldhamsters also don't know why they are here, except for reproduction.

To instill some sort of sense, the most advanced monkey had to invent Gods and religions. The rest of all living things can do fine without Gods and Religions.

 

[swissie]

On 1/9/2024 at 5:50 AM, ozimoron said:

 

Simple. The US has the highest (by far) number of religious people among developed nations. Their religion is also far more conflated with politics than any other developed nation.

Very true and very frightening. Even university folks increasingly worship the "Evangelist TV Propaganda Machinery". Religious Fundamentalism in the Heartland of the US is rampant. To the point, that non "Bible Thumbers" have restricted career opportunites. Having to take intellectual refuge on the east/west coast of the US.

[GammaGlobulin]

9 minutes ago, swissie said:

Why Are Readers Here...So...Interested in...God-Related Topics???

Because we can't understand that we are here only to reproduce. Nothing else. No panic. Flowers and goldhamsters also don't know why they are here, except for reproduction.

To instill some sort of sense, the most advanced monkey had to invent Gods and religions. The rest of all living things can do fine without Gods and Religions.

 

 

Yes, I do agree with you, partially.

 

And, might I add just one thing to this comment?:

 

Personally, I find it very gratifying and encouraging that you so kindly deign to read and reply to some of my more interesting Topics.

 

Honestly, I cannot thank you enough, just because there are so few people of value on TV who truly "get" my Topics.

 

As you may recall, Washoe knew nothing of God.

And, the researchers who handled Washoe made the choice to NOT inform Washoe the Chimp of his mortality.

It was the decision of the researchers and grad students who managed Washoe that .... to impart the knowledge of MORTALITY to a Chimp such as Washoe would be too cruel, and even rise to the level of Animal Cruelty.

 

I could go on about this and many other things relating to the God of Chimps compared to the God of Man....

But, I think this comment is long enough for your liking.

 

Am I right?

 

=====

 

Anyway, lest we forget the Great Washoe, here is his photo for all posterity....

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washoe_(chimpanzee)

 

Barnum might have had more to say about this chimp, of course.

 

Thank you, once again!

 

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

5 minutes ago, swissie said:

Very true and very frightening. Even university folks increasingly worship the "Evangelist TV Propaganda Machinery". Religious Fundamentalism in the Heartland of the US is rampant. To the point, that non "Bible Thumbers" have restricted career opportunites. Having to take intellectual refuge on the east/west coast of the US.

 

Agree

[swissie]

5 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Yes, I do agree with you, partially.

 

And, might I add just one thing to this comment?:

 

Personally, I find it very gratifying and encouraging that you so kindly deign to read and reply to some of my more interesting Topics.

 

Honestly, I cannot thank you enough, just because there are so few people of value on TV who truly "get" my Topics.

 

As you may recall, Washoe knew nothing of God.

And, the researchers who handled Washoe made the choice to NOT inform Washoe the Chimp of his mortality.

It was the decision of the researchers and grad students who managed Washoe that .... to impart the knowledge of MORTALITY to a Chimp such as Washoe would be too cruel, and even rise to the level of Animal Cruelty.

 

I could go on about this and many other things relating to the God of Chimps compared to the God of Man....

But, I think this comment is long enough for your liking.

 

Am I right?

 

=====

 

Anyway, lest we forget the Great Washoe, here is his photo for all posterity....

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washoe_(chimpanzee)

 

Barnum might have had more to say about this chimp, of course.

 

Thank you, once again!

 

 

 

Well GG, must confess that sometimes I must read your posts 17 times to extract the essential. Reading between the lines is an art. I am getting better at it. 

PS: I don't click on "Links". For internet security reasons. The last time I clicked a "link" I won the Nigerian lottery, asking me to transfer $ 1000 so that the 20 million prize could be transfered to my account.

[GammaGlobulin]

2 minutes ago, swissie said:

Well GG, must confess that sometimes I must read your posts 17 times to extract the essential. Reading between the lines is an art. I am getting better at it. 

PS: I don't click on "Links". For internet security reasons. The last time I clicked a "link" I won the Nigerian lottery, asking me to transfer $ 1000 so that the 20 million prize could be transfered to my account.

 

I can honestly say that I enjoy ALL of you comments.

 

However, who knows about the other members of this forum.

 

It's just a matter of taste; and we know that good taste is something frequently lacking on TV.

 

Well!!!!

Talk about BAD Taste!

 

[RayWright]

11 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

 

I saw two of his shows with The Splinter Group in the late 90's in a small...

Wow, great story. Unfortunately when I use to bump into Peter on the bus, his hands weren't capable of playing guitar, so it was great news when he got back into playing.

In terms of other Rock / Guitar gods, made the stupid mistake of turning down a ticket for Jeff Beck @ Ronnie Scott's, as that would have been up close and personal.

Also missed Gary Moore, could have met him at Reading in '82, but was still working out in AUS, however did get to meet Tommy Emmanuel.

Did get to meet Snowy White at Reading in '84, in fact as he came off stage, his normal guitar roadie wasn't about so he passed me his gold SG to take back to his backstage tent. Got to help clean it and restring it, bloody hell it was heavy, hence the sustain he gets, especially when he worked with David Gilmore in Floyd.

Favorite '70s Guitar God is Steve Hackett, really nice bloke, met him when he snuck into a Kate Bush/ Peter Gabriel/Steve Harley benefit gig at Hammy Odean, was sitting a few seats away from me.

Not so much a Guitar God, but totally influential to many was / still is Pete Cornish who was the go-to guy for guitar effects pedal boards, use to have a workshop at the top corner of Denmark Street / Shaftesbury Avenue, " Can't talk, got to get Brian's (May) board ready for the next tour". Also Andy Summers, Robert Fripp, Steve Hackett, Michael Rutherford, Macca, Dave Gilmore etc etc. Great guy.

Take a look at his client list:-

http://www.petecornish.co.uk/client.html