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Gary Childress wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:39 am

Immanuel Can wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:37 am

Gary Childress wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:33 am OK. Is science accurate then?

Which "science"? At one time, alchemy was considered "science." And when Fauci says, "I am the science," then you'd better check to make sure you still have your wallet.

So be specific: which science and aspect of science do you want to know is "accurate"?

I don't know.

Immanuel Can wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:47 am

Gary Childress wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:39 am

Immanuel Can wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:37 am
Which "science"? At one time, alchemy was considered "science." And when Fauci says, "I am the science," then you'd better check to make sure you still have your wallet.

So be specific: which science and aspect of science do you want to know is "accurate"?

I don't know.

If you don't know what you're asking, then I don't think I can tell you. Nobody can.

Gary Childress wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:48 am IC is silent.

Immanuel Can wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:30 am

Gary Childress wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:48 am IC is silent.

I've been waiting to see what you want to ask. It's not at all clear to me, Gary. You seem a little erratic this evening.

Gary Childress wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:15 am Would you like to take the lead, IC?

http://www.lacrl.org/

https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/curric ... he%201930s

Gary Childress wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:41 am I don't want to ask anything. However, I've seen a light at the end of this tunnel I'm in.

Immanuel Can wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:44 am

Gary Childress wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:41 am I don't want to ask anything. However, I've seen a light at the end of this tunnel I'm in.

Oh? Carry on. What's your light?

March 22, 2022

Statement on the War in Ukraine

We the representatives of the diverse faith traditions in the City of Los Angeles, the most religiously diverse city in the world, unequivocally condemn Russia’s unprovoked and unwarranted invasion of Ukraine and its continuing, senseless assault on civilian populations.

While our city is more than six thousand miles away from the battleground-streets of Ukraine, we are concerned that this conflict will not be limited only to Eastern Europe but will, instead, affect all of humanity. The Russian-Ukraine conflict signals a renewed cold war between East and West and should the fighting spill over into neighboring countries, we may all be at risk of a new world war.

By his statements and actions over the course of many years, the Russian leader has made it clear that he wants Russia to control and dominate nations, especially Ukraine, that won their precious freedom after the fall of the Soviet Union. He must not be permitted to bend the arc of history to his will. His aggression is an affront to all people, especially members of religious communities and organizations, who are devoted to freedom, justice, and the dignity of every human being. By raising the specter of using weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, to achieve his goals, he has put all creation at risk.
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We recognize, of course, that we live in an imperfect world and that no country is free from ethnic bias or racial prejudice, as evidenced by the temporary denial of rail access to students of African descent trying to flee Ukraine. There may also be some Russian-speaking Ukrainian citizens who self-identify as being Russian. But as people of faith, we believe that all thoughts of war need to be opposed by stronger thoughts of peace and, likewise, that all thoughts of hatred must be overwhelmed by more powerful thoughts of love.

Let both sides openly and honestly negotiate terms for the complete withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine and the guarantee of Ukraine’s sovereignty and autonomy. If heaven is willing to inspire us, it is little to ask that we be ready to respond. May our prayers join those of others all over the world that Divine providence may yet settle on this troubled land.

Signed:
The Reverend John E. Cager III -- A.M.E. Church Ministerial Alliance
Reverend Linda L. Culbertson, General Presbyter -- Pacific Presbytery
Randolph Dobbs -- Los Angeles Bahá’í Center
Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker -- A.M.E. Church, Social Action Commission
Bishop Grant J. Hagiya -- California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church
Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, Senior Rabbi -- Temple Beth El
Nirinjan Singh Khalsa -- California Sikh Council
Omar Ricci – Islamic Center of Southern California
Father Alexei R. Smith – Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Bishop John Harvey Taylor – Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
Roy Weinstein, Past President -- University Synagogue