Hi whtwhb I requested Hans to respond to your comment, seeing that you addressed it to him but so far, there is no word from him. I will attempt to give a response which you can ignore once there is a response from Hans.
It seems to me that you are very much into astrology. I am afraid that I know little or nothing about it so I will confine my response to different aspects of intelligence, and factors, like skills, related to it, that you have mentioned.
Some terms that I have identified in your comment are: (1)intuition (2)technical (3)practical,manual (4)creative (5)knowledge, theory According to the literature, all of these are involved in intelligence. "I can go into a intuitive intelligent state, when their is complete privacy, and work out how to put something together, create something, without having to have been shown what to do." Your view of intuition as a form of intelligence is supported by a source which refers to it as insight: "Insight is the deepest level of knowing and the most meaningful to your life. Insight is a deeper and clearer perception of life, of knowledge, of wisdom".
"Intelligence means knowing how to apply your knowledges effectively" I fully agree with your statement quoted above.
"If somebody only can talk and make lots of theories without successful practices-proves, I would never call him intelligent....He is just another intellectual BS..." The ability to apply knowledge usefully is what distinguishes the "intelligent" from the intellectual who may possess the knowledge or theory, as you have stated, but is unable to convert it into successful practice.
I think common sense is a natural ability, as you have mentioned, and it is usually linked with experience.
Most of the definitions or descriptions of intellectualism, that I have seen, focus on the aspect of being very knowledgeable but not necessarily being able to apply that knowledge in a useful and meaningful way. I agree with your statement that intellectualism, intelligence and common sense may involve stimulation and activity of different areas of the brain, and to varying degrees. This is a current area of brain research. I am glad you mentioned social intelligence. One source defines it as the ability to perceive, empathize, and influence other people's feelings and behaviour.
I agree that Bill Clinton is an intellectual, but he is also an intelligent person. There are different types of intelligence. Bill Clinton must have possessed a reasonable degree of the type of intelligence required to manage the affairs of the US during his presidency.
However, he may have been lacking in the type of intelligence required re his dealings with Monica Lewinsky.
Hi whtwhb Thanks for your comment. Intellectuality is a significant part of the world of academia. Intelligence deals with how knowledge is applied, which I assume, in your statement, it may be masterfully manipulated.
"...So I say you can be intellectual on many things in life, but you do not have to be intelligent at the same time..."
I agree with your statement quoted above. But does that mean my having been a teacher, like your friend, automatically makes me not intelligent? Or is it also because I was never married, perhaps like your friend whom you say has no intelligence to capture a man? However, I do not think I am a nag(at least no one, so far, has told me that I am). Oh well, poor unintelligent(or should I say dumb) me!
"To me being intellectual is largely a matter of having a good memory,"
I assume your reference to having a good memory implies that that they possess a lot of knowledge or they are very knowledgeable, and that they can easily recall that knowledge. However, how that knowledge is applied is what determines intelligence, as Cat mentioned.
Very well stated! I love how you have tied up the five terms in a single compact sentence. I think you can teach some intellectuals what it means to be intelligent.
I am leaving it up to the individual to describe how he/she view those terms. Also, there are dictionaries and google searches to help. I do not want to influence the views of others by stating my views.
I agree with you that the actions you describe are terrible and inexcusable. However I do not agree with you in generalizing such actions to all men:
"Why do men think it's okay to do these things? Why is it that men the world over can't see women as an equal human being..."
Your father is a man. I doubt you will place him in such a category. I know you may be very upset just thinking about what you described, but please avoid from blaming all men for the actions of a few. I suggest you edit your blog. Change "men" to "some men" in the first sentence I quoted, and, in the second sentence, change "men the world over" to "some men".
For comparison, here is a clip re Marybeth Timming from murderpedia:
Classification: Murderer Characteristics: She would murder her own kids so she could get sympathy from others Number of victims: 2 - 9 Date of murder: 1972 - 1985 Date of arrest: February 4, 1986 Date of birth: September 11, 1942 Victim profile: Her children Method of murder: Smothering with a pillow Location: Schenectady County, New York, USA Status: Sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on October 1, 1987
I view the experiences, such as what you and others have described, as paranormal experiences in which there is an interaction of the reality of some other frequency dimension or universe with that of our ordinary day-to-day world.
All frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum can be present together and occupy the same space simultaneously. This is demonstrated by the presence of frequencies from the various radio and television stations being present in space. We can select a particular station by tuning in our radio or television receiver to its frequency which enables us to receive its broadcast only.
A band of frequencies constitute a dimension or universe. There are a multiple number of dimensions, meaning that there are multiple universes. Each dimension has its own specific frequencies and wavelengths. Our consciousness is normally tuned in to the 3rd dimension. However, life in the universe is not limited to the 3rd dimension; it is just that we cannot see the other realities that exist, because those realities have different frequencies and wavelengths that do not correspond to our 3D senses. Therefore, our physical existence on Earth is simply one of many infinite realities in the “Multidimensional Universe.”
I believe that when we die, our consciousness, soul, spirit or whatever, enters into a different dimension with a different frequency or vibration from that which we can normally feel or sense in ordinary day-to-day life. If someone is able to tune in to that frequency range, he/she may receive messages or signals from those who have "died" and entered that dimension. This is similar to the reception of broadcasts from various radio stations or television channels, where we need to tune in to the operating frequency of a particular station or channel.
Those signals are always present in what is referred to as the "ether" around us. In fact, the ether is loaded with signals of different frequencies or dimensions. I think that certain people like a “medium” in a séance, or a shaman, may be able to tune in to those other frequencies or dimensions, and to communicate with others who exist in those dimensions. It is also possible that such communication may occur through "dreams", and strange, mysterious and "unnatural" experiences.
According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, a major issue is the manner in which the attempt at the execution was carried out. It was a procedure using an experimental new drug protocol, suggesting it was never tried before.
A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled the states could proceed with lethal injections so long as they developed good and safe procedures for administering the drugs. But the court left the door open for future challenges. The main issue is whether this condition was satisfied. This is certain to be challenged legally.
The state that performs the most executions, Texas, said Oklahoma’s incident would not prompt any changes there. “Texas does not use the same drugs,” a Department of Corrections spokesman said. “We use a single lethal dose of pentobarbital and we have done so since 2012.”
Thanks for your comment and the video. The message of the video is very similar to that of the article. A statement in the video says: "a very good argument can be made to say that we are under judgement now"
Thanks for your comment. I respect your belief and position with regards to God's coming judgement. You say some will be judged more severely than others. What will determine which nations are judged more severely than others?
I appreciate your question. As I stated, I only quoted from the article. Nevertheless, here are my views on the statement: ""A number of facts would tend to make that more than a rhetorical or philosophical question.
I think the author is hinting that based on the facts presented in the article, to some extent, it may not be just a question but it would signify that there may actually be some degree of God's judgement involved. Of course, that's just my opinion.
As I stated, these figures are from an article by the Christian Broadcasting Network. You should direct your queries concerning their authenticity to them. I have stated their link in the blog. You are free to form your own opinion about "the rath of god" If you are not satisfied, I suggest that you should complain to your congressman about the Christian Broadcasting Network.
As I have stated, the statements in this blog are quoted extracts from an article by the Christian Broadcasting Network. Any reference to god and the weather came from the article.
I have not singled out America.
I intend to do another blog examining the effects of natural disasters on other countries also.
This article was published by the Christian Broadcasting Network, an American religious organisation. They are the ones who are referring to the Judgement of God. They can answer your question.
Hi calli Thanks for your comment. I did a google search on your comment. Here is what it says:
"The Blood Moon Prophecy is an idea popularized by Christian pastors John Hagee and Mark Biltz, which states that an ongoing tetrad (a series of four consecutive total lunar eclipses, with six full moons in between, and no intervening partial lunar eclipses) which began with the April 2014 lunar eclipse is a sign of the end times." - Wikipedia (I assume that you are referring to the unfolding of these Revelations and that you are ready). I respect your position and am happy for you.
The title of this blog is a question. It does not say America is under God's judgement, but rather "Is America under God's judgement?". Please do not misinterpret a question for a pronouncement.
However, I think the average woman also does her fair share of work. It may be different from what men do but it can also be very demanding. As I said in an earlier comment:
An often overlooked feature is the ability to manage the affairs of the family and household, looking after the kids, etc., especially in the traditional family setting. I think a lot of men will find that this is no easy task.
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Hi Cyn RealThanks for your comment supporting the article.