Zeitgeist, the movie |
Debate Rules
Here are the general forum rules that you must follow before you start any debate topics. Please make sure you've read and followed all directions.
- Topics are not to bash others.
- Immature behaviors/comments will not be tolerated.
- Please remember, not everyone thinks like you. People have different ways of thinking and different perspectives. Let's respect each other's thoughts and responses.
- PLEASE, search before making new topics--especially popular topics like "God" and "Abortion" etc.
- PLEASE, read through the thread or at least a couple pages before posting. We have to maintain a certain level of maturity in here.
  |
 Mar 12 2008, 03:19 PM
Post
#26
|
|
 in the reverb chamber.  Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,022 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 300,308  |
QUOTE(monster @ Mar 12 2008, 11:35 AM)  not if it's all bullshit, buddy. Although a lot of that section was exaggerated or nearly mere speculation, a whole other lot of it was actually quite accurate and on point. Christianity, from the perspective of mysticism, is definitely just a synthesis of old pagan beliefs and practices... it isn't like there is anything truly original in the bible. |
|
|
|
| *Steven* |
Mar 12 2008, 03:22 PM
Post
#27
|
|
Guest |
QUOTE(NoSex @ Mar 12 2008, 03:19 PM) Although a lot of that section was exaggerated or nearly mere speculation, a whole other lot of it was actually quite accurate and on point. Christianity, from the perspective of mysticism, is definitely just a synthesis of old pagan beliefs and practices... it isn't like there is anything truly original in the bible. Parachute pants. |
|
|
|
|
Mar 12 2008, 07:31 PM
Post
#28
|
|
 Senior Member Group: Posts: 8,274 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,001 |
Can’t we discuss this in a form of socratic seminar, please?
|
|
|
|
|
Mar 13 2008, 06:52 AM
Post
#29
|
|
|
in the reverb chamber. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,022 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 300,308 |
QUOTE(Fist @ Mar 12 2008, 06:31 PM) Can’t we discuss this in a form of socratic seminar, please? Why would we want to do that? |
|
|
|
|
Mar 29 2008, 04:28 AM
Post
#30
|
|
 nicola Group: Member Posts: 66 Joined: Mar 2008 Member No: 635,560 |
I agreed with most of the stuff on that documentary except the 9/11 bullshit.
Skeptic Magazine and Penn & Teller both did great jobs debunking 9/11 conspiracy theories, you should check them out sometime. The parts on religion and the Federal Reserve were good, though. |
|
|
|
|
Mar 29 2008, 05:05 AM
Post
#31
|
|
 /人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
I've never heard of this, I'll have to search it later.
|
|
|
|
|
Apr 6 2008, 06:31 PM
Post
#32
|
|
 i've never wanted anything rationale. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,449 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 19,045 |
I thought it was somewhat hysterical and a tad sad that the movie completely debunked Western religion in like 20 minutes. I also found the parts about the Federal Reserve relatively interesting, definitely got me thinking.
However all the shit about the US, Canada, and Mexico becoming on (North American Alliance or whatever) just really seemed far fetched to me. The US thinks far too highly of themselves to be lumped with Mexico and Canada. Also, the 9/11 conspiracy, although interesting, again far fetched. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 12 2008, 09:00 PM
Post
#33
|
|
 :3 Group: Member Posts: 422 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 622,527 |
For me, the movie was definitely something that got me thinking.
The part on religion was fascinating in my opinion. I've been battling with my belief in Jesus for ages. I've believed in God, but Jesus, not so much. The 9/11 conspiracy comes as nothing new to me. It's things i've heard before, they didn't shock me at all. While I partially believed what was said, I have no doubt that some was inaccurate. As far as the Federal Reserve, it scared me slightly, the discussion of microchipping the most. I looked up after watching it, the talk of America, Mexico and Canada becoming one, and there was some talk of it in several news sites, but whether or not it's actually happened, i'm still unsure. Overall, i thought the movie itself has a phenomenal concept; but whether or not it's all true, is left unsaid. It's definitely something worth seeing, it's something to make you think. However, I don't recommend it for the close minded. |
|
|
|
|
Apr 30 2009, 05:37 PM
Post
#34
|
|
 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,288 Joined: Oct 2007 Member No: 585,380 |
I found this really interesting, weather or not its true, i think SOME of it is, but some of it seems like bullshit.
But all in all i believe what there talking about, its some of the theories i don't believe. I've only had time to watch the second one, but i figured i'd post both of them. Zeitgeist 1 Zeitgeist 2 They might be about 2 hours long each, but its worth the time, if you have spare time. I DO NOT want to offend anyone's beliefs, i just thought some people would like to watch this. |
|
|
|
|
Apr 30 2009, 06:02 PM
Post
#35
|
|
 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 6,349 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 455,274 |
lol.. zeitgeist, what an atheist joke.
Watch "The Arrivals". It's much deeper than you'll ever fathom prior to watching and learning. |
|
|
|
|
May 1 2009, 07:51 AM
Post
#36
|
|
 ^_^ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 |
QUOTE(Tramatize @ Apr 30 2009, 06:37 PM) I found this really interesting, weather or not its true, i think SOME of it is, but some of it seems like bullshit. But all in all i believe what there talking about, its some of the theories i don't believe. I've only had time to watch the second one, but i figured i'd post both of them. Zeitgeist 1 Zeitgeist 2 They might be about 2 hours long each, but its worth the time, if you have spare time. I DO NOT want to offend anyone's beliefs, i just thought some people would like to watch this. You're late. Nicki posted a topic about this a while ago. *now searching |
|
|
|
|
May 1 2009, 12:18 PM
Post
#37
|
|
 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,574 Joined: Aug 2007 Member No: 555,438 |
I'm watching the second one (aired 10/08) right now. It's interesting.
|
|
|
|
|
May 1 2009, 09:25 PM
Post
#38
|
|
|
Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,288 Joined: Oct 2007 Member No: 585,380 |
QUOTE(WarMachine @ May 1 2009, 08:51 AM) You're late. Nicki posted a topic about this a while ago. *now searching Thanks for merging, i must of searched zIEtgIEST instead of zEItgEIst I've been making that typo |
|
|
|
|
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members: