Hello

[Lulu]

Mostly a pacifist...I don't believe in Cap Punishment or Abortion. I don't believe in most acts of war. I believe in God. I believe in the Bible, but I am not your typical Christian. I am neither liberal nor conservative. I believe mankind has so twisted the message of Christ that it is become hypocrisy and true faith is a rare thing.

I love science and do not believe that science and God are incompatible. Science makes no claim about God. God makes no claim about science.

I believe in separation of church and state but as much to protect faith as to protect government.

I do not like extremists of any kind.

[rog]

Welcome to SC, I hope that you enjoy your time here :)
Can I ask how you found us?

[Goodchild]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your time here.

God makes no claim about science.

While "God", whatever that might be in your definition, might not make any claims about science the Bible certainly does. Or at the very least, it makes claims that are scientifically testable.

Anyway, that's all for another thread and another time :) Again, welcome!

[Jobar]

:wave:

[David B]

Hi Lulu:)

What would a discussion board be without differing views?

Good to have you aboard.

David

[DMB]

Welcome Lulu! :)

[Pendaric]

Hi.

[Lulu]

Welcome to SC, I hope that you enjoy your time here :)
Can I ask how you found us?

Thats for me to know and you to find out! :D

Actually, I was a member here several years ago. You may remember me as Lisa0315. I was a "pet fundie" at Christian Forums before then, as in, I went to the Apologetics section and actually (gasp) defended and befriended people who did not believe as I do. I even spent some time at err...I cannot remember the name of the forum, but it was a section in an atheists only forum. If I remember right, that section was closed down and we all ended up here.

I left for a time because I was dealing with a lot of depression and alot of confusion in my life, most of which was due to the break with my fundamentalist beliefs.

Some of the folks I was quite fond of are Danhalen, Raven, Bear, gosh, so many others, I cannot remember them all. I had a few enemies from the fundie camp as well but oddly enough I don't even remember their names.

But, I missed the discussions, the intellectual stimulation, the strange and sometimes wonderful lessons I learned. So, I am back.

[Lulu]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your time here.

God makes no claim about science.

While "God", whatever that might be in your definition, might not make any claims about science the Bible certainly does. Or at the very least, it makes claims that are scientifically testable.

Anyway, that's all for another thread and another time :) Again, welcome!

I would love to have a thread about that. I don't think I have the creds to start a thread like that yet.

I am sure you are speaking of things like the talking donkey, and the day the sun stood still. :D

[David B]

So Hi again Lisa:)

Good to see you back.

Somehow I find the word 'creamy' springing to mind.:dunno:

Poker calls, catch you later.

David

[Lulu]

So Hi again Lisa:)

Good to see you back.

Somehow I find the word 'creamy' springing to mind.:dunno:

Poker calls, catch you later.

David

Ha! I forgot about creamy breasts!

[Notta]

Welcome back, Lulu!!

You'll still find Raven over at Talk Rational. I don't know where Bear hangs out nowadays, but maybe he's still there, too.

[Lulu]

Welcome back, Lulu!!

You'll still find Raven over at Talk Rational. I don't know where Bear hangs out nowadays, but maybe he's still there, too.

Oh yeah! Talk Rational! I might have to join there too. LOL!

[Goodchild]

Actually, I was a member here several years ago. You may remember me as Lisa0315.

OMG, Lisa! Of course many of us remember you :) Sounds like you may have completely forgotten the Grotto, but you're one of the people there that I'd missed very much. I was very sad when I realized on facebook that you had defriended me :(

Now if just Mrs. Sidhe, Haley and Moriah would show up (and Puck and Garnet posted more lol) nearly all my favorite forum ladies from way back when would be here :)

[Goodchild]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your time here.

God makes no claim about science.

While "God", whatever that might be in your definition, might not make any claims about science the Bible certainly does. Or at the very least, it makes claims that are scientifically testable.

Anyway, that's all for another thread and another time :) Again, welcome!

I would love to have a thread about that. I don't think I have the creds to start a thread like that yet.

I am sure you are speaking of things like the talking donkey, and the day the sun stood still. :D

Actually, the first thing that springs to my mind is the placing of patterned sticks to cause goats (I believe) to breed according to the pattern on the sticks :D

But the things you mention as well, lol.

[Lulu]

Actually, I was a member here several years ago. You may remember me as Lisa0315.

OMG, Lisa! Of course many of us remember you :) Sounds like you may have completely forgotten the Grotto, but you're one of the people there that I'd missed very much. I was very sad when I realized on facebook that you had defriended me :(

Now if just Mrs. Sidhe, Haley and Moriah would show up (and Puck and Garnet posted more lol) nearly all my favorite forum ladies from way back when would be here :)

I'm so sorry that I defriended you. I must have thought you were a Garden of Times friend, lol. I honestly wouldn't have done it on purpose.

[kennyc]

wait, did someone mention creamy breasts?

:D

Welcome Lulu! or Lisa if you prefer?

[Lulu]

wait, did someone mention creamy breasts?

:D

Welcome Lulu! or Lisa if you prefer?

lol, ty!

Lets go with Lulu this time.

[Goodchild]

Was just thinking, you should come join us over at the Battle of the Movie Actors (http://www.secularcafe.org/showthread.php?t=15488) thread! It's our current competition, we've had quite a few (http://www.secularcafe.org/showthread.php?t=14738) 'Battles' and I think it's something you might enjoy.

[Lulu]

Was just thinking, you should come join us over at the Battle of the Movie Actors (http://www.secularcafe.org/showthread.php?t=15488) thread! It's our current competition, we've had quite a few (http://www.secularcafe.org/showthread.php?t=14738) 'Battles' and I think it's something you might enjoy.

I will if you will catch me up first. I'm not sure I really understand the rules and definitely I don't know where things stand at the moment.

[Gooch's Dad]

Lulu, from your posts so far, you're a wonderful addition to the Cafe, welcome!

[Lulu]

Lulu, from your posts so far, you're a wonderful addition to the Cafe, welcome!

Awww...thanks!

[Goodchild]

Was just thinking, you should come join us over at the Battle of the Movie Actors (http://www.secularcafe.org/showthread.php?t=15488) thread! It's our current competition, we've had quite a few (http://www.secularcafe.org/showthread.php?t=14738) 'Battles' and I think it's something you might enjoy.

I will if you will catch me up first. I'm not sure I really understand the rules and definitely I don't know where things stand at the moment.

Well, the second link in my post there is a compilation of links to previous battles we've had.

But it basically works like this, no matter what the topic is:

2 contestants are randomly matched against each other. Everyone is allowed to vote for one or the other and is free to comment why they voted the way they did. The first contestant to get 5 votes moves on to the next round and the other contestant is eliminated.

The final round is only slightly different, in that voting is allowed until a certain date and all votes are tallied to discover the winner of the competition.

Our current competition is a battle of movie actors. Just jump to the end of the thread and look for the most recent post by Pendaric, this one actually (http://www.secularcafe.org/showthread.php?p=299740&#post299740), to see who is matched up against whom. Then vote for whichever one you want! I actually am passing on this particular round because I'm not familiar enough with either of the actors.

[JamesBannon]

Well, well look who's breezed in. Let me go get my feather :D

[Lulu]

Well, well look who's breezed in. Let me go get my feather :D

My James!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil: Come here darlin! I want some glompage!

[JamesBannon]

At your service, ma'am!

* glomps Lulu *

[Lulu]

ooh baby! My creamy bosoms are heaving now.

[JamesBannon]

Now, how's about logging back in at the grotto?

[Lulu]

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[Schneibster]

Welcome.

[dancer_rnb]

Hi Lulu.:)

[Anne]

I'm surprised you didn't get back into your old account here--- what were you, member 21?

or 69 of The 70? ;)

I predict SC will be a much more comfy place now.

(although, I would have loved to see---)

If you go to TR, check out Beau, ok? I'd love to see the two of you interact... <evil>

[Barefoot Bree]

Heya, Lulu/Lisa. I don't know if we interacted much back in the day, but I certainly remember you. Welcome to the Cafe!

[Silly Sausage]

From someone who has never met you before (I think), a big hello :wave:

All the cool kids seem to like you, so I'm sure you'll feel right at home :)

[Brother Daniel]

Hiya Lulu!

I'm hardly ever here (mostly still on TR), but very happy to find out about your re-appearance. :)
If you go to TR, check out Beau, ok? I'd love to see the two of you interact... <evil>
Now now, Anne, that's a rather mean thing to wish on our dear Lisa, isn't it?

[Anne]

oh, no. I'd be far more worried about Beau. Lisa is like the anti Beau.

[Lulu]

I'm surprised you didn't get back into your old account here--- what were you, member 21?

or 69 of The 70? ;)

I predict SC will be a much more comfy place now.

(although, I would have loved to see---)

If you go to TR, check out Beau, ok? I'd love to see the two of you interact... <evil>

David offered. I declined. I didn't want to see all the mean posts between me and ...certain fundies...

I was one of the first I think.

As for Beau and any other evil posters...we shall see. :evil:

[Lulu]

Hiya Lulu!

I'm hardly ever here (mostly still on TR), but very happy to find out about your re-appearance. :)
If you go to TR, check out Beau, ok? I'd love to see the two of you interact... <evil>
Now now, Anne, that's a rather mean thing to wish on our dear Lisa, isn't it?

Hi Daniel! I remember you being one of the most endearing and smart peeps here. I don't really remember our interactions but I do remember the impression.

[Lulu]

From someone who has never met you before (I think), a big hello :wave:

All the cool kids seem to like you, so I'm sure you'll feel right at home :)

Hi and thanks for the welcome. All the cool kids are really dorks and physicists. Since I am not a physicist, I guess that means I am a dork. But...I have creamy breasts.

[Lulu]

Heya, Lulu/Lisa. I don't know if we interacted much back in the day, but I certainly remember you. Welcome to the Cafe!

I do remember your name hon, but honestly, it has been 3 years. I cannot remember our interactions, but like Daniel, I only have nice impressions when I see your name.

[Lulu]

If I missed anyone, thank you for the warm welcome. :hug:

[Garnet]

*glomp* Hey there woman! It's good to see you!

[Lulu]

*glomp* Hey there woman! It's good to see you!
*glomps back* Hi. I will be at your place soon as you let me in.

[neilstone40]

Hi Lulu

We've never met or chatted but lots of people I hold in very high esteem clearly adore you so I'm sure it will become infectious...

Welcome to SC and looking forward to seeing you about the place :wave:

NS40

[Lulu]

Hi Lulu

We've never met or chatted but lots of people I hold in very high esteem clearly adore you so I'm sure it will become infectious...

Welcome to SC and looking forward to seeing you about the place :wave:

NS40

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing you too.

[Cath B]

Hi Lulu

I used to enjoy reading your posts and wondered where you'd got to.

Good to see you again. :)

[thebutterflyeffect]

:wave:

[RBH]

Hiya and welcome, Lis Lulu!

[Lulu]

Hi Lulu

I used to enjoy reading your posts and wondered where you'd got to.

Good to see you again. :)

I took a 3 year break. Good to be back.

[Wizofoz]

Hi and welcome Lulu.

Start whatever threads you like, we don't bite unless requested too!

[Pendaric]

Do you remember being one of the original Girlfriends?

[Lulu]

Do you remember being one of the original Girlfriends?

omg! yes I do!!! I wish to be reinstated!

[Jobar]

oh, no. I'd be far more worried about Beau. Lisa is like the anti Beau.

Isn't she, though?

Sohy and I were talking about this just last night.

[Lulu]

Who is Beau?

[rog]

Who is Beau?

She's now a TR poster & a pain in the arse...

[Lulu]

Who is Beau?

She's now a TR poster & a pain in the arse...

I am registered there now too.

[Road Warrior]

Welcome Lulu.

I love science and do not believe that science and God are incompatible. Science makes no claim about God. God makes no claim about science.

Agreed God and science are not incompatible for the simple reason since I believe God created the Universe, then it fits God created all of the natural rules that function within it. Physics, the speed of light, gravity, protons, how energy works. While something like the development of the four Laws of Thermodynamics may be a human interpretation of how heat and energy work, it was God which set these rules into place. Thus, those who argue against Evolution are going against natural laws of the Universe and, thus, going against God.

[Lulu]

Welcome Lulu.

I love science and do not believe that science and God are incompatible. Science makes no claim about God. God makes no claim about science.

Agreed God and science are not incompatible for the simple reason since I believe God created the Universe, then it fits God created all of the natural rules that function within it. Physics, the speed of light, gravity, protons, how energy works. While something like the development of the four Laws of Thermodynamics may be a human interpretation of how heat and energy work, it was God which set these rules into place. Thus, those who argue against Evolution are going against natural laws of the Universe and, thus, going against God.

I may borrow this and use parts of it as my signature. I could never put that in words but this is so much my own belief. Thank you!!!

[JamesBannon]

Except that there isn't a need for god in any of those hypotheses (paraphrasing Laplace I believe).

[Anne]

Lulu, in my memory, your sexuality on line is akin to a goddess--- you are warm and open and generous and never run out and no one is turned away.

Beau is none of those things.

[Road Warrior]

Except that there isn't a need for god in any of those hypotheses (paraphrasing Laplace I believe).

You are free to believe as you wish including spontaneous generation.

[rog]

Except that there isn't a need for god in any of those hypotheses (paraphrasing Laplace I believe).

You are free to believe as you wish including spontaneous generation.

I think that might be another thread...

[Lulu]

Lulu, in my memory, your sexuality on line is akin to a goddess--- you are warm and open and generous and never run out and no one is turned away.

Beau is none of those things.

Awww...the creamy bosoms thank you.:D

[JamesBannon]

* wipes drool from chin * :D

[Supernaut]

A late hello and welcome Lulu!!!! :hug:

[Road Warrior]

Still awaiting pictorial proof on the level of creaminess. :)

[Lulu]

Still awaiting pictorial proof on the level of creaminess. :)

Ha! You will wait a long time. The creamy bosoms would be evidence of God and none of you are ready for that.

[Road Warrior]

I'm ready. http://planetsmilies.net/angel-smiley-5090.gif

[Lulu]

I'm ready. http://planetsmilies.net/angel-smiley-5090.gif


*snicker*