take a stand

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
How big will your mark really be if there is an eternity that you didn't recon with?

Do you think about how big your mark will be after you leave this physical body?

Originally posted by Ghost of a Duke
It was more the 'making a mark.' What mark is there to make when:

"Life is a dream, a grand illusion that we perceive through the filter of our personality, our experiences, our ego. This is a great piece of theater in which we do not see all the actors and in which we barely understand the role of those that we see."

The mark is up to you. But check this out:
from http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=stand

stand (v.)
Old English standan "occupy a place; stand firm; congeal; stay, continue, abide; be valid, be, exist, take place; oppose, resist attack; stand up, be on one's feet; consist, amount to" (class VI strong verb; past tense stod, past participle standen), from Proto-Germanic *sta-n-d- (source also of Old Norse standa, Old Saxon and Gothic standan, Old High German stantan, parallel with simpler forms, such as Swedish stå, Dutch staan, German stehen [see discussion in OED]), from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet).

That's the verb, but isn't it beautiful? That is how we get grounded in this 'grand illusion'.

Let me guess, you want to be the zen zoro so you can leave your mark.

Originally posted by Eladar
Let me guess, you want to be the zen zoro so you can leave your mark.

Are you talking to apathist?

Of course.

Spanish. ...

Mark the z for both zen and zoro

Originally posted by Eladar
Of course.

Spanish. ...

Mark the z for both zen and zoro

There is a little thing that says "reply and quote" as opposed to the one that says "reply"

You don't seem big on trying to communicate accurately

Originally posted by karoly aczel
There is a little thing that says "reply and quote" as opposed to the one that says "reply"

You don't seem big on trying to communicate accurately

This is a test of the "reply and quote" button. Please disregard.

You guys are pretty controlling. You might want to see a shrink and work out your issues.

Originally posted by Eladar
You guys are pretty controlling. You might want to see a shrink and work out your issues.

I'm sorry, I can't tell who you're referring to.

Originally posted by Eladar
You guys are pretty controlling. You might want to see a shrink and work out your issues.

Oh the irony....


I say feel free to believe as you want as long as you don't hurt others whereas you say follow JC or you will burn in hell.
Who is controlling?

Originally posted by JakeChess
I'm sorry, I can't tell who you're referring to.

Then you are a moron.

Originally posted by karoly aczel
Oh the irony....


I say feel free to believe as you want as long as you don't hurt others whereas you say follow JC or you will burn in hell.
Who is controlling?

I am not burning you, God is going to burn you.

Your issue is with God, not me.

Originally posted by Eladar
I am not burning you, God is going to burn you.

Your issue is with God, not me.

Lol...

Once again I ask goddy doddy to hit me with a lightening bolt for being blasphemous, or whatever.
Nope. It's still not happening.
I got a happy life. I've had to work at it but basically I'm at peace with you and the rest of the universe.

(Is god like the guy with flamethrower from COD? )

You have no idea who I am do you?

People make marks all over the place. Religious art and architecture are some of the greatest in the world. It's ironic that this eledar person is offended by the concept. Isn't he standing for his belief? Doesn't he leave his mark in these internet gladiator battles?

But he does so with insult and a distinct lack of reason and charity. He's a radical, the kind that gives religion a bad name.

Originally posted by Eladar
I am not burning you, God is going to burn you.

Your issue is with God, not me.

Technically his issue is with you sir, seeing as you're grossly misinterpreting the bible.