I have undergone a religious change.

[Doggy Daddy]

So have you been enjoying the wailing and gnashing of teeth soundtrack?

Nah, here's the appropriate soundtrack.  (FWIW, I love this video!)

[RoadKingLarry]

It is certainly an evolutionary step up from the nihilistic anti philosophy of atheistic philosophical materialism.

Having an open mind not chained up by dogma (even atheist dogma) is healthy.

 

Open mind? Really?
 

[Phyphor]

Superglue

Duct tape fixes everything.
 

[just Warren]

I like satin. Black, red, electric blue, whatever helps with the ladies!

[brimic]

Duct tape fixes everything.
 

people make wallets and shoes out of duct tape...why not foreskins?

[Doggy Daddy]

people make wallets and shoes out of duct tape...why not foreskins?

It is duct tape.

[230RN]

It is duct tape.

I don't think it makes a vas deferens.  'Lectrical tape conduit for that kind of ductwork.

[Perd Hapley]

It is duct tape.

Duck, actually.

[Balog]

It is certainly an evolutionary step up from the nihilistic anti philosophy of atheistic philosophical materialism.

Having an open mind not chained up by dogma (even atheist dogma) is healthy.

 

Satanism is just atheism with an affectation in this (and most all these days) cases.

[MicroBalrog]

Satanism is just atheism with an affectation in this (and most all these days) cases.

Well not quite right (there's still an occult element), but I'd just like to state that I in no way claim that my religious choice, in se, makes me smarter than people who do not share my religion.

(Mind you, I still believe my religion to be the right one, and that of other people to be false - but then again, so does everybody!)

[charby]

Duck, actually.

Unfortunately fistful is right, it was originally called Duck Tape because it was developed by Johnson and Johnson for the military to seal ammo cans in WWII. Uncle Sam wanted a waterproof extra strong tape, J&J provided.

It became duct tape after the war when it was discovered that it made a great tape for sealing HVAC ducts.

[roo_ster]

Well not quite right (there's still an occult element), but I'd just like to state that I in no way claim that my religious choice, in se, makes me smarter than people who do not share my religion.

(Mind you, I still believe my religion to be the right one, and that of other people to be false - but then again, so does everybody!)

Christianity makes no claims as to intelligence of adherents.  It does make some wisdom claims though.

[charby]

. . . which for some reason, reminded me of:

You just made Papa Noel extra creepy. :)

[vaskidmark]

Unfortunately fistful is right....

Unpossible!  It violates the laws of nature and of man!  It portends cats and dogs sleeping together, the lamb laying down with the lion, and my ex-wife finally becomming a reasonable human being.

Regardless of the accuracy of the name of the product, or how/why/for whom it was developed, Fistful can not be right - it just aint natural!

stay safe.

[TechMan]

Unfortunately fistful is right, it was originally called Duck Tape because it was developed by Johnson and Johnson for the military to seal ammo cans in WWII. Uncle Sam wanted a waterproof extra strong tape, J&J provided.

It became duct tape after the war when it was discovered that it made a great tape for sealing HVAC ducts.

Well crap does that mean that Birdman is going to step up his plans to autoclave the planet?

[230RN]

"Duck" tape for ammo cans?

Well, I think I get it.  Like "water off a duck's back."

But why did they think they had to seal ammo cans with tape, since they're already well-sealed with a gasket under pressure between the lid and the can?

That one sounds fishy to me, sorta like it's really a PR "explanation" by the guys who make the tape that's actually branded as "Duck Tape."

I prefer the HVAC explanation.

Not that I'm self-righteous about it... it just sounds more intellectually satisfying.  <meaningful big grin>

Terry, 230RN

[RevDisk]

I think my religious beliefs are probably more offensive to most people than atheism or Satanism. Misotheism, maltheism or dystheism.

Essentially believing in the gods, but not necessarily worshiping them. Nor making the assumption that gods or any particular deity is particularly nice or good. In general or towards anything specific. Not saying that one should assume all gods or any particular deity are bad, just not making the automatic assumption that they are good.

[Ron]

I think my religious beliefs are probably more offensive to most people than atheism or Satanism. Misotheism, maltheism or dystheism.  

Essentially believing in the gods, but not necessarily worshiping them. Nor making the assumption that gods or any particular deity is particularly nice or good. In general or towards anything specific. Not saying that one should assume all gods or any particular deity are bad, just not making the automatic assumption that they are good.

What you and micro profess both fit in the context of my understanding of theism. Both concepts have been discussed and addressed historically. Self as god or many gods are just as old as monotheism in human writings. Regarding hating the god's; the reason the book of Job is in the Jewish and Christian canon is partly due to Job's refusal to curse God and die. It is a normal and natural inclination.

Just because there is one true God (what I believe) that doesn't mean there aren't lesser godlike beings (human beings included).

While Satanism does indeed seem to be basically theatrical atheism there does seem to be an occasional acknowledgment of a greater law or force in nature. A crack maybe in the veneer of pure materialistic philosophy?  

[vaskidmark]

"Duck" tape for ammo cans?

Well, I think I get it.  Like "water off a duck's back."

But why did they think they had to seal ammo cans with tape, since they're already well-sealed with a gasket under pressure between the lid and the can?

That one sounds fishy to me, sorta like it's really a PR "explanation" by the guys who make the tape that's actually branded as "Duck Tape."

I prefer the HVAC explanation.

Not that I'm self-righteous about it... it just sounds more intellectually satisfying.  <meaningful big grin>

Terry, 230RN

The semi-official story is here: https://www.duckbrand.com/duck-tape-club/history-of-duck-tape  A multi-purpose tape.

A much more prosaic story than anybody's flight of fancy.

stay safe.

[Scout26]

Having worked for the only company that makes ammo cans for the DOD and observed that  production down in Homerville, GA.  I can assure you that the same process used in the 1930's is still being used today.  (There has not been any "improvements" in the production process as it is very much a jobs program as it is a ammo can program.)   All the cans are water tested to insure that they properly seal.  Depending on how bad they leak, they are either scrapped or sold as defects.  That is why I caution people when buying them, to insure that they have military markings on them.  Those that are plain green are defects.

[RevDisk]

Having worked for the only company that makes ammo cans for the DOD and observed that  production down in Homerville, GA.  I can assure you that the same process used in the 1930's is still being used today.  (There has not been any "improvements" in the production process as it is very much a jobs program as it is a ammo can program.)   All the cans are water tested to insure that they properly seal.  Depending on how bad they leak, they are either scrapped or sold as defects.  That is why I caution people when buying them, to insure that they have military markings on them.  Those that are plain green are defects.

What is the proper water testing procedure, btw?

I imagine you can generally reseal them under most circumstances.

[BReilley]

I have greatly enjoyed the recent antics of the "satanists".  The militant religionists of modern America(to include, for example, those who wish to get special treatment and use public property for THEIR monuments, displays and the like and exclude others', not folks who lead by example) can always use a good trolling to keep them in line.

[Balog]

One thing I've always liked and respected about Micro is that he does nothing halfway. When he was a socialist, he was a full on "the .gov is going to tell you what to do for your own good and you'd better like it" socialist. When he went the other way he went all the way to "Laws prohibiting you from having sex with your dog in front of an elementary school are slavery!" Now he's examined religion and started sacrificing goats and praying to demons or whatever. Not really surprising. I do wonder if at some point he'll transition to ultra-Orthodox Judaism.


Note: I realize this post has a joking tone, but I really do mean it when I say that I respect his zeal for what he believes.

[230RN]

The problem (not specific to the OP) is zeal in general.  I have previously referred to it as passionate self-righteousness --whether in politics, religion, or global warming ("science").

One thing I do know for sure, and I will defend this position with great zeal and fervor, is that I'm sometimes wrong.

<places small wooden chip on shoulder>
<juts out jaw menacingly>
<balls hands into fists>

You got a problem with that, buddy?

Terry, 230RN

[SADShooter]

The problem (not specific to the OP) is zeal in general.  I have previously referred to it as passionate self-righteousness.  Whether in politics, religion, or global warming ("science").

One thing I know for sure, and I will defend this position with great zeal and fervor, is that I'm sometimes wrong.

<places small wooden chip on shoulder>
<juts out jaw menacingly>
<balls hands into fists>

You got a problem with that, buddy?

Terry, 230RN

Speaking for myself, I'm perfectly comfortable with the idea of you being wrong. Further, I applaud you for having the courage to 'fess up.