[in_troth]

It's just a piece of cloth, right? What about the First Amendment?

Probably absolutely protected, indeed. It's just that it's scary anytime a majority starts burning stuff that belongs to a minority.

[AppyPappy]

It's just that it's scary anytime a majority starts burning stuff that belongs to a minority.

How do we know the burners weren't gay?

[Eva]

Look, its just a bunch of hicks in a very left wing school, who pulled a stupid fraternity prank. This is no big deal and should not be looked upon as anything more. The kids were probably telling the truth about the patriotism. They are probably sick to death of the leftist anti-American attitude in Moscow. I know, I've been there. They don't even celebrate the fourth of July in Moscow, Idaho.

[in_troth]

Argh! I thought you understood what I said yesterday. There are not two creation stories in Genesis. There is one story, told twice with variation, which is expected in ancient writings. That's it. Not two stories. One story. Only one.

I still see two distinct versions of the creation story in the Bible.

[in_troth]

There are not two creation stories in Genesis. There is one story, told twice with variation...

My whole point was on whether or not you could always take the bible literally. So let me ask you this way---which variation do you want me to take literally? (as they are DIFFERENT, which is what make's 'em variations).

Not trying to exasperate you, but (i think) you think I'm missing your point and I think you're missing mine.