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It seems to me that most trash can be recycled and that what prevents this today is time and expense. When we have forever and are no longer motivated to make the most money we can, these will no longer be issues. I can picture massive recycling centers where nearly all trash is broken back down into its basic components and then returned to the supply chain to be used or recreated again. Ring of satellites around the sun beaming power back to earth. Roads made of solar panels. Parking deck awnings that provide both shade and electricity. Reusable energy from tides, wind, waterfalls, dams, and geothermal. Most all what we have today only continuing to improve and advance. Transportation, communication, entertainment, computers. Farming, housing, clothing, jewelry Science and research into every aspect of life, creation, and creative processes. Why do genes work the way they do? Why are some people attracted to these features while other people are attracted to those features? What dna or genetics goes into the combinations people find appealing? What causes his eyes to be shaped like this while hers look like that and why do certain features seem to always work in the same combinations? Can we terraform other planets to make them habitable? Is that a natural future application of extending paradise? All of these and more will make for enjoyable work and play

Yeah. The big difference is this is the first war where Israel and the US have been leading the charge. Israel holds a prominent place in evangelical Protestant theology.

Yes, I apologize @Jim Jam. If the other person took it fine, then it wasn't insensitive

There is a big difference between being brave in the face of persecution and potentially losing one's life due to war or natural disaster. And, yes, some Christians fleeing Jerusalem ahead of the Romans may have been afraid to lose their lives. They fled because they did not want to die. You might want to consider how insensitive you sound

Which is why I skim the headlines. I keep updated on what's going on without getting any deeper into matters. It I went much deeper, I might start having daily discussions about politics. I might get frustrated and say, even just to my close circle of friends that this current US President makes me angry or upset or I might end up giving the impression I feel some politicians are or might be better leaders than the current US President. Instead, I don't give him any thought. I rarely have any conversations in person regarding the President. I also don't have this worry or fear of nuclear war. I read comments online where people are faint out of fear, so to speak. They are so wrapped up in all this that they cannot let a day or week go by without mentioning political machinations and discussing the latest bombastic exhalation. *** mrt article 29 par. 2 How to Control Worry *** Limit your intake of negative news. There is only so much you need to know about a crisis. Overexposure to calamitous reports will only heighten your feelings of fear and despair. Bible principle: “A crushed spirit saps one’s strength.”—Proverbs 17:22. “It’s easy to get addicted to the constant feed of what’s new and shocking, but that’s an unhealthy habit. My worry decreases significantly when I cut back on my intake of the news.”—John. To think about: How often do you really need to be updated on the news? https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=501100018&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=4 I'm happy with how I limit my news intake.

People = everybody. Why shouldn't they? I guess for the same reason as "why should they"? People say they don't trust the man. That's fine. But why trust him when he says crazy things like wiping a civilization off the face of the earth? I'm not saying the conclusions are wrong. But history has shown that reality is not nearly as grandiose as what Trump makes it out to be. He's full of bluster. On the other hand he's a loose cannon. You can't trust what he says or trust he's going to do what he says he's going to do. If you shake hands with him make sure to count your fingers after you are finished. Huh. Whatta ya know. Almost like he's playing a game with everyone and keeping the world literally off balance. No, thank you. That would affect my neutrality more than it already is. I hear comments from others who do watch the news and it's clear they've formed opinions. I've said too much non neutral comments the way it is.

Beyond some hyperbolic statement that had caused people to jump to a conclusion, what had he actually said he's going to do?

Throughout history presidents and leaders have done this. Invoking God in times of war is very common. I can understand that, since Iran identifies closely with a certain branch of Islam, many people have concluded this is a war on religion. If that is really the case, though, do you think the war would be limited to just Iran or wouldn't all Islamic countries be fighting the United States? Notice from this article how many Islamic nations are supporting the US in this war against Iran. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/world/gulf-allies-privately-make-case-to-keep-fighting-until-iran-is-decisively-defeated If this was a religious war, a war against religion, would these Islamic countries support the US?

I'm curious whether there have not been any new refineries built in the US by anyone or just the US. There may not be any. I'm just curious if there is any spin involved in how these are worded.

Where's @Tortuga? Maybe Richard can offer insights.

Yes. How does using this expression make it a religious war? What is a religious war and how is that different than other wars?

What does that mean? What do you mean when you say religions war?

This really isn't fair. The mainstream media has seemingly infinite news output. Reading about these toilets is less emotional for some than reading about the war.

AI is gonna AI

Day for a year. See, he does read his Bible