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You May Remember How The Ancient Philosopher ...
Contributed by Andrew Clarke on Dec 15, 2005 (message contributor)
You may remember how the ancient philosopher Socrates was condemned to death by the citizens of Athens and sentenced to execution by poisoning. John Stott, the famous Bible teacher, has compared the death of Jesus to the death of Socrates. He says: “Socrates in the prison cell in Athens, according to Plato’s account, took his cup of hemlock without trembling or changing colour or expression. He then raised the cup to his lips and very cheerfully and quietly drained it. When his friends burst into tears he rebuked them for their absurd behaviour and urged them to keep quiet and to be brave. He died without fear, sorrow, or protest. So,” asks John Stott, “was Socrates braver than Jesus, or were their cups filled with different poisons?”
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There Is A Nautical Term Used In The Sailing ... PRO
Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
There is a nautical term used in the sailing world today that I want to tell you about. It is called “kedging.” A kedge anchor is used when a ship is grounded or found in turbulent seas. Sailors will row the kedge anchor as far as they can from the ship in the general direction they wish to move ...read more
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I Was Reading A Book Recently And I Ran Across A ... PRO
Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
I was reading a book recently and I ran across a little line that totally overwhelmed and motivated me. It appears in Lance Armstrong’s new book "Every Second Counts." He tells about riding the Tour de France and the falls, the heat, the pressure of winning again, the broken ribs, the viruses, ...read more
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