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         This is a reply from Ann Broomhead to a Christian on the         E-Net. Previous to this the Christian had given a list of         prophecies fulfilled in the birth of Christ. Here is Ann's very         adept reply.     ----------     In .8 you gave a list of prophecies which you said foretold the     coming of the Messiah, whom you identified as Jesus Christ.  I     have several problems with this list.     I suppose the best way to cover your list is in the order given.     1. He would become offspring of a woman     Charles, you do realize that this is not an astounding revelation,     don't you?  Judaism is indeed patriarchal, but it is not devoid of     all sense on that account!  Eve is the acknowledged mother of Cain     and Abel, but that doesn't make one of them the Messiah. King     Solomon is given as the son of Bathshua, and fulfills your     prophecies 3 through 8, but that doesn't make him the Messiah     either.     Let me tell you a few things a

  The Pagan Community: Heathen, Pagan, Wicca, and Witchcraft! (c)2001 Aerlynn. (E-Mail: darkfae@tampabay.rr.com)       The following is a simple explanation of some of the more common terms which are used within the Pagan community. Included is a brief history of the word and its modern usage. The definitions of many words tend to change over time, and so its always good to understand both a modern and historical definition of any word to ensure proper understanding of the term.       Heathen   The term heathen was historically used to refer to a person who "dwelled near the hearth" or alternately, "who lived on the heaths." The heaths were rocky outcroppings that existed in the countryside and more rural areas. In ancient times, the hearth was the center of the home and the place where the family gathered for entertainment, food, religious observances, and other important activities.   In historic texts, the term heathen is often used to r

  What are some theories on why we haven't been visited by aliens yet? Originally Answered: What are some theories on why we aren't visited by aliens yet? The classic  Fermi paradox  makes for very interesting analysis. There are some very compelling theories on why we haven't been visited by or been made aware of other intelligent life forms out there if there are potentially over a 100 billion Earth-like planets out there. To understand these theories, there are certain concepts and theories one needs to be familiar with: Kardashev Scale, Drake's Equation, Great Filter, and the Wow! Signal. This is a longish answer, but bear with me while I get to it. I took a fair bit of help from this  Wait But Why  post to give my answer a skeleton. Tim's done a great job of it and I'd encourage everyone to read it. I've added a lot of extra information, I hope you find it relevant. First of all, how do you define alien life? Hardcore weirdos like in our famous movies o