Fulgurator wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 6:29 pm
In Roman times, part of Iran was Parthia...
Oh crikey, I've just reread
Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody, who was trapped in Iran for 18 horrific months. That's a place to be stayed away from, despite Zoroastrianism which I believe has some similarities to Hinduism. In a sense I've created my own religion, without church, incense or creed. I believe in humanity, live and let live, do unto others etc. I can tell you're a peaceable sort of cove too.
Fulgurator wrote:Most of her postings are what you'd expect from a twelve year old.
Sadly I agree with that too. She certainly does have one or two bees in her bonnet, and the repeated insults are just plain stupid. I'm sorry to see it, because I thought of her as one of my online friends and now I just think she's out on her own somewhere and has lost the plot in a big way.
Even the absurd rantings on circumcision. I mean, Q.V. is totally unaware that custom was typical in various ancient societies, including ancient Egypt...
As far as I know it's the done thing in White Australia, too. It could have something to do with climate, methinks.
Platonism states lack of understanding has a direct relationship to the ethical balance of the mind. That's why most great scientists were very morally orientated, tolerant individuals.
I've worked with a few scientists and yes, they are. They're also the happiest people I know, enjoying 'in' jokes about their field of interest and welcoming volunteers such as I was. Most of them don't make a lot of money, but who cares about that when you're doing what you love!
Quiet Voice is full of toxic anger and resentment, so her judgement and ability to reason is impaired.
She doesn't like what's going on in the world. Nor do I, but there's no point hurling insults at innocent bystanders. I get the impression she has no one to talk things over with, and I understand that could turn a gal's head.