Joe Orso: Desire to be good drives some inside, others outside religion Jun 18, 2008
billorights wrote on Jun 17, 2008 8:16 PM:" MIchael W,Your last message reminded of something that Phil O'B and Chris K. should be able to explain to all of us:The Greek philosopher Epicurus, 300 BCE said:Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot, Or he can, but does not want to, If he wants to, but cannot, he Is impotent.If he can, but does not want to, he is wicked.If he neither can, nor wants to,Then he Is both powerless and wicked. ". Michael Welch wrote on Jun 17, 2008 12:13 PM:"... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Quest for cultural oasis Jun 5, 2008
As Epicurus well knew. " Epicurus and his Garden School of Athens in around 306 B.C. provide such a strong foundation for Harrison's arguments that he calls Epicurus "my real hero in the book ... " Harrison, the Italian-born chair of the university's department of French and Italian and also host of a music-and-talk radio show on Stanford's KZSU called "Entitled Opinions" is, of course, no stranger to expressing his opinions. He talks about the personal meaning in the metaphor provided by... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Book of Mormon warned us Apr 10, 2008
" Maybe that is the arrogance of which Bobo spoke earlier. Nice Epicurus quote! ". boredguy wrote on Apr 7, 2008 11:53 PM:" What the heck are "Gadiantons"? Some sort of unit of weight? "Say, this sack of potatoes weights 10 Gadian tons"? Or are those sub atomic particles in the same family of protons and neutrons? And what does "Gadiantons" have to do with the Federal reserve? Did the Book of More-men predicted the result of today's NCAA basketball game? What kind of pot does Northenor smoke... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
At the Plaza, Restoring Life Lived Luxuriously Mar 3, 2008
And $15 million was spent on the Palm Court, where many New Yorkers of a certain age have splurged on or have been treated to a Sunday brunch that would delight Epicurus and give Midas pause. The 800-room hotel closed three years ago for renovations. (New York Times)
Death be not loud Feb 25, 2008
Thus, pace Nabokov, Greek philosopher Epicurus and his Roman disciple Lucretius both anticipated Scottish empiricist David Hume in saying that death is nothing to be feared, no worse than contemplating the nothingness whence we came. But theirs were minority reports, and one must be alive to do the contemplating. (Globe and Mail)
John Kessler Jan 30, 2008
I've never disliked the word "epicure," which conjures third century B.C. Greek philosopher Epicurus and his belief in fulfillment through happiness and pleasure. Gastronome also has its purpose, though it risks sounding snooty, and Ms. Foodie always wins against Herr Snoot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* [BOOK REVIEW] 'Irreligion' appeals to neither heathens nor believers Jan 27, 2008
As for Paulos' discussion of the contradictions involved in a deity being both omnipotent and benevolent, it consists of little more than regurgitation of the Epicurus aphorism to the effect that if God is willing to prevent evil but unable to, then he is not omnipotent; that if he is able to but unwilling, then he is malevolent; and that if he is both able and willing to prevent evil, then there is no explanation for evil's continued existence. Although Paulos begins Irreligion by promising... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Develop attitude of gratitude...it's good for you! Nov 24, 2007
" In his book, Dr. Emmons quotes philosopher Epicurus: "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for. " 2. "Ask yourself, 'Is there something in my life that I once wished I had. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Annals of astronomy: The ancient search for life out there Nov 13, 2007
The philosopher Epicurus wrote in the 4 th century BC that "there are infinite worlds both like and unlike this world of ours." In the 13th century, Albertus Magnus posed the question, "Do there exist many worlds, or is there but a single world?" Magnus went on to say, "This is one of the most noble and exalted questions in the study of Nature." And the heretic Giordano Bruno, who was burned at the stake in 1600, held that "innumerable suns exist, and innumerable Earths revolve about these... (International Herald Tribune)
Atheism: An Intellectual Revolt or Pelvic Rebellion? Oct 28, 2007
Yes, this is Epicurus all over again. You remember Epi, dont cha. (Townhall.com)
Treasure the times we get together Oct 7, 2007
And I agree with Epicurus, We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink. Sue Durtsche loves her husband, kids, friends, family and her life, which for 28 years has been based in La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
In 'Thanks!' Robert Emmons explains why it's good to be grateful Aug 20, 2007
Perhaps this is what Emmons is getting at when he writes, "The lesson here is that we need to choose our comparisons wisely. Epicurus wrote, 'Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for.' Gratitude is the realization that we have everything we need, at the moment." Such language treads perilously close to self-help pabulum; it also expresses timeless truth. Emmons wisely notes that "[F]eeling as if we... (San Francisco Chronicle)
web watcher: We’re 37th in the world? What’s that all about? Jul 22, 2007
Bugs Raplin wrote: Christopher Hitchens (God is Not Great ) quotes the great Epicurus, who has some questions for God: Is he willing to prevent evil but not able. Then he is impotent. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Laksmi Pamuntjak: On being the subject of one's own story Apr 1, 2007
" Laksmi had honed her modus operandi as Epicurus, her food critic nom de plume: like a spy she would go clandestine into restaurants, tasting without telling them she was reviewing. Spending around Rp 100 million of her own over nine months on eating out before sponsorship kicked in, her audacity was rewarded. Within two-and-a-half months the first print sold out and she went on to sell 10,000 more copies, as well as a subsequent edition. "There was a demand for it: Jakarta is a fantastic... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The Politics of Apology for Japans Comfort Women Mar 6, 2007
March 5, 2007, 2:56 pm. Lee Yong Soo, 78, was one of three women who testified before the United States Congress last month that she was forced into sex slavery by Japanese soldiers during WWII. (Photo: EPA). (New York Times)
Another last chance to change your life Jan 1, 2007
"It is never too late or too early to care for the well-being of the soul," Epicurus said, and so we make our lives a study of ourselves. We need a moment in the year when we look at ourselves, weigh our good and bad habits, evaluate our conduct as a doctor evaluates our health during an annual examination, so we can strive for a way of life that is wiser and more responsible. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
