The emergency room said I had a sprained knee. But my orthopedist knew the loud POP was diagnostic of a ruptured quadriceps tendon. (That and the fact I couldn’t extend the lower leg.) Yep, tore that sucker right off the kneecap.
Purgatory: did I give my model for what it’s about? I always see it like going to a wedding when the car gets stuck: you have the invitations, but by the time you get it out of the mud, you’re in no state to go to the wedding. Neither you nor the other guests would be comfortable. You have to go home and change.
So purgatory is: you’ve already been accepted into heaven, but you realize you’re not yet ready, you need purging of some remaining attachments to sin. It’s that time of purging, purifying.
I think I also commented on the Book of Revelation, since it’s quite popular nowadays. I don’t get caught in all the symbols. Rather, I see the contrast between the serenity of the heavenly court, full of joy and peace, and all the turmoil and fear on Earth. Then, when the time comes, God acts, and it’s over. It’s why I don’t worry in particular about the end times: if you are faithful, you will be ready; if not, you will never be ready.
The Duke 1 almost 15 years ago
Nah, it’s gonna be alright there, peg leg!
fredbuhl almost 15 years ago
Walk it off, just wa…Oh yeah. Sorry.
pschearer Premium Member almost 15 years ago
The emergency room said I had a sprained knee. But my orthopedist knew the loud POP was diagnostic of a ruptured quadriceps tendon. (That and the fact I couldn’t extend the lower leg.) Yep, tore that sucker right off the kneecap.
4Stringer almost 15 years ago
Merely a flesh wound!!
McGehee almost 15 years ago
Uh, hop. Just hop it off.
chromosome Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Looks like wires sticking out of that leg. Does he know he’s an android?
bald almost 15 years ago
is that why i have pain in my knee?
blackman2732 almost 15 years ago
“Rub some dirt on it and quit whining.”
cleokaya almost 15 years ago
Serious? Yeah for me it is. Now I have to find someone else to fill your position.
yyyguy almost 15 years ago
a large star in the constellation Canis Major, i believe
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 15 years ago
can you say “prosthetics”?
bmonk almost 15 years ago
It can’t be serious: I don’t see any bones sticking out, and no blood. Just those weird wires, or maybe the raveled threads of your uniform.
bmonk almost 15 years ago
@EMET, is this where you suggested? I’ll be gone most of the day, but be back when I can. What do you want to discuss?
bmonk almost 15 years ago
Purgatory: did I give my model for what it’s about? I always see it like going to a wedding when the car gets stuck: you have the invitations, but by the time you get it out of the mud, you’re in no state to go to the wedding. Neither you nor the other guests would be comfortable. You have to go home and change.
So purgatory is: you’ve already been accepted into heaven, but you realize you’re not yet ready, you need purging of some remaining attachments to sin. It’s that time of purging, purifying.
I think I also commented on the Book of Revelation, since it’s quite popular nowadays. I don’t get caught in all the symbols. Rather, I see the contrast between the serenity of the heavenly court, full of joy and peace, and all the turmoil and fear on Earth. Then, when the time comes, God acts, and it’s over. It’s why I don’t worry in particular about the end times: if you are faithful, you will be ready; if not, you will never be ready.