Anthropologically, historically, geographically, racially speaking the Christ was Semitic.
His tribal David ethnicity would have been darker than European and Caucasian. Mary's Jewish heritage was not necessarily a skin colour factor. However, he'd certainly have been of darker hue.
Tribal Semites were darker-skinned than Caucasians no matter what their religion or nationality.
However, modern Jews from other countries, cultures, can be polyglot and variously hued. Judaism spread through many cultures. People who follow the Jewish Faith can now be any race or colour. As can Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Moslems, Zorastrians, Pagans, Atheists and Agnostics.
On the other hand, St Nicholas aka 'Santa Claus' - a real person in history - the Germanic 'Kris Kringle' were Caucasian, or closer to white skin. (There's no evidence St Nicholas suffered Vitamin D deficiency or bone calcium problems ;) )
But why on earth would it matter in this enlightened C21st what colour the Christ was....? Unless this thread was begun as a veiled, or clumsy, attempt to argue a case against fickle Political Correctness or in favour of righteous fundamentalist Christian conformity...?
That would be something else. Futile, but separate.
gmcase wrote:
So, do Brits have a lot of hair in their teeth? :XD: :XD:
Mostly those in the North. Around Birmingham.
magicray wrote:
They have dentists in England?
:lol:
Yes. They also cut hair and do clean shaves.
magicray wrote:
Damn Theo. I had to Google five times to understand what the hell you said!
A 'case' of beer...? Sure she wasn't a fruit drink? Or from Tasmania. That telephone lineman shoulda stood his ground an' insisted on homebrew...!
Arrr, don't mind me, but. Guess I'm jus a bit Aussie lingo sensitive.
No....!
Google, like Wikipedia, can be a trap. Algorythms can't cope with linguisics.
But look, I have back-packed the history trails in the USA and experienced wonderful people, learning many new English language dialects along the way :)
So I can appreciate your puzzlement. Perhas best I translate. I said: A 'case' of beer...? Can you be certain she wasn't an Englishwoman? Or from Tasmania? That Telstra* (sic) lineman would have been wise to stand firm and insist on a genuine slab** (sic) ....
*A dominant Australian telecommunications company.
** In the outback of Australia distance is measured in the number of slabs, or large corrugated cardboard cartons,each containing 24 cans of beer, it takes to drive from one destination to another. A slab of beer is many things: it is sustenance, it is hard currency, and it is a unit of measurement.
And that's the dinkum (absolutely genuine) truth... :)
- Theo.
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Yay..! Bless you, 'Sarge' ;)
lighthouse wrote:
Do you have any farms near you?
That dog wants to work.
It is a little bit hard to tell because of the closeness and wide angle but ....
Looks like it has Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler), probably Border Collie and possible Kelpie.
That is a working dog.
Way too much energy and way too smart to be cooped up in anyway.
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A heart grabbing story and photograph 'Mike D'. I commend your contribuion to a happy ending.
I'll hope to hear your report from the vet on the new pup's heritage.
Meanwhile, nicely observed 'Lighthouse'...! This beautiful pup has strong Aussie characterisics. Highly intellgent genes. Blue Heeler cattle dog strain mixed with Kelpie, and perhaps the most intelligent of all canines, the Border Collie.
Crikey...! What a magic mix. The three working dogs so well prized here in The Land Downunder for their fine qualities. On top of this, 'Mike D's' new pup is possibly and genetically all-purpose, :) well suited to working with cattle as well as sheep. She'll also be a superb companion, loyal protector, guardian of children and household, and all-round loveable pet.
It defies belief somone would have abandoned her....
I know that the Western word has undergone an immense narcissistic PC cultural shift, but it always mystifies me how anyone could abandon any member of family.
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A 'case' of beer...? Sure she wasn't a Pom? Or from Tasmania. That Telstra lineman shoulda stood his ground an' insisted on a dinkum slab...!
Arrr, don't mind me, but. Guess I'm jus a bit Aussie lingo sensitive.
;-)
morrisb wrote:
You got a suit? how lucky were you! I got stuff all.
What? Not even a tobacco habit?
erniehatt wrote:
My things have changed since my days in the British Army, I was given a demob suit and a train ticket home, and I had to return the uniform.
Damn. As you were. Neglected to include erniehatt's quote. Iwas just clarifying: your ID address indicates Qld, Oz; and there are some Americans who confuse us colonial Diggers with Brits....!
So, I trust you mean the Pommie Brit Army...? :)
pbearperry wrote:
I am very sorry to hear that Mike.I hope things get better for him real soon.
Me too. We're so saddened to know here in The Land Downunder that our cousins and brothers-in-arms Stateside are now getting a poorer deal. We hear our Afghanistan kit issue in country has overtaken US supply. We'd gladly share if that would help.
For now though, can I commend the salutary journalism in this piece from your shores,a short valediction without words...?
http://biggeekdad.com/2013/10/food-city-salute/#.Ul0zhuAHMZ0.emailLest We Forget,
- Theo. Bennett
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
The USA also got breaks from above in the form of kamikazes which literally means "divine wind." The Kiwis were at 'match point" for eight races. In one of those, with the Kiwis having a big lead, the wind exceeded the safety limits and the race was cancelled just before the all-important leg 4. In another race, with the Kiwis minutes from victory, the race was cancelled because the low winds caused the total race time to exceed the limit (yeah, they have such an idiotic rule!).
It's kind of ridiculous to bellyache about Oracle's money, when New Zealand was funded by the super rich Arab oil country, the Arab Emirates.
What everyone also seems to overlook is that the Americans out-thought the Kiwis in the starts and other strategies. Indeed, in one of the last races the Kiwis even resorted to ramming the American boat. The Americans also strikingly out-sailed the Kiwis, most notably in the upwind leg, where in several races the Americans made up a deficit and then grew their own lead to half a mile and more.
It was the greatest comeback in the history of yachting.
The USA also got breaks from above in the form of ... (
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Mmmmm..... "The greatest comeback in the history of yachting"...?
You had me with you all the way up to that point of hyperbole. It was a good fightback. Granted. But, "the greatest"...?
Still, the economic spinoffs for New Zeland's maritime shipbuilding industry are already proven.
As for the sporting loss: After such a hard-fought contest New Zealand's Prime Minister tweeted from his New York vantage just one wry word: "Bugger...!"