Captain John Travolta wears his uniform out on the town!!

[temcgrew]

All present day, "reputable" religions were once cults too. The world doesn't have room for another religion. That's why many "start-up" religions have trouble. The established religions have been around for so many years that they have become accepted as legitimate.

I think the Legacy Religions will have to merge if they want to compete against all of these well funded LCR's. Me thinks if all of the Protestant Religions were to Merge back with the Catholic Church they would stand a chance at survival.

 

[temcgrew]

“If you leave this room after seeing this film, and walk out and never mention Scientology again, you are perfectly free to do so.
“It would be stupid, but you can do it. You can also dive off a bridge or blow your brains out - that is your choice.
“But, if you ... continue with Scientology, we will be very happy with you – and you will be very happy with you.”

Not even the cult I belong to would say something like that!

 

[cactusboy53]

Maybe his just stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night!

 

[JFReservist]

Yes, I know I spelled Nietzsche wrong... I'm at the Hampton, not the Holiday Inn Express.

"I think the Legacy Religions will have to merge if they want to compete against all of these well funded LCR's. Me thinks if all of the Protestant Religions were to Merge back with the Catholic Church they would stand a chance at survival."

Nice... that's the FI spirit

Okay, I'll bite, what's it say below Sacrifice on your avatar?

 

[Occam's Razor]

I think the Legacy Religions will have to merge if they want to compete against all of these well funded LCR's. Me thinks if all of the Protestant Religions were to Merge back with the Catholic Church they would stand a chance at survival.

Good one!

Not even the cult I belong to would say something like that!

Zing!

You're on a roll, brother. Well done!

 

[LARRY H. JUNIOR]

i would like to see Captain John pass a real 121 checkride, on the FIRST try. no re-takes

 

[temcgrew]

Okay, I'll bite, what's it say below Sacrifice on your avatar?

see my signature below

 

[G100driver]

Now THAT is funny. Especially in the context of this discussion!

 

[808pilot]

i'm sure most have seen the print ads JT does for brietling watches? at the bottom of those ads have you seen where it says "career: actor.....profession: pilot".....
that cracks me up.....i respect him for the good he does, but come on....

 

[temcgrew]

I can't seem to post a picture, if anyone can send me a PM with an email address and I'll send you the picture.

 

[waveflyer]

"What is good, Phaedrus? And what is not good? Need we ask another to answer these things."

JFReserve- Is it possible to believe in a higher power AND science? To believe that neither religion nor science has it all figured out, but the thirst for knowledge and examination of life is the important thing- no matter where it comes from? Isn't it safe to say that humanity learns from both the spiritual and the scientific?

Hinduism has it's origins in the scientific method- the idea is this: everything you see, hear, touch, feel, and taste- ie: experience is filtered through your mind. If you systematically imagine all of your senses going away- can you answer these questions:
Where are you? Who are you?

I tend to stay away from those who think they have the copyright on what is the truth & those who think they have it all figured out. Which is why i object to most organized religions- but since you ALL think you are 100% right-it stands to reason you are ALL at least partially wrong- it then devolves into a pissing contest rather quickly- my team is better than your team-, and the truth gets lost.

 

[JFReservist]

I had a nice long answer, but got kicked off. The answer is hell yes.

science |ˈsīəns|
noun
the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment

Quickly, the problem is not with science, its when we use science to explain the existential. Nihlism, humanism, etc. - all were existential philosophies that touted science as their standard, but they too bring their bias to the plate when interpreting the results. Theories become dogma, and they are as passionately defended (without much science) as any religious tenant. The atheist is as religious as the Catholic.

 

[waveflyer]

So the problem is with dogma, not religion?

I'd agree with that. For the most part the religions are okay and began purely. But then people screwed them for power- and continue to screw them up today for all kinds of worldly and psychological reasons. How many people do you know- that are COMMANDED to unconditionally love, turn the other cheek, and not judge- yet they are the least forgiving, most judgmental people you know? They lose their religion trying to gain it....And wars are fought over the details...

Like the master said- "take the log out of your own eye before you take the sliver out of someone else's"

If only the religious would practice... reminds me of another quote:

"when they hear of the way,
the Highest minds practice it

the average minds think about it,
and practice it now and then

the lowest minds laugh at it.
If they did not laugh at it- it would not be the way."
lao tsu

i never worried about being a low mind, but average....?? How honest are we being...

 

[Wiskey Driver]

Ok OK...is this John Travolta?

1. Anybody here own a B707 and a G? Ok, 2 airplanes in which he's not the PIC b/c he doesnt have the flight time. And the day he becomes the PIC we'll be hearing in the news about how he crashed.

2. Anybody here banging Kelly Preston? have you seen Kelly Preston with out make up? Bit** looks like a pornstar vagina.

3. Anybody got a checking account balance with 7-digits (to the left of the decimal point!)?
What's the point of all that money if you're crazy from Scientology and Gay.

:beer: Cheers Puto

John Travolta is a ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) licensed pilot with a life long passion for aviation. Since earning his wings in 1974, he has logged close to an astounding 5,000 flying hours. Literally every cent of his first paychecks went to flying lessons. He achieved qualification as a captain in the Gulfstream II, Learjet 24, Hawker 1A, Citation 1 and 2, Tebuan and Vampire Jet. He has qualified as first officer in the Boeing 707. Travolta keeps his skill up-to-date through continual refresher courses, training at American Airlines, Pan Am, SimuFlite and others.

This would mean that he is the pic!! C'mon man I know it was a bit off the wall wearing that uniform in public but dissing his credentials and his honey??? That was weak bro real weak.

 

[skiandsurf]

John Travolta is a ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) licensed pilot with a life long passion for aviation.

I do think its cool that a bigwig likes to fly airplanes. My only comments to this discussion, is that I have first hand info that says he is not a good person to fly co-pilot foron the 707. Not sure if it was a safety issue or ego, but my friend told him to call him if he really needed someone. (Basically was not impressed). The other thing is why is he flying around in a Quantas plane? Cant he support (or be supported by) an American Airline?

His 747-400 type rating is not recognized by the FAA.

And...I somehow think by him flying the 747 or 707, it cheapens all of us. "Look, so easy an actor can do it". Kind of like when Prince William soloed with 8 hours of training. They imply that it doesnt take much to be a pilot, so why should we pay them much.

All else aside, he is trying to put a positive spin on flying and pilots, and thats ok by me.