Archaeologist claims to have found King David's Palace

[AngryAmish]

"She believes she has found the palace of King David, the poet-warrior who the Bible says consolidated the ancient Jewish kingdom around the 10th century B.C. and expanded its borders to encompass the Land of Israel. Others are doubtful.

"There is sometimes a reality, a very precise reality, though maybe not all true, described in the Bible," Mazar said. "This is giving the Bible's version a chance."


I think it would be good for knowledge's sake to determine what if anything has been found. The politics of this thing could create some trouble--just because everything is politics.

[shoelace414]

1. In other news, somehow 200,000 bombs dropped on King David's palace

[Skidmore]

2. Well, now the Endtimers will be seeking to restore the Temple.

The rapture is nigh.


Sigh.

[AngryAmish]

4. Folks have already tried to do that

See what I mean. I am interested in history but when history gets distorted or used to advance political/religious agendas then fair discussion and discovery becomes impossible.

[VaYallaDawg]

12. Oh, holy s**t!! What does this do to the "Rapture Index" ???

[Dr.Phool]

3. So far this morning we've found ancient invisible giants in Syria

Buildings that cause earthquakes, and now King David's Palace.

I think I'm gonna go get a drink before we find anything else.

[AngryAmish]

5. invisible giants???

[Skidmore]

6. Yeah?! Invisible giants? Tell us more.

[FSogol]

10. Giants in Syria

http://www.champress.net/english/index.php?page=show_det&id=1400

[Javaman]

23. If they were invisible, how did they know they were giants?

And how did they know they were invisible?

:shrug:

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

9. Ooh!

Do you have links for the invisible gaints and earthquake buildings? That sounds like fun.

[Dr.Phool]

15. These were posted in the last couple of hours-invisible giants,etc.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=228x15670

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=228x15668

[jokerman93]

18. And please don't forget

And please don't forget the million year old human footprints (show prints) found in Mexico!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=228&topic_id=15596&mesg_id=15596

[Tom Joad]

7. Considering the funders of this work.. Do NOT take this as fact...

the funders have a stake in *finding* certain things... to prove political points... that is that Jewish people belong to Israel, rather than it should be shared equally by the all the people who live there.

They also want to claim that Jewish settlers have rightful claim to East Jerusalem.

The world considers East Jerusalem illegally occupied by the Israeli military.

[Ladyhawk]

8. Israel is a fucking mess.

I don't even want to think about how hard it will be to "fix" that region. And when it comes right down to it, "religion" is mostly to blame for the problems. Fundies in America support Israel because they say the bible tells them to: "I will bless them that bless you and curse them that curse you." Also, they see the creation of the nation of Israel as a fulfillment of prophecy, yet fail to see that perhaps "prophecy" played a role in the creation of the state and in the subsequent violence.

I don't see much of a use for religion.

[Tom Joad]

14. Pelosi is one of the most extreme supporters of Israeli policies

So it is not just about religion. It is about politics, colonialism, and racism...
It would not be all that difficult to address these problems, if the powerful parties involved (Israel, US) were to go by international law.

A first step would be to end funding of the occupation army by the United States.

[Ladyhawk]

24. No, I'm sure religion isn't the only issue, but it is a big issue.

Extremists on both sides think god gave them the land of Palestine. Fundy Christians agree with the Jewish extremists and that's where a lot of support for Israel is garnered. :(

I don't like hearing that Pelosi is choosing sides here. Sometimes I think we should just STAY OUT of the conflict altogether, but now that we've armed Israel to the teeth, it's kind of hard to do that, isn't it? :grr:

[Dr.Phool]

16. Due to my being relatively sane

And quite a bit skeptical, I won't take any of it as fact.

[teenagebambam]

11. Why is this news?

I was in Jerusalem 20 years ago, and toured that archaeological site, and they were talking with certainty THEN about it being David's palace. Why this "revelation"?

[Dr.Phool]

17. The fact is, that David's existence has never been proven

Much less his palace. To many he's a mythological figure like Noah, William Tell, and King Arthur.

[Bridget Burke]

22. Tell the Brits there's no King Arthur....

And make them close down Glastonbury Tor, the castle ruins at Tintagel & Cadbury Hill.

If you're really brave--tell the Welsh.

[gauguin57]

13. Are there dinosaur fossils in "King David's Palace"?

I'll call the outgoing members of the Dover, PA, school board to find out!

[AngryAmish]

19. Of course not

Dinosaurs never existed. Ask Carl Everett.

[shain from kane]

20. Here's one of the poems on the wall.

I kicked the assth
Of Goliath.

Also found written on the wall ---

For a good time, call Jonathan, son of King Saul.

[deutsey]

21. King David Caught in "Clintonesque" Scandal!

KING DAVID ADMITS TO ADULTERY, MURDER OF SERVANT
By Dwayne Eutsey
Staff Scribe

Jerusalem--In a stunning admission of guilt last night King David acknowledged that he had an "inappropriate relationship" with Bathsheba, the wife of his loyal servant Uriah the Hittite, which resulted not only in her pregnancy but in the betrayal and murder of Uriah as he fought in the Royal Army during the Ammonite War.

David made the confession after it was clear that his confidant Nathan T. Prophet, who had been subpoenaed by independent counsel H.A. Seytan, would cooperate with the investigation into the affair. It is rumored that Prophet has received inside information from a source in "high places" about David's involvement in the scandal.

"Have mercy on me, O God," a contrite David said in his speech. "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin." While some believe the sincerity of his plea, many question whether David's confession is just another "song and dance" he has written for inclusion in his growing collection of Psalms. Temple insiders admit that because of the "immoral" nature of David's actions, they are now debating whether his Book of Psalms can even be included in the sacred canon.

Independent Counsel Seytan, rebounding from his failed probe into Job's faith claims, said in a statement today that he feels vindicated by the recent turn of events. Because he is still completing his report into the Bathsheba affair, Seytan declined further comment. He did say before disappearing in a puff of smoke that he intends to "get to the bottom" of the enigmatic claim made by the King last night when he also admitted that he "was born guilty, a sinner when my mother conceived me." "If the King's been guilty for that long," Seytan said, "I wonder what else he's trying to hide."

Although Seytan's report will not be released for another few weeks, pundits speculate that it may force the King to resign. Legal experts say the Bathsheba affair, with its adultery, murder, and coveting, violates at least three of the Ten Commandments. Political foes of David, who have questioned his kingship since his involvement in the mysterious death of Goliath T. Giant, argue that the King has never been fit for office. "I've seen the Messiah," one senior prophet said on background. "The Messiah is a vision of mine, and believe me, King David is no Messiah."