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  1. Phillip Huffman

    Counsel request on starting a nonprofit

    I'm looking for guidance on starting a nonprofit 501c3. The purpose of this organization revolves around the development and management of a particular technology. I'm aware that fundraising is likely going to be the greatest time consumer, especially initially. The first fundraising objective...
  2. Phillip Huffman

    Can A.I. become Self-Aware as in Skynet?

    In short, no, neither AI nor deep learning will result in a skynet like system.
  3. Phillip Huffman

    Why do churches have 'invitation' spectacles to 'walk the aisle?'

    Guess I'm on the flip side of this one. I've grown to despise many unscriptural traditional practices and this one is a mixed issue. The call to repentance at the end of preaching is entirely reasonable and spiritually practical. Business suits, ties, elevated platform and a so-called altar...
  4. Phillip Huffman

    I know this is long, but I need to know about any ideas you have for me.

    Lik3, It sounds from your testimony that you have received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. If so, then you have access to God the Father who can change your mind to overcome that wicked habit. On that basis, I offer this council. Do not let lost battles discourage you from standing up...
  5. Phillip Huffman

    How much power do we have and what should we do with it?

    @disciple Clint, it would seem though that the article you mentioned is splitting hairs on the meaning of 'evil', given that the victims of calamity or any severe unpleasantness, even if God is merely trying to reprove them, or if it is the natural consequence of their actions, count it as evil...
  6. Phillip Huffman

    How much power do we have and what should we do with it?

    @disciple Clint Excellent points to question! As @timothyu pointed out, mankind does have a tendency to re-define good and evil to suit our purposes, so the point can be fairly made that this statement is a matter of perspective, but I would disagree. All creation, willingly or not, fulfills...
  7. Phillip Huffman

    How much power do we have and what should we do with it?

    @disciple Clint - I can understand having that concern but I'm not going that direction, at all. I'm not entirely clear which part of the statement you are having a problem with though. From scripture we have: "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and...
  8. Phillip Huffman

    How much power do we have and what should we do with it?

    This is a subject that I've never found addressed properly so I propose it for discussion here. The purpose of this discussion is mainly to ask, "what should we do with it" but I feel the need to establish the basis of the question first and leave that open for discussion too. 1. Humans have...
  9. Phillip Huffman

    Looking for fellowship

    @Dropout_Theologian , thanks for the welcome :) That's one of the kind of services they could perform. @ilovejcsog, Friend, I've been where you appear to be (based on your responses.) Bad doctrine from 'established' churches and leaders kept me tied up in human foolishness and harmful...
  10. Phillip Huffman

    Looking for fellowship

    I'd love to find some brothers and sisters to spend time with. I'm not looking for an organization. I'm looking to discuss the things of the Spirit and examine the temporary things from Father's view; so probably not a group with a formal worship service, though some holy music is always a good...
  11. Phillip Huffman

    Risk Management

    Greetings yall, If you haven't heard of it before, I recommend becoming familiar with risk management. For a thorough introduction to the process, google "Operational Risk Management C.A.P." which should bring up a PDF from the Civil Air Patrol that instructs on how to perform the risk...
  12. Phillip Huffman

    SpaceX Launching First Reusable Rocket *Live*

    Watched the video, wish I had watched it live; someday that'll be an insignificant footnote in history but right now it's a big step forward. Looking forward to the coming years in science and tech :)
  13. Phillip Huffman

    Are all Christians Christian?

    To answer the OP's question, no, not all who claim the name of Christ know him or are known of him. "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord...
  14. Phillip Huffman

    Standing at the intersection of tech and reality.

    Thank you, all, for your input and I'd be glad to receive more! Responding in order of posting: @Paul of Eugene OR , See, that's kinda how I feel when I try to evaluate what I've got. Since none of the projects are yet profitable in a way that pays bills, I'm stuck finding other work which...
  15. Phillip Huffman

    Standing at the intersection of tech and reality.

    Fellow techies, I need counsel. I've chosen you because you understand the value of technology and many of you have considered it as a potential tool both for man's benefit and also God's glory. I'd like to get your thoughts on which directions I should look to go professionally. First though...
  16. Phillip Huffman

    Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

    CDDA is a computer game but the graphics used are either ASCII or tiles, though some of the tile sets allow for overlapping. Let's just say that while graphics are less than impressive (unless you really love classic low rez, which can be fun) the game play is amazing,... also frustrating when...
  17. Phillip Huffman

    Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

    This a is a roguelike sci-fi/survival game with a ridiculous amount of crafting and customizing available. I did search the other day and found no mention of it so I figured that I would introduce it to yall. If you've played before or are just checking it out post your thoughts.
  18. Phillip Huffman

    Is technology and computers part of God or separate?

    OP, Computers are a far cry from reflecting God's ability to calculate and his perfection but they may serve a purpose in relating God's glory to a lost soul in various manners. You certainly could use them as an illustration. Will computers be in heaven? So much is unknown about what will or...
  19. Phillip Huffman

    Calling all roboticists!

    Commercial products still have nothing more than very basic AI, to the point I'm not even sure that term actually applies. However, intelligence, including self awareness, are now within the range of the hobby roboticist, in terms of necessary technology. Getting the theory worked out and...
  20. Phillip Huffman

    'I'm Intersex,' A Supermodel Says, Hoping To End Stigma

    Well, there's that, CD. Yeah, I really didn't check first or I'd have avoided putting my foot in my mouth. I took one look at the post, jumped to a conclusion and twitched a response post. Wonder what I'd do that individuals position... I think maybe the first thing is I'd want to know is what...