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    XL REPUBBLICA - how Mika keeps himself busy ;-)

    in Mika News and Press

    Posted

    Thanks for posting coolcat! And thanks to Robertina for making sure they posted the English version. :wub2:

     

    "Pro choice" in this context refers to abortion... Mika is saying that he feels it's a woman's right to choose whether or not to have an abortion for any reason. In English-speaking countries the opposite point of view is referred to as "pro life." Someone with "pro life" views believes life begins the moment a baby is conceived, and that an expectant woman should not be allowed to make the decision to terminate that life.

     

    With everything else he refers to - contraception, tolerance, gay unions, and faith - he's simply saying that he is in favour of all of those things despite the traditional point of view of the church.

     

     

     

    Agreed. Of course I do like reading or watching interviews where he goes on about his clothes or whatever, but this feels far more substantial.

     

    I have to commend him for tackling such a sensitive topic. I don't necessarily agree with him on all points, but I respect his position and admire his ability to clearly express his point of view. I do relate to what he said about the feeling of escape and detachment within the walls of a church (or, for me, any sort of religious building).

     

    I also found it interesting that he wrote "we must be brave enough to take what we like and not have them impose what we do not believe in." My initial reaction to that is to disagree. I can't imagine one could comfortably affiliate themselves with a particular religion or attend a weekly religious service only to disagree with a significant portion of what's being taught. That was the problem I had with the Catholic school I attended from ages 14 to 17; I just did not agree with much of what was taught, and those matters put me off Catholicism as a whole.

     

    But on the flip side, if most of one's faith-based activities are carried out privately - a quick prayer backstage before performing to a frenzied crowd - what's to say you can't pick and choose? I suppose that's one of the differences between faith and religion. Religion is prescribed, organized, and in my opinion, inflexible. But broad faith affords far more flexibility. One can select the relevant bits from organized religions, accepting the parts that fit their own beliefs (love thy neighbour, for example) and discarding the parts that don't fit (say, homosexuality is a sin).

     

    And I suppose that applies to life in general. Of all the perspectives, opinions and advice out there you just have to take what fits and discard the rest. Thanks Mika, for making me think. :pinkbow:

     

    That is very true. I don't know if anyone is familiar with Plato's philosophies on his "Republic" dialogue which was one of his most influential works of philosophy and political theory.

     

    Plato believed, that by prescribing or instilling fear into the cities of roman empires through the Church, that order will be maintained through it inhabitants. Fear as in "You will burn in hell for all eternity" if you don't follow the Church's codes etc. His philosophy on this was very extensive and basically promoted this idea. At that time Religion was the most feared and the Pope held the GREATEST amount of power because of this.

     

    I just wanted to mention that because I do agree with Mika on this. When you study in depth all of the greatest Philosophers who played a big part in kind of playing with Religion (alongside the pope) in those times and adapted certain things in order to maintain "order" it makes you question Where they more concerned with the person being a strong believer? or was it all about world order?

     

    I dont know, I still believe and LOVE my one only GOD and I am a highly spiritual person who carries his faith everywhere.

    XL REPUBBLICA - how Mika keeps himself busy ;-)

    in Mika News and Press

    Posted

    OMG!

     

    His radical views mixed with his traditional values are extremely insightful! He humbles the Idea of Faith and Love is 2 of the most important values the church should keep spreading!

     

    He reminds me sooo much of myself and my views towards to the church growing up in a catholic family.

     

    He never ceases to amaze me with his EXCELLENT writing skills; anyone could be a good writer, but conveying your message and grabbing the reader all the way through till the end is pure TALENT.

     

    I love him more and more. Brains are just as important as looks :teehee:

    XL REPUBBLICA - how Mika keeps himself busy ;-)

    in Mika News and Press

    Posted

    Today!!!! :clap: :clap:

     

    Come on Italy,... Wake up! :yay::yay:

     

    For now, only this on the website :sad:

     

    http://xl.repubblica.it/dettaglio/80370

     

    EDICOLA

    Ecco il nuovo XL 59!

    XL si sdoppia in due copertine: la serie Romanzo Criminale 2 e Superman che, nonostante la forma smagliante, compie 75 anni: quale delle due preferite?

     

     

    Supereroi contro supercattivi. Sono loro i protagonisti delle due copertine di XL di novembre rispettivamente dedicate al 75esimo anniversario della DC Comics e alla seconda e ultima stagione della serie tv Romanzo Criminale.

     

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    Glam offre le tendenze della moda mentre il viaggio di questo mese racconta il lago siberiano Baikal.

     

    Tra gli editorialisti di sempre, Carlo Lucarelli, Niccolò Ammaniti, Bruce Sterling, il Trio Medusa, Boosta, Carmen Consoli e Mika che ogni mese in Pop Up! offre il suo particolare punto di vista su arte, attualità, e sentimenti.

     

    Mondo, infine, racconta le città più calde attraverso le testimonianze dei nostri corrispondenti.

     

    XL di ottobre è in edicola dal 30 settembre.

     

     

    :fangurl: :fangurl:

     

    Thanks! Wish I understood any of this :-/

    Official - Dreams about MIKA thread =)

    in Chat about Mika

    Posted · Edited by Mika's boo

    Ok, this is the first time I am writing in this thread...and Im glad I found it because last nights dream was so great!:teehee:

     

    I have a friend who I was speaking with over the phone and she lives in the Dominican Republic. She was telling me she was coming to NYC next month for a 2 week holiday. This info ties into my dream.

     

    So I arrive a this hotel in Downtown NY where I went to visit my friend (the one who I had spoken to in real life) and I go to the lobby and ask for her name and they told me she had checked out. I was so sad and could not understand why she would just leave without even telling me. So I head over to the bar in the lobby (those bars Hotel's have in the lobby area) for a drink and to try and text message her/call her and see where she was!

     

    So I arrive to the nearly empty bar, sit down, order my drink and began texting her etc. As I look to my left I see a guy on his laptop sitting at the bar as well. I take a closer look...and yes, it was Mika. However, in my dream this was completely normal and I did not even panic. He seemed pretty out of it as well. So, I told the bartender to send him a glass of wine and to put it on my bill. When the bartender took it to him, Mika's face was a little puzzled and the bartender pointed to me. Mika then looks at me from afar, and smiles– as he raises his glass (kind of a "Thank You" gesture) -I do the same.

     

    So I look down at my phone and my friend had text messaged me back and I was really bummed to read "Sorry, I just had to go. Maybe we can see each other next time" Before I knew it, I see something approaching me; I look up and it was Mika, with his laptop in his hand. He said "hello! Thank you for the drink that was really sweet of you!" and I kind of just gazed at his gorgeousness and said "Your very welcome!, you seemed a little out of it as I am so I thought a drink couldn't hurt" He replied "Your absolutely right" as he extended his hand to shake mine "My name is Mika" he said as he gave me a firm hand shake. "Pleasure to meet you Mika, I'm JP". "You look a bit out of it as well! is everything ok?" he said, I look up and reply "Ahhh, its about a friend, but its ok...its too much to get into" He looked at me and laughed, "Its fine! Please tell, I am always talking about myself to people so it would be nice to listen to someone else's problems for a change" and I could not help but grin and begin telling him the story.

     

    Next thing you know, He tells the bartender "Hey, can we please have another round– this time its on me" as he looks at me with a sarcastic grin on his face. We spoke about different things but thats when it begins to get blurry for me (dreams are sometimes hard to remember fully :teehee:)

     

    So after several drinks and hours of conversation, I say "Well, I should get going." he looks at me and says "Aw! well thank you for the lovely conversation! I honestly didnt expect to have such a nice time tonight as I only came down from my room because I was bored out of my mind!" I laugh hysterically at his funny comment and said "Don't thank me! Thank you! for listening to my "stupid" story!!....ahhh I should not have drank so much! I have to drive home!" He immediately has a worried look on his face and says "Ok, I'll tell you what, are you hungry?" "Ummm, yea I can deal with some food right now" I said, "Ok, I am starving, so how about we go up to my room, order some room service and keep chatting while we wait? this way you can wait till the liquor leaves your system" He said, astonished by his sweet efforts, I say "That sounds awesome! your too sweet!" He smiled and we began walking towards the elevator.

     

    ...and that is where my dream ends! :aah:

     

    Such a lovely dream I woke up sooooo happy, because Im sure that is the way he really is, extremely sweet & compassionate.

     

    Well, thats all! I hope I didn't bore you guys with such a long dream/story! :teehee:

    World Reps thread

    in MFC Info and Announcements

    Posted

    In your siggie you have the link for your banner

     

    Your world rep siggie image link from Guylaine

     

    To that you need to add the link to your introduction

     

    [ URL=Link to your post] Your world rep siggie image link from Guylaine[/url]

     

    Give that a try - but I'm no techy, if it doesn't work I'm sure someone will be able to help you :naughty:

     

    Thank you silver! I will try!

    World Reps thread

    in MFC Info and Announcements

    Posted

    And that reminds me :naughty: - are the new signature sizes causing any problem with the banners?

     

    If you have included the banner in your siggie as part of a gif, can you still put in a link to your welcoming post or country's thread?

     

    Im actually a bit confused as to how I can link my banner to my introduction page. Help please? :teehee:

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