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Do believers in demons use them to avoid responsibility for actions?
by gaiagirl in
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the wtbts teaches that "the whole world is lying in the power of satan" and that "satan controls all the governments".

also, even that sincere members of all other churches good works all are service "to demons".

so, when a jw, or other person who believes in demons, commits a wrong act, do you observe that they blame it on satan or demons instead of accepting responsibility for their own actions?.
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47 foot tall Smurf...sure sign Armageddon is near!
by gaiagirl in
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just saw on the news that macy's will have several new balloons in the thanksgiving day parade, including a smurf 47 feet tall.. can't wait to hear from my jw relatives about this one!.
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What was your favorite summer movie of 2008?
by gaiagirl in
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mine was "indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull".

it was great seeing indy again after 19 years, and he still has the right stuff.

enjoyed the movie quite a lot.
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Second Life: Where are your favorite spots to visit?
by gaiagirl in
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those who play second life probably has favorite spots they return to over and over.

what are your favorite places to meet people or do fun things?.

i enjoy visiting "nevas freeporium", which has lots of clothing, accessories and even skins, all completely free.
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How do you define "miracle"? Have you ever witnessed one?
by gaiagirl in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i define "miracle" as an event which occurs in opposition or defiance of natural laws.

i have never observed any occurance of any event taking place not in accord with natural laws.
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WTBTS view on activities in Second Life?
by gaiagirl in
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many on this board may participate in the online computer game/visual chat-room simulation known as second life, in which you control an avatar which represents yourself, and intereact in real time with other avatars, which are also controlled by actual people.. what is the wtbts view on activities in second life?

do they have any presence in any "official" capacity in second life?.

if a jw sends their avatar to a club, and causes their avatar to become "intoxicated", will the person behind that avatar be called before a judicial committee?
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Crazy Kansas "Christians" plan to picket Tennessee High School
by gaiagirl in
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Could a religion form around the life and teachings of Ghandi?
by gaiagirl in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
ghandi lived a life which many would view as exemplary, and is revered even now as a model humanitarian.

could the stories associated with his life expand over the next several centuries so that a religion based on his life and example would be created?

would future generations tell stories about miracles which he performed, stories which we don't tell because the stories haven't yet been created?
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What holiday is your favorite?
by gaiagirl in
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i really enjoy halloween.

the air is crisper and cooler, a relief from the hot summer.

the season is a celebration of the harvest, as the earth has once more provided her bounty which the people store up to last through the winter until spring.. .
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Carl Sagan on how to recognize truth
by gaiagirl in
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during his presentation of the gifford lectures back in the 1980's, carl sagan was asked by an audience member "how do you recognize the truth when it is upon us"?

carls answer was quite thoughtful, and has application to many avenues of life, including claims by various religious groups:.

it is of course, difficult.