El blanko

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  Per Celtic's doom-and-gloom post: is it the end of the world as we know it?

  by True North in

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  in reply to the thread "if things turn ugly for the western world, will you run back to "mother"?

  ", celtic said the following:move to canada.

  wilderness, enough fire wood to last donkey's years in driftwood alone, hunt, fish, become self sufficient, go organic.

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  I understand what Celtic is saying and share his vision of a simpler life closer to nature.. and yes, the UK in many places (especially inner city areas) is no picnic.

  The culture underpinning this country of ours is one driven for the main part by selfishness. This at a very basic level manifests itself in key areas like respect for the land and property of others.

  There is a festering underbelly to this land that is eroding sound values.

  I've felt it for years, from the late 1970s onwards. Even as a child the subtle shift in attitude became tangible. There is definitely more division and less love amongst the people in my own experience.
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  how much Nepotism in the congregations?

  by badboy in

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  know any examples?

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  El blanko

  know any examples?

  Lots.
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  How many hours did you falsely report?

  by badboy in

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  any takers?

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  I was true to every minute, as I viewed it as sacred service and would not try to pull the wool over God's eyes. Crazy eh!
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  What is the difference between Creationism and Intelligent Design?

  by somebodylovesme in

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  drawing once again from the infinite wisdom of this board.... i'm having a hard time figuring out the distinction between creationism and intelligent design... is id just creationism with a pronounced christian tie?

  thanks in advance.

  slm

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  Hmm... if one concludeds that the universe needed to be created because of its complexity, does that not mean the even more complex god needed to be created too?

  Not really, I see what you are saying though. The argument asserted excludes the creator. That particular lobby support the idea of the physical universe that surrounds us being created, not God.
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  What is the difference between Creationism and Intelligent Design?

  by somebodylovesme in

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  drawing once again from the infinite wisdom of this board.... i'm having a hard time figuring out the distinction between creationism and intelligent design... is id just creationism with a pronounced christian tie?

  thanks in advance.

  slm

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  Same BS, different name.

  You forgot to add - IMO. Tut tut, how naughty
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  Coincidences?

  by Agent 1 of 1 in

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  i've been doing alot more research than i ever have when i was a dub.

  and i'm starting to realize its not just what the dubs teach that seem coincidental.

  its what the bible shares.

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  El blanko

  I think you underestimate how good you have it right now due to science

  Hehe - if you knew me and my current circumstances, whilst being better than many on the planet, they are hardly the ideal

  I do not underestimate REM, seriously. If you met me, you'd realize.

  I accept that there may have been exceptions to my previous assertion according to your understanding, but on the whole I stand by what I say. The wave of technology we now take for granted has produced a series of hideous by-products. Surely you agree with me there? I would not like to lose my internet connection or gadgets, but I would be willing to drop them tomorrow to help benefit the bigger picture if it became viable to do so. I am only able to help support myself within this society at present via this PC due to health issues.

  (by the way, I prefer Speckled Hen )
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  Coincidences?

  by Agent 1 of 1 in

  1. watchtower
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  i've been doing alot more research than i ever have when i was a dub.

  and i'm starting to realize its not just what the dubs teach that seem coincidental.

  its what the bible shares.

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  El blanko

  If you can't make the BBQ, PM me an idea where you live, will ya? It'd be good to meet up, and I'm often gadding around the country.

  Not at the moment friend, I'll have to think about it.

  I understand what you say though about meeting with a person and am glad that you found common ground with six. This faceless form of communication can cause unnecessary grief at times for some.
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  Coincidences?

  by Agent 1 of 1 in

  1. watchtower
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  i've been doing alot more research than i ever have when i was a dub.

  and i'm starting to realize its not just what the dubs teach that seem coincidental.

  its what the bible shares.

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  El blanko

  Meanwhile, might I suggest that you try to spending less time getting disturbed, and just enjoy the experience of a mix of conflicting opinions - This place can be a lot of fun!

  Hehe ... it doesn't ruin my day. I can assure you my friend. Quiet the opposite. I wonder whether you would really get on with REM face to face (drink to drink)? When two people have such a different outlook, it can break friendship in the longterm. Sadly I know this from experience. It really shouldn't get in the way, but it does time and time again. Intellectual fencing does get out of hand. I tend to walk off/leave a house when the battle gets too hot. I'd rather be seen to lose the battle than lose friends now.

  As for seeing my face - you just never know
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  Coincidences?

  by Agent 1 of 1 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i've been doing alot more research than i ever have when i was a dub.

  and i'm starting to realize its not just what the dubs teach that seem coincidental.

  its what the bible shares.

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  El blanko

  Roybatty:

  You raise points that always cross my mind as well.

  I would think that God is around, constantly, and is seen through all aspects of the physical creation. The good and the bad (starting to sound Gnostic there). Food simply falls from trees when the conditions are fair and the seeds bring us plants and food to eat. The water flows to quench our thirst. Any good parent provides for his children. The sun brightens to warm the skin and feed us with vitamin D to enhance our glow. The birds sing in the morning to liven our senses and bring us love within our hearts.

  It depends how you see God.

  The spider catches the fly in the web .... there lies the rub
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  Coincidences?

  by Agent 1 of 1 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i've been doing alot more research than i ever have when i was a dub.

  and i'm starting to realize its not just what the dubs teach that seem coincidental.

  its what the bible shares.

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  El blanko

  REM:

  One of the books written by Susan Blackmoore sounds interesting (if I can find it cheap - I'll get it), yet she still "does not know" whether there is "another side to this life" after her own research. She appears to have dropped her former set of beliefs which included dabbling with Tarot and altered states of consciousness to attain enlightenment. She is also agnostic, which is fair enough for her, but then says a lot about where she is coming from as far as her studies are concerned.

  You cannot be a mystic and agnostic, the two do not sit well together and conflict arises. Both are a personal choice.