Thanks Litte Toe. Yeah, them soaps can do some serious damage to relationships. As to playing different tunes on a Bible, it's been done with songs, what's new?
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13Juxtaposition and Bible understanding
by Narkissos inthe "genealogy" thread made me think about the following: .
one of the big problems in reading the bible comes from its practice of simply juxtaposing different stories apparently relating to the same "events": the two creation accounts in the first pages of genesis, the flood narratives (although there is some redactional weaving there), samuel-kings // chronicles, and of course the four gospels.
our theoretic (=> spatially-structured) mind tends to put the stories side by side (synopsis) to compare them: whether we use the comparison to criticise or to harmonise, we actually build a third (or fourth, or fifth) story of "what really happened" (even if it is close to nothing) and then look back to see how the alternate narratives developed from it.
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Sorry I'm not much in a posting mood today...
by kaykay_mp in...i don't feel very well.
my throat has been sore since last thursday.
swallowing and yawning really hurt.
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I have bronchial problems. For the past few years I've been taking "Echinamide' Anti-Viral Formula. When I notice a sign of weakness, I take a small glass of water and warm in the micro-wave, after removing it from the micro-wave, I then take 10 drops, stir and drink it. In fact, I did it last night because I was in the company of my son's family who have colds. You'll find the item in a 'natural' food store.
Under any other cicumstances, I would be taking penicillin pills for a week.
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A possible way to get JWs info w/out incriminating oneself?
by ithinkisee ini have an idea on how to get information in a way that won't get you identified ... i wanted to put it to this forum for scrutiny before i actually put it into practice.
i am on several people's jw spam list.
.meaning they constantly send me the same things that go around in other circles, like the "send this to five friends" or they send the scriptures for the week's book study, or they send a "jws in the news" article or something like that.
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Its worth a try. If you encounter a jdub who asks questions that he insists on you answering, he may catch on. Now, does this including playing false, meaning, if they ask you a question, will you be truthful?
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Were Stories Told About You When You Left The "Truth"?
by minimus indid stories, exaggerations and fables turn up after you left the "faith"?
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Without doubt, especially after running for councilman in the last two elections.
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Juxtaposition and Bible understanding
by Narkissos inthe "genealogy" thread made me think about the following: .
one of the big problems in reading the bible comes from its practice of simply juxtaposing different stories apparently relating to the same "events": the two creation accounts in the first pages of genesis, the flood narratives (although there is some redactional weaving there), samuel-kings // chronicles, and of course the four gospels.
our theoretic (=> spatially-structured) mind tends to put the stories side by side (synopsis) to compare them: whether we use the comparison to criticise or to harmonise, we actually build a third (or fourth, or fifth) story of "what really happened" (even if it is close to nothing) and then look back to see how the alternate narratives developed from it.
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AlanF, I appreciate your comments. My position is simple, I allow others to express their view be it right or wrong. I'm not here to convert anyone nor to correct their viewpoint. I'm interested in knowing opinions. As I said, I put ideas on a shelf and let time do the answering for me.
Your answers seem to indicate that people's behavior can 'only' be attributed to the Bible. My questions are, how many people have actually read the Bible. If they have read the Bible, do they believe it? My view is simple, be it true or not, its a history of a family (bad as they were) and their relationship with their maker. Are there lessons to be learned? If not, then why read the Bible. Why waste your time when your energy's can be put to better use? For example, if you don't like me or you despise me, now, why would I waste my time and energy trying to convince you that I'm a reasonable person, why, when your mind is made up?
The majority of the people in my community NEVER read the Bible, nor believe in the Bible. So, we can't use the Bible as the medium for causing pain and sorrow to themselves.
As to fiction, how many people live in a world of fantasy? Why are soap opera's so popular? It would be interesting if they took a poll asking which is more influential, the Bible or soap opera, and why your answer.
Thinking out loud.
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Million Dollar Baby
by carefully faded ini just saw million dollar baby tonight.
wow, that was a powerful movie!
i won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it yet, but i wasn't prepared for that ending.
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Morton, from my point of view, I would let my kids see the movie. This not about porn. Things of this nature happens in life. We do live in a dark world, knowing such stuff helps us from being taken by surprise. I grew up on the tough side of the street, don't worry about your kid handling it, even if he doesn't, he gets to see the other side, as they say, that's life!
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Juxtaposition and Bible understanding
by Narkissos inthe "genealogy" thread made me think about the following: .
one of the big problems in reading the bible comes from its practice of simply juxtaposing different stories apparently relating to the same "events": the two creation accounts in the first pages of genesis, the flood narratives (although there is some redactional weaving there), samuel-kings // chronicles, and of course the four gospels.
our theoretic (=> spatially-structured) mind tends to put the stories side by side (synopsis) to compare them: whether we use the comparison to criticise or to harmonise, we actually build a third (or fourth, or fifth) story of "what really happened" (even if it is close to nothing) and then look back to see how the alternate narratives developed from it.
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Experience has taught me to be patient and NOT to come to any quick conclusions about stories. I put many hear-say stories on a shelf and then let time do its thing, it has payed off. I have mentioned before that the Bible has been tampered with. Is there any other book more controversial than the Bible? Why is it controversial, why do people go out of their way to disprove it?
If people believe its fiction why make a make a big fuss about it? How many movies and TV shows do we watch that are fictitious? Why do we continue to view these fictitious shows?
How is it they say 90% of what we worry about never happens and yet we still worry, why? Which human or organizations has ALL the answers to life? Let me ask a simple question, what man UNDERTANDS a women?
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In what Way Are You A Perfectionists?
by Golf infor me its work.
i engage in a hazardous occupation involving people's lives, including mine.
i've seen too many people get injured needlessly and its not pretty.
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Low Key, I was watching fly fishing this morning on TV. I'm not into fishing but man were they catching some beautiful fishes and the water was pristine!
Goood for you.
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In what Way Are You A Perfectionists?
by Golf infor me its work.
i engage in a hazardous occupation involving people's lives, including mine.
i've seen too many people get injured needlessly and its not pretty.
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For me its work. I engage in a hazardous occupation involving people's lives, including mine. I've seen too many people get injured needlessly and its not pretty. Aside from that, I let a lot of things slide.
What about YOU?
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Take my challenge
by pleaseer2001 ina question was asked of me last night.
what made you find the forum?
which stopped me in my tracks and opened my mind to ask myself that question.
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p201, with your schooling of hard knocks, you know what to do, just do it. Also, with an actice and bright mind like yours you should have no problems. One suggestion though, be cautious.
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