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the ultimate test of our existence: termination.. i don't fear death...no reservations, no nightmares.. craig
Everything & everybody in the universe exists, & will continue to exist in some state of another, long after we've ceased being aware.
As for Jesus, God, angels etc.. You cannot convince me that these exist in any form apart from the imagination of insecure humans.
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the ultimate test of our existence: termination.. i don't fear death...no reservations, no nightmares.. craig
I no longer believe that there is any life after death...
The whole idea of immortal life for humans seems to be based on this arrogant idea that we are special & chosen. As far as I can tell, we are just a life form that has advanced slightly more than the rest
The Earth has been around a long time & had many different periods of life & species. Humans came along pretty late.
Here is the argument I gave to a student recently: If we are merely advanced animals, yet we go to heaven - Shouldn't other semi-advanced species such as apes also go to a heaven.
If animals such as apes are immortal, it is logical to think that all animals are immortal and go to a heaven.
If all animals are immortal & go to heaven then logically there must be a heaven made up of immortal bacteria & microbes, aren?t these also god?s creations who deserve his love & tender kindness. Crazy eh?
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the ultimate test of our existence: termination.. i don't fear death...no reservations, no nightmares.. craig
The way I see it, as far as each of us is concerned we all get to live forever....
I have no knowledge of not having existed, I'll have no knowledge of ceasing to exist.. As far as my awareness exists (my forever), I've been alive..
Well it makes sense to me
Anyway, who in their right mind would want to live forever with a bunch of 'holier than thou' meglamaniacs going round shouting 'I TOLD YOU ARMAGEDON WAS COMING'?
jehovah's witness across north america are being sternly counseled at this week's service meeting that they should pack lunches during the 2004 dictrict convention instead of leaving the site to eat elsewere or return with food.
in a letter read during the announcements, members are told this is a "serious problem".
reportedly jws have been banned from some convention locations because the venues want concession stand business if jws insist on bringing carry-out meals into the facility.
our daughter is seven years old and the other day i heard her say to our 12 year old son.. "takes one to know one!
" and then she stuck her little tounge out at him lol!
its so funny to hear kids say things that i used to say when i was little.
Here's some from the UK
I'm SO Scared! (said with real sarcasm)
Bog Off! (said with real conviction)
Ah Bless!! (if something is cute)
You Muppett (if somebody does something silly)
Plonker! (as above)
Don't give me that! (a reply to a lie or excuse)
Simon
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i am an ex jay dub in the uk.. i was was in 'the lie' for 36 years, spent most of it feeling guilty.. in 93 i started a teaching degree & found that i couldn't kid myself anymore, i haven't been to a meeting since.. it's great to find an ex's site that hasn't got a hidden alternative religious adgenda.. .
simon
Thanks for the great welcome.
The name Mr Positive is a nickname given to me by many of my students, because I am passionate about motivation, communication & enthusiasm.
I work as a Seminar Leader in the UK for one of the leading US training companies, SkillPath Seminars. I run management & communication seminars throughout England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland.
When I'm not on the road, I'm a school teacher at a busy Inner City Comprehensive school.
I now class myself as a Humanist and believe that people should always be our No:1 priority.
Simon
PS, how do I get one of those fancy pictures by my name???
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i am an ex jay dub in the uk.. i was was in 'the lie' for 36 years, spent most of it feeling guilty.. in 93 i started a teaching degree & found that i couldn't kid myself anymore, i haven't been to a meeting since.. it's great to find an ex's site that hasn't got a hidden alternative religious adgenda.. .
simon
Hi Mark,
I'm from Southampton but would love to come if I am available.
Please let me have the date?
Simon
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i am an ex jay dub in the uk.. i was was in 'the lie' for 36 years, spent most of it feeling guilty.. in 93 i started a teaching degree & found that i couldn't kid myself anymore, i haven't been to a meeting since.. it's great to find an ex's site that hasn't got a hidden alternative religious adgenda.. .
simon
Don't blame you, all wierdos & nutters - every one
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i am an ex jay dub in the uk.. i was was in 'the lie' for 36 years, spent most of it feeling guilty.. in 93 i started a teaching degree & found that i couldn't kid myself anymore, i haven't been to a meeting since.. it's great to find an ex's site that hasn't got a hidden alternative religious adgenda.. .
simon
Hi Ross,
I'm from Southampton, as far South as you can get before grtting your feet wet.
However, I'm often in Scotland, I'm in both Glasgow (near the Airport) & Dundee July- maybe we could meet up?
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i am an ex jay dub in the uk.. i was was in 'the lie' for 36 years, spent most of it feeling guilty.. in 93 i started a teaching degree & found that i couldn't kid myself anymore, i haven't been to a meeting since.. it's great to find an ex's site that hasn't got a hidden alternative religious adgenda.. .
simon
I am an ex Jay Dub in the UK.
I was was in 'The Lie' for 36 years, spent most of it feeling guilty.
In 93 I started a teaching degree & found that I couldn't kid myself anymore, I haven't been to a meeting since.
It's great to find an Ex's site that hasn't got a hidden alternative religious adgenda.
Simon
