Posts by BlackSwan of Memphis

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without God what would humanity do?

by BlackSwan of Memphis in

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what would humanity do without some belief in an almighty, in a divine in something?.

how has it shaped the way modern man thinks?.

would we better off or worse, without a belief in that which is divine?.

BlackSwan of Memphis

I see you arguement, but if there is no consequence, or if we really dont have to answer to anything or anyone for moral misbehavior. I mean so what if I sleep with your wife, who do I have to answer to?

Yourself. Your friend that beats the s*** outta ya. J

Good point MsD. People would believe in something. Like nark said, a myth or something.

Need to read up Nietchske. (sp?) Have a link for it.

I have been thinking the last few days how God fills a void in our lives. Hate to say this, but, serves a purpose.

meagan

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without God what would humanity do?

by BlackSwan of Memphis in

jw
friends

what would humanity do without some belief in an almighty, in a divine in something?.

how has it shaped the way modern man thinks?.

would we better off or worse, without a belief in that which is divine?.

BlackSwan of Memphis

Those negative traits are a natural phase after our evolutionary ascendency from apes (monkeys have a lot of fears). What i am saying is, no fears = no belief in god. If humanity was absent of fear, security and happiness could well be much more common.

Yeah but isn’t fear necessary for survival? Maybe fear of the unknown has helped people survive. Even if some of that fear is based on myth.

Its a very intricate invention, with lots of loose ends.No?

Loose ends? If God is all powerful etc etc. Doesn’t that explain it all?

There is more to religion than "God" or even "gods".
On the other hand I think we will probably always need, and produce, myths and rituals.

I agree with you on this about religion. I think we need (as a whole) myths and rituals.

I feel it defines a law of morality. I think? Or else why care what happens to whomever. Does moral behavior evovle?

Why not? Hm, in our own lives we grown and change. Is it possible that morality did evolve from centuries, millenia of trial and error?

(thanks for the response, sorry it took me so long, putting kids to bed)

peace

meagan

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without God what would humanity do?

by BlackSwan of Memphis in

jw
friends

what would humanity do without some belief in an almighty, in a divine in something?.

how has it shaped the way modern man thinks?.

would we better off or worse, without a belief in that which is divine?.

BlackSwan of Memphis

????

well? What would humanity do without some belief in an almighty, in a divine in something?

how has it shaped the way modern man thinks?

would we better off or worse, without a belief in that which is divine?

meagan

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Can a witness get disfellowshipped for getting a tattoo?

by Chico86 in

Not long before I left I was having some interesting conversations with a sister in the hall who had one on her ankle and was planning on getting another one or two. In fact, she was having them done by another sister in a different cong whose profession was tattoo artist.

That being said...

When I went panty-hose-less to the meetings and my ankle tattoo was quite visible, I got disapproving looks occasionally with a head shake.

meagan

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ORANGEFATCAT HAS A BRAIN TUMOR

by orangefatcat in

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yes, it is so, that i have a brain tumor and i will be going to the hospital in about two hours.

i will ask my son richard to keep all of you posted.

i have all of you in my heart.

BlackSwan of Memphis

much love and many prayers going out to you OFC.

(((((orangefatcat))))

meagan

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Do you believe in negative energy?

by xjwms in

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all of you people are the best, ... because you always have the right answers fast....... last week i had that run in with bro & sis pioneer...and they really beat me up, .

this week a brother called me, with a stupid tax question that i know he had the answer to.

he had not seen me since last year at the memorial...and said...."are you fatter since i seen you?".

BlackSwan of Memphis

I went through something similar last summer.

By then I wasn't attending meetings at all and had people from the hall dropping by during the day. By late summer early fall, family members wanted to drop by. I had the same feeling you do now: that it was leaving too much negative energy behind.

Brigid is right in that you can neutralize that negative energy. I'm sure she could be a good source of info for doing so.

I asked someone recently the Best way to attract positive energy her response was pretty simple: think positive thoughts.

Sending positive energy your way.

meagan

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They saw a body of water and they were baptized in one day after believing

by Star Moore in

the early christians...heard paul give a speech and hundreds got baptized..or thousands.

the early eleopian eunuch talked to phillip about the bible in acts.

8 and then saw a body of water and 'bamb' he was baptized.

BlackSwan of Memphis

Hi Star

This was something I noticed right away. There was none of this book studying thing etc etc. It was a matter of accepting the gospel and Christ. Quite a change huh?

meagan

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FREEDOMLOVER update with JW family

by freedomlover in

hi guys, haven't been around here much lately.

just been really busy trying to start a new life in a new area.

if any of you have been keeping up with our life and journey out of the org, thought you'd like an update.

BlackSwan of Memphis

That's excellent news FL!!! I'm really happy that things are going so well for you with your dad and step mom. I am also very happy that the wedding went so well! I know that has to be a lot off your mind now. Take care

meagan

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Locks of Love--Can you ever imagine JWs doing such a thing?

by rebel8 in

today hundreds of people are volunteering their hair for an org that provides wigs to cancer pts.

the today show in nyc had a few folks allow their long hair to be cut for donation and there are hundreds in another locale doing the same.

there are even little kids doing it!.

BlackSwan of Memphis

I am glad to hear some dubs have donated their hair so obviously my statement they would never do it was incorrect. I hereby revise it to "MOST jws would never do it". I will be more careful to speak in legalese from now on.
I wanted to be involved in charity work when I was a dub and it was prohibited. I remember wanting to do a walkathon and since my dad was an evil unbeliever, my mother left the decision to the elders as usual. I had to ask the elders' permission, and of course they said no, it would be better to use that time to stay home and read the Youth book. So I guess raising money to save a wildlife refuge from development....by taking a walk in the park......was much worse than sitting on the couch reading the same exact teachings I was already familiar with. To this day I have never personally known even one JW who participated in a charity; it was/is prohibited here. Keep in mind I live in WT NY state, so maybe the proximity to the mother org made my experience different than yours.
My belief that dubs are rarely involved in charities has been borne out by the many experiences of others, not the least of which was the insular "dubs only" response the JWs had to the horrible hurricanes in the South

2 key points:

elder permission and area that a person lives.

There are probably many more variances we could find if we wanted to.

You sound like a person w/ a good heart, rebel.

meagan

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Locks of Love--Can you ever imagine JWs doing such a thing?

by rebel8 in

today hundreds of people are volunteering their hair for an org that provides wigs to cancer pts.

the today show in nyc had a few folks allow their long hair to be cut for donation and there are hundreds in another locale doing the same.

there are even little kids doing it!.

BlackSwan of Memphis

Actually

The daughter of the presiding overseer in my hall did this. She had the most beautiful brown hair and once she got it to a certain length she did the locks of love thing.

meagan