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  We're all connected- Spiritual Atheism

  by nvrgnbk in

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  as you know, common theists believe in a literal "god" who supposedly created and rules the universe; while common atheists reject the idea of "god" altogether.. generally,spiritual atheists are people who do not believe in a literal "god" (thus the term "atheist"), but still consider themselves to be (often deeply) "spiritual" people.. for spiritual atheists, being "spiritual" generally means to have thoughts, words, and actions that are in harmony with the idea that we are all, in some way, connected - that the entire world can be thought of as one entity made up of smaller interacting entities.. therefore, spiritual atheists generally feel that as they go about their lives striving to be personally healthy and happy, they should also be striving to help the world around them be healthy and happy.

  this empowering concept is referred to as "wholistic ethics".. although spiritual atheists do not believe in a literal "god"; they generally recognize "god" as an important and powerful symbol of the inter-connectedness and one-ness of the universe.

  they see that, individually, everything in the universe is a part of "god"; and, collectively, everything in the universe is "god".

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  I'm with Gopher on the "god" thing. We made "god."
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  We're all connected- Spiritual Atheism

  by nvrgnbk in

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  as you know, common theists believe in a literal "god" who supposedly created and rules the universe; while common atheists reject the idea of "god" altogether.. generally,spiritual atheists are people who do not believe in a literal "god" (thus the term "atheist"), but still consider themselves to be (often deeply) "spiritual" people.. for spiritual atheists, being "spiritual" generally means to have thoughts, words, and actions that are in harmony with the idea that we are all, in some way, connected - that the entire world can be thought of as one entity made up of smaller interacting entities.. therefore, spiritual atheists generally feel that as they go about their lives striving to be personally healthy and happy, they should also be striving to help the world around them be healthy and happy.

  this empowering concept is referred to as "wholistic ethics".. although spiritual atheists do not believe in a literal "god"; they generally recognize "god" as an important and powerful symbol of the inter-connectedness and one-ness of the universe.

  they see that, individually, everything in the universe is a part of "god"; and, collectively, everything in the universe is "god".

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  Wow, another good one, NVR! A spritual athiest? That really gets me thinking, thank you.
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  Nvrgnbk is awesome!

  by kwintestal in

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  at the last minute last night i sent him a pm saying i was in town.

  he took me to a great bar for a burger, a few beers and amazing conversation.

  i really had a great time, nvr!

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  pain in the ass

  No way!
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  What things do you just love about life?

  by jambon1 in

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  for me it is having the ability to think & act in a way that is honest to yourself & those you love - so simple, yet after many years in mental captivity, so beutifully right & joyous!.

  my kids cuddles.

  god, i love my children so much.

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  I love Beatles tunes, walking the beach, girl watching, debate, my mom's apple pie, my dad's sarcasm, getting up late on Saturdays, hard work with friends, body surfing, camping, a great movie with popcorn and peanut M & Ms, hot confident women, fast boats, listening to whacked out, soap box standing, weak minded, fellows giving hour, no, 45 minute, no 1/2 hour talks, sushi, taking kids to Disneyland, Heather Graham, Hallie Berry, helping others, remembering my grandparrents, hiking small streams with ultra lite gear, pleasing my gal, watching kids at the zoo, fantasizing about changing the time/space continuim, a good game of one on one basketball, falling asleep on my couch, "Flying Pie Pizza" and a cold draft, bannana cream pie, freedom, HD TV, exploring, slow quiet days in museums, turbulence, thunder and lightning storms, mystery, gossip, great boxing matches, farmers markets, the sound of a Harley, the smell of Armorall on old vinyl, emerging from my cult, my laptop and JWD.

  To be continued?
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  "I don't want to die...

  by 5thGeneration in

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  i want to live under different circumstances.".

  that was a line i heard recently that really impacted me.. i think i need to make a firm stand soon but, unfortunately, it will hurt my wife and kids.. ah, the love is just oozing from jehovah's organization.. .

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  I hear ya, 5th G. Hang in there.
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  Some "Upbuilding" Thoughts

  by watson in

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  oh....the mindset of some of the brethren.

  your opinion?

  something to ponder isn't it strange how a 100.00 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you put it in the contribution box, but such a small amount when you go shopping?.

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  Some "Upbuilding" Thoughts

  by watson in

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  oh....the mindset of some of the brethren.

  your opinion?

  something to ponder isn't it strange how a 100.00 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you put it in the contribution box, but such a small amount when you go shopping?.

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  Oh....the mindset of some of the brethren. Your opinion? Something To Ponder Isn't it strange how a 100.00 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you put it in the contribution box, but such a small amount when you go shopping?
  
  Isn't it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you're at the meeting, and how short they seem when you're watching a good movie?
  
  Isn't it strange that you can't find a word to say when you're praying, but you have no trouble thinking what to talk about with a friend?
  
  Isn't it strange how difficult it is to read one chapter of the Bible, but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel?
  
  Isn't it strange how everyone wants front-row-tickets to concerts or games, but they do whatever is possible to sit in the back at meetings?
  Isn't it strange how we need to know about an event or special field service day for the congregation 2-3 weeks before the day so we can include it in our agenda, but we can adjust our agenda for other events in the last minute?
  
  Isn't it strange how difficult it is to learn a fact about Jehovah God to share it with others, but how easy it is to learn, understand, extend and repeat gossip?
  
  Isn't it strange how we believe everything that magazines and newspapers say but we sometimes question the words in the Bible?
  
  Isn't it strange how everyone can't wait for Paradise, but they don't want to put in much effort to get there?
  
  Isn't it strange how we send jokes in e-mails and they are forwarded right away, but when we are going to send messages about Jehovah, we think about it twice, and only select some in our friend list to share it with?
  
  Let's try not to be so strange and send this to EVERYONE that you care about.
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  Ahhh, just what is your guilty pleasure?

  by FlyingHighNow in

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  sausage biscuits from mcdonalds.

  i broke down and got one today.

  come now, tell me about your guilty pleasures.

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  Guilty Pleasure? Imagining White Dove working out in the tub.
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  Anyone watched the film 'Sicko'?

  by katiekitten in

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  i watched this film last night, and it made me really really grateful that we have free health care in the uk.

  i know we complain about the state of the nhs, but the bottom line is if there is ever anything wrong with me my first thought will not be 'does my insurance cover this' or 'can i afford this'.. there was one part of the film where michael moore takes some people to cuba to get free health care and one woman picks up inhalers for 5 cents a piece, that are costing her $120 in the us.

  she just breaks down and crys at the disparity of the cost.. it was also telling to see the insurance companies employ people specifically to try and find ways to deny claims or to void policies where a claim has been made.

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  This film was a real eye opener for me. One point that struck me was about happy and productive workers. He raised the question of "how many people stay in a line of work or job that they really hate or dislike because they fear losing their health care?" This is really a big deal. I think that is the case for so many in the US. A subtle point compared to others made in the movie, but interesting premise.
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  Can anyone tell me why this "test" works...this is SO SPOOKY!

  by FreedomFrog in

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  ok, can anyone tell me why this works?

  this is so freakin' cool.

  do the test as it is instructed...don't cheat.

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  I must be abinormal like oompa...my immediate thought was "red wrench." Help Me!