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Philosophy: The Theory of Everything:

by frankiespeakin in

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/theory_of_everything_(philosophy).

in philosophy, a theory of everything or toe is an ultimate, all-encompassing explanation of nature or reality.

[1][2][3]adopting the term from physics, where the search for a theory of everything is ongoing, philosophers have discussed the viability of the concept and analyzed its properties and implications.

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Remember the poster Littletoe? Maybe he was onto something.

I remember him. Thoughtful and articulate. He touched many soles...

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Martial Arts?

by Godsendconspirator in

i have always had a love for martial arts (didn't know how to fight, just admire what the human body can do), but since jdub-land banned it, i just kinda forgot about it.

i admire nate quarry (an 'apostate' mma fighter) and i have been boxing for a year now.

i decided to switch over to muay thai.

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A bit of hapkido back in the day. Nothing formal or fancy, mostly joint manipulation/locks, a few throws and pins, basic self defense.

Tai chi is fascinating though. Should make the time...

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Okay Folks, it's Time to be like ....Canada

by dreamgolfer in

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get on the anti gun bandwagon,.

it is not the middle ages, the rrvolutinary or civil war time- it's now - 2012 and soon to be 2013. america needs to become like canada, now now now.

you can argue all you want, but if you can't open your eyes, you have some deep dark issues that require a shrink.. i will not answer you or taunt you.

Is there anyone on this site who live in Winnipeg Manitoba?

by Vienna Angelika in

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i live in winnipeg and would like to meet up with some people here..

Twitch

yea, i live there. rather chilly these days, no?

There was a meetup.com group here about 8-10 yrs ago; it's how I met a few other xjws initially, Lady Lee and Nosferatu. LL moved down east but has a Best Of section here worth a look. The local meetup group kinda faltered. Not sure if there's another one around.

headisspinning is from around here but haven't seen much posting from her lately

Stick around this place; there's a wealth of knowledge and wisdom here going back quite some time. And many posters who can offer some really good advice. Make you think. Change stuff around. Etc.

BTW, welcome :)

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Does an "all knowing" God have the leisure of choosing not to know something?

by wannabefree in

this concept just always caused a conflict in my mind.

i can remove the idea of predestination with knowing something in advance, why would the watch tower insist that god chooses not to know something?

is that even possible for god?

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Does an "all knowing" God have the leisure of choosing not to know something?

You wouldn't think so. A god who isn't omniscient or chooses ignorance really isn't much of a god IMO

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A picture so outrageous, it deserves its own thread...

by cedars in

i mean no disrespect to sd-7 or his fine thread on which this picture has already featured, but i think it is just so ridiculous that it deserves a thread all of its own.. lurkers and apologists, this is how your precious organization views itself.... behold the madness.... .

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cedars.

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Jesus is there, he's just invisible

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Please share a quote that you enjoy...

by nvrgnbk in

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nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose--.

a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.. mary shelley.

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"We can't stop here, this is bat country"

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

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Are you now ashamed of how gullible you were as a JW?

by biometrics in

now that you realise how idiotic some of the jw beliefs are/were, do you feel ashamed of how gullible you were to believe them?.

if anything my past as an adult jw makes me understand how easily manipulated people are by the people and environment around them.

and that even intelligent people can be influenced beyond what is rational..

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It's not a bad thing to feel as such necessarily. A catalyst for change.

Forgiving oneself and moving on. Such simple and sublime words, seemingly elusive but dynamic and attainable.

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A picture so outrageous, it deserves its own thread...

by cedars in

i mean no disrespect to sd-7 or his fine thread on which this picture has already featured, but i think it is just so ridiculous that it deserves a thread all of its own.. lurkers and apologists, this is how your precious organization views itself.... behold the madness.... .

.

cedars.

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Behold the madness...

Roy Batty: Gosh, you've... really got some nice toys here.

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Have you ever actually talked to a psychotherapist?

by Lore in

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nobody in my immediate family has, as far as i know.

there seems to be an unwritten rule against them among the witnesses.

(or maybe a written rule i'm not aware of).

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I always thought therapists were like mechanics; You just keep going back for the rest of your life so you don't fall apart.

Not so much. More like a repair when things don't work and maybe a tune up if needed. The idea is to get you back on your feet and give you the tools to maintain your own conveyance, as it were. It's not and shouldn't be a crutch.

I'm not speaking of those who've severe psych disorders. Just everyday people who need some fixin' with something they can't fix on their own.