time and again the refrain is heard that belief and science are mutually exclusive, that belief somehow corrupts good science, that belief is not empirical.
i'd like to throw another slant on that, if i may.. belief is an inherent part of the human psyche.
the desire to know more about our environment and how it all works is also an inherent part of our psyche.
tetra
What you describe is very closely linked to what I am. In magical terms this is the macrocosm/microcosm; "as above, so below" in Hermetic terms.
i believe that different people experience different, and highly personalized, manifestations of this evolution. however, i believe it is ultimately the same thing, though they may beg to differ
The closer one gets to the summit of the mount, the more apparent this becomes.
i'm going to my first white elephant christams party next weekend.
i need some ideas on some good gag gifts.
it's all adults so anything goes.
Hmmm... $15-$20... C*ck-rings. The rubber ones are in that price range. The leather and steel ring ones are a bit pricier, starting probably around $30 or more. Depending on the group, that could be rather shocking.
Spencer's used to always have inexpensive adult gag gifts, adult games, etc.
i'm going to my first white elephant christams party next weekend.
i need some ideas on some good gag gifts.
it's all adults so anything goes.
You really want gag gifts? Or useful adult gifts?
comments you will not hear at the 12-03-06 wt study (10-15-06 issue, pages 23-27)(prove your faith).
review comments will be in red.
wt material from today's wt will be in black.
6) At a social gathering, Christians may talk about various subjects, read some material aloud, or relate interesting experiences. If the conversation strays, the host can tactfully redirect it. He should also be alert that no one person dominates the conversation. If he sees that developing, he can judiciously speak up and provide for variety, perhaps by drawing out the young ones or introducing a subject that invites varied comments. Both young and old will be delighted with this aspect of the gathering. If, as the organizer, you guide matters wisely and tactfully, your `reasonableness will become known' to those present. (Philippians 4:5) They will sense that yours is a living faith, one that affects all phases of your life.
So, conduct your social party as if it were a book study. No wonder so many of us were so socially inept. No one ever does this sort of thing in the real world. People are tolerant of each other. I've never had a problem where one person dominates the conversation. We all just talk back and forth, goof off some, and generally enjoy each other's company.
Perhaps the article should have suggested a timer and buzzer system? "Ok, Brother Widower, your time is up. We care about your grief over your wife's death, but now we need to move on to Sister Gossipsalot."
the object of the game is to shoot down as best you can a positive (no negatives allowed) assertion that has been made by one of your opponents.. you must do it in two sentences only.
you cannot do it with a mere contrary assertion.
you have to give a reference to back your argument up.. eloquence, pithy clarity, pointed relevence all count for much.. here is the format:.
Daystar asserts: Somewhere in the universe there is a planet inhabited entirely by Q-tips.
i've read so many posts from the men on this forum.
how many of you are are willing to defy the society, and defend your wives, sister, and/or daughters in the face of this religion?.
just a question not a threat.. r. .
Your the one touting a gun in your Avatar so who might have paranoid delusional neurosis?
LOL! Yeah, a gun of power chords baby!!! (It's a guitar if you look more closely.)
time and again the refrain is heard that belief and science are mutually exclusive, that belief somehow corrupts good science, that belief is not empirical.
i'd like to throw another slant on that, if i may.. belief is an inherent part of the human psyche.
the desire to know more about our environment and how it all works is also an inherent part of our psyche.
sixofnine
if you feel you can share, would you expound on specifically how you are changed?
Sorry ladies and gentlemen. I have been busy with Brigid and also busy at the office lately.
The goal of my practice was to "cleanse" or to "banish" negative influences. It sounds kind of hippy-dippy, but it does precisely what it's intended to do. It "banishes" negative influences upon your person.
I was changed in that I know myself better and that I don't accept influences in my life that are not conducive to where I am choosing to take it. I don't keep people in my life out of politeness when I know they are causing me problems. I don't allow myself to indulge in behavior that is not conducive to my life choices.
In short, I am a stronger person, a more focused person, higher integrity, more honest... Not that I may not have developed into this at some point anyway. But the practice elevated it and brought the changes sooner.
Forget about all the claptrap about demons and angels and "magical powers". Some people believe in them, some don't. It doesn't matter. I have used these practices to effect changes within my life, within myself, in accordance with my Will.
i've read so many posts from the men on this forum.
how many of you are are willing to defy the society, and defend your wives, sister, and/or daughters in the face of this religion?.
just a question not a threat.. r. .
restrangled
My response was here - http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/125219/2215290/post.ashx#2215290
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an ugly fight between two friends can damage a friendly relationship.
almost irreparably.
I can understand your position as I too lost a very dear friend in a similar manner.
I say give him a chance, but be wary.
here are some of my paintings.
most of them are quite large, but not all.
perhaps i will post some drawings tomorrow.
Eh... they're alright...
Ah, I'm just f$*%in' with ya man!... pretty good! they remind me of something...
