Nate Merit

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  Do you think this is for real

  by skyman in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a few weeks ago a man that live near my house wrecked his car and was killed about 5:45 am.

  the mans friend my partner in business was at my house at 6:00 the go hunting on my place.

  after he went hunting he left to find what had happened to his friend because he had not shown up.

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  Hello Jeffro
  
  This is probably not exactly what either of you mean, but there are sections of the brain specifically hardwired for religious/spiritual experiences.
  
  Nate
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  What Religion DOESN'T Use Fear Tactics and Threats?

  by Nate Merit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  fear of the unknown (and certainly death is the great unknown) is the primal motivator in religion.

  those who clue into this learn to manipulate others through fear of punishment and promise of reward.

  yes, it is in fact that childishly simple.

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  Dear Apostate Kate:
  
  You wrote:
  
  "My fear ended when Armegeddon didn't show up in 1975. Before 75 I really wasn't 100% convinced anyway. I just seemed to believe in a Creator all on my own from as far back as I can remember, and He was not in the business of making babies in 1974, only to plan on killing them in 1975 because thier parents were not JWs. I knew I had been duped and started my spiritual journey. I have never felt that fear again. My journey has included Buddhism, Scientology, (went through the first two classes), I even danced with the Hare Krishnas and ate food offered to idols, all major religions in the world. ~Kate; settled in love and grace"
  
  I can certainly relate to all this! Goodonyemate.
  Nate
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  JUMPIN JESUS! HE'S HERE!

  by Nate Merit in

  1. social
  2. humour

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  if this graphic isn't jumping, click here: www.jcnot4me.com .

  and scroll to the bottom of the page.

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  Howdy YoungHearts!
  
  I'm glad you like it, and I much prefer having fun with you than a pointless war of words and wit.
  
  Thank you!
  Nate
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  What Would You Like To Vent About?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what don't you give a rat's ass over?

  what pisses you off?

  whaddya wannna tell us??

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  Hello minimus
  
  I love your avatar BTW. It has a certain breezy insouciance that reminds me of my own attitudes.
  
  I want to spout off about having a gay stalker on this board. This gay male follows me everywhere, compelled by his fevered fantasies to respond to my every post. Perchance that I may grace him with attention, and thereby turn his pointless ratlike existence into at least a semblance of a life. Poor delusional BLEEP sucker.
  
  Nate
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  Do you think this is for real

  by skyman in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a few weeks ago a man that live near my house wrecked his car and was killed about 5:45 am.

  the mans friend my partner in business was at my house at 6:00 the go hunting on my place.

  after he went hunting he left to find what had happened to his friend because he had not shown up.

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  Its as real as you need it to be skyman.
  
  Nate
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  I Feel So Bad.....HELP

  by Sunspot in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was so disappointed when i saw that my pm bin had been emptied of something that i wanted desperately to keep!

  i have never paid much attention to when the pms get the axe....i am usually done replying etc within a week or two so and haven't kept track of this.. my problem is......i hade exchanged snail-mail addies with some of the posters here, and we had agreed to send christmas cards.

  i didn't write the addies down---cuz i knew right where they were and thought i could retrieve them when the time came......they are gone!.

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  Dear Annie
  
  I cannot help you in recovering the lost snail mail addresses, but I can offer you commiseration on your "senior moment." I too have more and more such moments.
  
  In the spirit of this festive holiday season , I give you the official mascot of the Christian religion,
  
  JUMPIN' JESUS!
  
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  GAGS I HAVE PROUDLY PULLED ON JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES :)

  by Nate Merit in

  1. social
  2. humour

  in 1984 (shudder!

  ) my bud mark smith and i picketed the kingdom hall in ann arbor, michigan.

  our signs had a watchtower drawn on them and said 'this religion is a snare and a racket!

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  Hello Atypical
  
  Thank you for a humorous response to R6 Laser!
  
  Poor guy...going through life as a sorry ass excuse!
  
  Nate
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  GAGS I HAVE PROUDLY PULLED ON JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES :)

  by Nate Merit in

  1. social
  2. humour

  in 1984 (shudder!

  ) my bud mark smith and i picketed the kingdom hall in ann arbor, michigan.

  our signs had a watchtower drawn on them and said 'this religion is a snare and a racket!

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  Dear R6 Laser
  
  It was with heaviness of spirit that I read your signature, "still a sorry ass excuse." I am so sorry that you are still a sorry ass excuse. Perhaps there is a medication or treatment to cure the condition of being a sorry ass excuse? I know several faith healers back in Michigan, perhaps you would like to contact one so that you can be healed of being a sorry ass excuse?
  
  Again, my prayer are with you, you sorry ass excuse. Get well soon.
  
  Nate
  
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  How Firm A Foundation A Foundation...Of Forgeries? -Mark Smith

  by Nate Merit in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  how firm a foundation of forgeries?

  bogus letters of paul.

  by mark smith .

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  Dear Tophat
  
  I have no idea why this post should interest me. What does it have to do with the subject matter of this post? If you have something to say about Mark's essay, say it to Mark, okay? Or does that frighten you? Here is his email address:
  
  [email protected]
  
  Nate
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  What Religion DOESN'T Use Fear Tactics and Threats?

  by Nate Merit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  fear of the unknown (and certainly death is the great unknown) is the primal motivator in religion.

  those who clue into this learn to manipulate others through fear of punishment and promise of reward.

  yes, it is in fact that childishly simple.

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  Nate Merit

  Hello Brenda
  
  Whomever owns this message board has reduced my posting allowance to 25 per day, and Topic down to 1 every 48 hours, so I am responding this way.
  
  Abbot Christensen accepted as my qualifications for the Buddhist priesthood many things: My own very in-depth self-directed study of Buddhism that had lasted eight or nine years. Also, my own adeptness in practicing and teaching Zazen meditation, something I had been doing and teaching for nearly three decades at that time. (Now it is over three decades) In addition, my assistance in choosing the books for the curriculum of the Seminary we were forming (and is now a reality), along with my efforts in helping found Hongaku Jodo. It is now a growing and respected Buddhist sect that makes Pure Land Buddhism available to all in plain English rather than Japanese or Chinese, and an avenue of service for those who desire to serve others in the capacity of a sensei.
  

  Namaste,
  Nate aka Venerable Lantien Shanfa ("Blue Sky Mind" in Mandarin Chinese)