i am beginning to wonder if there is some kind of physical brain wiring that makes some people more likely to accept religion, even when believing in a certain supernatural paradigm presents numerous absurdities.
christians seem to be able to convince themselves of the following: .
) the god described in the bible is real, yet the god(s) of other religions are not (a variation: other religions are satanic deceptions).
Farkel,
You are most correct with your assertion that Lake Isabella is a joke of a lake, especially during the droughts of the late '80's and early 90's. But when the water levels were high in the early 80's and the wind came over the dam at at 25-30 MPH cutting back and forth across the lake was an absolute rush. When the small craft advisory flags went up it was time to play for the windsurfers.
Anton
i am beginning to wonder if there is some kind of physical brain wiring that makes some people more likely to accept religion, even when believing in a certain supernatural paradigm presents numerous absurdities.
christians seem to be able to convince themselves of the following: .
) the god described in the bible is real, yet the god(s) of other religions are not (a variation: other religions are satanic deceptions).
Farkel,
I learned how to windsurf on Lake Isabella back in the early eighties. I was living in Bakersfield at the time and and driving up Hwy 178 in my Mazda RX7 with my board and mast strapped to the top was half the fun
Anton
i am beginning to wonder if there is some kind of physical brain wiring that makes some people more likely to accept religion, even when believing in a certain supernatural paradigm presents numerous absurdities.
christians seem to be able to convince themselves of the following: .
) the god described in the bible is real, yet the god(s) of other religions are not (a variation: other religions are satanic deceptions).
After my head on collision with WatchTower doctrine I was a staunch atheist until I consumed some psychadelics in the high desert of California.
I was camping alone in the desert (one of my favorite past times) when I decide I wanted to see what Red Rock Canyon looked like under the influence of 100ug of LSD. I swallowed two gelcaps of what I thought was 50ug each of LSD, but later turned out out to 150ug each. Needless to say instead of the mild visual hallucinations I was expecting I experienced something much more profound.
What I underwent was something the Native Americans call a spirit quest. I touched the unseen world around me, and experienced the magnificent splendor of creation in it's whole. Unfortunatly I do not posess the words to describe the experience in detail, but sifice it to say it left me a changed person.
I now firrmly believe we are all part of a greater whole. I am no longer an atheist, because I have touched the face of God. The God I beleive in is not one of the mythological gods of orginized religion, rather the personal God that each of us must come to in our own way. I believe each of us must find our own path to devine, and there is no ONE path.
Ok, enough of my rambling ... you may now proceed with your regularly scheduled flame wars.
Anton.
im curious as to what some of you do for a living.
im an office manager for a communications co. in central califonia.
edited by - rubytuesday on 8 november 2002 17:47:45edited by - rubytuesday on 8 november 2002 17:48:25.
Computer Network Administrator for a learning center for children with reading problems. I work my butt off all day, but I like the 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM shift, gives me plenty of beach time on nice days.
Anton
this is a bit unusual, i found it at: http://www.antijehovahswitness.com/.
my thoughts about bill bowens efforts with silent lambs.
i thought i'd write this piece about bill and his gargantuan efforts with silent lambs.. i fully agree with what he's doing, but.
So Nancee ... are you saying that Englishman is a watchtower plant?
You know what? I bet your mailman is a wtachtower plant sent to keep an eye on you. The check out clerk at the supermarket as well. That guy running around reading your gas meter is Bethel MS on special assignment. In fact the only one posting on this board that's not a WT plant is you, and yes we're all out to get you your Bible Students, and yuor dog Toto to.
Anton
there's soo many yummy cheeses.
one that hasn't been mentioned that i like a lot is pepper jack cheese (yummy!!!
) havarti is a nice mild, smooth and creamy delight!!.
Farkel said:
I need to eat more celery. I HATE celery without peanut butter!
Dude, forget the peanut butter. Go grab a can of Easy Cheese, a bunch of celery turn on a good game on the TV and go to town. It is my fervent belief the God created celery with Easy Cheese in mind ... too bad it's taken man this long to invent it.
Just my (not to be confused with Kenpodragon's) thoughts.
Anton
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Just because you're an Christian zealot doesn't mean everyone else is, and not everyone wants to be spamed with your delusional rantings.
Before you start calling me an atheist, show me a single post of mine on this board where I have claimed or even implied this, unless your definition of atheist is anyone who is not a Christian just like you. I believe in God. I do not believe in organizations (and by inclusion their written propaganda ie., The Holy Bible, The Koran, The Torah.) as I believe they are nothing more than the instruments of men created to control the masses through fear of divine retribution. I don't think these organizations or their propaganda do anything to further our relationship with God, in fact they tend to cause division, wars, and just plain human suffering both mental and physical. Anton
Edited by - coolbreeze on 7 November 2002 10:29:18
there's soo many yummy cheeses.
one that hasn't been mentioned that i like a lot is pepper jack cheese (yummy!!!
) havarti is a nice mild, smooth and creamy delight!!.
Welcome to the board SLOAN. Allthough I love almost all cheeses, I must admit a fondness for Kraft Easy Cheese in a can. Since this is not in the Adult&Disageement section I can't go into detail why it's my fave
Anton
if you were to describe what your status was in the congregation, what would it be?
were you viewed as mature?
in "good standing", a pain in the rear?
First I was hard hearted, then stubborn, then unteachable, then (this one made me crack up) undercover opposer sent to cause dissent within the congregation with my insincere questions. I think I'm currntly I'm viewed as the antichrist by at least 3 congregations. I think delivering a do not call form (of my own creation) with 53 signatures from my neighborhood to the KH seald my fate. But hey ... I was never baptized, so when one of the "Friends" points me out as an apostate I step right up to them and politely tell them to check their terminology.
Anton
sorry i had to say that...all this clown does is recycle common knowledge.
all he is doing is spewing forth common sense.
it's amazing what people will do for money these days.
All he is doing is spewing forth common sense.
Don't you think it's time somone did?
Anton
