I don't think it's in our genes, I think it's just in our experience. I think it all began when man looked around and was frightened of, or had no explanation for, so many things that modern man takes for granted. The weather, the seasons, night and day, death etc. etc. The beliefs became more sophisticated, as we did. Personally, I believe we've rather outgrown it.
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Do you think religion is part of our genes?
by Undecided init seems religion has played a part in man's life through history.
it has been good and bad, but seems to control society in some way or another.
is there some brain function that causes humans to develope the need for a diety?
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I Got this Parrot
by Honesty ini got this parrot from a friend who used to be a jw and i don't know if i can keep him (i think he is a he) because he has a nasty habit that i can't break him from.. he is driving me crazy with his nasty habit.. i am having a hard time going to sleep even though i cover his cage at night.. does anyone have any suggestions other than cooking him in the oven?.
i really don't want to get rid of him but something has to be done... soon.. .
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I was looking for a site I had seen in the past. It was about an African Grey named Alex. Looks like he recently died. But here is an interesting link. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/070913-alexparrot-video.html
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What can WE do? That's an honest question, I drive myself crazy trying to answer it. Mostly over the misery right here in my own country.
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Favourite Classical music
by Guest with Questions inon another thread i posted be still my soul.
it is taken from sibelius finlandia.
it starts at 4:50. beethoven will probably always be at the top for me but this is great music.. sibelius finlandia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdzipg3beem&mode=related&search=.
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GuestWQ!!! You can't do this to me again today!! LOL I must step away from the computer! I love music soooooo much, this is a very addictive thread for me! I woke up this morning, I'm not kidding here, and the first thing I thought was "Oh I forgot to put Grieg's Piano Concerto in there"!!
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California
by beksbks inso is it wrong to ask who is within 50 miles of san jose?
i gather from the earthquake thread, that i have neighbors here.
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Keeeeeeeewl! Cuz I have an insatiable curiosity.
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The Salt Threat
by maowr in.. you may be aware of recent media coverage on 'the salt threat'* where the fda is trying to regulate the food packaging industries use of salt in the products.. if they go forward with it what would stop them from trying to regulate the salt content in usda meat since it's common knowledge that blood contains salt and if the production line is slowed down allowing for a better quality of bleed in the carcass reducing the amount salt or blood in the meat.. * http://abcnews.go.com/gma/oncall/story?id=3929972&page=1 .
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SL hehe
Yea, I figure the regulations are being put on companies that make a huge profit killing the taste buds of the average dood. Maybe now we will know what food really tastes like, and add salt it if we choose. Salt seems to be pretty plentiful at the moment.
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California
by beksbks inso is it wrong to ask who is within 50 miles of san jose?
i gather from the earthquake thread, that i have neighbors here.
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WAC, I hate to tell you, but that is much farther south
BC, being in Aruba, you would not have felt it, I'm sure.
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New here........
by mrose0202 inim new to your website and im very thankful i have found it.
i was born and raised a witness but managed to get myself out after highschool and havent been back for five or six years.
now that i have a family of my own im totally confused.
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Hello mrose!! How is your head? What I mean is, are you comfortable being "out"? If so, enjoy it all girl! I love the holidays. And I had to make it all up as I went along. Build traditions for your family, whether you are religious or not. Make cookies even if only to give them to your neighbors and coworkers. Watch some sappy old movie about being glad to be alive. Bring in a tree, or at least some branches for the smell. Make sure to gather food for the local food drives. I think of Christmas as a time I MUST enjoy my family and friends, and the smells, sights, sounds of peace love and joy. Wow, I sound like a real goof, but my kids are now grown and I still love the holidays. Meeting people here who went through what I did, but have yet to embrace this time of year gets me enjoying it all over again. I remember one of the thoughts the JW's always pointed out at this time of year, is that we should be thankful and such every day, not just this time. But that is not realistic, is it? Life and work etc. get in the way. But at this time of year, we are given permission and have a duty to enjoy ourselves and each other! Anyway, sorry for being so exuberant, but that's the way I look at it.
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by beksbks inso is it wrong to ask who is within 50 miles of san jose?
i gather from the earthquake thread, that i have neighbors here.
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What are you having tonight Changeling? Or were you going to spank him ...........oh gosh, erase that. Too much spanking lately.
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by beksbks inso is it wrong to ask who is within 50 miles of san jose?
i gather from the earthquake thread, that i have neighbors here.
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Bop dada dap da da da dA...............