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  Great News For Smokers

  by Englishman in

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  according to the times, 40% of people who smoke will not contract cancer in their entire lifetime.. this is truly wonderful news for addicts, many of whom have have been pushing their deep misgivings and health concerns into the background, or smoking less or smoking low tar or smoking cigars or inhaling less or smoking in secret or smoking part-time.. what this means in real terms is that for every 5 smokers you observe, only 3 of them are someday destined to suffer what the medical profession refer to as "night agonies".

  briefly, this is a syndrome endured by cancer patients who's discomfort becomes more pronounced in the small hours, sufferers are observed to sometimes hit their heads against their pillows in their frustration with themselves for not having the strength of character to quit.. this is indeed excellent news for smokers, particularly for those who become irritated with goody-goody persons who try to get them to give up.

  god, those people are so tedious, aren't they?.

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  This thread reminds me of a gal who used to work for my family years ago. She was a "tough broad" type of gal, I loved her. She smoked non-filters and probably could do serious drinking. She used to bitch about people who preached clean living and told me how her uncle smoked like a fiend and drank like a fish. She said he died unexpectedly at a pretty young age, nothing to do with his bad habits. She said he stumbled out a bar, dropped his lighter in the street and was hit by a car when he went out to get it. She viewed this as a terrible injustice but could laugh at the irony of it. I still don't know if it was a true story or a joke, with her you never know.

  She was great fun.

  Regards,
  Julie
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  Christendom will NEVER hit the mark!

  by Yadirf in

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  here's a representation of how many times that christendom has hit the bullseye with regards to knowing what the bible teaches.

  she teaches that man has an immortal soul; that heaven is the only destiny of the "saved" (no paradise earth then); that jesus and his father are co-eternal/equal (that jesus had no beginning); they say that what jacob and his mother did was bad; political envolvement (part of the world); loves pagan holidays; thinks that god produced the star of bethlehem;thinks that the commission to preach only applies to the clergy and not to the laity; etc., etc., etc.. .

  christendom considers herself to be christ's representatives.

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  Rex vs Yadirf
  film at 11

  My money is on Rex. Say what you will about my love Rex, he at least tries very hard to understand his faith and to explain it as best he can. I think we can award big points for effort and sincerity there. Unlike Yadirf who merely spews what he's been fed by the Borg. Also Rex gets big points for trying to patient and tolerant of other views, I know this for a fact. He and I are polar opposites on some (many) views and yet we have a great relationship and he never tries to force his views down my throat--not in any of our private conversations has he ever once tried this. I often find myself touched by his sincerity and heart-felt words to me.

  I am hard pressed to imagine Yadirf having a civil conversation with anyone outside the Borg who doesn't hold their slanted views.

  Regards,
  Julie
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  Christendom basically has it right!

  by Amazing in

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  i saw yadirf's post (formerly friday on h20) barking about how christendom still has it all wrong regarding the trinity, immortal soul, all going to heaven, hellfire, jesus dying on a stake and not a cross, etc.. it is obvious that such people as yadirf have never visited a regular mainline church or he would not make such absurd claims, the very same idiotic claims touted by the watch tower lying and deceit society.. most christians and christian theologians do profess the trinity, in varied forms, but it is not a matter of salvation to accept it.

  likewise for the soul, hell, the cross, etc.. genuine everyday christians are far more concerned about living a christian life, doing good, and following jesus.

  they do witness, though informally as the spirit moves them ... which is a far more caring, considerate, and successful method then the watch tower door-to-door system.

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  Well, well Yadirf,

  You, as usual, do a horrible job in trying to discredit the poster you disagree with. While I do not see eye to eye with Amazing on some issues I think this post of his is honest and heartfelt and far more enlightened than anything I have seen from you.

  You blathered:

  :Like I said, Amazing (you little fag of a flag-waver you), keep making a fuss. I think it’s great!

  ROFL!! "Little fag of a flag-waver"???? Man, are you in about fourth grade or what?? Ah the childish mind of the loyal JW. What an effective reminder of the damage mind-control cults actually *do* to the mind. How very, very sad.

  To Amazing,

  While I will never talk politics with you again for various reasons I have to tell you that your posts regarding religion and faith seem quite thoughtful and heartfelt. I commend you for that.

  Regards,
  Julie

  P.S. Amazing, I say keep waving the flag, I like it.
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  hello, i am new here...

  by HelloKitty69 in

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  to the people who read this:.

  my friend told me to come to this forum and go into the chat room.

  when i went into the chat room and mentioned her, some of you knew who she was.

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  Greetings Hello Kitty--

  I mostly replied cause your screen name caught my eye. My daughter is going through a BIG Hello Kitty thing right now. Of course it brings to mind an image of a sweet, innocent little creature--and your post kinda projects that too.

  Welcome to the board dear.

  Regards,
  Julie
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  Jesus, Metaphor, and Allegory...

  by Abaddon in

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  ... are three small towns in kansas.. well, they could be.. i saw an episode of this australian sci-fi series called 'farscape' a while back.

  in it one of the main characters gets mistaken for a god on this planet he's stranded on.

  although he loved the adulation, it all got very nasty when they realised he wasn't a god after all.. it made me think.

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  Hi Abaddon,

  A delightful read. I am afraid I cannot score any of your bonus points as I've been up only a little while, have taken plenty of drugs lately for recent dental trauma, and am horribly lazy so will not look into it. ;-)

  Though I thought you generously included lots of pearls of wisdom I am especially fond of this one:

  :And no matter what noise the poets, priest and politicians make, no matter how busy your everyday life is, make time to hear that song inside, even if it's faint. Even if you have to close your eyes and listen with every fibre of your being so you can make out what it is.

  :Then feed it, cherish it, stick it on your banner, draw a line in the sand and say "Thus far, no further."

  I couldn't agree more. I really didn't wake up to the real world around me till I was about 30--and that is when I first heard the faint rumblings of the song inside. I cannot tell you how glad I am I realized the importance of listening to it.

  Many thanks to the "stoned hippie party" for this insightful post. A refreshing change IMO.

  Warm regards--
  Julie
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  Are You Racist?

  by Celtic in

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  any comment, views?.

  peace.

  celtic

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  LOL@Comf
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  Will they turn on religions soon?

  by Seeker in

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  i was talking with a jw a few days ago, and he said that current events (natch) convinced him more than ever that soon the nations will turn on religion, and the great tribulation will begin.

  he said that the current hatred felt toward islamic extremists, plus columnists pointing out christian extremists (i.e.

  abortion clinic bombers) are also dangerous, mean that soon the tide will turn and all religion will be viewed as bad.. i responded that although extremists are hated, i've been amazed at how carefully the governments have differentiated between extremists and muslims in general.

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  Hi Seeker,

  Good to see you again dear.

  I agree with those who think that religion is getting a firmer hold on people now. It saddens me to think that we are still prone to go back in progress even though the cause for our fears are 21st century circumstances.

  No great being in the sky is going to change, improve or save things for us now or ever. Only we can do what is needed to change what is so wrong with the world we live in. If all the resources that went into religion went into improving the greater good it would be a different, much better world. But no, we would rather invest so much into a magical, mystery deity and hope he'll just take care of it all. How medieval of us.

  How's that go again? Oh yeah, the more things change the more they stay the same.

  Love to you old friend,
  Julie
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  Who are the true worshippers of God?

  by AGuest in

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  may you all have peace!

  (yes, i know i am starting a new thread when one already exists, but most of you know me by now...).

  the 'true' worshippers of god are those that worship him... in spirit... and in truth.

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  Greetings Shelby,

  :[b]Julie - Peace to you and please see the response to Joelbear. Also, may I encourage you to read your Bible, particularly the 'scriptures', a little more? 'Cause a girl as 'bright' as you should have a bit of a better foundation of knowledge and understanding if she wishes to makes comments such as you do. Truly, you speak... without knowing. Repeatedly. I have to wonder, though... why?

  Well I thank you for the compliment of callilng me "'bright'". I don't think you are any dummy either, FYI.

  Frankly though I am a bit confused. You urge me to read the "'scriptures' a little more" because I am in need of enlightenment regarding my comments. Here's why I find this advice confusing: You start a thread on a topic that is already active on the board. You do not merely comment on the existing thread you begin your own thread on the same topic, even starting your post with a sort of disclaimer for doing so. I state the obvious that it is easier to get attention (actually I said the "limelight") starting a whole new thread than commenting under someone else's and that this is proving to be quite characteristic of you (as I long ago stated it was).

  You feel this observation is "lacking a foundation of knowledge and understanding" on my part. How so? And how will reading the scriptures help me to see such a situation differently?

  Just curious,
  Julie
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  Who are the true worshippers of God?

  by AGuest in

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  may you all have peace!

  (yes, i know i am starting a new thread when one already exists, but most of you know me by now...).

  the 'true' worshippers of god are those that worship him... in spirit... and in truth.

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  :(Yes, I know I am starting a new thread when one already exists, but most of you know me by now...)

  You betcha Shelby! Why comment on a topic that already exists when you can try to take the limelight for yourself to "humbly" announce what a "true slave of Christ" that you are? Fits nicely with the theories that apply to you, helping to reinforce my point about you from long ago.

  Regards,
  Julie
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  do not be fooled by the leaven of harry potter

  by nytelecom1 in

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  http://www.exposingsatanism.org/harrypotter.htm

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  ROFL! Harry Potter evil!

  See the thing about people, even kids, in the real world (as opposed to the WT world) is that most can seperate pretend from real. Kids know that Harry and his wizadry etc. is pretend. It captures the imagination. I have read the books and there is nothing evil about them. Now the bible, that is one book tha should be banned from elementary schools.

  Julie