a few months ago, 'somebody' - or 'chag' to h20'-ers, and i, had some dialogue about smiley music.. 'smiley' music is music that brings a great big smile to your face, when you hum or whistle along to it, you just can't help a big grin spreading from ear to ear.
it has to be good enough for you to say "wow, that is good", it has to be good enough for someone to take the trouble to wait for the download via audiogalaxy before they have even heard it.. so, what music / song can you recommend to others like me?
bear in mind, please, that i shall post my opinions very, very honestly, especially if it takes forever to download!.
Hey the E-man,
I hae song for you, a little bit witty but more along the lines of justice in the end that may make you smile. Date Rape by Sublime.
Anyone else here a Sublime fan??? I think those guys were brilliant, big on social justice. Too bad about that wretched drug problem and they are no more. Another song they have, cna't think of the title, maybe "I don't want to leave my bed today"? Good one.
Julie
in another post i mentioned job a comedy of justice by robert heinlien.
the responses to the post got me thinking about other books that have affected me.
what books have had an impact on your life?
Eight Places to Beat a Man and Not Leave a Mark by U.R. Gonnagetit
Julie
...that jw's have a hard time forgiving others because they themselves are rarely forgiven for their own sins.
according to their beliefs jehovah keeps track of every detail of your life...good and bad.
that even if you are humble and repent of your sins, that there is still no true forgiveness until the new system.
Dear Andi,
You come on up to Michigan honey. We have a big enough house where you'd be quite comfy and there is always big fun and laughs!! We would be very honored to have such a classy beautiful (inside and out)gal in our family. And we would forgive you everything before we even knew anything!!!
I think you're one swell chick. Come anytime.
It's your dad's loss but I know it still hurts. Try to be consoled by the fact you are loved here by many who have never even met you but are wise enough to see how fine you really are.
Hugs,
Julie
here's hoping.
one extremeist down, countless others to go...... http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20011211-98926645.htm.
buh-bye dickie, only the hate-mongers will miss you.. julie
Sorry about that duped, it worked for me but here's the guts of it:
Retirement mentioned for Armey next year
ASSOCIATED PRESS
House Majority Leader Dick Armey, second-ranking leader among Republicans and an advocate for tax cuts and smaller government, has told associates he may retire at the end of his term, a source close to the Texas lawmaker said last night.
A decision to step down could open up a lively race among fellow Republicans eager to claim his powerful post.
The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Mr. Armey had notified House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert and other top Republicans that he may not seek re-election to a 10th term in 2002.
Mr. Armey, 61, faces a filing deadline of Jan. 2 in Texas. He has represented the 26th District, which now covers suburban and rural areas north and northwest of Dallas, since 1985.
Mr. Armey's spokesman declined comment on the congressman's possible plans, first reported last night on the Wall Street Journal's Web site.
The Texas Republican played a key role in development of the Contract With America, the conservative campaign manifesto that Republicans rode to power in the 1994 midterm elections. He was elected majority leader in the aftermath of the Republican victory, and helped push most elements of the legislative program through the House in the first 100 days of the session.
here's hoping.
one extremeist down, countless others to go...... http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20011211-98926645.htm.
buh-bye dickie, only the hate-mongers will miss you.. julie
Could it be??? Here's hoping. One extremeist down, countless others to go.....
http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20011211-98926645.htm
Buh-bye Dickie, only the hate-mongers will miss you.
Julie
i have a question.
i have asked it in a private discussion with a fundamentalist who cowardly ignored the whole premise of the thought and am hoping there is someone here who can address it.. i am aware of the fact that abortion is one hot button topic.
it is not my intention to make this a debate about abortion.
I would like to thank everyone for their very thoughtful responses. I am glad to see the issue giving serious consideration and, especially, to Rex be the only "believer" honest/earnest enough to try to explain/answer the issue. I also note Rex that you go to the trouble to present several different perspectives. Thanks for the kind words, BTW.
Outonalimb, Welcome to the board, thanks for our input, hope to see more of you here.
Regards to all,
Julie
i have a question.
i have asked it in a private discussion with a fundamentalist who cowardly ignored the whole premise of the thought and am hoping there is someone here who can address it.. i am aware of the fact that abortion is one hot button topic.
it is not my intention to make this a debate about abortion.
Hey everyone,
No need to apologize Six, I know it's one of *those* topics it's cool. So long as we don't get into the usual bloodbath on the topic I am happy.
Richard, old friend,
Thanks for your kind words, as I mentioned it occurred to me during another discussion.
You said:
You mean no fundie has tried telling you that God waited until there was no unborn children in the entire land before having all of the inhabitants slaughtered? You know, by doing a miracle or something. "With God, nothing is impossible." I wonder if any fundie would be that desparate or gullible. :)
lol! No, haven't heard that one yet. Actually, the series of e-mails this was brought up in, I asked questions regarding the methods of bringing up children to learn and strive for goodness etc.(using non-fear inspiring methods as God does in the bible), and then asked about all the unborn children who were slaughtered during the God-ordered massacres? Isn't that as bad as abortion? Guess what I got in reply? "So did you read that book I suggested yet?" How's that for honest discussion with a believer? Then they wonder why you don't want to bother anymore....
Good to hear from you my friend, I'll be talking to you soon.
Thanks to all for your thoughts on the matter everyone. There are many thoughtful, beautiful folks here.
Warm regards,
Julie
i posted this on the thread from little_red_birdie, but thought perhaps it deserved it's own thread.. to some of the posters on this thread:.
you guys are just too suspicious.
some teens are so grown up, and have good vocabularies, because their parents talk to them, and they learn how to speak.
:You guys are too suspicious
Mm hmm. So what is it you are *really* saying Mulan??? Huh? Have you some secret agenda?? I suspected as much!
Hope you're having a fun holiday season to make up for that heart-breaking little girl story honey...
Julie
i have a question.
i have asked it in a private discussion with a fundamentalist who cowardly ignored the whole premise of the thought and am hoping there is someone here who can address it.. i am aware of the fact that abortion is one hot button topic.
it is not my intention to make this a debate about abortion.
Hi Pathofhorns,
:I think your comparison is a bit of a stretch but it does make a point.
I can see how, out-of-the-blue, this may seem the case but in the discussions that were going on it was within context.
:I just personally think the debate is rather old. I'm tired of being preached to or others trying to legislate what I believe. Let everyone believe what they want in their own homes, and if there is a god and he judges me unworthy, then we'll find out what happens then.
It is old and tired. I agree wholeheartedly with you on everyone beling left to live their lives. Religion has no place in legislation. It's been tried (Taliban being our latest example--religion law of land) and we know what a failure that was.
I just wondered if there were any possible explanations regarding this blatant disregard for loss of innocent life at the hands of God's people. It was ok then but not now? How does a believer reconcile this?
Seeker,
This thought just occured to me during somewhat heated discussion involving a merciful God ordering/condoning genecide and the topic of abortion (the latter couldn't be left alone by other correspondent).
Glad you found it interesting. What say you that we attend a Right to Life convention and go around asking people about it?
Warm regards,
Julie
i have a question.
i have asked it in a private discussion with a fundamentalist who cowardly ignored the whole premise of the thought and am hoping there is someone here who can address it.. i am aware of the fact that abortion is one hot button topic.
it is not my intention to make this a debate about abortion.
Greetings to you all:
I have a question. I have asked it in a private discussion with a fundamentalist who cowardly ignored the whole premise of the thought and am hoping there is someone here who can address it.
I am aware of the fact that abortion is one hot button topic. It is not my intention to make this a debate about abortion. As far as I know "believers" tend to be strongly against abortion. They consider it the very worst of crimes taking the life of an innocent with no voice of it's own. Ok that view is established.
My question is that when God ordered the slaughter of entire races (apparently very *bad* people who deserved it by all accounts I've had explained) by "his people" I don't read anything about those women who are with child to be spared. Nowhere do I see anything about "kill everyone but those with child should be spared until the innocent child in the womb is born, then you can eliminate the wicked mother" or anything like that.
Today a person who is a Right to Lifer thinks any and all babies are innocents and should be spared no matter what the faith of the parents. They would fight to save the baby of Muslim, Atheist, or any other faith/un-faith. Would this not apply a few millenia ago? Weren't unborn children innocent in 500 bc as they are today?
Does this not make God a practicing (and highly successful I might add) abortionist?
Just a thought for the day.
Regards,
Julie
