Posts by DarioKehl

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Are We the Only Life in this vast Galaxy?

by frankiespeakin in

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well i say the same condition for life evolving are relatively repeated over and over again in perhpas billions of solar systems with different combinations of chemical reactions producing all kind of self replicating molecules not just carbon based or dna based.

many stars having a much earlier formation and intelligent life much more before our earth was formed billions of years ago.. .

DarioKehl

I love you, wikipedia!

where:

N = the number of civilizations in our galaxy with which communication might be possible;

and

R * = the average rate of star formation per year in our galaxy

f p = the fraction of those stars that have planets

n e = the average number of planets that can potentially support life per star that has planets

f l = the fraction of the above that actually go on to develop life at some point

f i = the fraction of the above that actually go on to develop intelligent life

f c = the fraction of civilizations that develop a technology that releases detectable signs of their existence into space

L = the length of time for which such civilizations release detectable signals into space [ 5 ]

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Are We the Only Life in this vast Galaxy?

by frankiespeakin in

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well i say the same condition for life evolving are relatively repeated over and over again in perhpas billions of solar systems with different combinations of chemical reactions producing all kind of self replicating molecules not just carbon based or dna based.

many stars having a much earlier formation and intelligent life much more before our earth was formed billions of years ago.. .

DarioKehl

Drake Equation. Nerd time!

$N = R^{\ast} \cdot f_p \cdot n_e \cdot f_{\ell} \cdot f_i \cdot f_c \cdot L$

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Are We the Only Life in this vast Galaxy?

by frankiespeakin in

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well i say the same condition for life evolving are relatively repeated over and over again in perhpas billions of solar systems with different combinations of chemical reactions producing all kind of self replicating molecules not just carbon based or dna based.

many stars having a much earlier formation and intelligent life much more before our earth was formed billions of years ago.. .

DarioKehl

Answer to this thread's title: Improbable.

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New Light" regarding active Field Service 10 hours and above.

by ÁrbolesdeArabia in

it's 9:50 am and a carload of ja-java-witnesses (witnesses who spend more time at coffee shops, and feel more pious than low hours ones!

)(arrive for coffee , by 10:45 the "fab-five" are out the door to tear up the "return visits".

was it my beard, was it my sunglasses, hat and long hair that shielded me from their presense?

DarioKehl

"...so you can stop the RUMORS about you"?????

OMG, doesn't she realize that's one of the main reasons people leave? To get away from the backstabbing, slander and hateful gossip??? And because THEY can't keep their mouths shut about you, it's somehow YOUR JOB to "stop" them???

I'll never miss it. Ever! The idea of spending eternity on the same planet with these people---UGHHH!!! TAKE A F###ING HINT, "Sister," how can I be expected to share forever with people like YOU when I can't even tolerate a 2-hour meeting with you?

"are you still my brother..." GOD that pisses me off. 100% loaded language and passive-aggressive guilt tripping. I'm seriously going to puke if I don't stop dwelling on this. I'da looked her dead in the eyes and said, "Apparently, I never WAS your brother. Anyway, I gotta scoot...You enjoy growing old in satan's system with your horrible, horrible friends and no 401K."

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Why aren't you an Atheist?

by Bloody Hotdogs! in

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friends

long time lurker, first time poster.. .

i'm an ms (accounts servant) in a large congregation in canada.

over the last several years i've faught a hard-won battle to rid my mind of all religous and supernatural beleifs.

DarioKehl

I'm officially jealous now. Congrats, Bloody Hotdogs!!! Your first post already has 4 pages in less than 24 hours. Good topic! I gotta start more interesting threads, apparently.

Athiest, btw =)

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses an American Sect?

by cedars in

this faq was recently added to jw.org.... .

are you an american sect?our world headquarters is located in the united states of america.

however, we are not an american sect for the following reasons:.

DarioKehl

It is, more specifically, an American CULT. A 19th century American annihilationist CULT. One of three American 19th century, annihilationist, works-based, antichrist, bloodguilty, predatory, abusive, hateful, soul killing, child-hating, hypocritical, false-prophecying, damaging, anti-fun CULTS (JWs, Mormons and Sevnth Day Adventists).

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My First Presidential Election

by DarioKehl in

i voted for the first time in my life in 2010, but this is the first presidential election since my awakening and subsequent fade from the jws!

i can't wait!

that's not to say i'm really excited about either candidate (i'm not), but this is another exciting milestone in my exit and healing process.

DarioKehl

I voted for the first time in my life in 2010, but this is the first presidential election since my awakening and subsequent fade from the JWs! I can't wait! That's not to say I'm really excited about either candidate (I'm not), but this is another exciting milestone in my exit and healing process. The "world" takes this small thing for granted. From my perspective as a faded JW, I'm taking this right to make my voice count very seriously. Yay ME. No matter who our next president is, I feel like I'll be the winner on election day this year!

Who else is popping their election cherry next month? How do you feel about it? I'm pretty stoked!

(oh, and the best part is... the voting center for my district is located inside a LUTHERAN CHURCH!!!! )

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Flirting with going Vegetarian, anyone of you ever graduate from simply thinking about it?

by Theocratic Sedition in

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friends

it's just a thought right now, but one of those thoughts where i have that itch.

it's that same itch felt before i purchase something major.

i'm just wondering what i might be getting into based upon others experiences in this regard.

DarioKehl

Just don't be the annoying kind that makes meat eaters feel defensive. I cannot STAND that. And don't be like a typical C.O. or D.O. with a funky diet that your friends always have to accomodate. If you go to someone's house, bring your own veggies--don't make the host feel obligated to cook 2 meals (one just for you and another for everyone else). I have a few JW relatives who are "vocal vegetarians" (all of them female) and my mom is rather irritated by them. She swears it's because JW women are treated so crappily in the bOrg that vocal vegetarianism is one area where they can feel like they have some sense of control. You know the kind I'm talking about--we all know people like that. I call them the "look at ME!" vegetarians. And I'd like to punch each one in the jaw.

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Flirting with going Vegetarian, anyone of you ever graduate from simply thinking about it?

by Theocratic Sedition in

jw
friends

it's just a thought right now, but one of those thoughts where i have that itch.

it's that same itch felt before i purchase something major.

i'm just wondering what i might be getting into based upon others experiences in this regard.

DarioKehl

I did it in 7th grade. And I'll be honest, I did it 100% for the attention, not for health or animal rights reasons. I just wanted to be noticed. After a few months, I passed out in choir class and my Dr determined that I was anemic. If you do this, make sure you get enough iron.

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My Dad Said He Loved Me

by cognac in

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friends

he's said it before, but, it was different this time.

his dad just died and i know there are parts about me that are the exact replica of him and grandpa.

him and gramp had a falling out cause of the jw religion.. anyways, i had the funny feeling that my dad has been looking at things differently lately, but, i know he won't say much cause he's in way too deep at this point.. he came up to me the other night, and said he really loved me.

DarioKehl

Thanks for this story. I love it. It give me hope about my situation. You're very fortunate!