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  Jesus and Buddha

  by Bhagavad in

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  there's a possibility that jesus went to india and was influenced by hinduism/buddhism during the "lost years" between his ages of 12 and 30. see the site http://www.atributetohinduism.com/hinduisms_influence.htm.

  fascinating info to review.

  if it's worth considering, then we might ask: .

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  Q: What did Buddha say to the hot dog vendor?
  A: Make me one with everything.
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  A DARK DAY INDEED

  by Incense_and_Peppermints in

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  when we put the fellings and whims of a few disgruntled "active" jehovah's witnesses who come to these boards before the intense feelings, thoughtful commentary or adult playfulness of the majority of posters here - ex witnesses, so-called apostates, etc.

  don't call me jaded or an advocate of anarchy or harm to my fellow man just because i believe in freedom of expression.

  i am a good kind loving person!

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  Remember what I said about letting your anger get the best of you?
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  News Flash 2! Read now!

  by dustrabbit in

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  it's alive!.

  announcing for all you freaks out there:.

  http://communities.msn.com/exjwsraw.

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  Support this! As many formus as possible is what I say!
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  Will I Die?

  by professor in

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  my doctor recently told me that my blood pressure is normal, but at the higher end of normal.

  i should lower my cholesterol level via diet and exercise.

  fine.. recently i applied for a job that allows me to further my education during the week but will still provide for my family.

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  Thanks. I dunno. I was kind of stressed because I had a half hour drive to my appointment which turned into 45 minutes because of traffic and I was afraid I might be late. I know stress can raise blood pressure higher than normal. Plus the nurse had a heart condition of her own which she had treated, so it was more personal to her. She was just trying to help, but I swear I felt I was going to have a heart attack on the way home after hearing that I might DIE!

  -professor

  Edited by - professor on 15 June 2002 4:52:19
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  Will I Die?

  by professor in

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  my doctor recently told me that my blood pressure is normal, but at the higher end of normal.

  i should lower my cholesterol level via diet and exercise.

  fine.. recently i applied for a job that allows me to further my education during the week but will still provide for my family.

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  My doctor recently told me that my blood pressure is normal, but at the higher end of normal. I should lower my cholesterol level via diet and exercise. Fine.

  Recently I applied for a job that allows me to further my education during the week but will still provide for my family. A plus! Plus it is more of a physical job than the desk jobs I have been holding for the last few years which is another big plus!

  I applied for the job and was accepted as long as I can pass a drug test (no problem) and a physical exam. Great!

  I show up for the nurse, pee in a cup, and I'm ready to take the physical examination. The exam consists of lifting and stepping up and down on a platform. I help people move all the time so no problem. Right?

  So then she takes my blood pressure. After that she looks at me in HORROR and says we cannot continue. If I were to take the physical I "WOULD DIE!" (blood pressure is 153/101). She said I should not even be walking around with such a high blood pressure and I need to see my doctor TODAY and get on heart medication as soon as possible. Then she says "I'm not trying to SCARE YOU!"

  Is this serious? Am I going to die any minute? Or is this lady off her rocker? I called my doctor and he was not alarmed as this lady was, but wants to see me next Tuesday. What do you think?
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  News Flash 2! Read now!

  by dustrabbit in

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  it's alive!.

  announcing for all you freaks out there:.

  http://communities.msn.com/exjwsraw.

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  uhh....what?

  Oh....OK.

  Edited by - professor on 15 June 2002 3:11:30
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  Name some must have rock records

  by Leander in

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  i've spent a lot of time on allmusic.com and it amazes me how much nirvana is mentioned when the reviewers rate other albums.

  so its a no brainer that nirvana's work should probably have a place in every rock collection, but what are some other albums every rock fan should listen to if not own.

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  The Doors - ANGELS AND SAILORS From the album "American Prayer" Angels and sailors rich girls backyard fences tents Dreams watching each other narrowly soft luxuriant cars Girls in garages, stripped out to get liquor and clothes half gallons of wine and six-packs of beer Jumped, humped, born to suffer made to undress in the wilderness. I will never treat you mean Never start no kind of scene I'll tell you every place and person that I've been. Always a playground instructor, never a killer Always a bridesmaid on the verge of fame or over He manouvered two girls into his hotel room One a friend, the other, the young one, a newer stranger Vaguely Mexican or Puerto Rican Poor boys thighs and buttock scarred by a father's belt She's trying to rie Story of her boyfriend, of teenage stoned death games Handsome lad, dead in a car Confusion No connections Come 'ere I love you Peace on earth Will you die for me? Eat me This way The end I'll always be true Never go out, sneaking out on you, babe If you'll only show me Far Arden again. I'm surprised you could get it up He whips her lightly, sardonically, with belt Haven't I been through enough? she asks Now dressed and leaving The Spanish girl begins to bleed She says her period It's Catholic heaven I have an ancient Indian crucifix around my neck My chest is hard and brown Lying on stained, wretched sheets with a bleeding virgin We could plan a murder Or start a religion.
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  Name some must have rock records

  by Leander in

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  i've spent a lot of time on allmusic.com and it amazes me how much nirvana is mentioned when the reviewers rate other albums.

  so its a no brainer that nirvana's work should probably have a place in every rock collection, but what are some other albums every rock fan should listen to if not own.

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  I listen to more dance music than rock, but my wife says these are a must:

  Older:

  Van Morrison

  Eric Clapton

  David Bowie

  Fleetwood Mac

  Newer:

  Creed (professor says ick)

  Alice in Chains

  Lenny Kravitz

  Smashing Pumpkins

  Jane's Addiction
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  Religious Bigotry and the Divine Puzzle

  by professor in

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  if you think about the advances we earthlings have made, for example, just over the past 50 or 100 years in science, medicine, travel, communication, and human rights, it reveals that we are progressive beings.

  it is in our nature to learn from our mistakes and our discoveries.

  we keep finding better ways to do things.

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  If you think about the advances we Earthlings have made, for example, just over the past 50 or 100 years in science, medicine, travel, communication, and human rights, it reveals that we are progressive beings. It is in our nature to learn from our mistakes and our discoveries. We keep finding better ways to do things. We keep learning and growing.

  Events such as the September 11th tragedy remind us that collectively we also still have much learning and growing to do. A looming enemy of the human race is bigotry. Bigotry, of course, is egotism and hate. It is represented in racism, nationalism, sexism, and elitism. Ironically, the very institution that we have looked to for guidance in cleansing our souls, keeping ourselves pure: religion, has in many cases proven to be an institution of bigotry. None is a better example than the acts of terrorism in New York. The message was loud and clear: "Our God is greater than yours. We hate all Americans and so we must kill you."

  We know that most wars are fought in the name God. Of course, in war, each side is somehow convinced that God is on their side. And isn't it true that most religions feel that they hold the only REAL spiritual truth or key to salvation? This self-assuming attitude is the center of religious bigotry. It turns brother against brother and leaves families, communities, and nations in ruin.

  From Buddhist to Baptist, or Jew to Jehovah's Witness, the many religious belief systems all share similarities, and are all the convictions of intelligent and honest-hearted people. However they are also vastly divergent in core areas, such as attempts to define God or explain human existence. Falling out of this mindset to me was the only way to arrive at this truth: No matter how much more than my brother I think I know, life remains a mystery.

  Of course God knows all of these things. He knows that you may have lived your whole life within a certain religious environment that to you is the only reality. He also knows that you may have stepped out of your religious reality, accidentally or purposely, and have seen a bigger picture. Here now are many realities to choose from. All of them are full of real, honest, and intelligent people. But why do they disagree so? And why do they shun one another? Why do they hate and kill one another?

  Remember our progression as a human race? We have identified and pointed out many forms of bigotry and seem to be taking a stand against such self-destructive behavior. We have even reached for freedom of religion. But from within our own individual realities and belief systems, we still have our ego-complex. We still shun and hate for what path others have chosen, or have not chosen. From inside this may make sense to us. But can you truthfully and unequivocally state that the path you have chosen is better than all others?

  None of us can truthfully say this. Life is truly yet a mystery. And why shouldn't it be? With all of our intellectual advances, we still do not know the secrets of our existence. And God knows this. Would it not be a divine irony to find out that all God is waiting for is for us to come together and admit that we do not know? We do not know! Perhaps we must all first learn how to accept and love each other before we can move on, before God shows us more.

  Edited by - professor on 11 June 2002 3:24:50
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  LSD saved me from the JWS

  by space in

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  i would like to know some personal experiences with dabbling with hallucigenic drugs as far as seeing a deeper level of conciosness than the one given to you by the jws.

  when i left the jws i was about 17 and my father was one of the main elders.

  so i had to watch my p's and q's so i wouldnt make my father look bad.

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  And last night a DJ saved my life.