following on from terry's thread about mind filters and being open minded....... i'm neo-pagan.
for a loose definition of my beliefs see here http://www.religioustolerance.org/neopaga1.htm.
but i'm willing to consider christian belief systems.. just recently i've been studying the jewish kabballah (qabalah).
Deputy Dog
Conversion is a work of God, not of man. It's not up to me to convert you or anyone else. To be a Christian you need to be chosen by God.
I have a question. Do you believe that to be Christian I need to be chosen by Yahweh, or Jesus?
You see, being Pagan, some would say I was chosen by the other gods.
It is really annoying how some Christians seem to think that their way is the only way, and that God only chooses certain ones to be Christian.
Sirona
following on from terry's thread about mind filters and being open minded....... i'm neo-pagan.
for a loose definition of my beliefs see here http://www.religioustolerance.org/neopaga1.htm.
but i'm willing to consider christian belief systems.. just recently i've been studying the jewish kabballah (qabalah).
If you boil Christianity down to the two commandments, "Love God, and love your neighbour as you do yourself", we are pretty much in the same place I guess.
AlphaOmega,
Yes, Christianity has the "golden rule" just the same.
I was hoping for Christians, who were "into" preaching the message, to tell me why it would be a good idea to convert to Christianity from Paganism.
I guess there are no such Christians on this board. Maybe they don't want to answer the questions I raised at the start of this thread?
Sirona
i think many witnesses are victims of deception.
i do not believe that the vast majority of them truly understand the folly of their religion.
like many good roman catholics or devout muslims, they believe that their faith is the true one.. many jws are basically "good" people.
Yes definately.
Those guys in New York know what they are doing too.
Sirona
one of my cats has ruined my sleep for the last 2 weeks with incessant meowing from about 5am until i get up.
said cat is now banished from my room so i can get uninterrupted sleep!.
this video kinda reminded me of her:.
Oh that was great. Thanks for the link,
I swear my cat does that every morning.
Sirona
i work nights so when i get off i'll run by walmart to grab something to make for breakfast or just if i need something or whatever.
this morning at 6:55 (i know because i looked at my watch) a little black girl maybe 7 years old came up to me by herself to offer me a tract... i mean come on it's still full freaking dark out and this poor little kid is handing out tracts alone.
i asked her "where are your parents.
Ok so lets say there were other adults nearby and he got it wrong.
I'd expect you to say.....yes it is wrong to let your child be so far from you - it is wrong. Even if they are Jehovahs Witnesses that couple made a mistake letting their child be so far from them.
Would you leave your child's welfare to other adults anyway? Those other adults who may be engaged in conversation with people?
Sirona
following on from terry's thread about mind filters and being open minded....... i'm neo-pagan.
for a loose definition of my beliefs see here http://www.religioustolerance.org/neopaga1.htm.
but i'm willing to consider christian belief systems.. just recently i've been studying the jewish kabballah (qabalah).
No takers?
i felt it was good to start a thread on this as methamphetamine addiction has become one of the most abused drugs in our society.
unfortunately, from what i've heard is it is relatively cheap to make , not as expensive as other drugs, and highly addictive once a person is " hooked" they have an extremely hard time getting off it.
crank or speed as it is called makes people highly aggressive, mean spirited, and can make them violent.
It might be good to share so we may help others see the dangers involved so they can avoid the pitfalls and help others too ! look forward to your responses ! Peace out to all , Mr. Flipper
Amen!
I think that it is easy for people who are not addicted to be harsh about those who are.
Just think to yourself - what would make life so hard that a person would turn to these substances which make them very ill ?
If you know an addict, don't judge, but don't accept it either. Take action, but don't attack the person. Thats my advice.
Sirona
i work nights so when i get off i'll run by walmart to grab something to make for breakfast or just if i need something or whatever.
this morning at 6:55 (i know because i looked at my watch) a little black girl maybe 7 years old came up to me by herself to offer me a tract... i mean come on it's still full freaking dark out and this poor little kid is handing out tracts alone.
i asked her "where are your parents.
Rosalee,
Are you for real?
If a child *can* be snatched from a few feet away, is it wise to let your child be hundreds of feet away from you, approaching strangers?
Sirona
following on from terry's thread about mind filters and being open minded....... i'm neo-pagan.
for a loose definition of my beliefs see here http://www.religioustolerance.org/neopaga1.htm.
but i'm willing to consider christian belief systems.. just recently i've been studying the jewish kabballah (qabalah).
Hi
Following on from Terry's thread about mind filters and being open minded......
I'm neo-pagan. For a loose definition of my beliefs see here http://www.religioustolerance.org/neopaga1.htm
But I'm willing to consider Christian belief systems.
Just recently I've been studying the Jewish Kabballah (Qabalah). Some people are Christian Qabalists.
So if you are Christian.....what things do you think I need to consider?
Why is Christianity better than paganism?
Since there are many pagan myths which mirror the Jesus story, why should I take the Jesus story seriously?
I'm actually asking this honestly because I'm willing to be educated, at least I'd like to understand your views better.
Sirona
here is something to think about.. let's say you want to survey a large group of people about what they think.. you publish a magazine with, say, 1 million readers.. the name of your magazine is adultry fun.. you ask the poll question : is marriage fidelity over-rated?.
250,000 readers reply.
now ask yourself this question.. does this poll accurately reflect the beliefs of people in general?
Excellent post.
I'm very interested in the mind control aspects of the JW cult. I think that sometimes Ex Cult members go away and fit themselves neatly into some other "box" which suits them. They have chosen the belief system they newly adopt, however, how often do they allow that to be challenged?
I'm pagan and I've read many, many pagan orientated books. I must admit I'm ready to break out of that box.
Don't get me wrong, I see myself as open minded, but as you say........what things does a person habitually avoid?
Sirona
