Posts by Sirona

in the old celtic times, young people would spend the entire night in the woods "a-maying," and then dance around the phallic maypole the next morning.

Sirona

I'm really excited to have my first festival this Saturday with the local pagan group!

Anyone know how to make flower coronets?

gsx - that sounds like a lovely thing to do with your daughter and I do hope your study goes ok.

Sirona

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Did U find Jesus rude?

by Matty in

jesus was a nice guy most of the time, but don't you think hes a bit rude and thoughtless sometimes?.

the watchtower today discussed the supposedly marvelous example that jesus showed to youths today, citing his escapade at 12 at the temple.

what hit home to me was that he was missing for three days - three days!

Sirona

Bang:

It's not worshipping her, it's not what worship means.
Worship isn't praying, or even revering.
Worshipping is different, it's not primarily a physical act.

Well, in that case, I'm not worshipping Hathor.

What would you say worship is?

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Girls Playing Sports (good or bad idea)

by clash_city_rockers in

jw
friends

i found this really informitive artical by doug wilson at http://www.cradena.org on parinting are daughters who might play competitive athletics in high school or college.

maybe this would be a good topic to kick around in our discussion board.

all are welcome to give thier take on the matter in this round table discussion on parents raising thier daughters who may be athleticly gifted.. doug wilson artical can be found here at cradenda agenda, i think this is one of the best articals on the subject that is full of wise counsal and i hope you too can benifit from this artical that has a cultural impact and hopfully restoration in it's ramifications.. http://www.credenda.org/issues/13-6childer.php.

Sirona

Clash: no offense, seriously, but are you dyslexic?

If not:
manner, not manor (a manor is a kind of house)
article not artical
benefit not benifit
hopefully not hopfully
counsel not counsal
informative not informitive

they are just the ones I can remember.
Sirona

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Make love in the woods on Beltane!

by Sirona in

jw
friends

merry beltane!

(april 30th-may 1st).

in the old celtic times, young people would spend the entire night in the woods "a-maying," and then dance around the phallic maypole the next morning.

Sirona

Merry Beltane! (April 30th-May 1st)

In the old Celtic times, young people would spend the entire night in the woods "A-Maying," and then dance around the phallic Maypole the next morning. Older married couples were allowed to remove their wedding rings (and the restrictions they imply) for this one night. May morning is a magickal time for wild water (dew, flowing streams, and springs) which is collected and used to bathe in for beauty, or to drink for health.

Think of the May pole as a focal point of the old English village rituals. Many people would rise at the first light of dawn to go outdoors and gather flowers and branches to decorate their homes. Women traditionally would braid flowers into their hair. Men and women alike would decorate their bodies. Beltane marks the return of vitality, of passion. Ancient Pagan traditions say that Beltane marks the emergence of the young God into manhood. Stirred by the energies at work in nature, he desires the Goddess. They fall in love, lie among the grasses and blossoms, and unite. The Goddess becomes pregnant of the God. To celebrate, a wedding feast, for the God and Goddess must be prepared. Let Them guide you! Breads and cereals are popular. Try oatmeal cakes or cookies sweetened with a dab of honey. Dairy foods are again appropriate...just make a lovely wedding feast and you are sure to enjoy yourself! An early morning walk through a local park or forest could be fun for everyone. Gather up some plants or flowers to display in your home. Mom and daughter could braid their hair, and weave in a few tender blossoms.
http://www.wicca.com/celtic/akasha/beltane.htm

Blessed Be!

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My On-Line Witnessing Activity

by Yerusalyim in

well, for about 10 days now i've been "witnessing" to a witness via email.

i came across his email address on a community bulletin board run by aol here in columbia.

our conversation has run from pedophilia (ain't a problem according to him), to the un thing (apostate lies he said) to serving in the military (i showed him luke 2, luke 7, and acts 10).

Sirona

I'd say you did. I would have approached it more subtly, but then I think you've done well in the sense that this person has actually read the information...and no matter what they say, it will definately have planted some sort of seed of doubt.

Sirona

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By the pricking of my thumbs....

by Xander in

...some ancient wisdom this way comes?

pulling over from another thread.... i'm curious how many have dabbled in witchcraft/spiritism after leaving the jws.

or, perhaps, before joining.. i'm curious what experiences have been had.

Sirona

Abaddon,

I don't feel I "need" religion either. I just prefer to have it in my life. I absolutely love using my imagination as part of my religion, because to me my imagination is just as real as anything else. Say I imagine energy influencing my life positively, it can work because I think that our own thoughts affect our reality.

Sirona

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Find your IDEAL religion!

by Sirona in

so if you are not jw, perhaps you would like to know what religion is most in-line with your beliefs?.

heres a simple quiz:.

http://www.selectsmart.com/religion/ .

Sirona

Hey Xenu, I was already ignoring your posts! LOL

Mr Tony, you have a point about false prophesy. Why don't you complete the test just to see what it comes up with. Are you 100% biblical christian?

Shimmer, what is Bahai faith?

Riz - yeah I've seen Kingpin LOL! its really funny. There must be aspects of your personality reflected in the film...??

Sirona

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Find your IDEAL religion!

by Sirona in

so if you are not jw, perhaps you would like to know what religion is most in-line with your beliefs?.

heres a simple quiz:.

http://www.selectsmart.com/religion/ .

Sirona

Eman, wow! you pagan you! *runs over to Eman and welcomes him with open arms*

Xenu I've had it up to HERE (points high in the sky) with you so just stop invading my thread and go to one of YOUR NUMEROUS threads. Thankyou.
(p.s. your religion is not listed because nobody likes it)

Prisca, dont sikhs wear those cool robe things?

Revdrjohnson: methinks you are denying your "mormon" side. shame.

Detective: how do you feel still being 23% JW?

TR LOL!

Maxwell, wierd on the secular humanism. You must be a kind soul.

RR, you can always change that hon.

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