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  Does the Soul continue to Exist after the Death of the Body?

  by Blueblades in

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  do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.rather be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell....the words of jesus at matthew 10:28. so,according to jesus,the soul does exist after the death of the body.but in order not to be destroyed you must fear the one who can destroy your soul.. what a way to live!.

  blueblades

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  I hope so, otherwise I am so screwed! I'll never finish all I have to do in one lifetime!

  Thunder ==}>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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  It's Angle - Grinder Man!

  by Englishman in

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  no more wheel clamping!

  what a hero!

  http://www.anglegrinderman.com/.

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  Reminds me of a night out after a Mexican dinner! Bad memory!

  Thunder
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  Argh Mateys! Intl Talk Like A Pirate Day

  by Valis in

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  sincerely,.

  district overbeer of the" "pirate treasure" class

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  You are ...

  The Cap'n

  Profile: Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn't eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you - but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones' locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.

  Works for me....I already got the sword.

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  Thunder
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  Handling anger badly

  by Billygoat in

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  last night neil and i snuggled up on the sofa to watch a movie over a left over dinner.

  we had both worked late and were tired.

  we wanted to just relax and not think.

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  I know my cat pissing on our clothes and loveseat is trivial.

  Trivial my ass! You ever try to get the smell of cat urine out of the cushions? We are still visited by the ever present if not somewhat dilute aroma of our cat's attitude. They went through a phase a while back and did just as you described.

  As far as losing it, relax. You're not your dad. The fact that your anger made you think, shows that you're conscious of your actions and working to controll your reactions. I have been known to pop a cap from time to time. Sheila has learned that it isn't real, I'm not going to do anything, and she sees how silly I look when I'm mad, because I start talking backwards.It usually ends with us both in tears with laughter. Cut yourself some slack.

  Looks like you've gotten a bunch of good advice from the other posters, figure out which suggestions might do you some good and go from there.

  If you really just need to tear some one up, feel free to verbally abuse me! I don't bruise easily.

  {{{{{Andi}}}}}}

  Thunder ==}>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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  You know it is bizzare.....Thanks

  by SheilaM in

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  i won't name names but i found this funny.

  i have had a hard time knowing how to feel about my mother's death.

  i haven't cried much just a lot of frowning and feeling weird.

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  Thanx Ray.

  Thunder
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  Just let it be for a day (everyone chill)

  by jelly in

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  it might be a good idea for some people just to relax and maybe not post for a day to calm down.. .

  the board is currently very good.

  i remember back when janh was here.

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  Pyrrhic victories don't come with trophies. When is it ever that important to be right all the time. Very few discussions need to be beaten to death. I won't loose friends to unworthy flame wars. Right is right do no harm. I'm going to have a glass of Chirazz.

  Thunder
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  What happens to...

  by teejay in

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  the black person who has a serious difference of opinion with the naacp;

  the life-long democrat / republican who, in good conscience, cannot support their party's candidate;

  the kkk member who was raised by racist family members and friends to hate when they find conclusive evidence that they had been told untruths by people who love them;

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  TJ,

  Here is the same passage in modern English.

  "Yes, still here, Laertes? Get aboard, get aboard! The wind is perfect, and they are waiting for you! Here's my blessing and remember your father advice: Don't give a tongue to hasty thoughts, and never act in haste. Be friendly, but discerning. To those friends who have proved their loyalty grasp them to your soul with hoops of steel. But don't shake hands with every comedian who comes your way. Avoid starting a quarrel but once involved give everyone else second thoughts. Hear a lot, but say little. Listen to opinions, but reserve your judgement. Dress as well as your pocket permits, but avoid uncouth trends. Apparel announces the man. The French aristocracy are particularly select in this. Neither a borrower nor a lender be. A loan often loses the money and the friend. Borrowing dulls the edge of common-sense. But above all else: to yourself be true. Then as sure as night follows day, you cannot be false to any other. Farewell. May my blessings help you fulfil your aims."

  Basically the point is, that no matter what we might feel the need to do to make for "smooth sailing" we mus strive to be true to ourselves and our own core values.

  Thunder
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  What happens to...

  by teejay in

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  the black person who has a serious difference of opinion with the naacp;

  the life-long democrat / republican who, in good conscience, cannot support their party's candidate;

  the kkk member who was raised by racist family members and friends to hate when they find conclusive evidence that they had been told untruths by people who love them;

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  To Thine Own Self Be True

  Yet here, Laertes! Aboard, aboard for shame! The wind sits in the shoulder of your sail, And you are stay'd for. There ... my blessing with thee! And these few precepts in thy memory Look thou character. Give thy thoughts no tongue, Nor any unproportion'd thought his act. Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar. Those friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel; But do not dull thy palm with entertainment Of each new-hatch'd, unfledg’d comrade. Beware Of entrance to a quarrel but, being in, Bear't that th' opposed may beware of thee. Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice; Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgement. Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not express'd in fancy; rich, not gaudy; For the apparel oft proclaims the man; And they in France of the best rank and station Are of a most select and generous chief in that. Neither a borrower, nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. Farewell; my blessing season this in thee! -- William Shakespeare

  Thunder quotes Shakespeare! Ain't that a kick in the head??
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  OUR MENTAL HEALTH

  by RAYZORBLADE in

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  no epiphany whatsoever, but i was pondering this subject tonight on my way back home from work.. there are many subjects on the matter of health, and of course: post jw, our mental health.. for most of you, how would you rate your present mental health?.

  comparitively, our physical health, depending upon what ails us, we can generally heal and feel better after brief or extended recovery time.. mental health on the other hand, is definitely long lasting.. i've been almost 20 years outside of the jws, but i think it nearly took me that entire 20 years to get where i am today.. sad, but true.

  anyone like to contribute their thoughts on this matter.. thank you.

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  I think a person's mental health will always suffer in a situation where nothing is ever good enough and you can never attain complete approval and acceptance. I had major depression for more than 10 years and was on about every antidepressant there is. All they ever did for me was pack on the pounds and leave me in a fog. Funny thing is that when I quit taaking the meds and quit going to the hall, I started feeling better. I turned my attention to pleasing my family rather than pleasing a God and an organization that were never satisfied. Its truly amazing how seeing those most important to you smiling and enjoying themselves can chase away those old rain clouds of the soul.

  I was miserable when I hoped to live forever in paradise. I feel much better now that I have given up hope! I have my true and few friends and feel better than ever.

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  Thunder

  Ray,

  Glad to hear everything came back OK
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  I Guess That I am not a Christian Afterall

  by Robdar in

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  i cannot stop thinking bad thoughts about my soon to be ex.

  i know that these thoughts are not christ like or the way that other prophets have told us to be.

  this seperation and divorce is the first time in my life that i have given in to dark, malevolent thoughts and intent towards another human.

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  Robdar,

  Evil deeds done soley to hurt another are not worthy of forgiveness. Relish in your rage. Hating some one isn't wron, acting out that hate against them, now that's another matter. Efforts wasted on revenge that bring no closure are will only compound your hurt and anger. Think things through, and see the benefits of being out of a less than healthy relationship. See the things lost, including the dog, as necessary, reminders of a relationship that is no longer.

  I'd skip the sedatives if I were you and accept things with a clead head.

  As far as hatred and anger being unchristian, I seem to remember a certain carpenter who got so mad he tossed a mall!

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  Thunder