"all the armies that ever marched, and all the navies that ever were built,and all the parliments that ever sat,all the kings that ever reigned,put together have not affected the life of man upon this earth as powerlly.
" "the historical result of jesus' activities was more momentous,even from a strictly secular standpoint, than the deeds of any other character of history.
a new era, recognised by the chief civilisations of the world, dates from his birth.
The greatest sociologist of all time.
His "way" of life works.
Jesus was before Christianity dogmatized and sterilized this philosophy of living.
One problem I run into is "Jesus" the man of History and the Christ Prophet; and that myth story.
Christ is my friend and I believe he is what we have the potential to be like.
i've been hearing a big uproar in the media about schools banning harry potter books, and parents who refuse to let their kids read it, etc.
what's the big deal?!
when i was growing up, we had bewitched, i dream of jeannie, casper, etc.
It all has to do with a lack of sex. These guys can't get any and by gawd no one else is going to have any fun either.
We took my child to # 1 and we will #2 as well. Even my parents are reading Potter. And LOTR is a thumbs up. People need to drink more and bitch less. Oh ya AND HAVE SEX.
Am I going to hell? If so I will be in good company...And I have fun now.
take a look at this article.
this is what is going on in the usa while it's citizens are being distracted by rumors of war.
this is a bad, bad, thing.
"If Bush wins this case, America may plunge into our darkest hour. To paraphrase Sinclair Lewis, "It is happening here." Now is the time to stand up and stop these horrors, before President Bush completes his plan to turn America into a police state, where anyone, anywhere, can be picked up off the street, shot, beaten, questioned without an attorney, and not told why we are in custody." The words of Charles Sheehan-Miles who wrote the peice that I commented about Robdar. I could care less what you think.
His story is bunk and this is not about the 5th amendement. We will see what the Supreme Court says. Bush is my President not my daddy. I respect him. I doubt anyone but you cares about your opinion about Ashcroft. (Where does that come from?) When you have the responsibility of as many lives he does then maybe I will give your opinions some thought. (not) You believe that we are headed for a police state? These men (police) who you think are thugs are the same ones that put their lives on the line for you and me. I for one say thank you. END COMMENTS
facinating results from a global poll relating to public opinions of america in various countries around the world.. [url] http://www.torontostar.com/nasapp/cs/contentserver?pagename=thestar/layout/article_type1&c=article&cid=1035775217105&call_pageid=968332188854&col=968350060724[/url].
a major survey on international opinion released in washington yesterday shows u.s. popularity has plunged across much of the world amid mounting perceptions that the united states is running roughshod over other nations.
the planet's sole superpower commands only tepid affection, just as the u.s. government struggles to win international support for a possible military incursion against iraq as the next stage in its war on terrorism.. in fact, the prospect of a u.s.-led offensive aimed at overthrowing iraqi dictator saddam hussein has become a major irritant between washington and even its closest allies.. .
Realist,
I have a question,
just think of the fact that 50% of clinton's staff were jews...kind of gives the reason away why the US supports israel despite the screaming human rights violations committed there.
Can you back this up with any credible facts? Whom are you refering to in the "jew staff" that have the power to influence Presidental, International, and Congressional policy? It just kinda reminds the of the "Satan is in control" when I hear how the "Jews" have so much power in world events.
Do you have any facts on Arab programs to help the Isr/Pal conflict. Any Arab led aid work to give the people anything better to do than blow themselves up for money and marterdom?
I have to say that I do not think that Sara posted dribble. The point of the post is wasted on you.
i've been thinking about printing up some bumper stickers for my parent's cars... .
i shun my son.
because hes not a jehovahs witness.
That is right on.
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i understand that in prehistoric europe that they had `venus' figurines that reperested the `mother goddess'.. these show an obese `woman' and r rather obscene and indecent so please do not show links 2 pictures of any of these figurines.
undercover said it, this is not about "gluttony" it's about hypocrisy.
One person is judged unworthy by god on earth while another is ignored.
(For those in the real world)
People should be concerned if they or someone else is overweight. Being obese can kill you. (And that is not a good thing.) Do you think that depression plays a factor in being overweight? I do. And denial when you are addicted to food. The diets that do not include a life style change will fail. I think that so many people don't know what they want, they do not know how to be content with themselves much less how to be happy. This leads to state of being uncontent/loathing, and apathy about themselves. Food for that few minutes fills the void. You do have control over what goes in your mouth. And as strange as that seems that control is some power and I can sure see where a JW would/could turn to food for some comfort; Not that I know if there is a greater obese factor there than mainstream. I think everyone battles with themselves for self control. Most people just do not have the (elder/wt) bogus god factor.
My 2 cents
just curious,.
one reason i pop on and off the internet is i trade and invest on ameritrade.
coming here is sometimes a break while i'm waiting for a stock to move.
Just curious,
One reason I pop on and off the internet is I trade and invest on Ameritrade. Coming here is sometimes a break while I'm waiting for a stock to move. I know that the word "stock" is currently a 4 letter word but any others out there? I am not a daytrader by definition (yet) but I might do it next year as a hobby/business. I love the market. I think its a fun challenge. Any others? What are the rules for daytrading on the European market?
what noidea is going thru got me to thinking what i'd do if one of my family members who shuns me, that's most of them, were really sick and in the hospital.
several years ago my daughter was really sick and in the hospital.
i didn't go see her and i've often wondered whether i did the right thing.
Pleasuredome 'conquer evil with good'
You are wise.
Kindness is better for the heart. But with the Jehovah Witnesses kindness is often irrelevant. So it is the ex Jw that matters. Do what you want to do. Do what will help you to live with your actions. The worst thing to do is to let them have any power over you. If any elder ever gets in my way again they had best get a bed for him too. Any jw family same game. I will respect them, I don't need to ever see anyone again; Alive or Dead. I have seen/delt with them enough for a life time. But if it was my child, I would go. Always. If it was my mother or father, I would go. My wife has said that if she is hurt to call her JW family so I will, for her, not for them, and not for me, for her. Shunning is for cowards.
take a look at this article.
this is what is going on in the usa while it's citizens are being distracted by rumors of war.
this is a bad, bad, thing.
ThiChi I wanted to add that in the article that I read (Maybe Wall Street Journal) the man shot also had a knife (sheathed) under his shirt. And (like you) I also read that he was trying to get the officers gun. He was shot by the other officer. As I read it, the argument is that if you say to the cops that you don't want to talk then they HAVE to leave you alone. Pleading the 5th means that you have the right to stay silent. I have not read where that means that the cops have to be silent. And the argument was over if medical care was being withheld and the anwer is again no. The cops left when told so by medical staff at the hospital. If this guy was minding his own business and got pissed at the cops and got paralized and blinded for being in the wrong place that is just wrong.Was his 5th (civil rights) violated we will see. But in my ordinary uneducated American citizen opinion, nope.
Here is a tip fighting with the cops is always a bad idea. Going for their gun that is suicide.
I guess some people will have to go back to the drawing board to sling mud at President Bush this one is not going to stick. I do not think that we are in a police state nor do I think that is what his intent is.
i have never been on a forum before.
i was very happy to find this one while i was doing my research finding out the truth about the religion & just trying to heal from such a damaging religion.
i was raised in it from birth by a devout witness mother.
Hello Leah,
I hope you find what you are looking for. Be true to your self. Then you can be true to others. Look for the little envelopes without the little blue locks on them. You can Email them directly if you want to. As long as yours is locked people can not Email you directly.
There are all kinds of people here. This site can be quite addictive. For so long there has been no one to talk about all of it. If we said what we felt or knew then there was retribution. Here we can vent what we have carried for so long, for some of us a lifetime.
a friend,
Jay
