Posts by happyout

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Wearing Makeup will doom you to burn in HELL!!!

by happyout in

according to the restored church of god:.

there is so much more that could be said on this subject that i could go on and on and fill 100 pages!

every woman who wants that deceitfulness and wickedness removed from her heart is going to remove that physical colored dirt from her face, once and for all!

happyout

According to The Restored Church of God:

“There is so much more that could be said on this subject that I could go on and on and fill 100 pages! But I think this is enough! Every woman who wants that deceitfulness and wickedness removed from her heart is going to remove that physical colored dirt from her face, once and for all!

“Those yielded to the C hrist who paid such a price for this very cleansing will need no more. Those not so yielded would not repent and let the precious blood of Christ cleanse them, and their faces, though I write ten thousand pages! God lays down the L aw . God tells us what is sin, and He tells us that this vain use of facial make-up is sin !

“But God leaves it to you to decide whether to sin! And never forget the penalty for this sin is death for eternity in a Lake of fire ! It is truly, an awful —a frightful fate. You are warned ! You are a free moral agent. That decision is now your responsibility ! What are you going to do with it?”

NOW GO WASH YOUR FACE!!!

Happyout - of the "people really go for this shi*? class

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Noah's Ark - Close to being found? What effects would it have?

by Jourles in

http://www.space.com/news/060309_ark_update.html

personally, it makes no difference to me if the ark is found or not.

if it truly exists, then it would be one of the largest finds of the millenium.

happyout

"I think most people would find a way to agree or deny based on their prejudices." - Good point, James Woods

Personally, I would find it fascinating, but it wouldn't be enough to change my beliefs. I would follow the story with extreme interest, but it would be out of curiosity, not because my world had been rocked.

Happyout

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New Lawsuit: Roe v. Wade for Men

by Elsewhere in

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http://www.cnn.com/2006/law/03/08/fatherhood.suit.ap/index.html.

men want 'say' in unplanned pregnancyactivists seek right to decline financial responsibility for kids.

new york (ap) -- contending that women have more options than they do in the event of an unintended pregnancy, men's rights activists are mounting a long shot legal campaign aimed at giving them the chance to opt out of financial responsibility for raising a child.. the national center for men has prepared a lawsuit -- nicknamed roe v. wade for men -- to be filed thursday in u.s. district court in michigan on behalf of a 25-year-old computer programmer ordered to pay child support for his ex-girlfriend's daughter.. the suit addresses the issue of male reproductive rights, contending that lack of such rights violates the u.s. constitution's equal protection clause.. the gist of the argument: if a pregnant woman can choose among abortion, adoption or raising a child, a man involved in an unintended pregnancy should have the choice of declining the financial responsibilities of fatherhood.

happyout

I guess I will add my humble opinion

I don't think anyone has brought up the situation where men, after their girlfriends become pregnant, decide retroactively that they didn't want a child. This happens quite frequently, and leaves the woman in a precarious situation. What would be the "fair" decision in this situation? Or what about the guys who find another girlfriend, and decide not to support the child they initially said they wanted? It's hard to determine what the initial understanding between the parties was.

Laws are supposedly designed to create "equality" but the truth is, this situation is not equal, and therefore, no laws could really make it so. I agree, it's not fair for a man who has been "tricked" into a pregnancy to have to support a child for 18 years, but there are SO many ways of preventing this! I don't want to hear the tired old argument that condoms make sex less satisfying, there are many varieties, and wearing one doesn't seem to stop most men from reaching ejaculation, so it must be ok. And if you think taking a pill on a daily basis that has been proven to have health risks is a walk in the park, you aren't thinking straight. Foam and those other things are messy, and kinda icky to be honest. I remember an article where a pharmaceutical company was working on a "male" birth control pill, but most men polled rejected the idea of taking such a thing.

Yes, there are women who "trick" men into having babies, and there should be repercussions from this act. The woman who "saved" the man's sperm should NEVER have been given support, that was just stupid. However, in most cases the issue becomes credibility. How do you determine if the man has simply developed "cold feet" and is accusing the woman unjustly?

Unfortunately, there are no easy answers, which is what makes this such a dilemna. I think in the final analysis, however, the interests of the child should come first, and the bottom line is both parties pay a price. For the male, it is generally money via child support, but for the woman, it's raising a child with all that entails. She is generally most responsible for feeding, clothing, day to day stuff, and that is a heavy burden.

In .

Happyout

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South Dakota (US) Governor Signs Abortion Ban Into Law

by happyout in

los angeles times article dated march 6, 2006 .

gov.

mike rounds signed legislation monday banning nearly all abortions in south dakota, setting up a court fight aimed at challenging the 1973 u.s. supreme court decision that legalized abortion.

happyout

Wow, I had no idea abortion was illegal in most countries!

Can I ask if there are a lot of orphanages or abandoned children? Or, are there a lot of "back street" abortions that take place?

Thanks again,

Happyout

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Regarding the Pledge of Allegiance....

by Princess in

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at our monthly poker party the other night, things were going well until my brother "went to the bad place" as my friend julie says.

julie's husband is a second grade teacher and during a discussion about the daily flag salute, he mentioned he has not led his class in the flag salute all year.

he was never a dub, just doesn't believe in children being forced to recite a pledge at such a young age.

happyout

Leolaia, I would love it if you could find the society's alternative pledge. Sounds fascinating.

Thanks,

Happyout

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South Dakota (US) Governor Signs Abortion Ban Into Law

by happyout in

los angeles times article dated march 6, 2006 .

gov.

mike rounds signed legislation monday banning nearly all abortions in south dakota, setting up a court fight aimed at challenging the 1973 u.s. supreme court decision that legalized abortion.

happyout

Los Angeles Times article dated March 6, 2006

Gov. Mike Rounds signed legislation Monday banning nearly all abortions in South Dakota, setting up a court fight aimed at challenging the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.

The bill would make it a crime for doctors to perform an abortion unless the procedure was necessary to save the woman's life. It would make no exception for cases of rape or incest.
Planned Parenthood, which operates the state's only abortion clinic, in Sioux Falls, has pledged to challenge the measure.

Rounds issued a written statement saying he expects the law will be tied up in court for years and will not take effect unless the U.S. Supreme Court upholds it.

"In the history of the world, the true test of a civilization is how well people treat the most vulnerable and most helpless in their society. The sponsors and supporters of this bill believe that abortion is wrong because unborn children are the most vulnerable and most helpless persons in our society. I agree with them," Rounds said in the statement.

The governor declined all media requests for interviews Monday.

The Legislature passed the bill last month after supporters argued that the recent appointment of conservative justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito have made the U.S. Supreme Court more likely to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Abortion opponents already are offering money to help the state pay legal bills for the anticipated court challenge, Rounds has said. Lawmakers said an anonymous donor has pledged $1 million to defend the ban, and the Legislature set up a special account to accept donations for legal fees.

Under the new law, to go into effect July 1, doctors could get up to five years in prison for performing an illegal abortion.

Rounds noted that it was written to make sure existing restrictions would still be enforced during the legal battle. Current state law sets increasingly stringent restrictions on abortions as pregnancy progresses; after the 24th week, the procedure is allowed only to protect the woman's health and safety.

Kate Looby, state director of Planned Parenthood, said the organization has not yet decided whether to challenge the measure in court or to seek a statewide public vote in November. A referendum would either repeal the abortion ban or delay a court challenge to the legislation.

"Obviously, we're very disappointed that Governor Rounds has sided on the side of politics rather than on the side of the women of South Dakota to protect their health and safety," Looby said.

She said Planned Parenthood would continue providing services that include family planning, emergency contraception and safe and legal abortions.

About 800 abortions are performed each year in the state.

Without getting into people’s personal feelings on whether abortion is right or wrong, can someone please shed some light on which countries allow it? What restrictions there are? Whether parents must be notified when a minor seeks an abortion? Please, just the law, not whether you think it’s a good law or not.

Thanks,

Happyout

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New Video of DF announcement at door

by inbyathread in

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starting a new thread so that everyone can find the link.. this is the video of the elders trying to act smart stupid.

http://www.savefile.com/files2.php?fid=5509435.

they will keep the file as long as it is downloaded once every 14 days.. enjoy

happyout

This was sooo awesome! Thank you. I love how he kept his voice so low and mild, which in my opinion just made him come across as not very bright

And how he agreed that you had been tried and convicted even though you weren't there.

Amazing!

Happyout

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Religion Quiz, your results?

by daystar in

.. you scored as agnosticism.

you are an agnostic.

though it is generally taken that agnostics neither believe nor disbelieve in god, it is possible to be a theist or atheist in addition to an agnostic.

happyout

You are an agnostic. Though it is generally taken that agnostics neither believe nor disbelieve in God, it is possible to be a theist or atheist in addition to an agnostic. Agnostics don't believe it is possible to prove the existence of God (nor lack thereof). Agnosticism is a philosophy that God's existence cannot be proven. Some say it is possible to be agnostic and follow a religion; however, one cannot be a devout believer if he or she does not truly believe.

agnosticism

92%

Islam

67%

Buddhism

67%

Paganism

58%

atheism

50%

Satanism

46%

Judaism

42%

Christianity

33%

Hinduism

33%

Funny, I ws trying to explain this concept to my JW pioneer mom just a few days ago.

Happyout

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What was the truth when you joined the Org?

by JH in

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when i joined the jw org.

the truth was that we were separating sheep from goats by preaching door to door.. today this isn't so.. name a few truths that were true back then but are lies today.. .

happyout

All the flip flops on how to treat those who are inactive. Friendly one day, shunned the next, kinda confusing, you know?

Also, the generational change really killed me. I kept thinking I would get my family back in about the year 2000 when it would be obvious that the 1914 generation was gone, but I obviously didn't take into account that they are a big huge organization planning things out years in advance to maintain their membership.

Also, the many changes on should a woman scream if she's raped. If she doesn't, is she guilty of adultery or fornication? Someone posted a great thread about that a while back.

Happyout

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Today show on NBC

by bikerchic in

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they are having an up coming show on religions and have asked for questions to be sent regarding these faiths; mormons, scientology, kabbalah, opus dei?

i know jw's wasn't and isn't listed but and this is a big but, if they got enough emails regarding jw's maybe they would include it in the discussion as well.

it could be a great chance to get national coverage and ask some potential embarassing questions about the jw's.. here is a link:.

happyout

Here is the question I sent in:

Actually, my question is about Jehovah's Witnesses. Why do they enforce a rule whereby families are not allowed to speak to other family members who leave the faith? Mothers can't speak to daughters, father's can't speak to son's, children can't speak to their parents, it's totally turning their back on their family because of the religion. And it's just because the family member no longer believes in the tenents of the society.

Happyout