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  Finding the value of God; Isn't it better to believe in a deity?

  by Caupon in

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  the question as to what believing in this entity called god entails is a fairly important question that needs to be answered first.

  to me, the key difference between a universe in which god exists versus one where god doesn't lies in the idea of teleology.

  in my view, a universe with god entails some sort of process towards an end, an end which can be characterized with words such as bliss and unity and others.

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  I can't deny the sense of calm I've felt after praying, for example.

  This is a good example.

  If you learn about 'mindful meditation' (ie, google or visit your local library if you like books, and find credible sources, read, and make a logical conclusion), you will find that it accomplishes the same thing. In fact, it is recommended by medical practitioners as a valid form of relaxation for people with MI and cancer.

  There is a strong argument to be made for 'prayer as meditation' ... ie, when praying, you enter a stage of dissociation that is akin to meditating, and the mind empties, the heart rate slows, and voila - calm.

  Prayer = a religious form of meditation. *

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  * It should be noted that some religions validate and include meditation as part of their practice. xx tal
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  Good idea? Bad idea?

  by Planetsmashers in

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  mailing packages with garlic bread enclosed to still in family.

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  Muddy Waters I thought your comment was funny, and is not this whole thread 'tongue in cheek'?
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  Do U Detest JWs.

  by minimus in

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  talesin

  Yes, because THIS:

  
  

  [Edit: And what NN said, in his earlier comment.]

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  Years ago, there may have been the excuse of 'ignorance', but nowadays? NO FRICKIN' WAY!
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  Good idea? Bad idea?

  by Planetsmashers in

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  mailing packages with garlic bread enclosed to still in family.

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  talesin

  How about a garlic necklace? The garlic bread is so "Anthony Morris", and hey, the necklace could really send a message. : D

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  Witness Punk and Metal Band Names

  by Luther bertrand in

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  here is what i would name my band(s) let see if you can list some funny ones as well.

  here is my list:.

  local needs.

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  talesin

  Armageddon

  Lucifer's Child

  Desert Wanderers

  The Resurrection

  (they just keep comin' .. okay, I'm done .. : P)
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  Witness Punk and Metal Band Names

  by Luther bertrand in

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  here is what i would name my band(s) let see if you can list some funny ones as well.

  here is my list:.

  local needs.

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  The 144,000

  The Four Horsemen

  David's Sluts

  Angles in Sodom (alternatively, Angles in Gomorrah)

  Jezebel's Bitches
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  Witness Punk and Metal Band Names

  by Luther bertrand in

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  here is what i would name my band(s) let see if you can list some funny ones as well.

  here is my list:.

  local needs.

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  The Double-Lifers

  Rebels Without A Clue

  Big Brother & The Elderettes (more Mo'Town)

  The Pioneers
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  Court denies summary judgement for Laurel Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

  by OrphanCrow in

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  court denies summary judgement for laurel jehovah's witnesses congregation.

  a motion for summary judgement is denied in a case against the laurel congregation of jehovah's witnesses and some individuals over child abuse reporting issues.a lawyer for the congregation maintained that elders were exempted from reporting requirements under a state law because of clergy privilege and confidentiality.the case resulted from allegations that elders did not report an unlawful sexual relationship between a woman and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom were members of the jehovah's witnesses congregation.. download the court opinion here.

  http://courts.delaware.gov/opinions/download.aspx?id=235880.

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  tgnd

  reading comprehension

  Yes, I have found this skill sadly lacking in some posters; either that, or they are being remarkably disingenuous. : P
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  Court denies summary judgement for Laurel Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

  by OrphanCrow in

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  2. child-abuse

  court denies summary judgement for laurel jehovah's witnesses congregation.

  a motion for summary judgement is denied in a case against the laurel congregation of jehovah's witnesses and some individuals over child abuse reporting issues.a lawyer for the congregation maintained that elders were exempted from reporting requirements under a state law because of clergy privilege and confidentiality.the case resulted from allegations that elders did not report an unlawful sexual relationship between a woman and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom were members of the jehovah's witnesses congregation.. download the court opinion here.

  http://courts.delaware.gov/opinions/download.aspx?id=235880.

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  Yeah...just wait until that case in Newfoundland moves ahead.

  Yes, that's right @ OC. I was wracking [what's left of] my brain, because I knew there was something. Still waiting to see names (or may have missed info), since I knew quite a few in that area, back in the day. Very sad, but I am always glad to see the secrets come out (that is healthy) and the Tower exposed for what it truly is. Not a Paradise, but a Dungeon.

  I have no more to say to the troll, and I see that D-D,(ahahaha, love Nelson!) already said it best.
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  Court denies summary judgement for Laurel Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

  by OrphanCrow in

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  2. child-abuse

  court denies summary judgement for laurel jehovah's witnesses congregation.

  a motion for summary judgement is denied in a case against the laurel congregation of jehovah's witnesses and some individuals over child abuse reporting issues.a lawyer for the congregation maintained that elders were exempted from reporting requirements under a state law because of clergy privilege and confidentiality.the case resulted from allegations that elders did not report an unlawful sexual relationship between a woman and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom were members of the jehovah's witnesses congregation.. download the court opinion here.

  http://courts.delaware.gov/opinions/download.aspx?id=235880.

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  JW clergy are acting within the law when they do not report child abusers

  fisherman That is a blanket statement, and you do not speak for the world. In Canada, they are criminals. Period.

  They enjoy neither the same 'privilege' as lawyers (puh-leaze!), nor the confessional.

  nonjwspouse - they have claimed they are not clergy, since the days of colporteurs! Liars ; filth. They make me sick.