Shoot, Bangalore, it's hard to read that list and I can't seem to enlarge it.
But, I can offer my own take on it.
- when you need to check with others about your personal activities.
- when your marriage partner is chosen for you
- when you are taught you are 'different' from the rest of society
- when you believe that your every action is determined by your "belief system"
xo
tal
scotus: kentucky clerk must issue same-sex marriage licenses.
by ariane de vogue, cnn supreme court reporter.
updated 8:02 pm et, mon august 31, 2015. let's hope this is the final screech from the haters who wrap themselves in the bible - or their egoist political philosophy i doubt it will be, but let's hope..
It's the FEMINISTS! They are all to blame!
JUST KIDDING, DJS!
i said this, in jest, hoping we can end the feud. Maybe years ago, we 'fought' about feminism, but that was then, and this is now.
It's not where I want to be, and hell, I have no beef with you.
xx
tal
a surprised birthday party for the wife yesterday.
we had no idea about the planned party.. the kids (wife daughter and husband) really surprised the wife and i. sunday morning a. truck pulled up and started unloading tents, tables and chairs.
the son-in-law fired up the grill,.
How Wonderful! Happy Birthday, Mrs. Mixon!
Thank you for posting this James Mixon, it is so lovely to hear GOOD NEWS.
xoxo
tal
so, i have recently been delving in buddhism and i must say it all makes sense!
like, the philosophies and ideas are what i've always believed but could never put a name to.
for example, they don't believe in god, they teach acceptance of all faiths, that peace can be achieved - not by changing other people - but by changing yourself, that everyone has goodness in themselves, that happiness can be gained internally (not externally as a gift from god), and that life is temporary so we should enjoy it!
my two pence ...
Like most religions, Buddhism has some good points. The Shambala school stresses "mindful meditation", which is a great healing tool.
But then, Xtianity teaches to "Love your neighbour as yourself", which is also a good value.
Hindis believe that every living thing is to be honoured.
Life is what you make it - there is some truth to be found in many religions, as there is in many schools of philosophical thought ... but keep in mind that religion, is merely a CONSTRUCT. It is a metaphor and / or allegory at best, and at worst, an injurious controlling tool of the ruling classes.
Take what you will from Buddhist thought, as you would from any fable or fairy tale, but choose your *own* ethics, your *own* morality. Refuse to COP OUT, and choose a religion or g*d to define you.
xx
just come home from a weight loss class early.
it's 6 months since i da'd and two and a half years since i've been to a meeting.
there was a witness there (unless she has left, i wouldn't know) we made eye contact!
I feel like such an idiot because I know I have done nothing wrong.
Hi, dear Peony (love that flower!),
Oh, how well I know that feeling! It is the sinking of my heart, KNOWING I am not perfect, and it's ALL MY FAULT.
Guess what?
No one is perfect! And YOU are perfectly normal.
We do NOT have any ideal to live up to. That is one of the biggest lies we are taught. You are good enough, you are strong enough, and you CAN do this ... AND ...
Life is better on the other side, yes it is!
Keep on keepin' on, and we shall be here to listen, and give you support when you want.
xo
hi all, just got this letter (sorry about formatting - anyone clean it up?).
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(matt.
Hmmm, I wonder how much free litera-trash i can get from the cart down the street? I shall stop the next time I go by, and see what they will give away!
After all, I may need quite a bit to share with my flatmates. *nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Know what I mean?*
so i was fooled by the witnesses.
what can i learn from that?
not to accept things at face value but to seek out opinion and different view points.. hence my question " do you believe man landed on the moon?.
Instead of questioning the Moon Landing, why not question the motivation? Also, there is a lot of bux being spent on Mars and other destinations, so I don't think that is an issue. So the billions are not labelled "NASA". *shrugs*
Exploration or Star Wars? That, to me, would be a more relevant debate.
this is an amazing social change, and bring humans closer to reality.. from the independent - a british newpaper.
a survey reports:.
read the full story at: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/yougov-poll-homosexuality-half-young-people-10458032.html.
fulltimestudent
Hysteria actually comes from the, I believe Latin word, and means "Womb". The psycho-sexual aspect, I think, follows from that, even pre-Foucault. That is why women were said to be 'hysterical' when they were mostly, just strong willed. (Think of Frances Farmer, for example, and that was in the 40s or 50s!)I have an excellent psych textbook that goes into the origins and oh my, I'll see if it's unpacked, you can check it out on Amazon.
* it's been since I was in junior high that I took Latin for a few years, but those things never leave you. Etymology interests me. Was reading your thread(s) re Daniel and god vs divine. Fascinating, Captain!
: )
From the Online Etymology Dictionary: So, it was Greek ... meh, leave it to such a culture to label women like that, hey? Remember the Spartans? *grins*
this is an amazing social change, and bring humans closer to reality.. from the independent - a british newpaper.
a survey reports:.
read the full story at: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/yougov-poll-homosexuality-half-young-people-10458032.html.
This is not really surprising. I remember hearing the term "circle jerk" many times in the 70s or 80s, even used in a movie, I'm sure (you know, something like Fast Times at Ridgemont High, or Breakfast Club). Of course, that was the 70s/80s, and I was already a teen/20-something apostate and day-yum! an atheist.
It seems that at least in some parts of the West, religionism and homophobia is still rampant? SMDH
hey guys,.
i'm just venting here because obviously, i can vent to no one else because i am still in the congregation.. jws as a whole do nothing to help the poor, the homeless, the sick, the hungry, though some individual jws do.
because they are too busy giving to the gb.
They have "no natural affection". If memory serves me, that is one of their favorite quotes from the Gospel.
haha, JWS, I am rubber and you are GLUE! Everything you say bounces off me and sticks to YOU! *sticks out tongue*
