Posts by talesin

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lf you could ask god questions what would they be?
by atomant in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
thought it might be an interesting exercise to read the variety of questions people might ask.
talesin

hahaha!
I have to say, I don't like religion. *grins*
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BUT, a great story (I think) about my former landlord,,,,
He was Hindu, and a Swami (a spiritual leader). They had their temple service on Sundays, and after the service, always a pot luck. It's a very close community.
My landlord would drop by every Sunday, and bring me a plate of delish Indian food. He is well-known in my city for his kindness and wisdom, and being both an humanistic and spiritual leader.
He told me about the Hindu version of Hell. Everyone is seated at a banquet table. They cannot bend their arms or wrists. They are seated at a table with an huge feast. The only way to eat, is to feed each other. So they *must* help each other, or forever starve in their hatred of 'other'.

I thought that was an amazing religious interpretation. Cool, huh?
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The people are mobilizing Mr Drumpf
by Simon in
1. social
2. current
protesters shut down a trump rally.

massive numbers of people are out in chicago and have shut his event down.

there were scuffles inside the event.. despite his lame attempt to pretend the violence he instigates is nothing to do with him it's clear that it is as the cnn quotes during the last event showed only too well.. this doesn't happen at anyone else's events - candidates have even given up the stage to protesters, not called for them to be beaten and punched.. trump is an ugly person and this is just a small taste of what a future under his rule would be like.. shame on the gop for not kicking his ass out.
talesin

Like I've said from the beginning of his campaign, just sit back and watch this train wreck meet its well deserved end.
'nuff said.
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A useful MacDonald's advert in Taiwan teaching tolerance attacked by religious bigots
by fulltimestudent in
1. jw
2. friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqlfpbfiuly
talesin

I do love their coffee, Simon. It's much better than Timmie's, don't you think?

Ah, so rare I could ask a board member that! How many are Canadian? ; )
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It's a great ad, because it's changing that Asian cultural, and homophobic, norm. For Canadians, it's no biggie now. Remember when we had the ruling? The controversy? So, yeah, I know that Mickey Dee's only does it for profit, but it's a benefit to the culture, in this case. It's like, cultural imperialism is actually doing a 'good' thing. wow! If you catch my drift.
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lf you could ask god questions what would they be?
by atomant in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
thought it might be an interesting exercise to read the variety of questions people might ask.
talesin

Sorry, but one more thing ....
To the atheists who have no g-d, but act like they *are* a g-d ...
"Why do you insist on compliance to your will, yet you claim to have no belief system?"
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** Okay, stick a fork in me ... I'm done.
[edit: from a g-dless witch - figure that one out. mwah haha]
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lf you could ask god questions what would they be?
by atomant in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
thought it might be an interesting exercise to read the variety of questions people might ask.
talesin

To the Islam g-d ...
"Why do you fear women's power so much that you require they be stoned for showing their beauty?"
** hehehe, I'm done for now ... xx
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lf you could ask god questions what would they be?
by atomant in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
thought it might be an interesting exercise to read the variety of questions people might ask.
talesin

To the Hindu g-ds ...
"Why are Brahmins superior to others? Why do you have a caste system that is cruel and rigid?"
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lf you could ask god questions what would they be?
by atomant in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
thought it might be an interesting exercise to read the variety of questions people might ask.
talesin

To the Aztec g-d(s) ...
"Why do you require the tortures and bloody sacrifices?"
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A useful MacDonald's advert in Taiwan teaching tolerance attacked by religious bigots
by fulltimestudent in
1. jw
2. friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqlfpbfiuly
talesin

I'm not a fan of Mickey Dee's and cultural imperialism, but I have to admit,,,,,,,,,,,,, LOVE THIS AD!
:D
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Any weapons enthusiasts here?
by Wonderment in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i knew i had a couple of firearms around the house, and one in the car.

however, i didn't realize i had seven, yes, seven of them, when i proceeded to count them.

the reason for that is that i haven't gone to the shooting range in years.
talesin

You're welcome; as I said, timing! Hope that was helpful.
The best move, if you are attacked and in close quarters, is to strike the throat. Groin strikes are painful, but not debilitating. If you hit the throat (carry house keys in your hand if in a shady area), you will disable your attacker, with a risk of death, but - preventing the possibility of your own. xx
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lf you could ask god questions what would they be?
by atomant in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
thought it might be an interesting exercise to read the variety of questions people might ask.
talesin

To the g-d of the Bible, the Xtian g-d (there are many g-ds):
Why do you foster so much hatred in your believers, whilst proclaiming yourself the 'g-d of love'?