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    Who Was The Most Loving Non-Human in The Way?

    in About The Way

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    quote:
    Originally posted by way back in the 70s:

    ....... I'll make up my own doctrine and say that redemption of this sort is available to animals closely associated/domesticated in service to humans. How's that ? Heck, I'll even take it a step further and decree that yucky things like spiders and such are the REALLY stinky people who have to work their way up to being able to bond with humans......

    Very eloquent statement icon_smile.gif:)-->

    Giving Money to Strangers

    in About The Way

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    Originally posted by Shellon:

    Interesting that many many people are but one paycheck from being in these people's places. Scarey stuff.

    Shell, you hit it right on the head! And I for one am basically poor except for that regular paycheck. I would rather give them something to eat rather than money. However a day doesn't seem to go by here in Baltimore without someone begging me for spare change. At one time, I was impressed with those who would shamelessy put a sign saying they are poor. I was so impressed with such humility that I gave the person a few dollars. Then there are those who solicit directly to invidiuals. I've often noticed they beg from some and not others. What is their criteria for a potential "donor"? Maybe they are using it for drugs/booze and are too ashamed to own up to it.

    As for myself, I was once destitute. But I have NEVER EVER resorted to panhandling. Many large cities have rescue missions and soup kitchens to help the truly destitute. (Why didn't TWI have such programs? Like we all agree they were a profit organization in disguise as a non-prof! Of course nothing needs to be said of the religious giants who would help such people, only for their own personal exploitative gain, sad to say.) I would seek one of those facitlites out first before I would beg. And if I did have to resort to soliciting from the public, I would find a way to do something redeeming for that handout rather than accepting a gift without some sort of reciprocity. I feel the only people who are entitled to ask for alms are those who are physically unable to work. Even then, you might find an occasional deaf mute asking for an alm, but always has something to offer in return (usually a pen, and a card containing the sign language alphabet). The bible does say if a man REFUSES to work, he should not eat. (verse of scripture TWI twisted severely to the offense of innocent people!). I believe one of the reasons the "homeless" resort to one-way begging is because they are turned away from the shelters that can assist them (often because they ask that those seeking help offer to be of some sort of community or other service, in short that four letter word, WORK!).

    Also much of the blame can actually be put on the rich, who would refuse to hire many people in order to save money (for what reason, so they can put more gold and silver statues in their mansions, and thus flaunt their wealth?). I'm not obligated for the responsibilty of the rich to give the basest people an opportunity to earn their bread rightfully. This is why I more often than any refuse to contribute to the hand that begs. I wished I could offer that person to do something redeeming for a handout, but I'm afraid they would botch up such a responsibility, and believe me if they were responsible I could have them do something for me.

    Well anyway, my thoughts on this matter.

    TWI Song Contradicts Their Doctrine

    in About The Way

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    Originally posted by Rafael 1969:

    Touche, CKnapp.

    I think it's fairly well agreed upon that he's absent in some ways and present in others. He's my lord. Can't wait to see him standing in front of me, though.

    Rafael, it's possible the Day of the Lord, which I do believe will happen, (which is what Paul referred to rather than "The Return of Christ") may not quite happen according to our expectations, which we often believe we get from the bible. After all, the Jews rejected Jesus as the messiah based on their interpretation of the bible at the time, and what they subsequently expected the messiah to be.

    As far as facing the Lord, I hope he's a lot cooler than many take him to be. icon_smile.gif:)-->

    Perhaps "The Return of Christ" is a misnomer, it should be referred to as "The Appearing of Christ". icon_wink.gif;)-->

    Who Was The Most Loving Non-Human in The Way?

    in About The Way

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    quote:
    Originally posted by way back in the 70s:

    ...... A friend told me he'd heard of a spiritual group that believed that God sent back all the "lost souls" as animals--the souls/spirits of folks that did bad stuff, refused salvation, or just coasted through life with no thought of a higher purpose. Anyway, seems the way these animal lost souls redeem themselves is to bond with a human and learn how to receive and give love......

    What about dangerous animals, ie. Lions and Tigers, or even venomous animals like rattlesnakes or black widow spiders?

    Who Was The Most Loving Non-Human in The Way?

    in About The Way

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    Originally posted by templelady:

    Several Cats

    SOmeone said earlier that they hoped pets got into heaven--Just remember that man was the only creature kicked out of the Garden of Eden and therefore the only creature capable of sin and separation from God

    Mo, were they really "kicked out", or did they really flee voluntarily because of their shame? (of course God was probably pleading with them to stay, but their shame wouldn't let them).

    Mo, I asssume you have children. Would you kick any of your children out of the house if they do something contrary to your wishes? However children do tend to run away from home.

    (which is probably what Adam and Eve really did)

    Just a little food for thought.

    The latest in health news:

    in Health, Wellness, and Fitness

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    Originally posted by dmiller:

    Just shows to go ya what the Indians know! icon_biggrin.gif:D--> icon_biggrin.gif:D--> icon_biggrin.gif:D--> icon_biggrin.gif:D--> icon_biggrin.gif:D-->

    Woops! icon_eek.gificon_eek.gificon_eek.gif --- Was that philosopher an American Indian, or from India itself?? icon_confused.gif:confused:--> icon_confused.gif:confused:-->

    Would HATE to be "politically incorrect" here! anim-smile.gifanim-smile.gifanim-smile.gif

    dmiller, I was obviously talking about a person from India, or at least I think it was obvious. What we used to call Indians here are now called Native Americans.

    DVD burning software banned

    in Computer Questions

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    Well I have 2 DVD ripping software. One is Smart Ripper and the other DVD Decrypter. I like the DVD Decrypter better because the Smart Ripper requires you to first play the DVD using WinDVD or any other DVD playing software to "open" the files. DVD Decrypter on the other hand automatically does this without such said assistance.

    Chuck's secret signature:

    Nobody has ever found freedom worshipping a god!

    I don't need no stinkin' crown!

    Chuck

    Beware of "The Passion"

    in Entertainment Archives

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    Well, I saw the previews on TV and I have tentatively planned to see it. As far as gore is concerned, have any of you seen the miniseries "Kennedy" with Martin Sheen as JFK? In the assassination scene, though not all that gory, the expression on JFK's face (as played by Sheen) as he was hit was very unnerving. So I do plan to brace myself.

    Chuck's secret signature:

    Nobody has ever found freedom worshipping a god!

    I don't need no stinkin' crown!

    Chuck

    Pee, The Movie

    in Movies, Music, Books, Art

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    LOLOLOLOL!!!! Gotcha!!!!!! I knew you'd just look now icon_biggrin.gif:D--> icon_biggrin.gif:D--> icon_biggrin.gif:D-->

    There's no such movie as far as I know, but there is one close to it called "Fart - The Movie". No kiddin!

    Chuck's secret signature:

    Nobody has ever found freedom worshipping a god!

    I don't need no stinkin' crown!

    Chuck

    Significant Historical Figures - Possessed?

    in About The Way

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    Originally posted by Schwaigers:

    I even heard once that Ben Franklin was possessed!

    I don't know if ol' Ben was actually possessed, but I did read in a book about teenage Satanism that Ben Franklin was once a member of a Satanist organization in England known as "The Hellfire Society". Perhaps he just flirted with disaster a little or was just a daring person. After all, who else would have the nerve to fly a kite in the middle of a severe thunderstorm? And many of those who did were often killed!

    Chuck's secret signature:

    Nobody has ever found freedom worshipping a god!

    I don't need no stinkin' crown!

    Chuck

    Kill for TWI

    in About The Way

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    Originally posted by RottieGrrrl:

    I remember I heard some big ex-way dude gave some seminar a few years back (initials DS) said that if someone attacked him all he had to say was in the name of Jesus Christ drop dead and the guy would be dead.

    Funny how brave these guys are when there in a nice warm, safe place with a room full of people.

    GRRRL POWER!

    Rottie, in my own experience, calling out the "Name of Jesus Christ" often provoked the person I was rebuking, and at one time I ended up in an altercation with someone immediately afterwards. I've also heard that it even works on mean dogs. BS!!!!!!. Since when does a dog understand the name of Christ????. And if he hates your smell, forget about calling on the lord, best make a run for it instead. (I'm sure your rottie will also be affected by that name, NOT! icon_biggrin.gif:D-->)

    Chuck's secret signature:

    Nobody has ever found freedom worshipping a god!

    I don't need no stinkin' crown!

    Chuck

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