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<t>In my journeys through Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley, and other metaphysical pursuits, I kept coming across Kabala...Cabala...Kabbalah. (An entire philosophy based on a picture-to put it simply) The entire Tarot card system is based on the Tree of Life glyph and it all stems from Jewish mysticism...

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<t>I have this book by Louise L Hay called Heal Your Body. It is a short list of causes and cures for everything imaginable, pretty much. I have, personally, found this to be the most valuable book I own! And I own a lot of them. The only people who didn't find the emotional cause behind...

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<t>I am not in the belief in which I was raised. I am the only one in my family in this faith. I wasn't even looking myself, but God spoke to me directly through dreams, visions, and uncanny coincidences, and finally, through His Word, when I was in the state of mind to accept and comprehend it. He ...

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<t>To all the people who like to say "Jesus said...and that means..." Jesus was an Essene. You have to understand the Essene religion to really know what Jesus may have meant *including* things like him being the only path to God. If, in fact, those were really the words he used. <br...

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<t>Okay, I just found an older thread that I missed...but all that was talked about is where it might have been. What kind of culture do you think it was? Why would it sink? I've even heard that in that time, people were the size of giants and didn't have a body of similar organic composu...

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What do you think Atlantis was all about? Where do you think it was? Why do you think it disappeared?

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<t>I don't have a particular religion, although I am very spiritual, my family is mildly Christian and my little brother converted to Islam. Because they are not pushy about belief I never had that kind of problem but my Muslim brother really does believe that we are all going to the Muslim version ...

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<r>A Karenina wrote: koan!! :yh_worshp I love your post! And not just because we are in complete agreement, either! LOL Glad to bring you a little joy. :yh_worshp to you as well. It sounds to me like you and your daughter will make it through the teenage years just ...

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<t>[QUOTE=Lennonmommy]First of all I just want to apologize for how bitchy I was in the last post, I'm experiencing some strong emotions about this whole election -- obviously not good ones! Anyhow sorry for that and I will work on being more objective and less emotional! Kind of funny, s...

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<t>Lennonmommy wrote: Actually Science has a very simple way of explaining emotions, they're called endorphins! Endorphins are these crazy things called neuropeptides which are composed of many different amino acids. They are elaborated by the pituitary gland along with other areas of th...

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<t>I am interested in hearing stories of epiphanies or life altering experiences. This can include altered states (non drug related), visions, hearing the voice of 'God' and such. What led to these moments and how did it change your life? To start things out: I, on o...

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<t>Took me longer to think of what to say here. Yes. I believe the devil is a little scapegoat that people use when they don't want to take responsibility for their actions. I believe that people who worship Satan are people who can't handle personal responsibility. :yh_chickn ...

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<r>telaquapacky wrote: Ã¢â‚¬Å“Omigod, Telaquapacky was right!Ã¢â‚¬Â I'm already saying this :wah: IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m glad youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re confused. So am I. We can merrily walk down the garden path of the eternally confused together like we had no sense. I knew Bush would be re-elected...

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<t>A Karenina wrote: That's my lecture/rant. You deserve a good rant! What an incredible story to read, as a parent. I worry about what trials and tribulations my daughter will face when she hits the teenage years. Hearing how you made it through gives me some hope. You s...

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<t>Fascination with ghosts and psychic phenomenon can lead people to a lot of studies, yoga, spiritualism etc. in search of answers. We get this idea that if we could communicate with spirits that we will gain wisdom and enlightenment. Also it wouldn't be bad if they could prevent suffering through ...

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<t>Paramour2_99 wrote: Lollollol!-!! I've been in situations that would easily pale to what this guy is going through. He's got an easy out since, she's not pregnant, her husband isn't comming after this guy, no one has (apparently) transmitted any deseases. All that's happened is that they've falle...

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<t>anastrophe wrote: thankfully, since F/911 is a work of fiction, not fact, you have little to worry about. it is a masterstroke of propoganda. leni riefenstahl would have been proud. Having worked in film, I could see clear moments of propoganda ie) how dare someone presume to kno...

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<t>Lennonmommy wrote: I was raised by catholics and forced into their beliefs. Of course in their eyes their beliefs were right and no one could tell them that they were wrong, sounds a lot like every other sect of christianity. Being raised with these beliefs forced upon me, it was devastating to m...

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<t>Paramour2_99 wrote: Yes, I do have experience in "offending God's nature" as we all do. Some more than others. No, I'm not cursing them. I'm warning then to stop. It is hopeful that people be allowed to make their own mistakes. How would you have grown as a person had you no...

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<r>I also don't think GWB is stupid, I think he is dishonest. When a person has much to hide it is hard to speak openly. Many of the blunders I have seen seem to be the result of restrained conversational skills. If half of the things in Fahrenheit 911 are correct then GWB has a lot on hi...

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<t>greydeadhead wrote: And .. besides selling the bible and other religious symbols.. what about the actual selling of religion on television.. I mean televangalism is big big business.. often times taking financial advantage of those that can least afford it.. I worked in the film ...

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<r>Paramour2_99 wrote: OK,,,,now you realize that your are trouncing on a relationship that God has brought together. Marriage is a sacred entity, blessed by God, and one that "no man" should tear apart. Didn't God give him the option to do it. Isn't God allowing it to happen? Why don't y...

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<t>Ted wrote: Now as to why his resurrection was not mentioned in the history books; another good question. First of all we really do not know what happened at the "Easter"event. We are not really told any historical details. However, it must have been something quite powerful because th...

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<t>I draw a definite line between being religious and belonging to a religion. I have found most organized religion to be corrupted by power. It is inherent in a system that establishes leaders. There is something to be learned from everyone. I truly believe that. My sad view of churches ...

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<t>You have a very wise and gentle way about you, Suresh. I raise my child to judge herself. Although I must admit to declaring things bad or good, I am only stating my preferences and offering them as guidance. I have always advised her that, in the end, she will know what is right by ho...

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<t>I wonder if the church doesn't discuss angels much because they appear to people or help people outside of the church building and do not require the assistance of a priest or representative of the church in order to contact a person. I find organized religion to be somewhat of a business. If you...

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<t>telaquapacky wrote: :wah: Sorry for the ambiguity! "saint" is a generic term for "saved person." I don't think of sainthood as something men can confer or deny, like membership in a snooty, private club. I couldn't care less for that kind of sainthood. In fact, I'm bucking for anathema. <br/...

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<t>I love the extent you go to in order to purvey concepts and convince others that this may all be an illusion. (Hope I got the main point.) I am fond of mathematics but wary of specialization. In metaphysics, some people use Numerology to break down words mathematically in order to corr...

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<t>telaquapacky wrote: I am a Christian and am not shy about it. I mentioned this to a stranger once, and he said, "Oh yeah, I'm a Communist." (He was!) I smiled and said, "You and I have something important in common. We are both Utopians!" See, we Christians look forward to heaven and an earth mad...

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<t>QUOTE] do you see ghosts almost as if they were flesh and blood or is it different? I have watched John Edwards and enjoyed the show greatly. ... I would love to here about some of the "wild encounters " that your psychic friends have had. I see ghosts much the way Joh...

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<t>Ted wrote: kaon :-6 As a Christian Pluralist I think that you have set for yourself a wonderful goal. I will have more to say but it is getting late. Shalom Ted :-6 I looking forward to hearing more from you. I read your response under the "Word ...

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<t>Peg wrote: His family starts to feel like his sacrifice? Then it's time for him to get the hell out! I beleive he is planning to, but I consider that his business. If he weren't with you, he'd be with someone else. I would be naive to think he hasn't been, I onl...

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<t>illuminati wrote: Interesting conjecture. Our worldly experience would dictate that this is correct. But would not our worldly experience change dramatically if there were no evil? Surely, the discussion above would not exist. Our worldly experience would be moot. With...

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You all seem to like debate, here's one.

It is the yin yang of balance. No masculine without feminine, no light without darkness, no good without evil...and on. How then do we abhor the evil without appreciating how it defines the good?

:yh_yinyan

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<t>It's an ancient Egyptian "thing" that predates all Christian religion and supposedly influenced the teachings of Christ. :wah: Maybe the idea that we all laugh and we all cry and we all go through the same phases of development and struggle with the same life issues is a little too fa...

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<t>That this question turned political is more telling than anything I could say. I think the church, who have so altered the original Book, have done so for politics and power and lament that the intentions behind these great words have been so abused in the struggle for power. I think t...

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<t>I think the desire to open marriage to gay couples has more to do with their wanting to be accepted as part of society than it has to do with proving they love each other. Since love is the important thing and not marriage I don't know why they care so much. My accountant told me it is...

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<r>There is a wonderful film called "What Dreams May Come" with Robin Williams in which he dies before his wife and after their two children. The grief overwhelms his wife and she kills herself. Robin must find her in hell and bring her back. In this film and in my personal belief, 'hell' is the cre...

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<t>People spend so much time separating themselves as individuals and groups with individual beliefs and not enough time appreciating their similarities. I have made a quest for myself to find all the similarities between religions and appreciate the universal truths that must exist. Ther...

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<t>A close friend of mine has STILL not managed to "get her out of the house" a year after their separation. There are self help kits (in Canada, anyway) that can help reduce fees if you can agree on anything. If she wants the house, generally, you own half and she has to buy you out...or you can of...

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<t>After the criticism I got from Bill on the last cheater thread I answered...I was hesitant to enter into this debate. Not much of a debate, really. No one has said go for it...including me. There is something fake about this guy. If he is getting divorced, is he separated? If not, WHY not? It tak...

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<t>Not only do I believe in ghosts, I have communicated with a number of them. They are everywhere. The more intense the reason for their being stuck in a certain place, the more intense their presence can be felt. I also friends with a number of psychics who have had some pretty wild encounters.<br...

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<r>Bill Sikes wrote: I am outraged. This is repulsive behaviour. You should be ashamed of yourself. Perhaps I should be ashamed but I've spent too much time living in shame and trying to heal from it. Your outrage means only that you are solid in how you feel about this situation bu...

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<t>I am in a similar but less open situation. I am dating a married man who's wife doesn't know. It's not something you decide to do. This is an emotion field not a logic one. Logically, one would realize that falling in love with a married person is fruitless since they are unavailable t...

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<t>Bill Sikes wrote: It's only words... That's what I came to realize. Although, I tend to hold words in high esteem. Google? AFAIK the conventional remedies are massage, anti-inflammatories, surgery. I'm doing chiropractic, accupressure and Robaxacet but was hoping ...

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<t>I got the message about the new thread and thought I would check it out. :driving: This is a much more complicated question than just belief. It is easy to wax on about philosophies and that thread did its obvious dance around the differences in belief of what God may be according to ...

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<t>At this point, I wonder if GOD believes in us. God doesn't require belief. It is, by any name or practice, all the same thing of which we are a part. I think to not believe in God is like a toenail not believing in the foot or the human upon which it grows. But if the toenail refuses t...

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<t>I've never participated in any internet forums or chats so I'm a little nervous. Don't know why. There are so many things to talk about but the chat rooms were so full of nonsense I dreaded even trying to start. Thankfully, here is a place called introductions and I guess it starts from this.<br/...

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