well, i was considered spiritual enough (lol) to be given a red badge that said "special meeting, united states branch zone visit" on it!
what a privilege!
all excited, i counted down (not really but you know) to the day the meeting was going to be held on, which was the 22nd.
Yea I went. Yes, they begged for money at one point. (Including the new credit/debit thing)
As I promised before, I made an audio recording of the whole thing, for any interested. If someone could PM me about how to get it uploaded somewheres, etc., that'd be great.
anything outside of earths atmosphere is considered "alien to earth".
so any life beyond earth, no matter what form is "alien" to us.
so that puts spirits and martians in the same group.
nothing changes. it has always been this way.
angels = aliens. just a new name for an old concept.
Pretty much this. I'm a pagan, but I think it's entirely possible the old Gods were are actually highly evolved alien beings.
i've been thinking about how stigmas affect perception, which generally affects policymaking and social rules.
how stigmatized should some things be?
here's a list:.
My opinions (for what they are worth):
-Atheism
-Should not be stigmatized. I think the stigma attached to this depends on how heavily religious the area is. More liberal areas even glorify this. Is NOT stigmatized in mass media.
-Homosexuality
- See atheism.
-Marijuana
-Jury is still out on whether this is all that harmful when used recreationally. Should definately not be stigmatized in regard to medicinal use. Should probably be legalized and regulated.
-Smoking
-Proven harmful. Should be stigmatized, as a public health measure.
-Gun ownership
-Should not be stigmatized (personal bias - I own 2 handguns). Currently is stigmatized in almost the direct opposite way of atheism and homosexuality (i.e. liberals don't like it)
-Mormonism
-ALL cults and high control groups should be stigmatized, as a public (emotional) health measure.
-Sex
-See homosexuality and atheism.
-Fetishes
-??? - Should not be public enough to be stigmatized.
-Tattoos
-Depends largely on quantity, quality, and location. I would personally stigmatize anything on the face, neck and/or hands (maybe even lower arms). Traditional locations on the shoulder, chest, back (not too sure about "tramp stamps", though), and (for the ladies) ankles, are fine by me. ANY tattoos indicating gang affiliation should be heavily stigmatized.
-Mental illness
-Should not be stigmatized, per se., so much as sympathized with and treated to the extent possible. Where a mental illness can render one violent, there is a certain understandable mild stigma for self-protection.
okay, these two i have 'borrowed' from the us military --- do you know what they mean?
snafu.
fubar.
Coffee, I was talking about finally's response to mine, not yours.
Caedes - Problem Exists Between Keyboard and Chair. (AKA error code ID10T)
okay, these two i have 'borrowed' from the us military --- do you know what they mean?
snafu.
fubar.
finally, that wasn't even close.
Hmmm.... CSI = Crime Scene Investigation? I got nothing on the others.
not that i cant write up something myself, but i figure why try and reinvent the wheel?
i think it is time to cross that bridge.
thank you!.
20,000 christmas lights on the house, rein deers in my yard and 20" Christmas tree in my house
That, right there, would be the most awesome DA letter in and of itself. Almost like a big middle finger to the borg. "FU, I'm having fun."
okay, these two i have 'borrowed' from the us military --- do you know what they mean?
snafu.
fubar.
WYSIWYG = What you see is what you get.
Try this one:
PONTIAC
graphically and accurately portrayed bible accounts from other points of view?
let's face it, movies have a greater impact than books.
it pains me to say this since i like to pretend i can write, but that is just the way it is.
It would be an excellent idea. No JW would see it due to the graphic violence and the sex. Things that we are suppose to hate....
Heh. Funny how JWs can't watch R-rated movies, but what rating would the accounts in the Bible get...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yum__dm_dwg&feature=related.
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I decree and declare that this child is either possessed or brainwashed.
Also, I already believe in god. Several of them, in fact.
man oh man, .
i use my iphone, everywhere.
at work, in field service, at home, when i'm outside doing my walk.
Oh. Then they're assholes.
