Posts by lurk3r

the symbol of the hexagram, the star-like figure formed by two triangles, has many connotations, especially when it is enclosed by a circle; super-natural powers have been attributed to it in many parts of the world since ancient times.. .

in europe, the pentagram is usually known as king solomon's seal, while the hexagram is known as the star of david; and it is often assumed that this was always the case..... .

however, the evidence points to the gradual evolution of the hexagram from a roman cosmological symbol to a religious and magical symbol which was not specifically connected to one religion or people.

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everyday we do things that we are unconcious of. They say the average person farts like 10 or 12 times a day. Say as they will, I only count a couple...perhaps I should start taking note.

Hitler started Volkswagon. Many people who drive VW's are ignorant to this. My point is, I understand that many things around us have a 'deeper meaning' than we are aware of. Is it not possible for people to be similar thousands of years ago? "That's a cool lookin shield, I think me is gonna take that to battle". Not possible?

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Jehovah's Witnesses, Are they proffessional scammers?

by Quirky1 in

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considering all the tactics they use and the amount of isufficient literature they use to convert others to their religion could they possibly be some of the most proffessional scammers known?.

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"But, JD, I believe they are scammers"

But, Quirky, with all due respect, you seem to have your mind made up already, and wish only to retort the one who doesn't fall into your way of thinking. Does that make you a scammer? I'm sincerely not trying to pick a fight with you, I'm just making the observation. I believe for one to be a scammer, as JD pointed out as well, one has to be intentionally seeking to decieve. If I believe, at my very core, that Tropicana Orange Juice is the best orange juice out there, despite not having "experienced" another brand....am I scamming you by my recommendation? The average everyday ignorant Witness, I do not think for a second they are scamming anyone. The GB though, I'm not as sure.

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Kundalini "the 'original' coiled serpent"...anyone here familiar with it?

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As a matter of fact, I blew six light bulbs within 3 days a couple of weeks ago. Coincidence...or "something else"?

Perhaps it was "something else". I'll go with a power surge. However, if you had them in your hands at time, they lit up and THEN blew; it was definitely you. :p Were you peddling a bike at the time by chance?

Do you recall you first spiritual experience?

I still question how it was possible to actually experience a tangible manifestation of this unseen energy force.

Perhaps it was a Nephilimic trade off? You get a little bit, and so did they.

"possibly related to Reptilian DNA." - Would you care to put in context for me? Its kinda like the scripture you have quoted. Reading it stand alone, brings across a point open to interpretation. The context of the actual scripture, alters that. No offense, I have grown weary of drawing my own conclusions.

BTS - I thought it was evil spirits from dubdom taking over me to keep me from leaving. At what point did you dismiss this as an option? With regards the fear thing, I think your right. What in the world did your wife think while all this was going on?

Quietly - " spiritual orgasm". Do you think these come in multiples? :p Couldn't resist. But seriously, are you equating Kundalini with a "spiritual orgasm" of sorts? Or any spiritual experience for that matter? Help me along here. ty

edit: Along with this conversation, has anyone ever given any thought, or perhaps drawn a conclusion on what the "highs and lows" in life are all about?

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Kundalini "the 'original' coiled serpent"...anyone here familiar with it?

by lurk3r in

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"The aspirant becomes engrossed in deep meditation and infinite bliss"

Perhaps ones "infinite bliss" is anothers "sheer terror"? Perhaps like skydiving out of an airplane?

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Kundalini "the 'original' coiled serpent"...anyone here familiar with it?

by lurk3r in

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I see that once dophman teamed up with a practitioner he was able to understand what was happening.

share away if you want to

Thank You, sincerely. I know that one of these days, I will. I'm a terrible typer and have quite a bit i would like to relate.

A couple of things in which Dolphman talks about, I can relate to (firsthand!) and thats extremely comforting. Much like coming out of being a JW, when you meet people that have had similar experiences, its nice to be able to reassure yourself, " Whew, I'm not the ONLY one who feels this way!".

One of the big things that I look upon this whole process and at the core REALLY wonder about, is when people use the word "spontaneous" with regards the whole Kundalini rising. As Cameo so eloquently related the "rising" to an erection, it can kind go a ways in illustrating my point. One may look at an erection, and in viewing, it would appear that it "spontaneously" stood up on its own. But, since we have more of a knowledge of how the body works, we KNOW there is more to it than just what meets the eye. You know what I mean? (IM SO SORRY...CAMEO STARTED IT!!)

I don't think practioners care what it is called

Quietly Everything your saying in the paragraph you wrote makes perfect sense, and I believe you are right. Being raised a dub though...makes all those "higher states" that much more intense,when your attaching already defined thoughts, on an undefined experience. Adding to the whole thing yet more, the name Jesus kinda plays in with a degree. Triple whammy now,and this name has a new meaning and I must view this accordingly. Once again it's outside of the "JW box of thought", forever impressing the words upon me, "ignorance is bliss."

BTS - what length did you go to try and understand your personal experience? sorry bout the feelings it left ya.

be careful what you ask for (even unwittingly)!

doof - Wiser words could not be spoken...but only cause i can relate. I have noticed that in my life, and beyond coincidence, the things I tell myself I am NOT going to do, come around somehow. I am very careful with the words "I would never"...even unwittingly. "never say never"...whoever it was that came up with that, had good reason to say it. Funny though that it doesnt work the same way when it comes to some things though. No matter how many times I say out loud, " I would never want someone else other than me to do my dishes", they are never cleaned when I wake up in the morning. ha

Nark - continued thanks.

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Should Towns Have The Right To Curfew Teens From 11p.m. to 5a.m.?

by minimus in

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in one massachusetts city, there's a teen curfew fromm11 to 5. actually, 9 other communities have this curfew in the state.. some are saying such a curfew is unconstitutional.. what's your view?

if a group of kids took a train into boston, for example, and went to a ballgame, should they be penalized if they are returning home between those hours?.

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Thanks JD...was unaware of that. I have never been suject to one by law before. What happens if authorities catch you playing in your sandbox after 11? Geeze, 11 is early, and I'm throwing it out there that this must only be in small towns?

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Should Towns Have The Right To Curfew Teens From 11p.m. to 5a.m.?

by minimus in

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in one massachusetts city, there's a teen curfew fromm11 to 5. actually, 9 other communities have this curfew in the state.. some are saying such a curfew is unconstitutional.. what's your view?

if a group of kids took a train into boston, for example, and went to a ballgame, should they be penalized if they are returning home between those hours?.

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Im a little on the paranoid side, but can't help but wonder if placing "curfews" on teens, is a sign of bigger things to come. Once something like this is accepted as "the norm", it may be easier to accept bigger things as being "normal" too.

I'm not playing the "conspiracy card"...but one can't help but wonder what the future holds some days. please don't label me for this. Just a thought.

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Has anyone on this forum ever made a funny phonecall

by badboy in

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any takers?.

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This is a great thread..lol.

Me and my same pal had another one, only it was a little more detailed. We lived in a small town and just had a brand new KFC had just opened up. On the store window in big letters was "WIN A FINGER LICKIN FEAST FOR 50!". We must have been super bored or something, cause i know it's not like we planned it...it just happened.

We went through the local phonebook and picked a random name. My friend and I took turns talking, and had maybe half a dozen victims. One was the mother of one of our school buddies.

Ring ring ring.

Random Stranger : "hello?"

Me : " Hello, may i please speak with (insert random name here) Phil McKracken please?"

RS : "Yes? This is Phil."

Me : " Hello, Phil! As you may already know, this week marks the opening of the brand new KFC in town, and to celebrate we are offering you the chance to win a Finger Lickin Feast for 50! Your name has been randomly picked to possibly win, all you have to do is answer a skill testing question...would you like to continue?"

RS : "Why yes, of course."

It was at this point that people seemed a little bit on the excited side.

Me: " All right sir, here is you question ' Where was the first KFC ever established?' You now have 30 seconds."

My buddy starts making tick tocking sounds with his tongue at this point, and it sounds quite realistic.

RS: "ummmm.Well, I just dont't know."

Me : " Sir, the answer is really quite simple if you take a second and think about it..."

RS : " Ummm. Kentucky?"

This answer prompted my buddy to starting making whirly screaming noises in the background, along with a siren noise.

Me : "CONGRATULATIONS! You ARE a winner! Please come down and claim your prize!"

We carried it out a bit after that telling them to come down to the store and ask for such and such a name...out of the 6 people, there was one guy who called bullshit...and good on him. ha

Making things a wee bit funnier was the following Monday at school. One of our mutual friends came up and asked us both if we had called his Mom on the weekend. After giving him a look of wonderment he spilled what happened. His Mom got the call and SHE WENT TO THE STORE TO CLAIM THE PRIZE! oh man, we had another good laugh after that.

Ironically enough, turns out my friend DID win that contest (names went into a box) and the whole hall was invited to a big backyard dinner/picnic.

I kid you not.

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