JamesThomas
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An Observation About Life
by JamesThomas inbeing consciously present in this moment of life's expression, being open and meeting with this present moment of reality, being truly with what is actually here without judgments and mental commentary, does not seem to leave much room for beliefs in deities and their shenanigans.
in fact such imaginings only seem to steal away the vibrant aliveness of here.
so, perhaps, it is when we are not that much present with the truth of life, right here, right now, and rather lost in mental interpretations that we feel a need to become involved in the drama of gods and religion.
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Where Is The Ultimate Truth Found?
by JamesThomas inthere is much discussion here about the bible.
some might see that after hundreds of years of argument and controversy no two people interpret the damn thing exactly the same, and so they have acquired the wisdom to abandon it.
there is a story which goes like this: .
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Donald Duck and Jehovah (from the book "Jehovah Unmasked")
by JamesThomas inll of us grew up watching and enjoying the antics of.
donald duck.
we laughed as he slowly but surely lost.
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Interesting phenomena regarding Witnesses
by JamesThomas infirst, and most important: thanks to all those who read my introduction-post last saturday, and especial thanks to those who replied.
like many who have been disfellowshipped (and especially those raised in the org) i've been dragged through icy waves of agonizing hurt and anger; often followed by times of peace and letting go; only to be hit by another turbulent and bitter bout of animosity and grief.
the tides do run deep, don't they.
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AlmostAtheist, Your Answer to PM
by JamesThomas insorry, i seem able to receive pm's, however when i send a reply they die in transit.
curse of the apple computer i guess.
so lets resurrect what i sent back to you when you ask about my beliefs: .
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The Way To Love
by JamesThomas inone of my favorite little books is: the way to love: the last meditations of anthony de mello.. following is from the chapter: be awake.
it may be too direct, ruthlessly honest and straight-forward for many; we are not normally exposed to such hard-hitting guidance.
yet some of you it will touch in a significant way; enough to purchase this rare little gem that you may gleem from its pages much wisdom.. .
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Bush to Have Colonoscopy at Camp David
by JamesThomas inrequiring a temporary head removal, i imagine.. j.
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Hello all. Just introducing myself
by JamesThomas inthis is my first introduction post and my second post all together.
i hid in the corner for some time, just watching.
i was raised from about the age of five in the "truth".
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Highly Recommend Chef Marc's High Heat Turkey Recipe
by JamesThomas infound here: http://www.chefmarc.com/index.
there are videos; and also go down to "other features" for written instructions.. i have followed his instructions the past two years for all the many turkeys baked, and they always come out crispy on the outside and superbly moist on the inside.. i also recommend doing a salt brine soak the night before baking: http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/10-9-2001-5239.asp.
you'll love.
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Serious Concerns About Asparagus
by JamesThomas indoes anyone else have problems with this little vegetable?
if you do, you'll know what i'm referring to.
they say it's a heredity thing.