Posts by talesin

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Which came first: Chicken or Egg?

by runForever in

http://www.popsci.com/ask-us-anything-new-video-series-chicken-egg-first.

talesin

Tsk tsk, 'someone' didn't watch the video!

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i joined the board this month and holy cow, are there ever some interesting points of view here.. a bit about my background: my dad was an unbaptised born-in who nevertheless went to vietnam and college where he met my mom.

mom was lutheran, but dad told her the only religion he was interested in belonging to was the jdubs.

they married in the early 70s and were both baptized.

talesin

Hi there, and welcome. :))

That was a problem I had a while back with friends who were exploring wicca. Although I was drawn to the wonderful thoughts of loving the EARTH, the very word "ritual" sent me into flashback.

Once I researched paganism, and realized that 'demons', for us as exJWs, are mostly a Christian construct (and to the scholars on board, yes I KNOW that demons abound in other ancient religions, so please let me make a point without a technical analysis), I started to move from a position of fear to one of curiosity.

If you are an atheist, then let your logic prevail. It took me a while, but I let nature take its course - by that, I mean that I read about different pagan religions, and it was really interesting. I became even more drawn to those belief systems, and felt a kinship. Some pagans worship NO god, and there are so many ways to honour the 'old' ways, it's quite amazing.

My only real belief is in Gaia, and that is not a religion, but a philosophy. Simply put, the Earth is one organism, and we are one part of that organism, as are all the organic and nonorganic things on this beautiful planet. Working in harmony with our environment, and all other living things, can bring peace of mind and contribute to overall happiness.

xo

tal

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The Dude ;)

by talesin in

okay, come on ........ how many of you guys out there love the dude?

he's a frickin' role model!

any other favorite movie characters - those that inspire you, that express how you feel about your new-found freedom, or transformation, life in the borg?.

talesin

Okay, come on ........ how many of you guys out there love the Dude? He's a frickin' role model!

Any other favorite movie characters - those that inspire you, that express how you feel about your new-found freedom, or transformation, life in the bOrg?

"I am not Mr. Lebowski. You are Mr. Lebowski. I am the Dude."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJjCnWm5cvE

tal

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Feeling sad over a wasted life in watchtower

by wannaexit in

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it's been 12 years since i first read ray franz's books and the scales came off my eyes.

by that time i was in my forties.. since 2002 i went back to school and have worked with 3 very professional organizations.

but my biological clock is ticking away and while my peers are looking forward to retirement, i am only beginning.

talesin

Watch this movie, and you will feel inspired.

"LIFE, English!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0xYAxDPUmQ

tal

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A Salute to the Kids of Dubdom

by Room 215 in

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as the unfortunate school-age children of jws worldwide, or at least in christendom, face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and monday, i don't think it would be remiss to do pay them tribute -- the honor of a brief recognition of some sort, say by the raising of a glass, a prayer, a couple moments' reflection, whatever.. i refer to all those of the trembling knees, quivering lips, moistened eyes and hollow feelings in the pits of their little tummies as they loyally face up to the humiliation of standing aside from the masses of christmas celebrants among their school friends.

how they must agonize over dealing with the incessant questions of their mates about ``what are you going to do this christmas," ``what did santa bring you?

'' -- not to mention listening to the spirited banter of their school friends recounting how much fun they had and what they found under tree christmas morning, etc.

talesin

I love it - your post reflects your screen name - bsmart.

Even as a kid, you knew BS when you saw it. Me, too. Good stuff!

tal

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Friend Told Me To "Get Over My Doubts & Keep Going Like Everything Is OK!!

by NoMoreHustle in

had a coversation with a very close friend (of 15 years) and understands how i feel about the wt org.

he himself is a serious doubter.

i on the other hand am not a doubter, i know with every living ounce of myself that this is a cult!

talesin

I hope that you two can stay friends. He sounds like a 'keeper'.

So sorry that you are going through the marital dischord that this religion foments. I hope your wife can learn TTATT, and hey, keep that friend. Some day, the two of you may be out and free together. If not, he may need your support in the future --- we can't judge others for staying "in", especially if they would have to leave family behind. I can testify that it is a hard road, depending on your circumstance, to have no family.

All the best!

xx

tal

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Bill Cosby - too much smoke for no fire?

by Simon in

it seems like the list of people who are accusing him of rape and sexual assault is growing every day.

i'm skeptical of single accusations but the number of people and the similar stories seem overwhelming now.. it's not a conviction but to the court of public opinion ... guilty?.

.

talesin

I missed the thread on Rolf Harris. That makes me really sad, I can hear "Tie me Kangaroo Down Sport" in my head. :(

LV101 said this:

I'd heard word around the entertainment city he's a jerk. Locals witnessed toxic behavior at a gym where he frequented yrs. ago. Doesn't prove he was a rapist but an eye opener. I was never a fan.

Well, there ya go! Anecdotal 'evidence' (in tune with JWN's legalistic tone), but that says it all.

DJS - whatever, you are speaking your mind, and it makes sense. Let the naysayers spout their drivel about their beloved idol, but what you say, is an honest opinion, not coloured by race or any other agenda. I agree.

After all is said, this is a sordid incident, and I'm glad that yet another RAPIST is revealed. I was 'roofied' in Vegas in 1980, and anyone who thinks that all these women are coming forward for 'fame' or 'money' can eat my shorts (as Bart Simpson would say)!

xx

tal

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I teachers sex abuse in I school costs 139 million settlement. LA Times

by prologos in

the high cost of institutional negligence in protecting children: 139 000 000.- for one offender.. google la times miramonte school --.. .

talesin

Hi, pro! I don't understand the teachers vs teacher's? It doesn't appear in my post, and I directly copied the paragraph from the article.

lol, I'm not sure what you mean? :D

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Which came first: Chicken or Egg?

by runForever in

http://www.popsci.com/ask-us-anything-new-video-series-chicken-egg-first.

talesin

"But not all eggs are created equal."

ahahaha, funny, and a great science lesson. Thanks, I loved it. It's late night/early morning, hard to sleep and that was an interesting & fun vid. We need more of these threads, imho.

xx

tal

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I teachers sex abuse in I school costs 139 million settlement. LA Times

by prologos in

the high cost of institutional negligence in protecting children: 139 000 000.- for one offender.. google la times miramonte school --.. .

talesin

and a brief quote from the article which is very telling; ie, covering up the abuse.

The size of the settlement reflects not only the harm students and their parents say was inflicted by former third-grade teacher Mark Berndt, but also the school district's failure to take action on misconduct complaints involving Berndt years earlier.

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