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  Philosophy vs Metaphysics vs Theology vs Science

  by Simon in

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  2. humour

  the punchline is awesome.. from the oatmeal (but i couldn't find the link to it, image from facebook).

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  talesin

  ha, yes, true!
  
  I have that book, it's a good read.
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  Does this make you feel good? Coz it makes me feel bad.....

  by ScottyRex in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just watched this clip on youtube....i can't begin to say how it made me feel.

  , i'm not sure who i am more annoyed about.

  the bloke doing the commentry, the punk shouting at a serious and should be respectful religious event, or some of the youtube comments that follow.. and i find this so disrespectful.

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  Is this vid about activism? I think not. I think it is about personal venting, and would not call this person an activist. This type of ridicule usually makes people defensive, and strengthens their persecution complex.

  It's like these so-called peace activists who are ANGRY. Really? An angry peace activist. That's a bit of an oxymoron, and no one really is inspired to peaceful action by someone spouting vicious bile. It clouds the issues, and directs attention to the self-proclaimed activist, rather than solving the problem. LOOK AT ME! I AM ACTIVIST AND CAN SHOUT YOU DOWN. Puh-leeze!
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  Why do animals suffer?

  by nicolaou in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  bonnie is fourteen years old now and she's still fit and active, but she sleeps (and farts) a lot more and is definitely slowing down.. she loves us in her own dumb way and always comes to the door to greet me when i get home from work.

  she doesn't 'sin' but yeah, she'll steal biscuits and feel shame afterwards.

  she's loyal and intelligent and i dread the day when .

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  talesin

  Let's be concise.

  Reality can be cruel and painful. It can also be glorious and blissful, and everything in-between. And we all die. The end.

  or if you prefer, the even more pared-down, uber-famuos philosophy of life:

  Shit happens.

  
  

  
  

  xx

  PS. Was thinking of my Blue today. Miss her something fierce at the holidays. RIP gurl
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  "For sale: baby shoes, never worn"

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  if you've never come across the above title before, it's considered to be the shortest novel possible.

  a story, possibly a moving one, in just 6 words attributed to earnest hemingway.. it started a genre called "flash fiction" which is a memoir in six-words.. what would yours be?.

  indoctrinated child found freedom, love, family.

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  Always, forever, the phoenix will rise.

  ^^^ feels so right, and thanks to the OP; for helping me to pause and reflect today. I am reminded of my life choice to say "No" to fear and negativity. Yeah! * fist pump *

  
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  Watchtower purchases CoC copyright for undisclosed amount!

  by the girl next door in

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  2. bible

  now what is your stance?

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  We'd be in the third decade to my knowledge.
  I started online about 1996 and what one could call an online community was already established. H2O is the best remembered part of it. So, if we said 'from before 1996 to now', that'd be just over twenty years, thus we're at least in the third decade (or just entering the third).

  *sighs patiently*

  I suggest you read up on the history of PDF, and then ponder how many 'decades' CofC was around in PDF form, easily available (with the cost of software, printer, and a PC!) for downloading and printing before 2000. That would be the only reason to pirate it instead of buying it, right? After all, it was not an expensive book, correct?
  

  Computers and administration was my field from 1980 - 1992, so I can accurately say that until the mid 90s, Windows was not even the standard in all offices. Working at the telephone company in 1992, we were still using DOS as our OS (I worked with the Information Centre, producing documents and even a textbook, yes, little old me, was a techie in my previous life, so you picked the wrong person to try and make this point with). So, the "decades" argument you make is, well, let's just say it makes no sense to this poster.

  http://www.prepressure.com/pdf/basics/history/2

  * know your facts before you make a sweeping statement class
  
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  Watchtower purchases CoC copyright for undisclosed amount!

  by the girl next door in

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  2. bible

  now what is your stance?

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  'Must' is a bit much in a forum like this.

  Funny, that. You've obviously not participated in any atheists vs Xtians threads. :D

  That is the angry atheists' credo on this DB, and seems to be accepted in the 'belief' discussions. It's not my style, but other atheists vehemently demand that Xtians adhere to it. Of course, this thread is only a debate about legalistic and ethical matters, so I guess no one should require that links and explanations be provided.
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  Watchtower purchases CoC copyright for undisclosed amount!

  by the girl next door in

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  2. bible

  now what is your stance?

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  talesin

  a community that has shared illegal copies of CoC and WT copyrighted material for decades,

  
  

  I had to chuckle at this. Decades? And just how many decades has there been an online exJW community, and shared what? Tens of thousands of copies, I think you said in an earlier post? LOLOLOLOLOLOL!

  I can't LOL enough for that one. Please 'flesh this out' as well.

  PS. Instead of downloading it, I borrowed a copy. What a novel idea.
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  "For sale: baby shoes, never worn"

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  if you've never come across the above title before, it's considered to be the shortest novel possible.

  a story, possibly a moving one, in just 6 words attributed to earnest hemingway.. it started a genre called "flash fiction" which is a memoir in six-words.. what would yours be?.

  indoctrinated child found freedom, love, family.

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  Square peg, the world is round.
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  About my avatar

  by slimboyfat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  questions from readers .

  say, who is that in your avatar slimboyfat?

  from brother i. m. curious, usa.. that's archibald belaney aka grey owl.

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  talesin

  Also, Canada has no affiliation with the USA. It is a completely different type of government,and not part of the Commonwealth. We have a different sensibility, and do not wish to be "americanized". Would you call someone from Argentina, American? (it's all part of 'the Americas') I think not.

  Good question, Cofty.

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  About my avatar

  by slimboyfat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  questions from readers .

  say, who is that in your avatar slimboyfat?

  from brother i. m. curious, usa.. that's archibald belaney aka grey owl.

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  I thought the pic looked familiar. He is a part of our history, and that is a cool connection that your family has.

  PS. Please dp not call Canada "America", that is akin to calling Scotland "Britain", ie, offensive. I know that would never be your intent.

  Thank you. xx

  *of the New Scotland (Nova Scotia) is my home class