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Re: Pastoral letter #140

2010-03-10T20:53:33Z

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:11:39 -0800 (PST), "tfada...@aol.com" <tfada...@aol.com>
wrote:
Are you REALLY sure you don't want to try those new meds?

Pastoral letter #140

2010-03-10T15:11:39Z

Although you might have to be a Christian theologian or cleric, know
for certain that the Creator of the universe must most assuredly be
walking this planet somewhere at this very moment and indeed must have
been for quite some time now. Just look at the world and what’s been
going on in it, because if He is not here, you are all going to die.

Re: Are we like monkeys or are monkeys like us?

2010-03-09T08:02:59Z

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On Mon, 8 Mar 2010 20:55:38 -0800 (PST), TheTibetanMonkey
More than one path. Hmm.. difficult, unless you split ourselves in two.
There are well worn paths, if we are prepared to look, that allow us to do more than
just survive. Ones that allow us to fulfill our full potential.

Re: Are we like monkeys or are monkeys like us?

2010-03-09T08:02:59Z

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On Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:08:27 -0800 (PST), TheTibetanMonkey
That's right! Even Christians! ;)
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Re: Are we like monkeys or are monkeys like us?

2010-03-09T08:02:01Z

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On Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:08:27 -0800 (PST), TheTibetanMonkey
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That's right! Even Christians! ;)

Re: Are we like monkeys or are monkeys like us?

2010-03-09T07:58:46Z

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On Mon, 8 Mar 2010 20:55:38 -0800 (PST), TheTibetanMonkey
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More than one path. Hmm.. difficult, unless you split ourselves in two.=20

Re: Sad news from Africa: 500 Christians killed by machete!

2010-03-09T05:57:39Z

I understand the need for medicine and stuff. I see the REAL NEED FOR
EDUCATION, but I don't see the need to create a dependency and a
bloated bureaucracy.
We can talk about Africa the same way we can talk about Latin America
as a whole (excluding Cuba): IMPORTED MODELS FROM THE WEST WITH AN
ELITE THAT LIVES FAR BEYOND LIMITS, gated communities, malls, Mercedes

Re: Are we like monkeys or are monkeys like us?

2010-03-09T05:08:27Z

Where there are no rules... the law of the jungle takes over. Such law
is based on physics, ie. the biggest mass wins. How can you fight that
jungle with all wisdom in the world? That's why you must have more
than one path to survive... or put up a resistance.
Try watching a movie called "Mongol," where Genghis Khan fills this

Re: Sad news from Africa: 500 Christians killed by machete!

2010-03-09T04:44:27Z

It also sounds like a lot of missionary work went into it to get that
many converts in Africa, based on the principle of "whoever controls
the food, controls the jungle."
"Also of course we must not forget the power of MISSIONARY
work.....give starving people food and BRAIN WASH them while you are
feeding them.....how powerful is that?....but at least they are

Re: Are we like monkeys or are monkeys like us?

2010-03-09T04:12:03Z

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On Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:32:00 -0800 (PST), TheTibetanMonkey
The historical Buddha gave the instructions to 'wake up.' True, no Buddha can
enlighten anyone, but they can and do show the way because that's their reason for
being. If the individual's karma allows it, Buddhas can provide that last little

Re: Are we like monkeys or are monkeys like us?

2010-03-09T04:04:40Z

Sad news from Africa: 500 Christians killed by machete!

2010-03-09T02:20:09Z

(POVERTY, CORRUPTION & ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION GO HAND IN HAND. So
don't think this is a far away problem)
Which goes to show that... religion divides and that we are still
beasts.
JOS, Nigeria (AFP) – UN chief Ban Ki-moon and Washington led calls for
restraint on Monday after the slaughter of more than 500 Christians in

Re: Christianity: Junk Food for the Soul?

2010-03-09T00:04:24Z

If a Christian will tend for me in old age, it's because the Medical
Industry takes a big bite out of it while denying most mortals the
same benefits.
Actually you were quite indifferent to your president (GW Bush)
denying the same benefits to ALL children. And more chances than not,
you are OK with advertisers (read HUNGRY LIONS) preying on small

Re: Christianity: Junk Food for the Soul?

2010-03-08T20:54:27Z

NOTE: This person is a NOTORIOUS CHRISTIAN:
It's not! Other species must be considered as well.
Maybe you should even consider riding a bike and going vegetarian!

Christianity: Junk Food for the Soul?

2010-03-08T20:25:16Z

Remember the books, "Chicken Soup for the Soul"? Given their
inclination to junk food, doesn't it sound like the Christians are
given to junk food for the soul?
Man, EVERYTHING in this Christian world is REFINED, MANIPULATED &
PLASTIC! I was reading the other day how even the common salt is
refined to the point that it's totally empty of natural minerals, thus