Little children

Actually, I was meerly poking fun.

But I don't think there's any record of Paul seeing Jesus now you mention it.

 

I've enjoyed our conversation, and you are right. As far as I know, there is no record.

 

I remember the first time I consciously lied to my mom (~4-5). My whole life changed at that moment- I realised that others could lie too. Everything that had been beautiful and innocent took on a whole new dimension. Within a few weeks I noticed that everything around me had less life in it, my parents looked older, I didn't feel the exuberance and vitality I had been feeling up to that point. It was like I was munchin' rolls my whole life, lied once, then came down off the perfect trip (hadn't experienced sex though, so maybe lying is worth it). I got kicked out of the garden when I learned that people could lie (by lying intentionally to avoid punishment).

 

thanks,

that's a neat quote!

 

Hello, Kharakov. Hello, ryupower.

I have been a believer, and then a non-believer, and then a believer again; all due to my own reasoning. I know that if I want goodness, I have but to chose it - the power is mine. If I exercise goodness, it will become the strong focus through which I may deal with anything.

 

Do you know anybody with something other than a dubious mentality? If you do do you think you can get them to post here?

I don't know about you but I would have made a good Isrealite; I could see the Red Sea part, frogs raining from the sky, and manna raining from heaven on monday and by tuesday afternoon I'm right back to forgetting that god even exists.
at least until the next time I fuck up and need a miracle to get me out of it. Fortunately for me and my relationship with God I do that alot.

 

It's amazing that you remember that.

On the flip side, I got into a 12 step program a few years ago and did what they call a 4th step--writing a list of every nasty thing you've ever done and everybody you've ever wronged-- and when I was done I felt like a kid again.

 

Be quick to do good.
If you are slow,
The mind, delighting in mischief,
Will catch you.

Turn away from mischief.
Again and again, turn away,
Before sorrow befalls you.

Set Your heart on doing good,
Do it over and over again,
And you will be filled with joy.

A fool is happy
Until his mischief turns against him.
And a good man may suffer
Until his goodness flowers.

Do not make light of your failings,
Saying, "What are they to me?"
A jug fills drop by drop.
So the fool becomes brimful of folly.

Do not belittle your virtues,
Saying, "They are nothing."
A jug fills drop by drop.
So the wise nan becomes brimful of virtue.

-The Dhammapada

 

Hello White Feather. I don't know what that was, but it sounded really cool, and is a perfect contribution to this thread.

Thanks.

 

well, you could also speculate that when Saul had his religious epiphany [i think he fell down a cliff during an earthquake or something], that he may have seen the image of Jesus...

 

The Bible records that Paul fell to the ground and was blinded by a bright light. He heard Jesus speak, but saw no vision.

 

I found white feathers poem to be foolishly prejudiced against fools and foolishness.

 

As it should be, I think. Prejudice and discrimination are hallmarks of a healthy mind. One may not chose the right except by deletion of the wrong. While it may be fun to talk in circles, many of us must abandon unfruitful ideals in order to make clear and meaningful decisions.

To do right, one must deliberately chose against the things that work to no advantage.

 

Gonna "Raca" 'round the clock tonight,

Gonna say which folks are wrong or right,

Gonna "Raca",

"Raca",

'round the clock tonight.

(duh)

 

Case in point.

 

Glad you caught that.

Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother [ Some manuscripts brother without cause] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca, [ An Aramaic term of contempt] ' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
Matthew 5:21-23 (in Context) Matthew 5 (Whole Chapter)

 

You posted something needful. You are of a better reputation.

 

I have no idea what you just said to me.

 

I gave you a reputation point.

 

thanx