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  1. Proud To Be A Pervert

    in Stories & Texts Archive

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    I'm a bit mystified that people would think wearing diapers is evil or depraved. I have a list of reasons why I would choose not to and none of them are moral. Among my reasons would be diaper rash, holding moisture (I don't even like the feeling of a pad on a monthly basis), and vanity - my trousers and skirts wouldn't have the slimming look I was aiming for.

  3. The Craft Of The Wise

    in Earth/Nature-Based & Indigenous Religions

    Posted · Edited by Tsukino_Rei

    Entitling the discussion as "THE Craft of the Wise" that would specifically refer to Wicca. And I quoted how in her first post she WAS specifically referring to Wicca.

    Perhaps the topic changed as it went along, but I was responding to the first post, which was referring specifically to Wicca.

    I am not saying that Wicca "claims" such a title. But it is understood in interfaith Circles that "The Craft of the Wise" refers to Wicca. I asked around among other groups and other ministers, and this is pretty universal in understanding.

    I am not sure why pointing out that this is something, as far as I can see, is understood universally is being criticized. And I think she originally started off as a discussion as Wicca, and being pointed out where she is not referring to the philosophies as such caught her in a pickle, so she tried to digress and said it meant any religion. That is my opinion, anyway. :)

    Other organizations will also refer to what they believe and practice as The Craft, such as Freemasonry. So I was not implying that Wicca owns the name The Craft...I am pointing out how the thread started and referring specifically to that. And I think the original author twisted things around and then called it Wicca. Then being called on it, backpedaled, and the rest of you missed the point and are using the concept of Universality, saying it isn't specifically one thing or another.

    And this leads to another point: this is the TRAP (to use your term) of eclectism, universality, and the New Age concepts, to mish mash beliefs together without giving credit and respect to the sources of where the concepts and ideas come from, or taking the mixture and claiming it to be a form of a religion, when essentially it is a concept that is unique to the individual mixing the beliefs together. So instead of trying to define it as one religion, or using the name of a religion that has a history, tradition, and recognizable beliefs and practices, just claim it as individual, and credit the sources where the individual derived inspiration from. Otherwise, I would put it in the category of something akin to plagiarism, which is disrespectful.

    It Wicca is understood to be "The Craft of the Wise" then give respect to that term instead of twisting it all around and making it apply to ALL religions. Why not just use another term, since this one is already being used?

    I would invite you to re-read the very first post, and see what I am talking about. :)

    Speaking from my experience of another religion that takes pride in its history, everyone and their dogs cousin can agree that a concept is unique to and inseparable from their special religion but that doesn't make it true. Truth by popular vote seems to be a trap common to organized religions. And sects and denominations form based through breaks in popular vote. It also seems to be common for religions develop sects of followers who are more inclusive and sects of followers who are less inclusive. If a religions beleifs are a fanstasy made up by a fiction author whom has stated so and has thus copyrighted much of the works, as in the case of scientology. Then by all means it's followers are in their rights to call plaigairism and protect it's concepts for sale to whom they choose. But if a religion claims to connect to real truth present in the universe, and to connect it's followers to those truths, and to develop and draw from real power and understanding, then applying universality to it is not a trap, it's honesty.

  5. Forever In Chains

    in Stories & Texts Archive

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    1st, please excuse me while I learn how to use the features,etc. effectively.

    Have been on probation 4 months after serving 1 year on parole. Fortunately, I have had good people (parole and probation officer) since being released: that's not problem, and believe me, there are some horror stories re ex-cons with terrible people to report to. The problem is, there is no effective support group for parolees: No one wants to hire us. No one wants to include us in social settings. My idea is to find people who either know of or can help start a database of employers, penpals, email friends, financial assistance (business loans for those who show ability, integrity, etc. to repay loan).

    The parole officers and probation give lists of employers who are hiring, but in every instance, I was turned down. It is especially humiliating to be turned down for a job at a chicken processing plant! Anyway, thanks for the reply.

    You may find that other special interest groups might take an interest - taking part in a campaign of awareness within their organizations and taking names from members of their group of business men and women who would be willing to hire ex-convicts who met certain criteria. They will already have a social infrastructure which would be beneficial.

    Local homosexual rights groups may take an interest at the gay inmate angle.

    Local Churches/ or if your area has it a cooperative organization of pastors / should take an interest in helping exconvicts.

    You could write up a proposal plan, and present it to your local government, for a prisoner support program such as you have described. You may find psychologists willing to volunteer their time - or charitable government funding available for such a cause - to help in prisoner reintegration.

    Just some ideas.

  6. The Craft Of The Wise

    in Earth/Nature-Based & Indigenous Religions

    Posted · Edited by Tsukino_Rei

    Arcana

    Alright, but are you aware of that another term for Wicca, specifically, is Craft of the Wise? It is what, generally, Wicca means. To use this term and say it is not specifically Wiccan is, and I asked other Wiccans, disrespectful. It would be like saying something was [insert religion name here] but you did not specifically mean that religion.

    Since Craft of the Wise is another, very specific term of Wicca, we can't even come up with a comparison to make the point you are using a specific term non-specifically. What made you use the term? And are you aware it does mean specifically Wicca?

    A person can follow Christ and not call themselves a Christian. A person can learn to defend themselves from physical harm - diverting the energy in a spirit of love - and yet not be a trained practitioner of AiKiDo. This is because the principles of either cannot be claimed or owned by any one faction. Anything real is there to be claimed, known, and practiced by all - otherwise it's a weak fantasy.

    That is why mystics exist in all paths, rather than just one true path.

    I think it would be sad if Wicca fell into the trap of calling itself The Craft of the Wise rather than A Craft of the Wise.

    There's not a lot of difference between the one true path and the one true craft. IMHO

  8. 666

    in Freethought, Secularism, No Religion

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    In Hebrew there is no Zero, and the letters were interchangeable with numbers. In turn they could condensed down to a single number, letter, or word. With 666, it was argued whether it was meant for Greek translation or Hebrew, which leads to leads to a lot of rabbit chasing.

    Personally, I use the Hebrew and Biblical references to the first mentioning of just 6.

    According to the scriptures man was created on the 6th day, therefore Man's number is 6.

    Whose causing all the trouble in the world today?? Man, Man, Man!

    oh, I like that observation very much. :shift:

  9. 666

    in Freethought, Secularism, No Religion

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    The Number of the Beast is a concept from the Book of Revelation of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The Number is 666 in most manuscripts of the New Testament, and in modern translations and critical editions of the Greek text. However, there is some doubt about the original reading, as modern studies have shown that the earliest known manuscript of the Book of Revelation, Papyrus 115, (from the 3rd century) used 616. This topic is a source of contention for many church groups and theologians.[1] Some scholars contend that the number 666 is a code for the Roman Emperor Nero,[2][3] others that 616 is a code for the Roman Emperor Caligula.[4]

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_of_the_Beast

    :evil:

    I don't know if I actually fear the 666, but I will tell You this as heavily tattooed as I am I WILL NOT be getting 666 on my forehead or hands! :evil:

    Just throwing a thought I suddenly had out there, without doing any research - I wonder if a marked hands might be symbolically marked by actions and marked foreheads might be symbolic of thoughts?

  16. 3am Phone Call From Hell

    in Cultural Arts Archive

    Posted · Edited by Tsukino_Rei

    Yes indeed.

    I actually blindsided our GM into giving our paranormal detective agency the twilight zone theme as a 'phone number! :smart:

    oh BRAVO!!!!! :lol: When I was little one of the first things I learned to do with the family phone was to play Mary Had a Little Lamb and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. My Mother soon got me a toy phone that played notes and told me to play that instead...