Toadfish Monastery

Quote from: Sibling Chatty on May 30, 2008, 01:18:25 AM

Quote from: Saranac Otter on May 30, 2008, 01:06:18 AM

I believe in God but not organized reliigon.

I used to say that I wasn't a member of any organized religion I was a _________ (insert denomination that'll get the biggest laugh, in my locale, Southern Baptist.)

My lack of belief in the structured religions has led me to being a Quaker. (Meeting, not "Church". Even Quakers have their divisions.) Don't worry, I won't try to make you eat oatmeal or wear homespun trousers with buttons and suspenders...
[/quote]I have lived in an area of Quakers, Amish, and Mennonites.  I respect their simple ways, especially because they never tried to inflict them on me, and that is all I ask.

Quote from: Sibling Zono (anon1mat0) on May 29, 2008, 09:53:21 PM
Wait, how can you be 'fruitful and multiply' if you're supposed to be celibate to get in the VIP?

Oh, I get it! The rapture comes when finally everybody is celibate!

So not within the forseeable future then?

Quote from: Bluenose on May 30, 2008, 12:44:58 AM
Seranc Otter & Water Nymph,  you will find that this place is a rare find on the Interwebs - somewhere where people of different minds can come to gether without descending into flame wars and insults.  You will find many different POVs here from committed Christians to athiests (like me) and all manner of belief in between and to the side.  The common thread is tolerance and respect and it makes for a refreshing change to be able to put your ideas out without the prospect of some one taking them and twisting them around to make some irrelevant point.

There are no real topics that are out of bounds subject wise, we just are very strict about how we discuss them.  I like being able to bounce my ideas off other people and reading their considered responses.  I enjoy reading their ideas and trying to really understand what they are saying, rather than just trying to come up with some sort of escerbic comment in reply.  Of course, as you probably guess from my avatar etc, I like to play in the pirates.  It's a great place to be silly and pretend to bet all excited about any manner of nonsense.  Mind you, I wouldn't pay too much attention to that Cap'n Bluenose fellow, he's an inveterate drunk, although he's not too bad at making sly grog.

I hope you stay around and join in the fun!

I believe in God but not organized reliigon. I believe organized religion is about controlling minds not about God.  A lot of my structure of Belief comes from my almost 15 years of recovery in NA.  I also have spent some time as a minor Shaman, mostly concerned with restoring balance in "Disrupted" places.

Quote from: The Meromorph on May 29, 2008, 05:21:51 PM

Quote from: Opsanus tau on May 29, 2008, 03:21:48 PM
Does this mean we didn't make The Rapture?

Carp!

Revelation 14.1 thru 14.4 (snipped):
"The hundred and forty and four thousand ... which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins."
Only 144,000 celibate men will be saved. (Those who were not "defiled with women.")

Cool, didn't want to spend eternity with the Christian crowd anyways.  I hear that they were given Ward 6 of Heaven...Need a special pass to get in and there is not getting out.

Quote from: anthrobabe on May 29, 2008, 01:59:48 PM

Quote from: Saranac Otter on May 28, 2008, 03:51:11 PM
I am new here - checking this out because Q-Bob mentioned it.

Welcome----
nice shades
I see a bright future for you (yes we do cheesy to the max, well I do anyway)

Stop and stay a while

Cheesy is cool.

I think the only major thing that happened is major embarrassment when the "prophecy" didn't pan out.

Quote from: Bluenose on May 29, 2008, 03:01:04 AM
G'day from Downunder, Saranac.

The ways of the Toadfish are manifold and the deep recesses of the Monastery are largely uncharted.  You are invited to help us explore and find out new things.  Also, drop into one of the pubs when you feel the need, or even if you don't!  We're always up for a chat or a bit of quiet reflection...

G'day, and thanks.  Actually here it is more like G'night.

Quote from: Bluenose on May 28, 2008, 02:50:22 PM
Well, Wednesday's just about had it over here, so if there's going to be an apocalypse it better hurry up.  I'm beginning to think perhaps the warning was just possibly in error.  Who'd have thought?

Over on the thread he backtracked and said it wasn't supposed to be a warning - lol.  Well his/her record is still better than the Millerites.

Quote from: Scriblerus the Philosophe on May 28, 2008, 10:29:19 PM
I think you'll find no one here that disagrees with you, my dear Otter.

Wow, that might take a little getting used to after my experiences on Topix.

Quote from: water nymph on May 28, 2008, 07:47:34 PM

Quote from: Saranac Otter on May 28, 2008, 04:56:07 PM
I have found that Spirituality comes from practicing the Spiritual Principals: Acceptance, Hope, Faith, Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness, Courage, Trust, Humility, Forgiveness, Unconditional Love, Perseverance, Integrity, Spirituality, Service, Loyalty, Respect, Admiration, Compassion, Tenderness, Unity, Sharing, Simplicity, Independence, Selflessness, Survival, Self- Reliance, Responsibility, Participation, Balance, Consistency, Clarity, Vision, Communication, Harmony, Gratitude, Joy, Surrender, Purpose, Freedom, Spontaneity, Abundance, Brotherhood, Humor, Patience, Beauty, Healing, Flexibility, Truth, Delight, Peace, Attraction, Availability, Balance, Character, Commitment, Discipline, Empathy and Serenity. 
Balance is in twice because it is necessary both in our lifes and how we practice these principals.  Practicing these will lead to a happier, and perhaps more peaceful life.  At least that is my experience.  The more i practice these the better my relationships with others.  The more I leave them out the more chaos comes into my life. Peace.

Hey, my buddy Otter!  Glad to see you.   

heya Nymph!

Quote from: Scriblerus the Philosophe on May 28, 2008, 05:29:17 PM
Welcome! Glad to have you here!

You are one of his Topix friends, yes?

I consider him a friend, I hope he considers me such.

I have found that Spirituality comes from practicing the Spiritual Principals: Acceptance, Hope, Faith, Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness, Courage, Trust, Humility, Forgiveness, Unconditional Love, Perseverance, Integrity, Spirituality, Service, Loyalty, Respect, Admiration, Compassion, Tenderness, Unity, Sharing, Simplicity, Independence, Selflessness, Survival, Self- Reliance, Responsibility, Participation, Balance, Consistency, Clarity, Vision, Communication, Harmony, Gratitude, Joy, Surrender, Purpose, Freedom, Spontaneity, Abundance, Brotherhood, Humor, Patience, Beauty, Healing, Flexibility, Truth, Delight, Peace, Attraction, Availability, Balance, Character, Commitment, Discipline, Empathy and Serenity. 
Balance is in twice because it is necessary both in our lifes and how we practice these principals.  Practicing these will lead to a happier, and perhaps more peaceful life.  At least that is my experience.  The more i practice these the better my relationships with others.  The more I leave them out the more chaos comes into my life. Peace.

Quote from: MentalBlock996 on September 04, 2007, 07:15:41 PM
You gotta see this.

http://www.marryourdaughter.com/

This has to be a gag.

Shouldn't this site be "Buy our Daughter"?  The biggest joke were the prices for marrying a child.  Though I did notice a $5k price tag on one - quick buy her before she runs away.   Another title could be Pedophiles R Us.

I am new here - checking this out because Q-Bob mentioned it.