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I'd forgotten about that , Ex. Thanks for the reminder!! (pulled out the book, and it made perfect sense.) :)

Ck -- you can also find some good stuff to teach at TRUTH OR TRADITION and CFFM. Good luck in your fellowships. (check out the horizon -- :) :) :) --- it's boundless.) Local churches in your area can probably add just as much, it not more.

I vote for a rusty knife, positioned to do the most damage. and after *swiping* the area, simply say "Go, and sin no more." (If they can't walk from the pain, too damm bad.) <_< <_< (oh -- did I mention that this was only if they escaped the chair??)

It'll never happen. :)

The Moslem perspective ~~~

Oh --- ps. I was going to put this in the Ultimate, Amazing, Yada, Yada thread, but figured you could address this (singular) issue about the disclaimer, without dealing with the *other topics* going on there. Oh no! I just realized I split your time, and it only rains so long there in San Diego, right?? :(

Shucks -- I can't argue with what docvic put in print, can I?? And if it is in print (like the way rag, pfal, etc., it has to be right, right?? This quote is from my U of L syllabus, printed by twi, for twi folks who couldn't go corps, and an admonition to those of us in twi (at the time), that they considered their *research* to be *up for approval* (at all times). . :)

Good Lord !! Took me at least 10 minutes, to see the *old woman! And this was from 1915, no less. Bravo!

Amen to that Socks. I passed up the chance to go corps (did U. of L. instead), but the *principles* were the same. For those of you not familiar with the University of Life program, which was dropped somewhere (I think) in the late 1980's, was a program designed to bring the *excellence* of the Way Corps teachings to you in your home (via cassette tape), designed for those who COULD NOT GO CORPS. Now -- I'm quoting from my U of L syllabus, page iii --- "THE UNIVERSITY OF LIFE Goal: The word in culture, which is Word over the World. Principles: 1.) Aquire an in-depth spiritual perception and awareness. 2.) Receive training in the whole Word so as to be able to teach others. 3.) Physical training making your physical body, the "vehicle" of the communication of the Word, as vital as possible. 4.) Practice believing to bring material abundance to you and the ministry. 5.) Go forth as leaders and workmen in areas of concern, interest and need." NOWHERE does it say that twi was to send us, manipulate us, demand of us, yada, yada, yada. U of L was designed for professional folks who had a good career going, and the intent of U of L was that folks could learn some bible, AND CONTINUE IN THEIR PROFESSION AS THEY CHOSE. (probably to facilitate principle #4) :unsure: Anyone who says the corps did this or that, is to me probably right. I wouldn't know, personally. Myself and other University of Life students, were *unbranded Mavericks*, free from the thumb screw-holds twi had on those living in rez. I certainly had a committment to the goals, but not twi -- which at the time were synonomous, but boy did that ever change. :( (Oh -- Ya'll wanna hear the *kicker* here??) To enter U of L, one had to state their reason for NOT BEING ABLE TO ENTER THE CORPS. My reason?? I simply told them I didn't want to. Period. I wasn't a doctor with a successful practice, nor a lawyer, nor a businessman making a gazillion of bucks that could be funneled twi's way. I told them that I liked learning the Word *in depth*, but wasn't willing to relocate to Ohio to do so. I'm trying to live up to my end of the agreement. Sadly -- twi is not living up to theirs. (How ya doing, Rosie? Weren't you in charge of U of L, when it went down the tubes?) <_< <_<

What's that old quote?? Prophet, examine thy actions, lest thy words be applied to thee. (something like that). It's statements like the one above that show how totally *out to lunch* the Org was.

UH-OH!! UH-OH!! Methinks a certain Piggie heard something about pork chops. Everyone hide. Pig patrol is out and prowling. :unsure:

Are Your Cats Old Enough To Learn About Jesus? By Marian Byers February 28, 2006 | Issue 42•09 People often ask me when they should teach the Good News to their housecats. I have but one answer: "What are you waiting for?" A pet is a beloved part of your family, and as a Christian, you should do everything you can to guarantee that this valued member of your family receives the glorious eternal reward for which Christ gave His very life. Think of the alternative: your cat mired in darkness for eternity because you put off a 10-minute conversation. My own cats accepted Jesus into their hearts before they even opened their eyes. The light of salvation has brightened their lives, but perhaps the most noticeable change has been in me. I am filled with warmth knowing their eternal souls have been saved. Kittens' hearts, at birth, are filled with what theologians call "original mischief." Mischief, if left to grow on its own, can sprout into evil. That's why you must fill their hearts with Jesus instead. If you wait, your cats might find seductive role models among the back-alley strays and rough felines from the wrong side of town. You could also end up with an unwanted pregnancy. That's why it's so very, very important to tell your cats about the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus as early as possible. The Nicene Creed is a good place to start: Recite it to them when they are about 10 weeks old. Remember: If you give a cat a fish, it eats for a day. If you teach a cat to fish, it eats for a lifetime. Perhaps that's not such a good proverb to use in this case, since fishing is actually instinctual in cats. But Jesus is not. Your kitties need to know early on that there is a fisher of men and cats alike who can save their souls. A lot of people say, "Oh, but Whiskers doesn't even answer to his name yet." They raise a good point: Sometimes you have to teach your cat at its own level. If you give your cat a rubber Jesus to play with, it will sense that there's more to this toy. If you give it a scratching cross, it will contemplate Christ's love and ultimate sacrifice while it stretches and sharpens its claws. I myself have put an image of Jesus at the bottom of my cats' food bowls. That way, when they finish their food, the face of He who provided it is revealed unto them. Teaching your cats the Gospel of Christ isn't just important for their eternal souls, it is also the only way to ensure that they know an eternity of damnation awaits them if they scratch your favorite chair. Before they cough up a hairball on the rug or leave a dead mouse on the doorstep, they'll know—without being scolded—that they had better watch it, as a Final Judgment awaits at the hands of the Lord. Of course, once your cat has accepted the Lord in its heart, it's ready to be baptized. The righteous cat is one that is born again in the eyes of the Lord. People think that baptism is a rite that requires a fancy baptismal font and a preacher, but that's simply not true. Just fill your bathtub with water, say a little invocation over it, ask your cat if it rejects Satan and all his evil, and then dunk it. Make sure it is fully immersed, in accordance with Scripture. So now, all you have to do is choose your cat's baptismal name. My cats' birth names were Meowser, Fluff, and Mr. Boots, but their baptismal names are Ezekiel, Caleb, and Mr. Paws. Remember, a cat may have nine lives, but it only has one eternal soul. We all must one day appear before the Holy Seat Of Judgment, and although my Oliver and Lady Twinkles passed on long ago from this vale of tears, I take solace in the knowledge that, when the time comes for me to receive the ecstasies of Heaven, all of my housecats will be waiting to spend eternity on my lap. And don't get your cats vaccinated, either. The Lord will provide protection from feline leukemia.

(good enuf to keep the *troops* on the home-front.) ;)

Here's hoping it was a good one! ;)

Chef -- just type in the name of the song you want into google, or dogpile, or where ever, then put the word "lyrics" after it. 99 out of 100 times, you'll get results. ;)

Home Grown Tomatoes By Guy Clark --- (like Radar said --- Catch me next month for a different song).

Hey Allan -- Mo's church sounds more christian and loving than twi.

Linda -- Now tell us what they are really saying.

OH WOW!! THAT WOULD BE LIKE -------- NIRVANA mannnn!!

No way.

Jonny --- it was George Jones (the country singer) who lost his driver's license due to multiple DWI's. George wanted a drink, and with no driver's license got on his riding lawn mower, and drove it to the local bar. He was arrested for driving that drunk too. (Wonder if he was charged with a MWI -*mowing while intoxicated*)?? And no -- I don't think that is a *sanitized* version. I got that from the official MERLEFEST site Mstar provided. :) Merle was killed on my birthday, back in 1985, and when I heard it was a tractor accident, I naturally assumed that he had been doing farm chores when the accident happened, rather than this midnight run.

Socks -- you got it. And there is now one more *full-time* position filled at hdqtrs. <_<

CK -- that's sad to hear. I hope you can *glean* from this that they don't want to spread the gospel to all. Seriously --- if twi was interested in promoting God's Word (such as they have), they would not deny entrance to their teachings to anyone. Kinda reminds me of the story docvic told about preaching to the town drunk, when the drunk guy finally showed up for church on Sunday. The story could be true, false, who knows -- but the same concept is in play when you have an Org checking names for admittance *qualifications*. Is anyone from twi reading this?? Hope so, and if you are, take a good hard, long look at what I am saying. Jesus Christ welcomed sinners and did not shun them. If you (twi) turn away folks from your door, you are on a level playing field with the Pharisees of Jesus' time. You all make the call, keep your meetings *antiseptic* and clean (if you want to). I (for one) am glad I don't have to put up with that kind of BS anymore.