GrouchoMarxJr

I think we should hold Sudo down and give him a tattoo on his chest...of Big Bird!!!

I thought this post was worth repeating...(as are so many of his posts...in case you haven't noticed, Socks is an amazing guy) I'm not really sure that anything else needs to be said...so I won't. :)

I think Raf makes some valid points...let's put twi in perspective: Twi was to Christianity what this post is to everything that has ever been written in the history of mankind... In other words, he was a passing fart in a wind storm.

I think that Wordwolf addresses the above post quite well... Another point to consider is that Wierwille needed to present a doctrinal deviation from mainstream Christianity in order to seperate his "ministry", his organization, his following, his CULT, from other Christian organizations...Why?...Because he needed to stand out from the rest...he needed to show a difference between himself and all the others...and for several reasons. If you're going to present yourself as an apostle who is teaching the "word" as it has not been known since the 1st century...well, you had better come up with something "different"...something that is controversial. In order to secure his self made image, JCING was the ticket. He had to have a "gimmick" to keep his followers from wandering off to other Christian groups or churches (who's gonna pay money for a class that you can hear for free in church)...This book, this doctrine was the fuel that propelled the "Us versus Them" mentality that was so pervasive in twi and lended itself to a false sense of superiority that was part of the twi package. ...I believe that this book was intended to stay "in house"...as laughable as it was, it was sufficient to keep his glassy eyed followers in the fold.

I have no tattoos...but I've been thinking about getting one for years now,,,I want an American beauty rose about the size of a golf ball...not sure where...maybe on my shoulder... ...the "deadheads" here would know what that's about... :)

C'mon George, I heard that you had a big tattoo of the Cheshire Cat right on your butt cheek...

...Now sum of youse guys is pokin' fun at Mr Wormwille's class, "Powerful livin' with Abundant Money"...but I knows better! I believes that there was snow right where Mr Wormwille said there was snow...and I believes that as I gives him my money, he will see to it that I get's whats coming to me...Now listen up you sinners and naysaiders, I is goin' to Florida to sit down and be a part of the magnififul time of spurital relightenment...even though Mr Wormwille is dead as a possum in the road, he's a gonna speak to me from his grave and he's a gonna learn me a few things... ...should I bring my own coffee cup?

How can we make the book of Revelation more real?... Re-elect George Bush for a 3rd term?

"Has my ship run aground or have I finally found that the ocean I was on was just a lake" -GooseCreek Symphony

Not my cup of tea but I can see how it would be a great thrill...congrats! ...and stay safe! :)

Actually, I recall a previous life where I wore this funky green name tag and ...oh no wait a minute, that was THIS life! My question is what would give anyone the idea that we ARE reincarnated?...Ths concept seems to be right out of a Stephen King book. I mean...REALLY!...Who's the first guy to think this one up?...and what's this based on?...at least Christians have the bible to point at...but reincarnation?... I've talked to people who are convinved that they were somebody else in a different life...I think most of them either did too much acid or they quit taking their meds...

Like a lot of other things, they can be done tastefully or they can be done..."not tastefully"...I love the Iris. ...and yes, they are much more acceptable and common than they once were... ...Perhaps we should have a poll to see how many of the ladies here have them?

I've read the CES book and there's no comparison other than the subject matter...CES actually put out a legitimate piece of work, whereas Wierwille's JCING reads like it was written by a freshman in high school over a long weekend. I suspect that this book is probably the only one that Wierwille actually wrote himself without stealing other people's stuff...and you can tell...and the funny part is how highly this book was revered when it was first written...the simple truth is that the book is an embarrassment to any serious scholar...in fact it's laughable. ...and I'm not even debating the actual subject matter...I'm talking about the low degree of writing quality, the lack of anything substantial in terms of writing skills, indepth research, historical documentation or biblical knowledge... I recall when It first came out and when I first read it...my thoughts, even then, were "Is this it?"...It was a joke.

Today we remember and honor all those who gave their lives for our country... ...the ultimate sacrifice by so many...With a heavy heart, I salute them all.

Coco Llama!...cousin of the Dali Llama?

Well said Chas...Well said.

..And it's only fair to let everyone know that the greaseSpot holds yearly group weddings...Paw does the ceremonies.

Very good...You're learning

My theory is that Coco is somewhere lost in the Way woods...killing squirrels for food and crying herself/himself to sleep at night because of the betrayal...my heart is so heavy.

You know you're in a cult if you suddenly notice that your eyes have become glassy...

You people are trying to make light of a very serious matter...Even as I type, my twig is involved with a 24 hour prayer vigil for the safe return of Coco...my only concern is that if she/he DOES return and tries to sniff out some old friends at twi hdqrts...he/she will be arrested for tresspassing...I am currently working with a local attorney for her/his defense should it be needed...

When I decided to leave twi (1987), it was because I finally figured out that most of what they taught was bull sh *t...therefore, it didn't bother me a bit...in fact, it was quite liberating and refreshing.

If it wasn't for new slogans, twi followers would have no way of knowing that there were any changes taking place or any way to mark time...