cheranne

my first year of college!

The spirit of a LIAR (vpw) was,with no spiritual blood line of the true God(that is what I believe) Substituting lies in place of the TRUTH . Making money off us people from these lies and creating an artifical oasis of hope for people vunerable to want truth a counterfiet sales man for the father of lies. A candy coated spiritual darkness with twist and turns of a preditor to destroy its prey,luring it to spiritual death traps by each one reaching one.

Rumspringa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Rumspringa (also Rumschpringe or Rumshpringa, derived from the Deitsch term for "running around or jumping") generally refers to a period of adolescence for some members of the Amish, a subsect of the Anabaptist Christian movement, that begins around the age of sixteen and ends when a youth chooses baptism within the Amish church or instead leaves the community.[1] The vast majority choose baptism and remain in the church.[2] Not all Amish use this term (it does not occur in Hostetler's extended discussion of adolescence), but in sects that do, Amish elders generally view this as a time for courtship and finding a spouse.[3] Contents [hide] 1 Popularized view 2 Leaving the community 3 Variations 4 Etymology 5 Popular culture 6 References 7 External links [edit] Popularized view As is the case in many societies, Amish adolescents may engage in rebellious behavior, resisting or defying parental norms. In many cultures, enforcement may be relaxed, and misbehavior tolerated or overlooked to a degree. A view of rumspringa has emerged in popular culture that this divergence from custom is an accepted part of adolescence or a rite of passage for Amish youth. Among the Amish who use this term, however, rumspringa simply refers to adolescence. During that time a certain amount of misbehavior is unsurprising and is not so severely condemned (for instance, by Meidung or shunning). Adults who have made a permanent and public commitment to the faith would be held to the higher standards of behavior defined in part by the Schleitheim and Dordrecht confessions[4]. In a narrow sense the young are not bound by the Ordnung because they have not taken adult membership in the church. Amish adolescents do remain however under the strict authority of parents who are bound to Ordnung, and there is no period when adolescents are formally "released" from these rules.[5][6][7] A minority of Amish youth do diverge from established customs.[8] Some may be found:[9] Wearing non-traditional clothing and hair styles Driving vehicles instead of horse drawn buggies (for communities that eschew vehicles) Not attending home prayer Drinking, smoking, and/or drug use In Anabaptist belief, it is essential for adults to enter baptism knowingly and informed, and that could mean being informed concerning life outside the strict Amish culture.[10] Not all youth diverge from custom during this period; approximately half in the larger communities and the majority in smaller Amish communities remain within the norms of Amish dress or behavior during adolescence.[11] [edit] Leaving the community Some Amish youth do indeed separate themselves from the community, even going to live among the "English", or non-Amish North Americans, experiencing modern technology and perhaps even experimenting with sex, drugs, and alcohol. Their behavior during this time represents no necessary bar to returning for adult baptism into the Amish church. Most of them do not wander far from their family's homes during this time, and large numbers ultimately choose to join the church. However this proportion varies from community to community, and within a community between more acculturated and less acculturated Amish. For example, Swartzendruber Amish have a higher retention rate than the New Order Amish within the Holmes County, Ohio community[citation needed]. This figure was significantly lower as recently as the 1950s, Hostetler (102-05) provides evidence that desertion from the Amish community is not a long-term trend, and was not less of a problem in the early colonial years. [edit] Variations As among the non-Amish, there is variation among communities and individual families as to the best response to adolescent misbehaviour. In some cases, patience and forbearance prevail, and in others, vigorous discipline. Far from an open separation from parental ways, the misbehaviour of young people during the rumspringa is usually furtive, though often collective (this is especially true in smaller and more isolated populations; the larger communities are discussed below). Groups of Amish adolescents may meet in town and change into "English" clothing, and share tobacco, alcohol and marijuana; girls may put on jewelry and cosmetics. They may or may not mingle with non-Amish in these excursions. The age is marked normatively in some Amish communities by allowing the young man to purchase a small "courting buggy," or - in some communities - by painting the yard-gate blue (traditionally meaning "daughter of marriageable age living here"; the custom is noted by A.M. Aurand in "The Amish" (1938) along with the reasonable caution that sometimes a blue gate is just a blue gate). There is some opinion that adolescent rebellion tends to be more radical, more institutionalized (and therefore in a sense more accepted) in the more restrictive communities. The nature of the rumspringa period differs from individual to individual and from community to community. In large Amish communities like Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Holmes County, Ohio, and Elkhart and LaGrange Counties, Indiana, the Amish are numerous enough that there exists an Amish youth subculture. During the rumspringa period, the Amish youth in these large communities will join one of various groups ranging from the most rebellious to the least. These groups are not divided across traditional Amish church district boundaries. In many smaller communities, Amish youth may have a much more restricted rumspringa period due to the smaller size of the communities. Likewise, they may be less likely to partake in strong rebellious behaviour since the anonymity offered in the larger communities is absent. According to Donald B. Kraybill and James Hurd a mild form of rumspringa is practised among Wenger Old Order Mennonites when they turn 17. Just wondering what your take is on this? The "Devils Playground" show is the only show I have seen on this but...it is quite extreme unless these poor kids just go out of there mind WILD over the freedom of this! Maybe TWI should have a little rumspringa for there adolesent children so they can see what else is out there.

Watching sci-fi channel Bob Larson is on casting out devils. What is your take on this? I know there is a fine line between people who play act the whole devil thing but then there are the "real" ones who are NOT playing!

It was jumping like a LOW RIDER in a jump fest!

Cheers fellow Scorpion.

Halloween isn't just for kids any more, as a host of liquor companies have made clear with a number of potent potables they're suggesting to help make the day a treat. The punsters of the spirits world have been practicing their rib-tickling charms, trying to come up with cute names for their powerful concoctions. Dra-Kahlúa has plenty of bite, mixing Cognac and triple sec with the coffee liqueur. Not content to stop there, Kahlúa has also laid out recipes for the gravely amusing Cryptini, with vodka and espresso, and the lucky Black Cat, with vodka, sambuca and espresso beans. The caffeine jolt from each of these will sure keep your eyes wide open for any scare that comes your way. 1800 Select Silver Tequila offers several seasonal drinks that are set on fire before serving. You might want to do that only for the first drink of the evening — and only if you feel sure your guests won't torch your house. You might also want to test the Jack-O'-Lantern, a layered drink that also includes Irish cream and coffee liqueur with a dusting of cinnamon, ahead of time, just to make sure it's as good as it sounds and easy to pour. The folks at Bacardi didn't have to work on a playful name at all. They simply resurrected the Zombie. Their revamp is as lethal as the original, but the traditional brandy and rum blend has been streamlined to include only rum. Skyy's Ghostly Martini may look like a glass of milk, but the flavor and aroma will convince you it is anything but. Mix vodka, light cream and amaretto in an ice-filled shaker, strain and enjoy. Several pumpkin liqueurs on the market provide an autumnal flavor that can be used to blend into cocktails or served by themselves over ice. So, scare up some fun for Halloween. Just remember, you're an adult. Drink responsibly like one. Dra-Kahlúa In an ice-filled shaker, add 1 1/2 parts Kahlúa or coffee liqueur, 1/2 part Cognac, 1/2 part triple sec, 3/4 part fresh lemon juice and 1/2 part simple syrup. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass that has been half rimmed with sugar. Garnish with a blood-orange wedge. Kahlúa Cryptini In an ice-filled shaker, add 2 parts Kahlúa or coffee liqueur, 1 part vodka and 1/2 part freshly brewed espresso. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Kahlúa Black Cat In an ice-filled shaker, add 1 part Kahlúa, 2 1/2 parts vanilla vodka and 1/4 part sambuca. Stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with 3 espresso beans. Kahlúa The Zombie Resurrected Mix 3 1/3 parts rum, 1 part grenadine, 1 part triple sec, 2 parts sour mix and 2 parts orange juice with ice and pour into a tall glass. Float a small portion of Bacardi 151 Rum on top. Garnish with fresh fruit. Bacardi The Jack-o'-lantern Carefully layer in a shot glass 1/3 ounce Kahlúa, then 1/3 ounce Irish cream and finally 1/3 ounce 1800 Select Silver Tequila. Light the tequila on fire and let burn for 15 seconds. Blow out the flame and sprinkle with cinnamon. Why the name? The flavor is said to make you grin wider than a jack-o'-lantern. 1800 Select Silver Tequila Ghostly Martini Mix 2 ounces vodka, 1 tablespoon light cream and 1/2 ounce amaretto in an ice-filled shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Skyy Vodka Spider's Kiss Mix 1 ounce Midori melon liqueur, 1 ounce vodka and a dash of fresh lemon juice in an ice-filled shaker. Strain into a martini glass. For an extra scare, drizzle grenadine down the side of the glass, creating a blood-like effect. For garnish, add a chocolate-dipped orange slice. Midori The Great Pumpkin In an ice-filled shaker, mix 2 ounces chardonnay, 1 ounce Cognac, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, 1/2 ounce apple cider and 1 heaping teaspoon spiced pumpkin pie mix (canned). Shake hard and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Fat Bastard Chardonnay Witch's Punch Mix 2 ounces citrus-infused vodka, 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1/4 ounce pomegranate juice and 1 ounce simple syrup in an ice-filled highball glass. Stir. Garnish with blueberries. Skyy Infused Vodka

Gee thanks you guys, Invisable Margaritas all around the house with a shot of Tequila!

Thanks for reminding me I was born on the Riverwalk in San Antonio Texas in the front seat of a chevy car in the garage of the Nix Hospital. My father delivered me and I didn't cry until I got in the elevator of the hospital,so they saved some money! Too much information huh :unsure: well my older sister was born in the back seat(we aren't twins..she is 4 year ahead of me!) She was born in a Taxi Cab and the Taxi cab driver (who happened to be her uncle)delievered her(my father was in Germany in the Army! After that mom quit having kids!!! I don't blame her she said she didn't care if the Pope didn't believe in birth control(she did!! and until he could have a baby she would take it) That is my story :) muchas gracious amiga and amigos!

I was thinking this morning about the lasting effects on the cult experience,and I was thinking about how other people are STILL going thru the turmoil and oppression of not being truely free in there mind of this twisted mess. Alot of us here are long gone away from that and have recovered but there are people still just coming out of TWI and realizing that they need help and support,whether they believe in a God or not humans need human support. Lets not forget where we were and how we felt ,in the after effects..that residue of cult bacteria is long lasting in our system and takes time to filter out.

reminds me of stairway to heaven! (played backwards! )shiney my heiny that is just dumb leading the dumber.

sick

Hahahahaha

This is for YOU!

Quacks like a duck. http://www.slide.com/r/1YjfeE3-5j_nUN2-Ohe...lt_embedded_url

As much as I don't like spiritualizing simple things, I still can;t help but think that my splinter leader who boasted three or for times in front of the whole group," If people only knew what I did in the ministry I'd be sent to prison" probably has grown too fond of his dark little corners! :unsure: Oh SNAP! :blink:

hmmm....gee I just think that if it is all that complicated to have post a notes "everywhere"on how NOT to be a cult///forget about it!!!!! Run away as fast as you can..it sounds more like to me How not to have a toxin tainted in your blood allowing you to live life free from INFECTION(BUT still having it and not telling anyone)

Yes.

Ha but true and thats scary!

thanks whitedove,that is pretty disturbing!

This is the first I have ever heard of this ... I just can't believe these people!!!

http://video.236.com/services/link/bcpid17...bctid1711761568

:( :( Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions. Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.