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Reply to What the Hell is Canada Thinking? in International JoeUser Forums

When I think back in history, I'm reminded that some of my grandparents' relatives were married (in Italy) at a young age. IE: great grandmother had plenty of time to make 18 babies. However, it was a marriage of arrangement by parents. I'm willing to bet that if you were to go back in time, this was acceptable and is still in practice in some countries (something I'm sure you already know). HOWEVER... I don't believe for a second that i

Reply to "Hello out there?" - Are we alone in this universe? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

A long while ago, PBS had a series on their channel regarding each of the planets in the solar system. I found it interesting that almost each planet had a similar characteristic found on earth - or visa versa. I can't recite the similarities verbatim because it's been awhile since I watched (and videotaped) the series. But it gave me personal validation that all things are connected. I have never doubted that other life forms exist in the universe

Reply to What is wrong with Kenny G? in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

You wrote: I also like New Age (Enya and Loreena McKinnit), but that is vocal, not instrumental. I love a good symphony, but not Opera. I ditto that. ;o) Kathy *who is no longer anonymous user*

Reply to Natural Selection Is Design in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

hmmm... thinking. You wrote: From primitive to modern times the limitation of ourselves inevitably led to having to think outside ourselves to conclude that there is indeed a greater contemplative, underlying being that produces all that there is. Why would it be a "being that produces all that there is" ? What if the "All" is "mind?"

Reply to In DEFENSE OF 12 Step Programs in Life JoeUser Forums

Ohhhh I've been scrolling through the posts on this topic and have a few things that I'd like to share / comment on. Without going into the details of my first marriage, let's just say that I was a bit naive at the time. Met my "then" husband; recognized his tatooes and thought he belonged to a motorcycle club (his reason for the many tats on his body). Soon afterward, we were married in Lk Tahoe and 2 days later he disappeared for 7 days. S

Reply to The Jedi Code: More than just a star wars thing? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I'm not a die-hard Star Wars fan but have thoroughly enjoyed each movie and own a few on VHS. I've always been amazed at the story-lines in these movies -- the profound and philosophical "codes" and especially the trials that Luke experienced in his quest. IE: battling his own fears. If I had to categorize the "code" that you posted, I might do it this way: There is no emotion, there is peace = water There is no ignorance, there

Rants on Protests in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I try to maintain a level of sympathy and compassion for those that have been and are planning protests around Bush to bring our troops home sooner than later. Unfortunately, it's become difficult to keep my mouth shut any longer let alone find the patience to understand this rationale. I have family and friends currently stationed overseas that

Every now and then... in Welcome JoeUser Forums

Every now and then, the mood strikes me to put my thoughts into words. Whether they are current events in the news or real life happenings that I've never encountered or have and desire to share the experience(s). Please feel free to share your thoughts too. Without them, the words don't exist. ciao!