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a prison of my own construction that held me in bondage to the tyranny of my impulses, fears and resentments – an animal existence and a living death.
I consider this to be a good description of all religion and religious life.
I don't see why taking the step to confront life on its terms should require religion. What's so bad about common sense, practicality, prudence, organization?
You should try comprehending things outside the Christian context, for a change. You'd be giving yourself the Mediterranean cuisine instead of the Happy Meal.
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What's so bad about common sense, practicality, prudence, organization?
You mean other than your inability to access them?
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Mugtoe
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who said anything about religion? I haven't been to a church in years
I actually thought it was the most plum-like post I've ever made, and I was a little embarrassed about that.
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never waste a hardon, trust a fart or pass up a breath mint when offered.
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You were embarassed? Plum would have been embarassed.
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Mugtoe
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It was part of something I was writing for my sponsor, and I felt like posting it because it more or less encapsulated the core of my belief. Plum can remain embarrassed. I'm happy to be sober, and it's too late to delete it anyway.
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never waste a hardon, trust a fart or pass up a breath mint when offered.
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Smug Git
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People are going to think that you're a fag.
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FWIW, I'm an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church of Modesto California.
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Trenchant_Troll
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Now there's a church with very low standards.
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But I bet you went online to see if that was really a church, didn't you? I bet you also became ordained yourself, didn't you?
I only joined because you don't have to believe in a god. That, and it looks great on a professional resume.
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I only joined because you don't have to believe in a god. That, and it looks great on a professional resume.
Indeed, that and those ten years of experience you have as an inflatable rape victim repair technician must add a digit to your salary every time.
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Indeed, that and those ten years of experience you have as an inflatable rape victim repair technician must add a digit to your salary every time.
It was 11 years experience, and they were inflatable farm animals. Though I can see how that might have confused you.
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