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Re: JUST A WORD OF CAUTION - CLAUDIA'S POST
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Jul 27, 2009 10:22 am
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Sorry Claudia...you need to study up some more on New Agers. I grew up in a household that went from fundamentalist Baptist to New Age, big switch. They don’t speak a much about Jesus at all…in fact for years I couldn’t figure why people loved Jesus because of the influence I was around. To them, Jesus showed us that reincarnation existed. They stuck mainly to the peace versus that Jesus spoke of and totally rejected the idea of sin. God is it and all they really speak about, Jesus is not the son.
Here is what I looked up and it fits more with the way they think:
Monism: All that exists is derived from a single source of divine energy.
Pantheism: All that exists is God; God is all that exists. This leads naturally to the concept of the divinity of the individual, that we are all Gods. They do not seek God as revealed in a sacred text or as exists in a remote heaven; they seek God within the self and throughout the entire universe.
Panentheism: God is all that exists. God is at once the entire universe, and transcends the universe as well.
Reincarnation: After death, we are reborn and live another life as a human. This cycle repeats itself many times. This belief is similar to the concept of transmigration of the soul in Hinduism.
Karma: The good and bad deeds that we do adds and subtracts from our accumulated record, our karma. At the end of our life, we are rewarded or punished according to our karma by being reincarnated into either a painful or good new life. This belief is linked to that of reincarnation and is also derived from Hinduism.
An Aura is believed to be an energy field radiated by the body. Invisible to most people, it can be detected by some as a shimmering, multi-colored field surrounding the body. Those skilled in detecting and interpreting auras can diagnose an individual's state of mind, and their spiritual and physical health.
Personal Transformation A profoundly intense mystical experience will lead to the acceptance and use of New Age beliefs and practices. Guided imagery, hypnosis, meditation, and (sometimes) the use of hallucinogenic drugs are useful to bring about and enhance this transformation. Believers hope to develop new potentials within themselves: the ability to heal oneself and others, psychic powers, a new understanding of the workings of the universe, etc. Later, when sufficient numbers of people have achieved these powers, a major spiritual, physical, psychological and cultural planet-wide transformation is expected.
Ecological Responsibility: A belief in the importance of uniting to preserve the health of the earth, which is often looked upon as Gaia, (Mother Earth) a living entity.
Universal Religion: Since all is God, then only one reality exists, and all religions are simply different.
New World Order As the Age of Aquarius unfolds, a New Age will develop. This will be a utopia in which there is world government, and end to wars, disease, hunger, pollution, and poverty. Gender, racial, religious and other forms of discrimination will cease. People's allegiance to their tribe or nation will be replaced by a concern for the entire world and its people.
And no I don't nor ever have believed what the New Agers do. You can argue on this if you want but I've been around it for over 20 some years now. BTW I haven't seen a person here yet that talks like a New Ager....they wouldn't come to this site. Too much bickering and they are all about love and peace.
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Hot in VA
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Jul 26, 2009 3:24 pm
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One of those scorcher days that drain the life right out of you if your moving too much outside. Take it slow and easy kinda day.
Showers come to cool it down. Riding home...taking the country route. Raindrops falling through the trees, sunlight shimmering against. BEAUTIFUL!!!! Showers clear and rays of sunshine spotlight the earth. Soooo glad my Father made the world with many wonderful sights to behold for His pleasure........  
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How great is our God
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Jul 25, 2009 3:23 pm
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Is it possible for everyone to put aside our doctrinal differences, beliefs or petty disagreements and take the time to honor the one that it is all about? Not one single thing is about US....NOTHING. We are but a piece of dust.
Soooo, I challenge you to find a word or sentence that to you best describes how great our God is.
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Totally excited.....LOL
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Jul 25, 2009 10:53 am
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On June 30th I lost my teaching license due to the DOE not accepting coursework.  BUMMER!!! Almost finished the class and know at this point that I've passed.  Looks like everything is in order and will have FULL licensure by fall and won't have to do anything further to keep it. Talk about weight being lifted off the shoulders!
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Faith or knowledge
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Jul 25, 2009 10:29 am
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Jesus said that we only need to have the faith of a mustard seed.
Proverbs says that wisdom is supreme, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding".
A hidden treasure....
Seek it with all you have, ask Him for understanding.
It is only His to give and the Father gives to those He chooses. Jesus praised Him for hiding these things from the wise.
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God, angels or both
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Jul 23, 2009 6:54 pm
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God called to Moses from the bush (Exod 3:4) Stephen said that an angel appeared to Moses in the thorn bush. (Acts 7:35)
God spoke to Moses giving him the commandments. (Exod 20:1) Stephen said that an angel gave Moses he commandments. (Acts 7:3
Jacob said he had seen the Father face to face. (Gen 32:30) Hosea says he contended with God....wrestled an angel. (Hosea 12:3-4)
Jesus said no one has seen the Father but the son. (John 1:1
Let us make man in our image.
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The Knowing
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Jul 21, 2009 6:30 pm
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with Nicolas Cage, my fav actor.
The mind only sees what it wants to see....
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What kind of flirt are you?
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Jul 21, 2009 3:43 pm
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1. What do you use to lure someone in?
a. Your tested collection of pick up lines.
b. Your charm, appearance, your smile...everything you got.
c. Your wicked sense of humor.
d. Your intense sexuality.
e. Your subtle body language.
f. Your personality...just being yourself.
2. What is the best way to start a conversation with a cute stranger?
a. "Hi!"
b. Tell a joke about someone in the crowd.
c. "That's a very sexy shirt your wearing."
d. Just smile --- don't say anything.
e. "Are those space pants? Cause your butt it out of this world."
f. "Can I buy you a drink?
3. Where do you feel the most comfortable flirting with someone?
a. At a coffe shop or bookstore.
b. In a private setting.
c. At a bar.
d. At dinner with friends.
e. At a club.
f. Work, shopping, parties....anywhere!
4. A very sexy stranger spills a drink on you. How do you react?
a. Hmmm, how am I gonna let you make this up to me? I have a few ideas....
b. You wait and see how they plan to make it up to you.
c. You let them know it's no big deal and flash them your cutest smile.
d. You laugh and make a joke of it.
e. It's not fun being the only one who's all wet!
f. "Did you just spill a drink on me? Or am I too excited to meet you?"
5. Your talking to someone quite hot at a party. How do you keep them interested?
a. Start touching their arm while your talking.
b. Burst out in the coolest dance moves. c. Keep them laughing, even if it's at your own expense. d. Tell a few good stories, act seductive, touch a little.
e. Be yourself, it always seems to work.
f. Let them take the lead and wonder if your interested.
Give your answers and I'll let you know what kind of flirt you are. Be honest! 
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