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Old 04-12-2007, 04:32 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Well, your age shouldn't be a problem with him. Although knowing him, one never really knows. About the only thing you have going for you in regards to him is that your from the UK. But lifestyle and religious beliefs? EWWWWW!!!

I on the other hand, after reading some of your posts, can't wait to learn more about you. We share quite a bit in common, especially on the religious issues.
Thanks, AlicornsPrayer, nice to meet you too!

OK, I'll tell you a bit more about me. The pic in my avatar is actually me, it was taken in Gibraltar in 1969. Here's the original pic: http://www.southville.net/apeboybig.jpg

And I used to be on a newsgroup called uk.religion.pagan which was a friendly newsgroup where people who were vaguely pagan-friendly gathered. We had several Christians of various hues on there, as well as pagans, and a few people from outside the UK. There were a few real-life meets too which were great, but then after a while the board got taken over by a couple of posters who would attack anyone who wasn't from the UK, or anyone who wasn't a "proper" pagan (whatever that means). I've always felt that it's a bit strange that we're expected to tick a single box to say what our religion is - we don't have a box saying what ethical system we subscribe to, for instance, but we all know what we believe and what we don't - so I described myself as a "spiritual slut", happy to incorporate elements of spirituality that seem to connect. After all, major religions have been doing this since at least the time of Socrates!

As a result of this, I was accused of being a "fluffmeister" on the newsgroup. I think it was meant as an insult, but I like the term and it fits so well
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Old 04-12-2007, 04:43 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Thanks, AlicornsPrayer, nice to meet you too!

OK, I'll tell you a bit more about me. The pic in my avatar is actually me, it was taken in Gibraltar in 1969. Here's the original pic: http://www.southville.net/apeboybig.jpg

And I used to be on a newsgroup called uk.religion.pagan which was a friendly newsgroup where people who were vaguely pagan-friendly gathered. We had several Christians of various hues on there, as well as pagans, and a few people from outside the UK. There were a few real-life meets too which were great, but then after a while the board got taken over by a couple of posters who would attack anyone who wasn't from the UK, or anyone who wasn't a "proper" pagan (whatever that means). I've always felt that it's a bit strange that we're expected to tick a single box to say what our religion is - we don't have a box saying what ethical system we subscribe to, for instance, but we all know what we believe and what we don't - so I described myself as a "spiritual slut", happy to incorporate elements of spirituality that seem to connect. After all, major religions have been doing this since at least the time of Socrates!

As a result of this, I was accused of being a "fluffmeister" on the newsgroup. I think it was meant as an insult, but I like the term and it fits so well
I bet then we've met before. Formally WiccaUK, then went to PaganUK? Now it's UKPagan. But they also were linked to your newsgroup and I believe they still are....

As to the title of one's beliefs? Yes it's nice to have a title that kind of describes one's religious philosophies, but they are sometimes also limiting as labeling one's specific beliefs is a complex thing...

The closest I can use to describe my beliefs is 'Pagan Spiritualist'. I'm a Pagan that follows a heavily influenced Mesopotamian/Pre-Judaic philosophy. Eeven that isn't as indepth as what my beliefs/practices are as it only scratches the surface of those complex teachings/beliefs.
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I bet then we've met before. Formally WiccaUK, then went to PaganUK? Now it's UKPagan. But they also were linked to your newsgroup and I believe they still are....

As to the title of one's beliefs? Yes it's nice to have a title that kind of describes one's religious philosophies, but they are sometimes also limiting as labeling one's specific beliefs is a complex thing...

The closest I can use to describe my beliefs is 'Pagan Spiritualist'. I'm a Pagan that follows a heavily influenced Mesopotamian/Pre-Judaic philosophy. Eeven that isn't as indepth as what my beliefs/practices are as it only scratches the surface of those complex teachings/beliefs.

Ooooh! <fx: jumps up and down excitedly>... I'm planning to do my dissertation on Mesopotamian star lore! I can see some interesting threads coming up
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Assuming you're telling the truth - welcome anyway!

Chris never tells lies - i can vouch for that !

Hello Gary.
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Ooooh! <fx: jumps up and down excitedly>... I'm planning to do my dissertation on Mesopotamian star lore! I can see some interesting threads coming up
I saw some interesting threads popping up when you posted in the scripture thread. Mwhahahahaha!!! I was practically rubbing my hands together in glee with your responses.
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Old 04-12-2007, 05:26 PM   #29 (permalink)
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I just signed up over at the BC Forums
I'm thinking I'm going to have to as well...If for no other reason then to check out their religion section and any input Chriss/Fluff has talked about.

Looks to me, that this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship of our boards, after meeting it's lovely members here eh?
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Looks to me, that this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship of our boards, after meeting it's lovely members here eh?
The idea of a transatlantic message board friendship between two sites is fantastic, and I am sure would give us all some new thoughts and experiences.
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