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Thanks for your comments too M (thelerner)

In terms of discrimination today? in western countries I don't believe this to be true. They are extremely well represented in the media, perhaps even being over represented in some cases. In Aus every year they have a massive parade which many go to celebrate. In Aus some schools are now going to be teaching homosexuality as a lifestyle choice to young children during sexual education classes. This too has been allowed to pass Though I believe it should be the responsibility of the parents and not the government to educate children. Some even saying that it may be advantageous to be gay in some instances. As per the link Sin shared... this was true in the past too I guess... practiced mostly by the "elite" the average working class / middle class would not have had the time I don't believe... working + raising families nor the wealth to fund elaborately decorated pottery and other things Eg Plato wrote about it... could not get much more elitist then he / and due to his influence / power etc his writings make it appear these things to have been common. So if all the Greeks were gay and practiced pedophilia that means it is ok? was the thinking I have been presented with in the past. Anyhow

Those articles I posted were regarding some medical problems caused by a chemical imbalance. As I said I do know one person in particular who has tried a number of things to correct this as it is effecting a number of organs. They are now trying TCM So all I am saying is perhaps we need a better understanding in some cases. I also disagree with men having anal sex with women It is kind of a reflection of a general poor mentality... that nothing is ever good enough, always wanting more - never being satisfied . Which is one aspect of the spiritual path, to over come these afflictions? Again it seems very much about lust /// this word love is being thrown around too easily I think. Sex should be an expression of love I suppose the highest would be moving from physical union to spiritual union? Instead of a Woman being treated as a Woman (Goddess) they are being treated as a sex toy

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Do what you will Ah... you misunderstand me... perhaps I need to be more clear? Though one doesnt usually start a post like... I do not want to "get rid of gay people" That is funny I have family members who are so inclined + have worked with gay people I don't really refer to them as "gay people" I do not define myself by my sexuality nor do I other people. When conversation has some how got to that topic they know my views. I accept them as people (absurd to have to even say such).... just this one behavior more so between men I do not agree with... I listed about 5+ websites in the last thread giving a number of reasons why. Lesbians I have no issue with really. I think the behavior between men is extremely poor hygiene. I think we should better understand these desires and why they exist. Knowing some, I also know of some medical history. One is have trouble with a number of organs due to a chemical imbalance in the body. Rather than dismiss their suffering and behavior which can become quite extreme... and say oh just accept just accept... without having any understanding of the further implications is dangerously ignorant I suggest you open you eyes and really do some research into this topic if you wish to be such an avid supporter... maybe you are doing more harm than good. I really didn't want to put much energy into this topic... generally because it is fruitless. Maybe one person will see. I think we are moving too fast and not considering things in a number of fields saying yes to everything without any research or considering possible consequences

Some articles regarding environmental influences. The effect of ionising radiation on testosterone binding globulin characteristics: correction of the protein' parameters by lipid polyene complexes of fungus Laetiporus sulfureus. Popoff EH, Kapich AN. Source Institute of Radiobiology, Belarus National Academy of Sciences, Gomel, Belarus. [email protected] Abstract PURPOSE: The aims of this work were: (i) To compare the effects of ionising radiation (IR) on testosterone binding globulin (TeBG) characteristics (serum concentration, cooperativity of androgen binding and affinity for hormone) in divergent mammalian species; (ii) to couple radiation effects with probable TeBG-parameter changes; and (iii) to investigate the prevention of these changes by fungal preparations (in particular - by lipid polyene complexes of Laetiporus sulphureus). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Characteristics of TeBG were investigated in microaliquots of rat and human serum samples using [(3)H]-5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone ([(3)H]-DHT) radioligand assays after in vivo exposures to IR (external gamma-sources, incorporation of (131)I-, (137)Cs-radionuclides) at experimental and post-Chernobyl radioecological conditions (doses 0.25-2.2 Gy). RESULTS: Species-specific changes of TeBG parameters were found depending on the type of IR, dose and time after irradiation. Specifically children living in radionuclide contaminated regions (near Chernobyl) were found to have a decrease of positive cooperativity for the TeBG-androgen binding, a drop of TeBG levels, and a decline in hormone affinity. Screening of natural substances (from phanerogams and fungi) detected that lipid polyene complexes of the basidiomycete L. sulphureus allowed recovery of the standard features of TeBG. CONCLUSIONS: IR induced a depletion of TeBG from blood simultaneously with species-specific changes of TeBG, which depend on the type of radiation, the dose of radiation (from 0.25 up to 2.2 Gy), and the time after radiation. The Hill coefficient of TeBG (indicating the degree of molecular cooperativity when hormone binding) appeared to be the most radiosensitive marker of the glycoprotein activity because of it is inversely to radiation dose. There are pharmacological possibilities to restore IR-induced "declines" of TeBG's affinity and cooperativity for androgen ligand binding. PMID: 20201652 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20201652 Can environmental or occupational hazards alter the sex ratio at birth? A systematic review Metrecia L. Terrell1, Kathleen P. Hartnett1 and Michele Marcus1,2* 1Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA; 2Departments of Epidemiology and Environment Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA Abstract More than 100 studies have examined whether environmental or occupational exposures of parents affect the sex ratio of their offspring at birth. For this review, we searched Medline and Web of Science using the terms ‘sex ratio at birth’ and ‘sex ratio and exposure’ for all dates, and reviewed bibliographies of relevant studies to find additional articles. This review focuses on exposures that have been the subject of at least four studies including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, pesticides, lead and other metals, radiation, boron, and g-forces. For paternal exposures, only dioxins and PCBs were consistently associated with sex ratios higher or lower than the expected 1.06. Dioxins were associated with a decreased proportion of male births, whereas PCBs were associated with an increased proportion of male births. There was limited evidence for a decrease in the proportion of male births after paternal exposure to DBCP, lead, methylmercury, non-ionizing radiation, ionizing radiation treatment for childhood cancer, boron, or g-forces. Few studies have found higher or lower sex ratios associated with maternal exposures. Studies in humans and animals have found a reduction in the number of male births associated with lower male fertility, but the mechanism by which environmental hazards might change the sex ratio has not yet been established. Keywords: sex ratio; environmental; occupational; PCBs; dioxins; metals; pesticides; radiation; boron; g-forces http://www.eht-journal.net/index.php/eh ... /7109/8193 "Another common cause of intersex in girls is a hormonal imbalance, where a genetic defect causes the adrenal gland of the fetus to produce very high levels of testosterone and other male hormones. This is called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Professor Melissa Hinesw2" http://www.scienceinschool.org/2012/issue23/intersex

Sorry I guess I should make myself clear, I was Roman Catholic until I left school 6 years ago. Since then I have looked at many philosophies. I subscribe to no one thing. I can't remember where the Blessed are the Wise thing came from... some study I was doing some time ago... perhaps it was a critic of the blessed are the meek. Blessed are the Wise makes more sense to me rather that being Blessed are the meek, poor in Spirit, mourning? is this the kingdom of hell? I agree with 6 - 9 however 10... as a number of things doesn't work very well Because most people see themselves as a victim... such as yourself Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. I could say that I am being persecuted because of righteousness... maybe you could too? To say all piety is false... really? I think the distinction has been made... between pious and sinner. As you too alluded. I find it funny that you preach tolerance / acceptance and then report me haha and no less JUDGE me... lol Strange... very strange You seem to have missed Sins post regarding such practices as disgusting... There are other forms of it that were even practiced in ancient Rome. It's kinda gross so I don't want to talk about it but you can find it easily. - - - sorry the term... kinda gross was used. I agree. Waste is not to be fucked with / I really hate having to make the obvious even more obvious. Extremely unhygienic + the cause of many infectious diseases... you know stuff like 50x greater rate of aids..etc you really should get informed and look into the medical side of things. It is not just about "love"... I think it more lust than anything. Many men throughout the ages have LOVED each other in the platonic brother, father, friend sense... men have died and sacrificed their own lives for the love of their brothers in all sense of the word (brotherhood) Maybe I was born with this non acceptance of homosexuality as proper conduct, including the encouragement of such practices... why wont you accept me for who I am? In the last thread it was mentioned that "homophobs" should be poisoned? or something... the double standards are very humorous. Homophobic also being used as in insult. That word is being used out of context continually too... the nonsensical go to card to insult and silence people with differing opinions. Check yourself. I am not going to report you for insulting me because I am a adult. PS: this thread is different... as you can see I have respected Lukes desires for his the penis is the something of the heart thread? I did read through it - I let it be... I am allowing you see. That is his space. PPS Let us not forget the sexuality is only one aspect of a person Although some seem to want to completely define themselves by their sexuality 1 dimensional beings There is much more to person than that... well some anyone Some seem only to be driven by a constant need to self gratify

hmmm true, interesting

I would guess that Jesus "hung out with sinners rather than the pious ones" .... because the pious are already pious. the sinners are the ones in need of salvation He would have been preaching to the choir as they say? Blessed are the meek is a miss translation Should be, apparently... Blessed are the Wise. ... resist not evil...give to your enemies... sounds all kinds of masochistic / sadistic now consider that this book was written by your enemies? ^^ ahaha hmmmm There is a difference between judgement and discernment too such as the discernment that penis + waste = no And there are a numerous medical reason as to why Though I don't believe such thing are very necessary, common sense really?

ahhhh this thread got way out of hand DELETE hahaha There is a difference between "new adventures" and dribble.

I have read Christian mystical texts referring to I assume chakras, as the 7 churches

I read IIH + Frabato I found it interesting though I was not very sure of his accounts regarding the Brotherhood of Light? Something regarding that put me off using his methods. That is my experience with Franz Bardons System

Hmm beautiful

A magnificent treasure

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I think we should all aim to attain Gods Ideal.... and live in peace with animals

Alcohol is much different to a plant though... hemp is a seed bearing plant, I can go harvest and eat it / it is one of the best forms of nutrients on the planet + building resource God is quite specific there is no... you shall eat these plants but not these plants? The Shaman you met may have different ideas though

^^^ There should be over 5 billion vegetarians walking this planet Christianity 2,331,509,000 Islam 1,619,314,000 No religion 1,000,000,000 Hinduism 999,800,358 Buddhism 489,807,761 – 1,921,989,641, depending on extent of syncretism Wiki

More quotes regarding being vegetarian + Proverbs 12:10 teaches, “A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast,” and Psalm 145:9 reminds us that “The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.” The Bible depicts vegetarianism as God’s ideal, and the diet conforms to the central biblical principle of steward-ship. In Eden, all creatures lived peacefully, and God told both humans and animals to consume only plant foods (Gen. 1:29–31). Several prophecies, such as Isaiah 11:6–9, foresee a return to this vegetarian world, where the wolf, lamb, lion, cow, bear, snake, and little child all coexist peacefully. Christian vegetarians, while acknowledging human sinfulness, believe we should strive toward the harmonious world Isaiah envisioned—to try to live in accordance with the prayer that Jesus taught us, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven” Genesis 1.29: God said, "Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree, which bears fruit yielding seed. It will be your food. Genesis 9.4: But flesh with its life, its blood, you shall not eat. Leviticus 3.17: It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood. Leviticus 17.10: And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people. Leviticus 17.12: Therefore I said unto the children of Israel, No soul of you shall eat blood, neither shall any stranger that sojourneth among you eat blood. Leviticus 17.14: For as to the life of all flesh, its blood is with its life: therefore I said to the children of Israel, "You shall not eat the blood of any kind of flesh; for the life of all flesh is its blood. Whoever eats it shall be cut off." 1 Samuel 14.32-33: And the people flew upon the spoil, and took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and slew them on the ground: and the people did eat them with the blood. Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed : roll a great stone unto me this day. Acts 15.20: But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. Acts 15.29: That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. Isaiah 1.5: Saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of the goats. When ye spread forth your hands, I will hide Mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear, for your hands are full of blood. Isaiah 66.3: He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man. Isaiah 65: The lion shall lie down with the lamb.. they shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord. The  apostle Paul wrote that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19), and it follows that we should care for our bodies as gifts from God. The Bible describes God’s concern for animals repeatedly (Matt. 10:29, 12:11–12, 18:12–14) and forbids cruelty (Deut. 22:10, 25:4). Importantly, after the Flood, God made a covenant, stated five times, with animals as well as humans. All creatures share in the Sabbath rest (Exod. 20:10; Deut. 5:14). The Bible describes animals praising God (Pss. 148:7–10, 150:6), shows animals present in eternity (Isa. 65:25; Rev. 5:13), and affirms that God preserves animals (Ps. 36:6; Eph. 1:10; Col. 1:20). Animals and humans look to God for sustenance (Pss. 104:27–31, 147:9; Matt. 6:26; Luke 12:6) and deliverance (Jon. 3:7–9; Rom. 8:18–23). God’s covenant in Genesis 9, in all five instances, is with all flesh, not just humans. http://www.all-creatures.org/cva/honoring.htm

I quoted those in regard for not eating meat + also as a reason why using Iboga, Peyote etc is given by God