Hi! I'm Kevin. I'm an Apostate.

[skippy740]

Originally Posted by EarthyAngel

You see, it's all part of my Jedi mind tricks...

It starts with my genuine expectation that I will, by my virtue of being an apostate (and heretic) and somewhat proud of it, generate some hostility toward me.

So, instead of trying to sneak in here do it all quiet-like, I'd just start off by announcing my status as apostate (and heretic), and that I really do expect to be hated for that by some.

Because of that act, I have created some cognitive dissonance in some, who definitely do NOT want to think of themselves as capable of hating someone on that basis (or at all), and found a number of people ready and willing to jump to my defense... because Heaven forbid that my expectations should be true!

That said, now that I have revealed my diabolical plan to trick people into coming over to my side... do I now lose their support, and earn their hatred (because no one likes being tricked), or do they stick with me, further convinced of their need to convince me that I am not the subject of hatred, but rather of love and support... because don't we all want to be thought of (and think of ourselves) as loving and supportive people?

And now that I have thoroughly messed with everyone's heads, maybe I'll start seeing some authenticity from people, which is my REAL goal in the first place.

:-)

How dare you suggest that I've been "tricked"!

Try this one: You have been shown understanding, love and fellowship. (And no, I haven't read the entire thread here.)

Try to beat that one with your Jedi Mind tricks! (I wouldn't call that Jedi, but Sith tricks.)

Don't mess with me, because my Grandmother's name is Karma!

[dazed-and-confused]

skippy.....KHARMA....is granny to all of us.......or for some..reap as you sew.....same-o..same-o..in my book....i dont think its a matter of symantics.....but of embracing truth

[skippy740]

Kevin,

I'm just curious... what line of work are you in?

The reason I ask is that you remind me of some people on a very good discussion board for my industry. (And yes, I consider them good people who do a lot of good for the work that they do.)

[dazed-and-confused]

i'm semi-retired....but now working on being a chef....previously?.....navy corpsman/nurse.....comp hdwr in the 80s...then various things.......lol..i have varied interests......thanks for asking.....uh..you asking ME...right?

[skippy740]

I didn't know your name was Kevin! Good to know a little more about you though!

[dazed-and-confused]

LOL...ok, skippy..you werent asking bout me..thought it was kinda strange...it IS kevins page afterall...my mistake.....maybe you should ask him by name...lol.....sorry kevin

[EarthyAngel]

Originally Posted by skippy740

Kevin,

I'm just curious... what line of work are you in?

The reason I ask is that you remind me of some people on a very good discussion board for my industry. (And yes, I consider them good people who do a lot of good for the work that they do.)

Spiritual line of work.

[PapilioMemnon]

Originally Posted by EarthyAngel

I live in Northern California. I grew up in the church, ... ....
But, I'm an apostate. .........
I am now a pagan, mystic, shaman, buddhist, wiccan, gnostic, unitarian-universalist. Yeah, it's a mouthful... but I've been studying spirituality and religion now for 20 years, looking for the common threads throughout time and space in what human beings experience as God, and I haven't found a single religion that is all-encompassing.

So anyway. Here I am.

I'm curious to see how I'll be received.

Kevin

Hi Kevin...

Just thought I'd drop a line....(or a few) I don't happen to know you, right???? hahahaha
You sound just like someone I really know; that description fits him perfectly!
I used to joke around with him saying that he had a major spiritual identity crisis...
Anyways... You seem to be an interesting person with a great sense of humor! I liked the way you "prepared" the territory; it reminded me of another person I know who calls himself an atheist and is known for "preparing" people... with his acute intellect and perceptions; he's a very nice person and very knowledgeable as well! I've had many interesting conversations with them... about their philosophies, ideas, and perceptions...
Anyways... be well and take care! Hope you enjoy!

[StrawberryFields]

Hello Kevin,

WELCOME to LDS.NET, I hope you enjoy it here.

I can't remember when I read such a long thread from start to finish.... Oh and the things I learned.

Glad to have you here.

[Still_Small_Voice]

Originally Posted by Dr T

I love Apple Hill. We go once a year. I love the apple donuts

When I lived in Sacramento I went to Apple Hill once. Welcome to forum Kevin.