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You'll only squander it then die.

Money has no meaning where we're all going anyway.

(Wow, I'm becoming SO pessimistic ...)

Well I'd pay off family mortgages and the rest would likely have gone to a charity I'd have started myself to reintegrate homeless people back in to society. It's something I really want to do one day whether it's my own charity or just a collaborative effort with others.
 
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Well I'd pay off family mortgages and the rest would likely have gone to a charity I'd have started myself to reintegrate homeless people back in to society. It's something I really want to do one day whether it's my own charity or just a collaborative effort with others.


But even then, the sun will eventually swell up to the size of a red giant, and scorch planet Earth to a cinder, thus reducing everything to a mere speck of dark matter. Your business, your car, your cherished possessions, EVERYTHING. So, why worry? Earth is only on loan.

Sorry, I'm just being difficult. ^_^
 
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But even then, the sun will eventually swell up to the size of a red giant, and scorch planet Earth to a cinder, thus reducing everything to a mere speck of dark matter. Your business, your car, your cherished possessions, EVERYTHING. So, why worry? Earth is only on loan.

Sorry, I'm just being difficult. ^_^

That's OK. If we can improve humanity for 4-5 billion years, why not? :p
 
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That's OK. If we can improve humanity for 4-5 billion years, why not? :p

To be honest, with the pace of modern day technology, I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if we find alternative planets/moons to live on within the next century.

Think about it. We probably both sent our first text message in 2000, and we thought it was the most advanced thing ever. And now look. Just a decade and a half later, and we have an app for almost everything. Having a calculator on your phone in the early 00's was considered cutting edge.
 
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To be honest, with the pace of modern day technology, I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if we find alternative planets/moons to live on within the next century.

Think about it. We probably both sent our first text message in 2000, and we thought it was the most advanced thing ever. And now look. Just a decade and a half later, and we have an app for almost everything. Having a calculator on your phone in the early 00's was considered cutting edge.

The only reason we haven't is that we haven't found sufficient radiation shielding for spacecraft. Lead could work, but it is so heavy that it would require the spacecraft to be built in orbit and the fuel requirements to propel the craft would be astronomical.
 
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I think it's a case of accepting there is no 'perfect' church. The one I really wanted to go to fits my theology on all but one point; baptism. I want to be baptised again as I was baptised as an infant and I believe in credo baptism, but the Presbyterian church I was looking at said they wouldn't re-baptise me and I didn't feel comfortable with the idea of calling a church my home if they wouldn't baptise me there.

I found another one that's closer, though. It's a Baptist church and they hold to a similar statement of faith so I am looking forward to that :) Have pushed it off because of working Sundays but I am going to go meet the pastor next month hopefully.
Glad you have found a church that fits you. I agree with the baptism they should have allowed you too redo it.
 
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OMM: Praying for strength today.

I wish I could get away with saying things I want to say without feeling judged for it. I notice a lot of people speak their mind and no one blinks an eye. I feel like if I say the smallest thing out of line gets noticed and talked about.

Just because I'm nice and patient, doesn't mean I don't have feelings and opinions. Just sayin'.

#Stressed.

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OMM: Praying for strength today.

I wish I could get away with saying things I want to say without feeling judged for it. I notice a lot of people speak their mind and no one blinks an eye. I feel like if I say the smallest thing out of line gets noticed and talked about.

Just because I'm nice and patient, doesn't mean I don't have feelings and opinions. Just sayin'.

#Stressed.
Oh my ...it's like you read my mind just now. I was thinking this very same thing. As if some think that being a Christian means I should be a doormat for them. Praying right along with you. :heart: :hug:
 
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OMM: Praying for strength today.

I wish I could get away with saying things I want to say without feeling judged for it. I notice a lot of people speak their mind and no one blinks an eye. I feel like if I say the smallest thing out of line gets noticed and talked about.

Just because I'm nice and patient, doesn't mean I don't have feelings and opinions. Just sayin'.

#Stressed.

Don't think like that. Be bold. Confront the world. Kick it in it slats. :zoro:
 
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Today has been a mixed bag and right now I just want to lay down and cover my head, but thankfully I did at least manage to get a lot of stuff done.
Ugh, sorry to hear that. Hope your day improves!
 
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Its a glasweign word.... off your horse you go.

Also I have dyslexia. So sorry for that one.

Lol. I think I will have to start using "off your horse you go". I find that very amusing. :D
 
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