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Old 10-19-2022, 09:38 AM
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Yes, turnabout is fair play. And I was just joking about the, "hunter's lives matter".
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Old 10-19-2022, 09:42 AM
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Taxes, in general, are MERELY designed to provide revenue for various governments. "Fairness" isn't attempted because it would be impossible to please everyone. Too many people look for logic and "fairness" in the tax system. The system is created by lawmakers that are available and imperfect. Better to just accept taxes as part of modern life.

Estate taxes, the so-called death taxes, are not actually unfair as most would think - but actually in keeping with the VERY American ideal that each generation and each individual should be required to earn THEIR own wealth........not get their wealth HANDED to them on a platter from their parents. The basic HISTORIC principle is that without estate taxes the US would evolve FROM a Democracy into a KINGDOM, like the Old England that the Colonists ran (or sailed) away from. So, Estate or death taxes are basically a good thing that helps INNOVATION and helps the average man keep the KINGS away. There are and have been many schemes implemented by large estates to avoid paying estate taxes. These are all to the benefit of individual families, but to the detriment of American SOCIETY.

Therefore, after you die, if your estate has paid its FAIR share of estate taxes, you can float around in the clouds of heaven playing a harp and feeling GOOD that you left the world a better place.
So important to leave the world a better place and work on life lessons. Everyone needs to avoid inheritance taxes.
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Old 10-19-2022, 09:46 AM
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Having been dead and not at all religious... it was quite peaceful. Never saw any supreme being either good or bad. Just an indescribable peace and understanding of everything. It took me months to relive what I had experienced in as many seconds. Still haven't completed the job as I've started to forget many of the finer details of the trip.
If and when it happens again, I Do Not want to come back.
I believe you. My father had the same experience while being revived from a major heart attack.

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A big problem I have with those who 'claim' to be Christians (including other religious factions), is the rank hypocrisy so often shown by a lot of them. I know all too many who don't bother to even try to follow the tenets of their religion, when it comes to the way others are treated. I'm also tired of hearing, after their hypocrisy is pointed out and they make it plain that they don't plan on changing a thing, their refrain/excuse of..."I'm not perfect, just forgiven." As if that should excuse their disgusting/abhorrent actions (or support of those who take those actions) toward others now - while still expecting some kind of everlasting utopia. At the same time, I truly admire those who actually 'walk the talk.'
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Having been dead and not at all religious... it was quite peaceful. Never saw any supreme being either good or bad. Just an indescribable peace and understanding of everything. It took me months to relive what I had experienced in as many seconds. Still haven't completed the job as I've started to forget many of the finer details of the trip.
If and when it happens again, I Do Not want to come back.
The latest episode of 'The Good Doctor' examines this exact subject. A very interesting and thought-provoking episode, that looks at things from all perspectives - and I highly recommend it.
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A big problem I have with those who 'claim' to be Christians (including other religious factions), is the rank hypocrisy so often shown by a lot of them. I know all too many who don't bother to even try to follow the tenets of their religion, when it comes to the way others are treated. I'm also tired of hearing, after their hypocrisy is pointed out and they make it plain that they don't plan on changing a thing, their refrain/excuse of..."I'm not perfect, just forgiven." As if that should excuse their disgusting/abhorrent actions (or support of those who take those actions) toward others now - while still expecting some kind of everlasting utopia. At the same time, I truly admire those who actually 'walk the talk.'
Yes, but can I say that some people may intend to be good, do good, be unselfish, but find themselves, like an addict giving in to temptations. I speak from personal experience.
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Yes, but can I say that some people may intend to be good, do good, be unselfish, but find themselves, like an addict giving in to temptations. I speak from personal experience.
As I mentioned in my post ("all too many who don't bother to even try to follow the tenets of their religion"), since you've tried/intended to follow the tenets - it doesn't apply to those like yourself. Obviously, none of us are perfect and regardless of the intent to be "good" - we will all fail many times. I'm talking about those who purposely ignore the 'Golden Rule'...and don't give a second thought about doing so.
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A big problem I have with those who 'claim' to be Christians (including other religious factions), is the rank hypocrisy so often shown by a lot of them. I know all too many who don't bother to even try to follow the tenets of their religion, when it comes to the way others are treated. I'm also tired of hearing, after their hypocrisy is pointed out and they make it plain that they don't plan on changing a thing, their refrain/excuse of..."I'm not perfect, just forgiven." As if that should excuse their disgusting/abhorrent actions (or support of those who take those actions) toward others now - while still expecting some kind of everlasting utopia. At the same time, I truly admire those who actually 'walk the talk.'
I agree, and I know all religions are man-made. God is in our hearts, and we are God...no wonder dog is God spelled backward. People boast what is unbelievable and learned behavior from childhood. PLUS childhood issues. Everyone would benefit from reading the book: "Seat of the Soul," by Gary Zukav on Amazon under $13.
web site seatofthesoul.com
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The Club "Seat of the Soul" is meeting tonight at Sea Breeze, 7-8:30, FREE, no membership required. It is fascinating and life changing!
You can tell when someone has experienced it as they will always attempt to describe the time/place but never have the ability to put it into words. It's 'simply tremendous' is a start though. Out Of Body trips are equally as emotional.
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The latest episode of 'The Good Doctor' examines this exact subject. A very interesting and thought-provoking episode, that looks at things from all perspectives - and I highly recommend it.
You should see/experience it in real life. I want to go back.
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You can tell when someone has experienced it as they will always attempt to describe the time/place but never have the ability to put it into words. It's 'simply tremendous' is a start though. Out Of Body trips are equally as emotional.
YES! You are an Advanced Soul & very wise...
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YES! You are an Advanced Soul & very wise...
You're too kind. I appreciate it but it was all an experience you couldn't help but learn from. No one ever forgets and some get driven pretty deep down the rabbit hole/s that they're led to because of it.
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You're too kind. I appreciate it but it was all an experience you couldn't help but learn from. No one ever forgets and some get driven pretty deep down the rabbit hole/s that they're led to because of it.
Yes, that is very sad! Much of Humanity is suffering and I try to help, understand and forgive all.
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Old 10-19-2022, 12:59 PM
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Yes, that is very sad! Much of Humanity is suffering and I try to help, understand and forgive all.
Not really sad that I've experienced or heard but I've not met many that have gone there. Some are driven deeply into religion, others far far away. I think I was fortunate as I was never either and came out of it to examine the experience from and with an open outlook... if that makes any sense. lol
I wouldn't trade the experience for anything and look forward to it again to be honest.
I must say, I admire what you posted, I try and do the same. You have a good and warm heart!
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So important to leave the world a better place and work on life lessons. Everyone needs to avoid inheritance taxes.
I think that the point of my dissertation was NOT to avoid paying estate taxes because it prevents a return to kings, kingdoms, Princes, and dictators, which NO ONE of any good faith wants. Joseph Stalin FORCED communists to be atheists.
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