Posts by Jeremy James3

Yeah, that’s the post I was talking about. I don't know, it's not even like I was trying to be insulting or calling anyone stupid—at least, that wasn't really how I intended to frame it. It was more just an observation about someone's general vibe, you know, like they're just "beyond help." I definitely didn't mean anything by it personally.

On the Religion board, you really only see two kinds of people: militant atheists and militant theists. I honestly think it’s because of how things are moderated—it feels like they're way too heavy-handed with one group while being far too lax with the other. If you just check out the reasons for atheism thread or browse around the sub-forum, you'll see exactly what I mean; the whole section just feels incredibly dry and lifeless, though I'm not quite sure how else to put it...
I actually got banned from the board just because I don't subscribe to atheism and was blunt about thinking it was nonsense. I wasn't insulting anyone personally or targeting specific users, but apparently, that counts as trolling to them. That's why I mentioned that Meadow seems to be handing out bans based on whatever mood they're in rather than following actual forum rules. Since when does calling an idea stupid count as trolling? On other boards, people get away with much bigger things without getting banned, or at least not getting hit with the same harshness I did from Meadow. It makes me wonder, if half the community avoids the Religion board, is it because it's such a great place to hang out?! Or is it because the atmosphere has been totally ruined?!

I honestly have no idea how many complaints like this have been filed already, but it feels like absolutely nothing ever gets done about them. It seems like Meadow just hands out bans whenever they feel like it, almost as if there aren't even any actual forum rules to follow, just whatever mood they're in at the moment. I really feel like the whole PDF community has gone downhill; now it’s just left with a handful of militant atheists and militant theists, and honestly, it was the aggressive atheists who turned it into this. I totally get that since this is a private forum, the owner can basically do whatever they want, but I really think there should be some distinction between a private space and one meant for public discourse, especially since people use this forum publicly. If you want total control over what everyone thinks, maybe you should just start a private network that other users can't even access.

But not like this—where you've essentially found a public platform just to try and shape public opinion.

Joshua Patel6 said:I’m a bit lost here... are you suggesting that modern pagans actually share a direct lineage with those ancient, primal practices? 😁 And as for the animal sacrifices—good grief, please. You might find a few eccentrics out there doing something strange, but I fail to see how they could possibly be correlated with the massive amount of chaos in the world. They simply aren't that powerful...

Well, yeah. I suppose those old practices have just put on a new coat of paint, so anyone who isn't deeply familiar with them wouldn't ever connect the meat, the blood, and the fire back to pagan customs. It’s not even really about some "pagan tradition," because I think everything you do and everything you think just leaves its own mark on the universe for a while. It's pure knowledge. You really have to watch out for those types, though—most of the time, it's literally devilish business. There aren't many good witches out there, I think; most are just twisted people with wicked souls. And once you see that, you start to get a glimpse of who actually rules this country. But then again, I have a feeling you probably already know all that.

The only one worth praying to is the Almighty.

Thomas Nelson25 said:Spirituality that’s all about being grounded in the country—if I'm not mistaken—goddesses and stuff. (though it uses the 4 elements too)
So what’s actually the difference between that and, say, shamanism?
I haven't quite figured that part out yet.

Well, see, if you're just using the four elements for immediate perks—like, you know, asking for rain or a better harvest—then I guess that isn't really spirituality. A shaman uses plants to shift their perception so they can actually learn something about the Universe and themselves, rather than just hoping for a good crop tomorrow. A shaman changes themselves, whereas a witch tries to change the nature around them, basically forcing it to bend to their will. But a shaman submits their own will to nature. It's probably good to understand both ways, but I think it's vital to know how to submit to nature for when it eventually decides to take control again.. 😉

Joshua Patel6 said:Indeed, our forefathers would offer prayers to the gods and perhaps sacrifice a goat now and then just to stay in their good graces. I highly doubt they practiced complex meditation systems or elaborate full-moon rituals involving all the specific tools we attribute to them today—you know, the athames, the chalices, the endless array of candles... They were acutely aware of their own vulnerability, yet they weren't engaged in "spiritual work" in the way we define it. They lived in total harmony with nature; they took everything from it, and they suffered from it. If you want a visual, I think that series *Vikings* provides a fairly realistic depiction of how that relationship with the gods actually functioned.

In this day and age, everything has become a lifestyle choice, and spiritual paths are no exception (at least for most people). Consequently, what we call paganism today is often just neo-paganism—ancient beliefs repackaged to fit a modern way of life. That is the fundamental flaw in contemporary natural religions; no one actually lives in that primal state where they follow the raw cycles of nature, so the whole endeavor becomes an act of imitation rather than true authenticity.
In that regard, a belief in transcendence beyond this world (such as in Christianity) has a much higher chance of surviving shifts in time and social structure while retaining much more of its original, authentic essence.

And honestly, people are still doing stuff like that today, which might be why there's so much chaos in the world. And I don't think it's just about "ancestors"—nothing from that era truly died out. Personally, I can't stand witchcraft, especially the idea of trying to get something through magic by basically flattering some "god," because I truly believe the Almighty will eventually settle the score for all of that.
That’s why I think it’s much better to follow the path of buddhism to find liberation and just stay away from all that mess.
Since buddhism isn't about magic, you aren't doing anything to upset the creator; you're just working on clearing your mind so you can actually see reality for what it is.

Maybe just program an automatic parachute onto it? That way, it wouldn't be able to hit that 79J energy threshold, and you’d probably save the drone from taking any major damage too.

Actually, if I recall correctly, those FAA regulations only apply to aircraft weighing up to 150 lbs, so a quadcopter doesn't really count. I guess I'm not quite sure what you were aiming at there?
http://www.faa.gov/regulations/example_link_placeholder

Dana Taylor64 said:So, I was trying to wrap my head around this idea—the one suggesting that drones shouldn't fall under certain regulations as long as they can't generate more than 79 Joules of kinetic energy. I guess the logic is that if the batteries die mid-flight, the impact from the weight of the drone hitting the ground wouldn't exceed that specific energy threshold? It seems like a bit of a technicality, doesn't it? I mean, how much mass are we actually talking about here... does anyone happen to have a formula handy for calculating Joules? I feel like I must have been fast asleep during my high school physics lectures when we covered this stuff. 😵

So, if you're looking to crunch the numbers on that quadcopter, I guess the formula would look something like this: you take the mass of the drone in kilograms and multiply it by the height it fell from in meters, then multiply that whole thing by Earth's gravity, and finally divide the result by the total time in seconds squared. It sounds like a bit of a mouthful, but maybe that's just how the physics works out!

nimbleharbor10 said:To the veteran defender of bureaucratic cronyism: please realize that the level of taxpayer oppression in America has become frankly excessive.
What "work" are we even talking about? Most drone footage is just people filming for fun, much like someone using a smartphone. Perhaps the empty-headed bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. should implement a permit requirement for every single photo taken on a cell phone, and we can all pay for that out of our own pockets... 😵

Technically, quadcopters aren't actually drones. Real drones are autonomous aircraft that can fly entirely on their own without any support from the ground or the sky. As for this whole business about charging for labor, I suppose that only applies if you're actually trying to turn a profit or get paid for your work—in which case, you'd obviously have to handle the taxes too.

Joshua Lewis9 said:HEY FRIENDS! BIG GREETINGS FROM PRINTA AND JACK!

I’ve got a question for you all—if you've experienced anything unusual, please share your story here on the forum! THANKS!

Has anyone else seen bright lights or "men in black" and wondered if they were just hallucinating? Whether it's something you see or hear (anything visible or invisible), I've been dealing with old memories resurfacing for years now. You have to stay cautious. When I mentioned some of this to my local Priest, he pointed me toward the Apostles' Creed since he works closely with mental health patients. It’s actually pretty fascinating how this ties into Catholicism if you're a believer. There are even saints dedicated to specific struggles, like St. Acharius for nerve issues, or others linked to anxiety or mental distress. It's like looking through a spiritual lens at things like recurring thoughts or delusions. You can find more about these connections in the book *Holy Health* by Ante Škrobonja, or check out the "Catholic Saints" page on Facebook.

I wouldn't call myself a super devout person, but I find all of this so interesting. I remember talking briefly with Pastor Zvezdan, and he just made the sign of the cross on my forehead—suddenly, all that heavy energy just drained out of me, and I was left desperately thirsty for a glass of water!

Of course, you still need to take your medication. But if they aren't working, or if they make you gain or lose weight unexpectedly, you really have to speak up. If a med has weird side effects, it needs to be changed because every single one plays a role in stabilizing your condition.
The best approach is honest confession plus the Apostles' Creed, combined with your meds and getting anointing every six months.

Man, I've seen it all, friends!

Well, just like you mentioned, seeing those lights and figures in black... I guess you can only really experience that when you're right on the edge of life itself. I don't think it's about hallucinations at all; it's more like your brain becomes way more sensitive due to some kind of underlying damage, which lets you perceive much more subtle things. Honestly, if you went to a psychiatric ward, they might just try to steal your soul while you're there. That's what happens to people in that state. It's like the connection between your subtle body and your physical body gets interrupted, so you could just exhale and lose your soul entirely, or whatever—because once that subtle body detaches from you, you'll never be able to heal that soul again. Just, please, don't go to any psychiatrists, because they are practically just waiting for someone in your exact position. I really hope you haven't gone already.

Robin Lopez2 said:I am reposting my entry from 2013:

A few years back, there was a psychiatry symposium held on the coast titled "For soul and spirit." My own mind told me that was a terrible theme for a group of psychiatrists. They don't have a clue about the soul or the spirit; they know nothing about it.

As far as I am concerned, the soul and spirit simply do not exist.

And honestly, don’t go thinking modern medicine is clueless about this stuff; they actually understand the mechanics of it all pretty well, I guess.

Betty Myers6 said:Nah, the soul and spirit are definitely real. Believe it or not. You want proof?

I don't know if I'm losing my mind or just hitting a breaking point, but lately, I've been losing my cool more than usual. Work is driving me nuts, my coworkers are getting on my nerves... life in general is just... a lot.

Thanks for all the replies and the help; especially to John N. notify. I'll reach out as soon as I can.

I mean, psychiatry definitely understands it. To me, the soul and spirit are really just about those deep feelings—that capacity to feel things deeply—which so many people seem to have lost entirely. It’s actually kind of heartbreaking. You see people who are technically alive, but they’re essentially walking ghosts, totally devoid of any real emotion inside. Honestly, I think it would be better to just be dead than to live like that.

Betty Myers6 said:Nah, the soul and spirit are definitely real. Believe it or not. You want proof?

I don't know if I'm losing my mind or just hitting a breaking point, but lately, I've been losing my cool more than usual. Work is driving me nuts, my coworkers are getting on my nerves... life in general is just... a lot.

Thanks for all the replies and the help; especially to John N. notify. I'll reach out as soon as I can.

You should probably try to resolve whatever is bothering you as soon as possible, maybe before you end up caught in the gears of "the system"... because, I guess, that’s all they want—to try and fill their own voids using yours. If you handle it now, it won't feel like such a loss later. There are some good people out there, but most aren't. Personally, I think heading out into nature somewhere is way more healing than visiting any kind of institution.

But hey, there is one bit of good news; God exists, and there's life after the body finally gives out. 😉

Betty Myers6 said:Got a few questions here—really looking for a kind soul who can help me out. Honestly, I’m not interested in any trolls or drama. Just looking for real answers.
First off, a bit of a crazy question: can schizophrenia actually have a good side? Look, I know no illness is truly "good," but is there some kind of edge or advantage that people living with it possess—something others just can't see or feel?

Second: can someone explain to a total layman—skip all the medical jargon, please—how schizophrenia actually starts to show up? What does it look like in the beginning? Is it just total mental chaos or a complete loss of focus? Does it mean the person just can't concentrate and ends up feeling constantly lost or scattered?

You could end up turning into a monster. Schizophrenia is essentially a split in the soul, and once that happens, something else takes its place. You should seriously never mess around with that.

Larry Lewis said:If you want my two cents—and believe me, I've spent enough time navigating this medical maze to have a few—you should seriously consider getting rid of Moditen, especially if you're cranking out high doses.

Oh, man, you poor thing. I honestly can't even wrap my head around what it must be like to rely on Unknown or any other medication just to function on a daily basis. 😢I mean, there really isn't a worse situation than when your brain starts to fail you. You can replace almost any other organ in the body, but once the brain goes, there's no going back.