> "schizobeck" aol.com> wrote in message
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> On Jun 19, 2:55 am, Executive Function
>
> hotmail.com> wrote:

>> On 19 Jun, 06:48, "Tom" comcast.net> wrote:

>

>> Tom continues to perceive the out of control part, but hasn't seen the
>> part that it's his behavior that's out of control.

>
>
>
> DO NOT ARGUE WITH TOM.
> That is, unless you would like to challenge some belief you hold.
>
> Rule 1 is hardest for most.
> Rule 2 is something most people never reach.
>
> So helpfull hints for dealing with sir TOM:
> If the mightyu TOM finds the grace in his heart to respond to you,
> You should :
> Read his words.
> ReRead his words.
>
> Use google to learn what his words mean.
>
> Use experimentation to experience what he is talking about.
> (if you dance a friendly dance, he will respond in kind)
>
> Above all,
> Never believe anything.
> Find things out for yourself.
> After experimenting, come back, and relate your experiences.
> Completely free of fear.
> (note, this is a method, not a prerequisite; Sometimes failure is a usuful
> way to improvement)
>
> Follow the above method, and you will succeed.
> (perseverence being a sine qua non, ofc)
>
> BTW :
>
> Heyas Tom :)
> Still love ya, although now from an ever inceasing distance, like a fond
> memory.
>
> PS :
> I finished a study (in dutch) about a relationship between attitudes about
> religious texts and degree of happiness.
>
> Fast results :
> Taking teksts literally correlates negatively with degree of happiness.
> Symbolic has no effect.
>
> Orthodoxy is the best predictor for happiness, higher score on Orthodoxy
> correllates (strongly) with a lower score on happiness.
>
> (used materials : Post-Critical beliuef Scale and Oxford Happiness Scale)
>
> Results in dutch available on request, online publication will take some
> months, i think