I BELIEVE

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Monday, June 30, 2008

I believe...

we should own up to our mistakes, even the accidental ones. And, boy oh boy, did I ever make one big accidental goof when I clicked on the wrong category and ended up with an Opinion post showing up right here. Sorry about that folks. it never hurts to say "I'm sorry." The truth of the matter is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 14, 2008

I believe...

wealth and evil are not synonymous. The important considerations are: how the wealth was obtained, and how it is used. power and evil are not synonymous. Again, the important considerations are: how the power was obtained, and how it is used. true charity is the extension of a helping hand to those... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

I believe...

faith is a matter of choice and, as such, deserves careful thought rather than ignorant acceptance, or angry rejection. in justice and, as a result, some sort of existence after physical death. It is comforting to believe that what we soe, we shall reap. Goodness may suffer in this life, and evil... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

I believe...

in provident accidents. They may not be proof of divine intervention, but they sure do make you think. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

I believe...

the Almighty has a sense of humor. What else could possibly explain the human condition? making a joyful noise applies to laughter as much, if not more than, it does to singing hymns by rote. it is what we make of life that determines how our lives are judged more than any amount of ritualized... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 29, 2008

I Believe…

any system of faith that demands unquestioning belief in its teachings and principles is questionable. True faith comes from being able to question -- and coming to terms with the answers even when the answers may be uncomfortable. hypocrisy abounds. Good people demonstrate who they are by how they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 11, 2008

I believe in the “golden rule.”

Though I’m not one to quote scripture, I would like to quote the following definition I found in my unabridged Webster’s which does quote some scripture: “a rule of ethical conduct, usually phrased “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” or, as in the Sermon on the Mount, “Whatsoever ye... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

I believe

…you can’t buy love, happiness, or your way into heaven. …charity should have no strings attached. …giving with the expectation of a reward is an exercise in accounting. …the person who has little and shares it willingly is more charitable than the one who has millions and gives only thousands, or... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 19, 2007

I believe

…the strong should protect the weak, not impose their will on them. …charitable organizations that pay out six and seven figure incomes to employees are being charitable to the few rather than the many. …charity should be a “no strings attached” proposition. …God gave us a brain in order to use it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 14, 2007

I believe

…that change is inevitable whether we like it or not. …since change is inevitable we should learn to be more adaptable. …the measure of a good life is not how much wealth you’ve accumulated, but what you’ve done with it. …the best measure of a good life is how much good you have done on whatever... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

I believe

…in the Golden Rule: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” As a child in Sunday School I was required to memorize those eleven words. Unlike most rote memorization these words have stuck with me for life. I believe I originally learned the Golden Rule as: “Do unto others as you would have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 5, 2007

I believe

…those who have more than they need should help those with genuine needs for survival. …charity starts at home. …the best answer to personal hurt and slight is forgiveness. …we should not try to impose our own will on others whenever it can be avoided. …holidays should be as much for remembrance as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2007

I believe

…in keeping an open mind. …that a great many people are fooling themselves by closing their minds when it comes to religion. …faith that cannot stand questioning is not sound to begin with. …questioning your faith and coming to terms with it without losing faith is far sounder than unquestioning... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 31, 2006

I believe

…in new beginnings and second chances. …in keeping fond memories of those who have left us. …in forgiveness. It does neither party any good to hold on to grudges. …in encouraging others to put their dreams and aspirations into action, and supporting them when they do. …you should mean it when you... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

I believe

…there is more than a little truth in the old saw that God helps those that help themselves. …every day can be a new beginning if we just take advantage of it. …running away from problems is never a satisfactory solution. …that facing adversity, though hard to do, always makes us stronger. …taking... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 25, 2006

I believe

…today is a good time to reflect on the true meanings of Christmas and peace and goodwill. …that it is better to give than to receive, especially today. …charity and generosity are measured by what we can afford rather than how much we give. …that the gift of a smile and a kind word is appropriate... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 22, 2006

I believe

…The Golden Rule is a tough one to follow. I won’t try to top it -- I can’t. But I can share some more of what I believe. For instance, I believe …that we all know the difference between right and wrong, even when we choose to ignore it. …there are real consequences to all of our acts and that we... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

I believe

…in the Golden Rule. I had it in mind to say a bunch of other things tonight. But the Golden Rule seems to trump all of them. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 24, 2006

I believe

…we should be thankful for our blessings 365 days a year, and 366 days in leap years. …we shouldn't take ourselves too seriously. …we should all try to learn to forgive and forget. …that if we can't forgive and forget, we should at least forgive and act like we forgot. …it is natural to resist... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 10, 2006

I believe

…in the fallibility of man in general, and myself in particular. …refusal to accept the fact that you might be wrong some of the time probably means you are wrong most of the time. …in open minds. …faith that is easily shaken was on pretty shaky ground to begin with. …that pride does indeed goeth... Sign in to see full entry.

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