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You shouldn't
even think of blaming anyone for you being born. Why should you?
posted by
Friar__Tuck
on December 5, 2004 at 6:24 AM
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And I know I can't blame Jesus for being born!
posted by
TARZANA
on December 4, 2004 at 1:59 PM
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Interesting point of view
Very well put…
posted by
justAcarpenter
on November 25, 2004 at 7:48 PM
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Personally, I can't see any point to leaving the love of your family behind in order to find love. Sure, a person might get married, but families don't usually disown us over that.
posted by
TARZANA
on November 24, 2004 at 10:04 AM
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Okey, thanks for clarifying that...
you see, I know of a Moslem who has converted to Christianity and is now family-less after his father disowned him. Given his situation, wouldn't you think that the promises of the Lord to those who have left all to follow him, apply to this my ex-Moslem friend?
posted by
Friar__Tuck
on November 24, 2004 at 10:01 AM
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Friar__Tuck
I did not mean it as an argument. I was only leaving my thoughts.
posted by
TARZANA
on November 24, 2004 at 9:21 AM
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YLF
Argue with the scriptures, not with me.
posted by
Friar__Tuck
on November 24, 2004 at 9:10 AM
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Friar Tuck -
Thanks for a wonderful explanation. While I lean toward a more inclusive view of Spirit, I do agree that it's a great sacrifice that must be made to reach union with "God".
posted by
sannhet
on November 24, 2004 at 6:39 AM
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I can't imagine that we should hold Jesus personally responsible for division in families over his teaching. He is a valued member of my family for many generations, and there are always preachers among us. But we do not divide over him. I retain my sentiments toward the church whether or not I am there. I need not hate those who are not members of the Christian faith. I consider them to be those who, like me, may be looking inward, perhaps, admiring from outside, peering into the beauty of the holy sanctuary, contemplating, but fearful to call themselves people of faith. It doesn't really matter, so long as they love you.
posted by
TARZANA
on November 24, 2004 at 5:23 AM
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