I believe
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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Monday, September 18, 2006
I believe
…we should all give a little thought to what Ben Franklin once said about religion: “If men are so wicked with religion, what would they be without it?” …that we should strive to look at both sides of an issue before arbitrarily making up our minds. …an interesting experiment would be to chew on the... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
I believe
…in separation of Church and State, as provided for in the United States Constitution. As uncomfortable as this makes some people feel, consider the long, tragic, and often violent history of the intermingling of government and religion. If that doesn’t give you pause for thought, consider our... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
I believe
…this blog has more to do with my own personal convictions and value judgments than it does to the subject of religion. Bearing this in mind: I believe it may be time to incorporate any future thoughts along these lines into my Opinion blog. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
I believe...
in the basic goodness of most people. I believe that, despite all our differences, most of us truly want to do the right thing. I believe that, when the chips are down, enough of us will extend a helping hand to those in need to prove there is hope for all human kind. I believe that ultimately... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
I believe that adversity, when faced, makes us stronger.
Running away from problems is not a satisfactory solution. I believe actions speak louder than words. Anyone can talk a good game. Actions prove you've got game. I believe taking the more difficult path is often the best action. Giving up on something because its difficult will get you nowhere. I... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, April 11, 2004
As the sun rises early on Easter Sunday in North Carolina...
I believe everyone, believer or not, Chistian or not, should reflect on the message of love, forgiveness, and salvation preached by Jesus on this day that honors his resurrection. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 12, 2004
I believe that recent disclosures explain part of the reason for this blog.
I believe that truth has come out and that justice has prevailed for once in our small part of the world. I believe in prescience, fate, destiny, and all of the other little words that contribute to a feeling of knowing and rightness -- or wrongness. I believe in the ultimate victory of good over... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, March 4, 2004
I believe in truth and justice...
as sadly lacking as they often are in our modern world. I believe in the necessity to take time out to reflect on what is really important in life -- and to each and every one of us. I believe in open doors and helping hands. I believe in being guided by your conscience. I believe we all know the... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, December 22, 2003
I thought
I had retired this blog, but... I believe in giving credit where credit is due. I thank God for the continuing recovery from influenza of my little grandson, Mark. I also believe I owe all of you who have expressed your concern and good wishes for Mark's speedy recovery a huge debt of gratitude that... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, December 15, 2003
I'm amazed
that this blog is still ranked as high as #800 despite the fact that it has been nearly 13 days since I've added a post. I believe I don't know what kind of a reflection this is on my other work when you take into consideration that most of my other blogs require some real thought and effort while... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, December 2, 2003
Deja Re-Vued
I believe everyone wrapped up in the current list brouhaha should scroll back to my 11-24 and 11-16 posts. I believe we should periodically make a list of all the things we are thankful for. I believe we should acknowledge that the Bible is full of lists at least as far back as the Ten Commandments.... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, November 27, 2003
On this wonderful holiday, I believe
we should do exactly what the name Thanksgiving implies and give things for all the blessings we have, great and small. that it doesn't matter what your spin on the origin of the holiday is as long as you celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to be with your family and friends... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, November 24, 2003
I also believe...
there is little that is black or white. Mostly there are many shades of gray. we should learn to look on both sides of an issue, the pro and the con, the good and the bad. it is natural to resist change when we are comfortable and satisfied with things as they are. it is natural to embrace change... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, November 16, 2003
Deja Vu
I believe everyone engaged in the recent name-calling should have read my last post in this blog. I believe that we should all remember that "sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will never hurt us" -- if we remember to grow thick skins. I believe that those who are without sin should be... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
More Things I Believe
I believe we shouldn't take ourselves too seriously. I believe you should be able to discuss religion calmly and rationally without resorting to mud-slinging and polemicizing. I believe we should respect the beliefs of others, even when we disagree with them. I believe we should be able to discuss... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, November 8, 2003
I believe in repeating myself when appropriate.
While mulling over what profound truths I would share with you next, I was politely asked what was I talking about. I thought it was evident what I was talking about when I made my first post to this blog. Apparently not. I try to be a mannerly person and I believe in answering polite questions and... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
Among other things, I believe
There is a God. It is not necessary to have any proof of God's existence in order to believe in Him (or Her, or It). This is where that thing called faith enters the picture. If God is an ordinary Joe, he probably enjoys a good irreverent or sacreligious joke. A good person is a good person is a... Sign in to see full entry.