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Persuasive rascal, eh ?

posted by I-R-William on March 7, 2005 at 4:21 AM | link to this | reply

From my lofty perch of infallible ethics, I pronounce the following:

1. If he wants to drag it into church and you want the deal bad enough, then go, sit in the back and play games on your cell phone. Maybe fall asleep. Start coughing there. Take him to lunch at a strip joint after the services to seal the deal. If he wants to serve, he better be ready for the return!

2. If it's just money and you don't mind, play up, but expect him to rachet it up on his part.

posted by majroj on March 6, 2005 at 9:35 PM | link to this | reply

Yeah, believe it or not, I'd be miffed too if I was in your shoes.

I know you're surprised.

posted by JanesOpinion on March 5, 2005 at 1:39 PM | link to this | reply

I can totally relate...I'm a lawyer. lol

posted by jmhtribulas on March 5, 2005 at 8:27 AM | link to this | reply

Thank you Kaelen-Myril - I can sympathize and even identify

with the brief outline you have given us. It sometimes takes a stint on the "outside" to realize just how crazy and how far gone some people can act in the name of their beliefs.

posted by gomedome on March 4, 2005 at 2:13 PM | link to this | reply

I must say that I am absolutely taken with your writing. I had no idea that anyone else had my views on religion. I was raised in a tight religious home, and even went through seminary. I was a chaplain in a county jail, and a state prison camp. Taught sunday school, and went on several missionary trips. I left the "church" because they did not want me to marry my wife, who was from a different denomination. Since then, they have made it their business to fabricate stories about me. The last I heard I was the leader of a demonic cult. I really appreciate your writing, and I will definitely keep reading.

Kaelen

posted by Kaelen-Myril on March 4, 2005 at 12:49 PM | link to this | reply

Yes, and any way that contributes to all being well is fine as far as I'm concerned.

posted by TARZANA on March 4, 2005 at 10:49 AM | link to this | reply

You-look-fabulous -- I appreciate that sentiment

Ultimately what matters more than people getting their acts together, regardless of how they do it?

posted by gomedome on March 4, 2005 at 10:35 AM | link to this | reply

It's OK, gomedome.

What matters is that you have accomplished a bit of righteous living. You're married, have a business going, and you discuss intellectual matters with others... Guidance - that's what church is for, right? And you obviously don't need it that badly.