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rgylford
One hell of a story, man, I must admit. I'm not into religion one bit, but I went to a Catholic college, Xavier University in New Orleans. I had priests as instructors and a group of nuns, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrement, lived on campus in one of the dorms. The recent abuse scandals aside, Catholic clergy are the only ones I have any true respect for. Taking vows of celibacy and poverty in this day and age of sex and money means I'm willing to listen, even if I don't actually agree with the doctrine. The holier-than-thou, I'm going to heaven and you're not attitude of some evangelicals would be comical if they weren't so serious. Send you a hundred bucks and you'll pray for me? Thanks, but no thanks. I'll go it alone.

posted by Talion on September 8, 2005 at 1:55 PM | link to this | reply

rgylford,

Beautifully said.  This was a wonderful, heartfelt message and I read it with joy.  Thank you.

posted by RAME on September 8, 2005 at 1:53 PM | link to this | reply