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I think Sisi's explanation is quite sound. I too have a child who is, strictly speaking, a "mistake" - his father was no good and I should've known better than to associate with him. But my son is a brilliant, very clever, kind and special boy, and I couldn't imagine living without him and his wise (and funny) insights.
I believe that everything that happens is either the best possible option (like my husband, who isn't perfect but he's the best man I've ever known, well, at least, the best for me) or God's (or Karma's, in my belief) way to guard you from fate even worse (like poverty for someone who, had he money, would be an evil and arrogant person, but poverty is his way to learn humility or at least to do less harm).
posted by
hagi
on March 4, 2008 at 2:04 AM
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lindo
Well, I guess you know my position: there is no 'personal' God who has concern for the lives of people. And 'signs' and 'oracles'? As you yourself observe quite correctly: "Maybe that’s the whole idea behind trying to discern the voice of the oracle: we read into signs what we want"...We do indeed! And why not, if it helps us! But we should not blame the oracle for 'midleading' us - although doing that may also be comforting, because it allows us to deflect responsibility...
posted by
Nautikos
on January 30, 2008 at 7:53 PM
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Great post. I am horrible at making any decisions but believe that an open heart lets the universe dictate somehow. I also look frantically for clues.
posted by
SouthernPeach
on January 29, 2008 at 9:26 AM
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posted by
Kabu
on January 28, 2008 at 6:01 PM
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Very interesting techniques!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on January 28, 2008 at 1:27 PM
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My mother used to say the lord helps them that help themselves...
Which was her way of saying if God exists, he gave you a brain, so use it. My feeling is that god is in the machine, that he set things in motion, established the laws of physics and has no personal interest in the fortunes of individuals. Our outcomes depend on how well we understand our situation and the decisions we make.
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Pat_B
on January 28, 2008 at 8:56 AM
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It takes a deep relationship with God to know what He wants for us. I work at it daily and the small things in my life are the most astonishing. God is good, all the time! sam
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sam444
on January 28, 2008 at 4:05 AM
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