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It seems to me we are more divided and more conflicted than ever.
When there were fewer people, less competition for the world's limited resources, we could to be more tolerant. "Those" people weren't right next to us. We know every little thing that happens now, the malcontents have a way of bringing their point of view right into our faces. Aggravations and assumptions that might never occur to us in our isolated little neighborhoods are on the nightly news; fear and hate are contagious. Like Kabu, I am so tired of this.
posted by
Pat_B
on December 13, 2009 at 3:47 AM
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Stick with you beliefs, Betty. Good for you.
posted by
Hackthorne19
on December 12, 2009 at 11:38 PM
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Please excuse the poor syntax, good night!
posted by
majroj
on December 12, 2009 at 10:41 PM
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To paraphrase and distill Robert Heinlein
All societies at least give formal lip service to The Goldern Rule. the only true crimes a person commits are those which harm other people; "all else is pecadillo".
The balancing act in Turkey right now will be interesting in that respect. Can a (putatively) pluralistic society survive that basis if it allows those seeking the freedom to espouse the imposition of limitations upon that society if they prevail?
posted by
majroj
on December 12, 2009 at 10:40 PM
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Here's hoping for peace.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on December 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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I very much respect you for standing firm in your beliefs.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 12, 2009 at 3:49 PM
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best to work together than against each other
posted by
Lanetay
on December 12, 2009 at 2:33 PM
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Elinjo
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 12, 2009 at 10:55 AM
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I interact with people of all faiths! I find each has a flavor that is soothing to the Lord. For me, it is about loving one another as Christ has loved me. I have more problems with Christians than I do of others. The reason is that Christians want to conform folks; I want to spread my message through love and devotion. I belong to a religious society and its heritage is one of persecution. People died and were imprisoned so that I might have this avenue to worship! It was founded on the right principles, to love others, to do good, and praise our Father through holy works. I do not profess to know any answers, but I do know that each one from another faith that I have interacted with has shown me their love through their works and beliefs. And there are great people of love and integrity on Blogit who do not profess to be of faith or mind-set of God and yet they are dear and precious to me.This morning I read in the paper of 5 young Americans in Pakistan who are enamored with Jihad, so folks, no one or country is free of home-grown terrorism. They are amateurs and a parent turned them in; this trend will continue until the older people get a handle on sharing this planet through love and respect for one another. I was proud to affix my name to the Charter For Compassion! I believe when compassion is gone we are but doomed! Fine post and Amen! We need to embrace our similarities, in love, for God that we might all live peaceful and fulfilling lives! Shelly
posted by
sam444
on December 12, 2009 at 9:40 AM
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Excellent post as usual, Betty! Thanks very much for your kind comment; would love to hear about your celebrations!
posted by
Nita09
on December 12, 2009 at 8:44 AM
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I pray for peace everyday ...I do agree with you that the world is in a
mess and I see Vietnam revisited and it worries me but I also see ethnic and religious fanatiscism revisited and that worries me too. So this old girl who believes in muticultural Peace and freedom of religion and aho marched for Peace when she was young....just feels tired.
posted by
Kabu
on December 12, 2009 at 8:13 AM
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I so appreciate all those names --- I so appreciate the care for compassion, it makes me hum, "what a wonderful world" ~ I realize it is difficult for some to embrace an ecumenical belief as such and I simply have understanding and compassion for these as well - because it takes great strength - it takes courage even - it takes unconditional love to embrace all or many ---as well as, I believe it takes great discernment to finally derive the difference between : the act and the action - the sin and the sinner - Sometimes it takes great strides to bring about the balance - because simply, human nature always reacts and reaction comes from response and responses unique to each living being.
I must admit I've been known to simply lash out emotionally - and I must really, as I get older even, learn to pull back, and assess my emotions before I want to lash out. 
I so appreciate your blogs Elinjo ~ you enlighten me and add more to my heart with every blog you write- xoxo Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on December 12, 2009 at 7:18 AM
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Re: magic moon. common basic principles.
That's the way it seems me too! Thanks moon
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posted by
elinjo
on December 12, 2009 at 6:33 AM
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Re: I think it's important to be compassionate, despite the violence out
Ariala, yes, we need to share and share respectfully our perceptions of different problems, if we don't we'll all lose out. Thanks for commenting.
posted by
elinjo
on December 12, 2009 at 6:31 AM
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...in one way or another, the founder of EVERY religion and EVERY religion teaches the same core principles, love of God, love of fellow man, service to mankind, treating others with respect and compassion...as you say, doing unto others as we would have done to ourselves...EVERY religion teaches these things...EVERY religion is founded on the principle of love...regardless of what individual scripture may be picked and distorted by 'followers' with legalistic minds and evil intent...moon
posted by
magic_moon
on December 12, 2009 at 6:21 AM
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I think it's important to be compassionate, despite the violence out
there, and to keep a balanced view. I agree with you, but at the same time, I truly see that certain aspects of the world are given up to fanaticim and terrorism. Haven't read Nautikos' take on it, but I found that I agreed with much he has written in the past on this subject. I also believe that all of us have gifts and areas that we are called to share...for some those gifts are compassion and love, acceptance and tolerance...for others, they are called to warn and point out things the rest of us may not see. There is contrast and room for us all in it. Thought-provoking post.
posted by
Ariala
on December 12, 2009 at 6:07 AM
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