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Beth,
Please accept my apology. If you thought I was
calling you a dictator, that was not my intention. My
reference was to the fact that your RESPONSE exhibited
the "habits of the Christian Church," which have been
dictatorial for nearly 2000 years, as history will
attest. It stems from the Christian belief that
everything that does not line up with Biblical dogma
is, I believe you used the word, "evil."
I am sorry that you feel that my observation
required your defending youself with reference to your
personal experience. I am sure that you have your
reasons for believing as you do. I am sure that they
are strong reasons and I would never question them,
nor ask YOU to believe otherwise.
It is also a fact that we all have our own personal
experiences that have lead us down the spiritual paths
that we have taken. I believe that none are any better
or worse reasons than yours.
Well, I said that I would not argue with you, and I
will not. I will, however, correct you on one point.
The biblical quote is "judge not, lest ye be judged BY
THE SAME MEASURE." That last part makes a great deal
of difference. It is often forgotten. I, myself did
not realize the importance of those words until I had
left the Christian Church and reread the Bible (for
the fourth or fifth time).
Again, please accept my apologies for any perceived
PERSONAL attack. I again send bright blessings your
way.
Phil
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> I agree with your reaction, Dry... I did not expect
> to be attacked and
> labeled by Phil as a "dictator" or to be reacted to
> with strong negative
> words, when my response was aimed at asking people
> to exhibit an openness
> to the possibity of Christ as deity instead of
> showing strong negativity.
> Kris has seen it fit to exclaim that one should not
> judge, yet he judged
> me also in his response, and he does not even know
> the extent of my
> personal experience.
> No wonder innocent victims suffer everyday and the
> assailant is set
> free. No one can tell right from wrong in this
> society any longer and
> people are willing to tolerate evil under the guise
> of "tolerance and
> love".
> Kris - using your own words, "judge not that you not
> be judged." I doubt
> that your opinion of others merit much either.
> Learn the true meaning of
> tolerance.
>
> Beth
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Beth I am not judging you. I only noticed anger and hostility in your
response. I love all of my fellow humans and only wish to see peace among
them.
Blessed be all.
Kris
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Subject: Re: [paranormalnews] Ted Owens
> Paranormal News - http://www.paranormalnews.com
>
> I agree with your reaction, Dry... I did not expect to be attacked and
> labeled by Phil as a "dictator" or to be reacted to with strong negative
> words, when my response was aimed at asking people to exhibit an openness
> to the possibity of Christ as deity instead of showing strong negativity.
> Kris has seen it fit to exclaim that one should not judge, yet he judged
> me also in his response, and he does not even know the extent of my
> personal experience.
>
> No wonder innocent victims suffer everyday and the assailant is set
> free. No one can tell right from wrong in this society any longer and
> people are willing to tolerate evil under the guise of "tolerance and
> love".
>
> Kris - using your own words, "judge not that you not be judged." I doubt
> that your opinion of others merit much either. Learn the true meaning of
> tolerance.
>
> Beth
>
>
>
>
On Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:38:14 EST Dryadii35@aol.com writes:
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WOW,
Did this subject hit a nerve or what. Greg, I'd enjoy to hear
your ideas/dialog on the subject. I find it almost amusing how touchy
people can be about their religious believes. I realizes this subject hits
close to a persons "true being", "true self" or "home", whatever you want to
call it , but people, please...... religion is a very deeply personal thing.
I doubt any two people would agree on each and every aspect of their beliefs.
" I say.... to each his own."
Yes,
some are more extreme than others (i.e., Jesus is the antichrist, one would have to believe in a Christ to
believe in an antichrist) but I believe most
people would agree with the idea that there is a "Superior Being",
however they chose to go about their act of worship. I say.... to each his
own. Everyone must find their own god in their own way. God is personal. God is
our soul. No one can, nor should tell me what or how to believe. People
relax, no one is asking you to give up your god, we're just sharing our
ideas/beliefs, no judging allowed.
Happy Christmas (belated) All,
Dry...
> >
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Let us all realize that we all have feelings in the matter and instead of
judging and prosecuting them. Let us all accept and RESPECT them enough to
acknowledge their beliefs have merit in their heart.
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