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“That’s our kingdom come...People are happy and ancient problems are solved. That’s better than a thousand heavens that no one has ever seen.” (SGTex 07-07-10)

THE FOUR AGREEMENTS ~Don Miguel Ruiz's Code For Life~ (Agreement One) Be impeccable with your word - Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. (Agreement Two) Don’t take anything personally - Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. (Agreement Three) Don’t make assumptions - Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. (Agreement Four) Always do your best - Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret........

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All hail 420. - nm Mon, Apr 20 2015 at 10:26 PM CDT (0)
Happy Easter Shawn and Tex. I - hope life is treating you well. nm Sun, Apr 05 2015 at 10:22 PM CDT (1)
- Re: Happy Easter Shawn and Tex. I - Shawn Fri, May 27 2016 at 10:53 AM CDT (0)
!!! - !! Wed, Jan 22 2014 at 02:03 PM CST (0)
Hope everyone is having a great summer! - ! Sun, Jul 07 2013 at 04:14 PM CDT (0)
Lots of changes and busy-ness happening these days. - Hello to any who drop by! Shawn Wed, May 08 2013 at 06:42 PM CDT (0)
Merry Imbolc!! - Shawn Fri, Feb 01 2013 at 08:51 PM CST (0)
Trusting that all who stop in here are having a wonderful - new year. May 2013 be the best yet. Shawn & SGTex Sat, Jan 05 2013 at 10:41 PM CST (0)
Merry Christmas to you and yours. - God bless us, everyone. nm Mon, Dec 24 2012 at 11:48 PM CST (7)
- Merry Christmas to you, too! - Have a wonderful holiday!! Shawn & SGTex Tue, Dec 25 2012 at 01:45 PM CST (6)
  - Thank you and yours. Very meager this year, but all - is good. We are strong, and we will suvive. nm Sat, Dec 29 2012 at 12:19 AM CST (5)
    - Glad all is good. We have some new and different prospects for the new year - and will look back on this cozy holiday with fond memories, I'm pretty sure. Blessings! Shawn Sat, Dec 29 2012 at 09:06 PM CST (4)
      - Blessings to you too. Today, my DH, whose name happens to - be Shawn, spelled the exactly the same way as you, celebrate sm Sat, Dec 29 2012 at 11:16 PM CST (3)
        
        Congratulations!! That's encouraging...33 years together. I am - impressed. Come back and let us know how you celebrated.. Joy!! Shawn Mon, Dec 31 2012 at 03:15 PM CST (2)
        
        How we celebrated? hehe I'm not sure there are many out - there that could understand, but here goes. As he slept sm Tue, Jan 01 2013 at 11:42 PM CST (1)
        
        Sounds just about perfect, and I'm very happy for you both. - Thanx for the peek and may you have many more such times together! Shawn Sat, Jan 05 2013 at 10:39 PM CST (0)
Happy Winter Solstice to all. More - daylight now coming our way. nm Thu, Dec 20 2012 at 11:26 PM CST (3)
- Daylight!!! - Shawn & SGTex Tue, Dec 25 2012 at 01:50 PM CST (2)
  - effing yah!!!!! - nm Sat, Dec 29 2012 at 12:15 AM CST (1)
    - We've had some pretty sunsets and it's nice to see the beautiful sky - full of stars, like at 8:00 p,m. lol Makes me sleepy. Haha! Shawn Sat, Dec 29 2012 at 09:07 PM CST (0)
Happy Yule to all - and have a wonderful holiday!! Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 10:53 PM CST (0)
God and guns. - sm Thu, Dec 06 2012 at 11:38 PM CST (6)
- Good tune. SGTex and I both believe free people should be free to arm themselves. - Shawn Sat, Dec 08 2012 at 07:10 PM CST (5)
  - Common ground, I knew we could find it, but I fail to understand - your addressing only one-half of the song. I have no issue sm Sat, Dec 08 2012 at 10:47 PM CST (4)
    - What luxury is it that you don't like being afforded? - Shawn Sat, Dec 15 2012 at 09:02 PM CST (3)
      - You know very well you formed this board on the pretense - of inclusion of all religions. Nobody is here now but me sm Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 12:02 AM CST (2)
        
        LOL - !!! Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 10:51 PM CST (1)
        
        ROFL!!! - nm Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 11:20 PM CST (0)
Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to any who - pass by this way....Shawn & SGTex Thu, Nov 22 2012 at 05:57 PM CST (0)
Don Miguel Ruiz's Code For Life - roflmao. Why do you insist on false sm Sun, Nov 18 2012 at 12:20 AM CST (5)
- You never seem to quite make sense so why don't you just - g-t-h ? Tue, Nov 20 2012 at 05:52 PM CST (4)
  - My posts make perfect sense. Your g-t-h speaks volumes. - shut down opposition. believe in nothing, fall for anything. sn Wed, Nov 21 2012 at 12:29 AM CST (3)
    - Hey, be nice. Which "One" what, btw? - Shawn Thu, Nov 22 2012 at 05:56 PM CST (2)
      - Funny, asking me to be nice when all I speak is truth. - If you don't have enough intelligence and common sense sm Mon, Nov 26 2012 at 12:22 AM CST (1)
        
        Obviously, you're talking to a couple of people here and all - you have to say is ranting insults. Yes, be done here. Sat, Dec 08 2012 at 07:32 PM CST (0)
So, we won the election. Doing the happy - dance! Yay. Shawn & SGTex Sat, Nov 10 2012 at 09:19 PM CST (4)
- What freedom did you gain from this election? - nm Sun, Nov 11 2012 at 12:32 AM CST (3)
  - The freedom to do the happy dance of sublime political triumph - SGTex Fri, Nov 16 2012 at 07:51 PM CST (2)
    - Non-answer. You reap what you sow. Forgive them, for - they know not what they do. Or perhaps we should all just sm Fri, Nov 16 2012 at 11:29 PM CST (1)
      - Let's save Rome and just raze the Vatican's nonsense, - how about that? LOL Tue, Nov 20 2012 at 05:50 PM CST (0)
Why would Christians vote for Romney - with his mormon beliefs? Sun, Aug 26 2012 at 11:20 AM CDT (4)
- Why wouldn't they? - nm Mon, Sep 03 2012 at 12:53 AM CDT (3)
  - Because Mormon beliefs do not jibe with Christian beliefs. - Lots of fairy-tale weird stuff there, the prophet and that sort of thing. Sun, Sep 16 2012 at 06:56 PM CDT (2)
    - That's what they said about John Kennedy, 35th President - of the United States. Mormons and Christians and Wed, Sep 19 2012 at 11:42 PM CDT (1)
      - Are you saying the First Amendment should be disparaged or - are you saying we won't be united with it in place? Mon, Oct 15 2012 at 05:18 PM CDT (0)
Lab exercise to teach abiogenesis principles - SGTex Sat, Jun 23 2012 at 06:52 PM CDT (19)
- This board should have been named by its true intent - Atheist. Would have saved a lot of trouble Sat, Jul 28 2012 at 12:55 AM CDT (16)
  - No trouble at all, naming the board what it is named. Except for - you. Moved into Tampa, have you, or just poaching I'net off someone else? Fri, Aug 10 2012 at 06:59 PM CDT (14)
    - Whitewash the board and then accuse me of - malfeasance? A never ending source of hilarity here. nm Sat, Aug 25 2012 at 11:21 PM CDT (13)
      - You don't know what the definition of gnosis is. - Look it up. Quit being such a pain in the ass. Sun, Sep 16 2012 at 06:57 PM CDT (12)
        
        I researched it long ago. This board loosely originally said - this board was a place to safely discuss religion and faith. It turned into sm Wed, Sep 19 2012 at 11:54 PM CDT (11)
        
        It's still a place to discuss religion and faith and many other - things. If it's a failure, why are you still here being a PITA? LOL Mon, Oct 15 2012 at 05:20 PM CDT (10)
        
        LOL. Your response is as delayed and bogus as POTUS - response to Benghazi. Enjoy your fantasyland. nm Sat, Oct 20 2012 at 12:45 AM CDT (9)
        
        If you have a problem with Atheism, why don't you state what you - have to say rather than mutter and snipe? Why so negative and sarcastic? Tue, Oct 23 2012 at 03:29 PM CDT (8)
        
        LOL. You capitalized the a in atheism, apparently now - the spaghetti monster is who we should pray to. sm Thu, Nov 01 2012 at 12:02 AM CDT (7)
        
        I happen to capitalize the P in Paganism. How does the spaghetti - monster feel about that, I wonder? LOL Shawn Sat, Nov 10 2012 at 09:16 PM CST (6)
        
        Godlessness is funny, LOL.You look in the mirror every - day knowing you duped people into, for only a short time, believing sm Sun, Nov 18 2012 at 12:06 AM CST (5)
        
        "Have no conscious?" Come again? LOL! You must have - meant to say "conscience," Tue, Nov 20 2012 at 08:38 PM CST (4)
        
        Typical comunist, avoid the point, but point out a spelling - error and "LOL." Wed, Nov 21 2012 at 12:14 AM CST (3)
        
        Who duped what people into believing what, and what is your problem - with well-slept Communists. Joke board? Is that why you're still here? Shawn Thu, Nov 22 2012 at 06:00 PM CST (2)
        
        Thank you! The real extremists have spoken. All hail - well-slept and look in the mirror tomorrow Communists. sm Fri, Nov 23 2012 at 12:46 AM CST (1)
        
        Just saw this post- wonder how I missed it. Well, you know how - well the dinosaurs fared. Preparation is one thing. Progress? Hmmm. Shawn Sat, Dec 29 2012 at 09:09 PM CST (0)
Happy Leap Day! :) nm - Estelle 10:29:24 2/29/2012 (1)
- Hope yours was good - ! 16:18:01 3/29/2012 (0)
Happy New Year to everyone who stops by! - Good luck in 2012! 12:16:41 1/06/2012 (0)
Best and happiest holiday wishes from both of us! - Shawn & SGTex 16:42:00 12/15/2011 (0)
Estelle, have you been to any of the "drum circles" in your area, or - seen them? Fascinating. Shawn 22:26:39 11/15/2011 (2)
No matter how you turn it around, Halloween is NOT my cup of tea. However, - Estelle 10:50:58 10/31/2011 (3)
- Well, there seem to be some inaccuracies in the article (sm) - Shawn 00:38:05 11/03/2011 (2)
  - Thank you. I did a lot of shaking my head at this article. sm - Estelle 21:55:51 11/06/2011 (1)
    - Just getting back to the board here, (sm) - Shawn 22:24:58 11/15/2011 (0)
Stopping by to say hello, hope everyone - is keeping well. Samhain coming up! Shawn & SGTex 22:31:46 9/29/2011 (2)
- I'm definitely enjoying the fall weather! I honestly was not sure that would happen this year! :} sm - Estelle 12:51:25 10/03/2011 (1)
  - Hi- Was just noticing all the birdsong in our back yard and thought (sm) - Shawn 15:35:52 10/04/2011 (0)
Pessimism: Religion without God. A thought to ponder. - Pessimist 16:16:02 9/19/2011 (1)
- God without religion, optimism. - nm 23:50:05 9/21/2011 (0)
If you judge people, you will have no - time to love them. Mother Theresa 21:50:14 9/11/2011 (0)
A link to an interesting discussion on Yawheh - said to be name of a pagan god...Shawn 17:40:47 8/31/2011 (0)
I think this is a sorrowful state of affairs for Christianity. sm - Estelle 11:32:45 8/29/2011 (20)
- Times as these have been going on forever. This isn't new-(sm) - Shawn 14:40:25 8/29/2011 (19)
  - I know it's not new, it's more of another surge. sm - Estelle 19:16:57 8/29/2011 (18)
    - Again, there's the matter of semantics and more... - Shawn 01:49:19 8/30/2011 (17)
      - Okay, I won't. But you know where to find me if you ever find yourself wanting to know. :) nm - Estelle 09:24:40 8/30/2011 (16)
        
        Thanks for your comments (sm) - Shawn 13:49:23 8/30/2011 (5)
        
        You have your reasons to believe what you believe, as do I. sm - Estelle 14:29:00 8/30/2011 (4)
        
        You're mistaken to assume that I made an assumption...LOL (sm) - Shawn 21:43:13 8/30/2011 (3)
        
        "Issues" might've been a poor choice of words. Couldn't think of a better one at the time. sm - Estelle 23:45:27 8/30/2011 (1)
        
        Well, like I said before, it often comes down to semantics. (sm) - Shawn 16:29:46 8/31/2011 (0)
        
        LOL and Cheers! in a discussion like this are - unnecessary platitudes that diminish the conversation sm 23:30:29 8/30/2011 (0)
        
        Okay, I won't. But you know where to find me if you ever find yourself wanting to know. :) nm - Estelle 10:11:39 8/30/2011 (9)
        
        I see here you've addressed some of the rest of it-- thanks! - And no, there's no anger here- this is just a discussion, sharing POV. :+) Shawn 14:16:26 8/30/2011 (8)
        
        Veering a little bit....this kind of reminds me of a running theme in C.S.Lewis' series CoN. sm - Estelle 14:43:30 8/30/2011 (7)
        
        Apparently not all BACs hold with that, such as Michele Bachmann (sm) - (eyeroll) Shawn 22:15:06 8/30/2011 (6)
        
        Well, I believe God CAN USE natural disasters to get a nation's attention, but I don't - Estelle 23:58:52 8/30/2011 (3)
        
        Good thoughts. That rain fall bit seems especially appealing these - days around here... Shawn 16:33:18 8/31/2011 (2)
        
        Apparently I forgot how to spell 'hurricane.' LOL!! - S 17:29:08 8/31/2011 (1)
        
        LOL, chalk it up to one of many of our job hazards. : } - Estelle 20:15:03 8/31/2011 (0)
        
        Your unmitigated gall supersedes Ms. Bachmann. Your - link does not provide the video, easily available, where she SM 23:45:38 8/30/2011 (1)
        
        Get lost and go learn some grammar. - NM 15:34:10 9/01/2011 (0)
If you're interested, I posted my Salvation story on my blog. s/l - Estelle 09:01:17 8/26/2011 (0)
How do you explain the Bachmanns - ? 14:24:07 8/21/2011 (0)
Activism is my rent for living on this planet. -Alice Walker - (author of The Color Purple) 21:11:35 8/04/2011 (1)
- Good idea. Caring about what happens is what keeps the good alive. - nm 16:30:49 8/07/2011 (0)
What are your thoughts or suggestions - about Somalia? nm 12:02:47 8/04/2011 (1)
- See above - . 16:31:19 8/07/2011 (0)
A hot blog entry, if you're interested. :) s/l - Estelle 00:03:11 7/22/2011 (0)
If you happen to stop in, give us your latest news. Know we're all - busy enjoying summer...Cheers! (sm) Shawn & SGTex 10:43:37 7/18/2011 (4)
- Not much other than trying to stay somewhat cool. Working on a few projects. :) nm - Estelle 00:04:54 7/22/2011 (0)
- I love you guys. You never fail to prove me right. - nm 23:54:02 7/19/2011 (2)
  - Prove you right about what, exactly? That there is happiness to - be had in life and it can be enjoyed, or _____? Shawn 13:16:07 7/20/2011 (1)
    - Exactly. Have your happiness. Revel in it, as I do in mine. - sm 00:09:01 7/21/2011 (0)
I'm working on a new blog which might be more interesting to Christians. :) s/l - Estelle 23:13:15 7/10/2011 (2)
- Like your blog title, Estelle. Good job! - S 10:44:29 7/18/2011 (0)
- I (heart) you Estelle. - nm 23:34:18 7/10/2011 (0)
Thoughts on the Caylee Anthony verdict? - ? 16:59:45 7/05/2011 (5)
- What people don't seem to understand is, just because she was found - not guilty, doesn't mean she is innocent. Our legal system worked, like it or not. 14:39:41 7/16/2011 (0)
- Interesting what is coming out now (sm) - Shawn 22:18:11 7/11/2011 (0)
- I just finished a blog entry about the trial and her pending punishment. s/l - Estelle 20:03:03 7/08/2011 (2)
  - There are people who'd say she's a narcissist who will make - a million $$ and live to do it all over again. 14:35:13 7/11/2011 (1)
    - I wouldn't be surprised either, unfortunately, but I hope not. nm - Estelle 20:08:43 7/11/2011 (0)
Happy 4th of July to all!!!! - Enjoy your celebrations! 14:29:56 7/04/2011 (1)
- Happy Independence Day to you as well. - nm 21:55:57 7/04/2011 (0)
Bullying....the topic came up on Facebook. - Any comments or stories or thoughts? Share. Shawn 12:11:05 6/29/2011 (0)
Religion is regarded by the common people as... (sm) - Shawn 23:04:37 6/27/2011 (11)
- No source for that has ever been found in the works of Seneca. nm - Vergil 13:35:10 7/10/2011 (9)
  - Seneca the Younger. - There's a difference, you know. Jeez some people. 15:02:08 7/11/2011 (2)
    - I know there's a difference. It's mis-attributed. I've held this discussion.. sm - Vergil 22:12:11 7/13/2011 (1)
      - Very interesting. Thanks for your contribution and point of view - -- a little debate is good for us ;+) Shawn 18:49:34 7/19/2011 (0)
  - What is a Vergil? A gerbil? Can you spell - ? LOL 15:01:21 7/11/2011 (5)
    - Yes, I can spell. - Vergil nm 22:04:31 7/13/2011 (4)
      - Here. Maybe this will help. sm - Vergil 22:15:42 7/13/2011 (3)
        
        Wth do video game characters have to do with this? - No makee sensee. LOL!! 23:02:04 7/13/2011 (2)
        
        It's just my moniker. It's not misspelled. - Vergil nm 12:18:06 7/14/2011 (1)
        
        I like your moniker :+). - Shawn 18:50:29 7/19/2011 (0)
- yes, my thoughts. common people (sense) get it, the "wise"fe - are useful idiots, anybody who chooses to rule, I have no use for. sm 23:55:26 6/27/2011 (0)
A leisurely pace suits those who are in touch with eternity see msg - SGTex 18:00:38 6/26/2011 (4)
- Pesky as in troublesome? Disturbing your Zen? - SM 00:21:54 6/28/2011 (1)
  - You must have missed that SGTex is not a Zen Buddhist. - Pay attention. This board is for idea exchange. Be happy. Peace out. 14:59:08 6/28/2011 (0)
- LOL!! - S 23:05:27 6/27/2011 (0)
- applause!!!! - !!! 12:56:00 6/27/2011 (0)
In chaos, there is fertility.’ - ~Anaïs Nin -SM 01:00:46 6/26/2011 (2)
- Chaos is a friend of mine.’ - ~ Bob Dylan 01:01:57 6/26/2011 (1)
  - body shake is a friend of mine. - Lorenzo 06:31:08 7/06/2011 (0)
The protest-parade for same sex marriage in NY - was interesting to watch. Thoughts? 11:43:39 6/17/2011 (5)
- NY State is on the right track, IMO. Glad to see equal rights mean - something. Makes institution of marriage more meaningful, IMO. Shawn 18:32:51 6/25/2011 (0)
- This board is dead. Owners faced the fact the platitudes - did not = conversation, discussion, or thoughts. The sm 22:18:57 6/24/2011 (3)
  - Sorry to disappoint you, but the board is very much alive, - just sleepy while posters/owners are busy living it up...LOL! Shawn & SGTex 18:31:09 6/25/2011 (2)
    - LOL yourself. Glad you can take a month plus off to live it up - while ignoring this responsibility. This board died (was sleepy, whatever), SM 22:35:43 6/25/2011 (1)
      - You mean you lost your audience, nobody to annoy for a month - plus, with your sniping? Awww, too bad. 00:42:08 6/26/2011 (0)
Prayers and hopes for recovery of the tornado - victims. nm 14:35:29 5/25/2011 (1)
- My heart breaks for these people. I cannot imagine. - Granny 15:17:42 5/29/2011 (0)
Your religion is false!! See link for why - :-) 14:54:35 5/14/2011 (0)
What a week it was! Tell us what good thing - has happened to you lately.... Shawn & SGTex 21:34:47 5/03/2011 (1)
- Osama Bin Laden is dead. - nm 12:07:51 5/09/2011 (0)
Blessed Beltane- to any lurking Pagans ;+) - Shawn 13:41:57 5/01/2011 (0)
Do not believe in---(see message) - a skeptic believer 13:32:18 4/30/2011 (3)
- Buddha, a name given, not born of. - nm 23:19:54 4/30/2011 (2)
  - So what? Your name was given to you but you're too cowardly - to use it lol 23:59:20 4/30/2011 (1)
    - The reason for a rude reply to someone simply making a statement is....? - nm 17:31:01 5/03/2011 (0)
Extending my prayer that my fellow Christians have a most blessed Resurrection Day this weekend. nm - Estelle 12:19:19 4/22/2011 (1)
- And peace be with you too. He IS Risen. - nm 22:25:10 4/22/2011 (0)
I pray our Jewish friends have a wonderful Passover. nm - Estelle 08:03:25 4/19/2011 (0)
An interesting article about Lucifer, thanks to - a friend on Facebook. Comments? Shawn 12:02:18 4/18/2011 (6)
- As someone who took Latin in high school, I DID notice the odd - Estelle 09:40:15 4/19/2011 (5)
  - One thing's true- there's always more to learn, lol. I like that - about life. Shawn 22:10:21 4/19/2011 (4)
    - Something else I've finally learned is that you're not going to learn any thing until sm - Estelle 08:06:53 4/20/2011 (3)
      - We were talking about this the other day (sm) - Shawn 13:14:51 4/21/2011 (2)
        
        No, I don't KWYM. Being "past all that" is misguided and - negates your rosy, disingenuous "but that doesn't keep me..." 22:53:11 4/28/2011 (1)
        
        You seem to have a lot of hatred and jealousy for the author of - the post your pissing on here. How come? skeptic believer 13:34:06 4/30/2011 (0)
Full moon dead ahead.......look out, it's gonna be a beauty... (and - effective) :+) Shawn 14:25:55 4/17/2011 (0)
And then here's something about ancient - readable writing found in Greece...(see link) Shawn 21:11:35 3/31/2011 (1)
- Fascinating. One of the responses merits further research for verification. nm - OldeMT 21:18:05 4/11/2011 (0)
Biggest find since the dead sea scrolls....(see link) - Shawn 12:07:50 3/31/2011 (14)
- Clearly fakes created within the last 50 years. - sm 10:56:41 4/08/2011 (12)
  - Thank you for this. I still enjoy reading this kind of stuff, but in the back - Estelle 16:29:45 4/10/2011 (11)
    - Interesting-Thanks to the anon person who provided that link + ? for Estelle, etc... (sm) - Shawn 13:16:51 4/11/2011 (10)
      - Some quick (lol) answers..... - Estelle 13:34:31 4/13/2011 (9)
        
        I realize these are quick answers, but if your premise were true - and G-d had "His eye on His Word the entire time" sm 01:31:06 4/25/2011 (5)
        
        Still quick answers....sm - Estelle 10:53:49 4/26/2011 (4)
        
        Another quick link. s/l - Estelle 11:00:40 4/26/2011 (3)
        
        I agree w/the notion of 'pseudorumination,' but give kudos to Estelle - for holding up her end of the convo. Interesting. :+) Shawn 14:55:11 4/26/2011 (0)
        
        Pseudorumination? Please. These aren't justifiable answers to errors. - nm 11:30:33 4/26/2011 (1)
        
        You're the judge. :) nm - Estelle 12:16:25 4/26/2011 (0)
        
        Thanks, Estelle! - Shawn 16:23:17 4/14/2011 (2)
        
        "That would make for some interesting conversation" or - get you a Thanks! 22:09:42 4/15/2011 (1)
        
        And your point here is-----??? - ? 15:31:04 4/16/2011 (0)
- This is indeed intriguing! nm - Estelle 20:02:53 3/31/2011 (0)
"There's within my heart a melody...." Anyone w/ a song on their heart today? sm - Estelle 10:13:34 3/29/2011 (1)
- A friend caused me to think of Van Morrison's "Celtic New Year," but that's - still months away, lol. It was a PNW-ish type day here, too. Shawn 20:10:16 3/29/2011 (0)
Welcome to new Gnosis posters. Let's all - have a super weekend! (sm) Shawn & SGTex 19:16:01 3/25/2011 (0)
Somebody here might find this interesting (see link inside) - Shawn 18:59:25 3/25/2011 (0)
Zen and the art of liberal progressive drool - SGTex 23:13:40 3/24/2011 (1)
- Great post, Honey. And thank you for the red roses x 12.... - gorgeous. S 13:13:04 3/25/2011 (0)
30 days of advocacy against witch-hunts - March 29 to April 27 - Damon Leff 02:07:50 3/23/2011 (3)
- This is so incredibly sad. sm - Estelle 09:49:46 3/24/2011 (0)
- Re: 30 days of advocacy against witch-hunts - March 29 to April 27 - Damon Leff 14:05:33 3/23/2011 (0)
- Thanks for posting, Damon. We appreciate your sharing this - information and support you and this cause 100% Shawn & SGTex 12:21:25 3/23/2011 (0)
And here's our latest blog post..... - Shawn & SGTex 13:46:07 2/28/2011 (3)
- Whoops, here it is in here. lol. - S 13:46:44 2/28/2011 (2)
  - I actually had a dinner date at the Brown Derby before it closed. - Frank Sinatra was a few tables over. nm NB 16:58:36 3/06/2011 (1)
    - What fun! :+) - S 12:00:12 3/07/2011 (0)
Here is a blog entry my non-FB Christian friends might like. Others welcome, too. sm - Estelle 15:04:18 2/27/2011 (1)
- Nice. Have you done any study of the synogoge/schools (sm) - Shawn 12:30:12 2/28/2011 (0)
A fairly respectable characterization of "biofield" - SGTex 20:58:21 2/19/2011 (1)
- like this - .nm 20:24:52 2/23/2011 (0)
What are your thoughts about the unrest in Egypt, - Bahrain, Yemen, those places? nm 23:22:25 2/18/2011 (1)
- Uranus in Aries--happens every time... nm - Frankie 05:15:09 3/02/2011 (0)
Need to change your life? Make time. - see link inside 23:20:18 2/18/2011 (0)
Zen Buddhism on relationships being - easy. See link inside this post NM 20:00:55 2/03/2011 (2)
- I was just thinking recently that since I've been with my SO sm - a Scorpio 23:55:02 2/03/2011 (0)
- Great link!!! - nm 23:48:30 2/03/2011 (0)
What are your opinions about what's happening - in Egypt? SSC 22:44:24 2/02/2011 (2)
- It's horrible, because I don't usually feel this way, but I feel very sm - a Scorpio 23:44:46 2/02/2011 (1)
  - Looks like it's getting even more dangerous if you can believe - the news today- it's awful. SSC 20:02:04 2/03/2011 (0)
I have a few questions regarding religion (sm) - confuzzled 07:40:54 1/30/2011 (11)
- "God's ways are not our ways." - nm 20:19:59 1/31/2011 (3)
  - Yes, our ways relate to reality nm - SGTex 00:25:52 2/02/2011 (2)
    - LOL - yes. I hope you took note of "" - IOW, that is how "they" explain it. I guess I'm lucky, sm 17:15:03 2/03/2011 (0)
    - LOL! I grok this. - nm 11:44:17 2/02/2011 (0)
- tentative and succinct reply - SGTex 19:05:26 1/31/2011 (6)
  - I answered your questions much less tentatively and - more succinctly on notsopolitivus. where you posted this same post. 22:56:37 1/31/2011 (5)
    - (to the original poster who asked the question) - nm 20:30:06 2/01/2011 (0)
    - Thank you for doing so (sm) - confuzzled....or not. 19:15:02 2/01/2011 (3)
      - You're welcome. - nm 23:52:29 2/09/2011 (0)
      - Re: Thank you for doing so (sm) - SGTex 00:23:04 2/02/2011 (0)
      - Horrible and stupid things happen all the time. God made - us human. 23:36:17 2/01/2011 (0)
My parakeet died today SM - a Scorpio 21:39:04 1/27/2011 (12)
- Oh! I'm so sorry, that's really hard. Bless his heart, and yours. - I'm sure you miss him. You have our sympathy! Shawn & SGTex 18:31:01 1/31/2011 (6)
  - FYI: The post above was NOT posted by me. I don't expect SM - a Scorpio 16:46:12 2/02/2011 (1)
    - What a nice thing to say! We're glad you're here, too. Hope - all is well with you and yours on these chilly days. :+) S&SGTex 19:39:31 2/02/2011 (0)
  - Don't worry, I am fine, whoever posted that obviously has issues. nm - a Scorpio 16:47:39 2/02/2011 (1)
    - Apparently. LOL!! :+) - S 19:41:19 2/02/2011 (0)
- I'm so sorry. I had a parakeet once. My neighbor was moving (sm) - Granny 19:24:30 1/29/2011 (2)
  - Awww, don't feel guilty. The bird could have been old, might have SM - a Scorpio 20:39:40 1/29/2011 (1)
    - Thanks. I'm sure he did have a good life with you. Our pets are so special to us. - Granny 19:47:10 1/30/2011 (0)
- I'm so sorry. Its so hard to lose chosen family members. - I've never chosen a bird as a family member, but I SM 23:06:18 1/27/2011 (1)
  - Thank you so much, he was such a cutie. - a Scorpio 20:36:59 1/29/2011 (0)
Dragon Gate - SGTex 23:43:43 1/22/2011 (1)
- this is beautiful and deep - -thanks nm 18:15:25 1/23/2011 (0)
Creationists ready to mount their usual attack in Texas - SGTex 13:26:59 1/21/2011 (1)
- thank you. - nm 20:21:45 1/21/2011 (0)
I'm just really in a dark place right now and could use prayers (I guess) ... sm - Anon 02:34:08 1/18/2011 (7)
- Saying a prayer for you right now. sm - Estelle 22:51:38 1/22/2011 (0)
- You have my prayers! nm - a Scorpio 12:03:38 1/22/2011 (0)
- Please see message inside: - Shawn 15:51:10 1/19/2011 (3)
  - Wow. Who'd have thought that within minutes of finishing this post, I get to test - some of my own advice. Hah. Easier said than done...Shawn 16:47:48 1/19/2011 (2)
    - Hope things are turning around for you and OP. nm - Estelle 21:48:56 1/23/2011 (1)
      - Thanks, E. Just had one of those cosmic "Oh, yeah?!!" - deals which land on us from time to time. All is well :+). Shawn 16:58:24 1/26/2011 (0)
- I will pray for you to find a better place. Hang in there. - nm 16:45:05 1/18/2011 (0)
"When the missionaries came to Africa ... (sm) - Desmond Tutu 23:05:47 1/11/2011 (1)
- Loved this and just got done reading it out loud to DH! - Thank you!!! nm 06:23:17 1/13/2011 (0)
Roll call: How's everybody in the new year? - Share news, updates, anecdotes, whatever...S&SGTex 14:00:50 1/08/2011 (3)
- We're enjoying January....(sm) - Shawn&SGTex 15:36:23 1/11/2011 (0)
- LOL, nothing earth-shattering going on my way. :) sm - Estelle 09:43:29 1/11/2011 (1)
  - Sounds great over your way! Evidently you kept all the good snow....lol - S 15:39:21 1/11/2011 (0)
I've posted on my blog if anyone is interested. :) - Estelle 12:03:31 1/01/2011 (0)
It's January 1, 2011 in New York! Happy New Years!! sm - Estelle 23:15:08 12/31/2010 (2)
- Happy New Year to you all! - SGTex & Shawn 19:27:40 1/02/2011 (0)
- Happy New Year to you also, and to everyone reading! nm - a Scorpio 22:03:19 1/01/2011 (0)
Lives of fear for Iraqi Christians (see link) - Shawn 20:59:37 12/30/2010 (0)
Merry Christmas! Happy Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Froehliche Weihnachten! sm - Estelle 22:49:42 12/24/2010 (1)
- That's interesting! We should use that on our blog, lol. - Hope your holidays are filled with good cheer! Shawn 19:40:43 12/26/2010 (0)
Did anything happen last night or probably (sm) - Granny 07:44:01 12/23/2010 (5)
- Mercury is still retrograde, affects all means of communication. - a Scorpio nm 10:56:09 12/24/2010 (0)
- That is interesting. I'm sorry for the loss of those messages. - Shawn 15:32:20 12/23/2010 (2)
  - I'm sorry for DD. I've been racking my brain all day to try and come up - with another explanation, and I can't. I guess I will accept it as is. 18:22:57 12/23/2010 (1)
    - That's sad--and also could mark a new beginning for her- not - easy, though. Shawn 21:34:55 12/23/2010 (0)
- Okay, now I know it was not magnetic fields or anything. All other messages - are still there. Only Lori's missing. I think she is saying time to let her go. Granny 08:23:19 12/23/2010 (0)
Solstice eclipse tonight! s/l - Frankie 12:48:49 12/20/2010 (3)
- I was really looking forward to it - but we had clouds and lots of snow :( - nm 07:02:45 12/21/2010 (0)
- We've got wind down here, hoping it stays clear for us- usually a - perfect sky from our front porch :+). Shawn 13:05:11 12/20/2010 (1)
  - We went out on the back porch and had a fab view of a very - beautiful, eerie moon. It was a wonderful experience! Shawn & SGTex 13:37:31 12/21/2010 (0)
Top 10 Evolution Stories in 2010 - SGTex 21:19:07 12/18/2010 (1)
- still under discussion - ! 13:19:40 12/22/2010 (0)
What is Christmas.... (for our Gnosis family) - Shawn & SGTex 15:39:16 12/14/2010 (4)
- That's a beatiful thought. - Granny 08:02:44 12/15/2010 (1)
  - Ugh-typo. - Granny 08:03:20 12/15/2010 (0)
- Beautiful :) - nm 18:30:31 12/14/2010 (1)
  - I agree. Re: Beautiful :) - Estelle 22:42:44 12/14/2010 (0)
An absolutely fascinating site- Adopt and elephant or rhino- please - see inside. This is wonderful. Shawn 16:13:00 12/13/2010 (3)
- Oh nicely done--editing and all. Sorry about the pictures tho. nm - G 10:52:12 12/14/2010 (1)
  - Thank *you* for the opportunity, and for the enlightenment. - S 15:40:06 12/14/2010 (0)
- "an," rather than "and" in the above subject line. - S 16:13:51 12/13/2010 (0)
Anyone know if John Edwards has ever written a book (sm) - Granny 16:07:48 12/13/2010 (7)
- My mom has Alzheimer's and she talks about Heaven (or the other side) a lot SM - a Scorpio 21:54:19 12/17/2010 (4)
  - That sounds about right to me, and I agree that she probably "visits" (sm) - Granny 17:38:08 12/19/2010 (1)
    - I will certainly post more if she talks about it, the past couple of days sm - a Scorpio 18:13:05 12/19/2010 (0)
  - That is fascinating. When my father was getting ready to pass on, he spoke of - amazing things he saw. It was comforting and exciting. Shawn 13:47:53 12/18/2010 (1)
    - I also feel comforted when she talks about it, mostly because sm - a Scorpio 18:11:21 12/19/2010 (0)
- Hi! Here's what I found on that subject (see link) - Shawn 16:19:44 12/13/2010 (1)
  - Thanks. DS was asking me and I didn't know. Pretty well. - Happy holidays to you and DH as well. - Granny 14:55:18 12/14/2010 (0)
Looky looky at the g-g-g-mail?? - nm 10:50:02 12/13/2010 (2)
- Thanks-- Will see what we can do. :+) - S 15:57:42 12/13/2010 (1)
  - The e-mail way doesn't seem to be taking, for some reason, - so will post the link above. Thanks so much, G!!!! Shawn 16:01:51 12/13/2010 (0)
A Metaphysical Safe Harbor has been re-created on Facebook. sm - Frankie 15:29:02 12/12/2010 (5)
- I don't think you know me from years past but I've missed - you lo these many months of absence. Happy Birthday (and glad you're refound!)nm 11:34:35 12/13/2010 (0)
- Like I said on FB, Happy Birthday....whew, that one almost sneaked - by us, hmmm?!! :+) Have a super day!! Shawn & Noel 18:01:02 12/12/2010 (0)
- I'm not on FB, but I predict you will do fine! - Granny 16:09:17 12/12/2010 (2)
  - Duh - HAPPY BIRTHDAY - G 17:21:39 12/12/2010 (0)
  - Thanks! - Frankie 16:33:03 12/12/2010 (0)
Interesting eclipse information for the solstice, December 21. sm - Frankie 13:50:22 12/12/2010 (1)
- Good idea- about the mall avoidance. - S 19:49:51 12/12/2010 (0)
Interesting astrology about your birthday. sm - Frankie 20:55:53 12/11/2010 (0)
And the retroMerc begins. sm - Frankie 08:02:25 12/10/2010 (6)
- Almost embarrassed to say, but I actually fell out of bed last night (sm) - Granny 16:07:29 12/12/2010 (1)
  - Not sure. There is a lot of astro stuff going on for Sagittarians right now. sm - Frankie 16:32:14 12/12/2010 (0)
- PS: This is a good time for planning, but don't implement anything until after the 1st. sm - Frankie 08:03:53 12/10/2010 (3)
  - OK, now I know why I locked my keys in the car today. - a Scorpio 00:34:44 12/11/2010 (1)
    - Hubby and I BOTH did that to our respective vehicles yesterday. Weird day, I tell ya! nm - Estelle 14:43:27 12/11/2010 (0)
  - Interesting you'd say that. :} I DO have some plans in the works for January. sm - Estelle 10:13:01 12/10/2010 (0)
Well, gee, what's it gonna take to have you read your Gnosis email? nm - ?? 10:41:13 12/09/2010 (1)
- Evidently, it takes a kick in the slats, accompanied by an airhorn.... - LOL!! Smarty-britches. Be right there...Shawn 12:21:35 12/09/2010 (0)
Being a "pillar." sm - Frankie 04:58:30 12/09/2010 (1)
- The thing is, - Estelle 10:41:40 12/15/2010 (0)
Heading for Georgia! sm - Frankie 18:17:10 12/08/2010 (1)
- WoW-- that is great news. We're tickled for you. Terrific!!! - Keep us posted and well-informed ;+). Shawn 21:46:01 12/08/2010 (0)
Good one! sm - Frankie 18:33:10 12/07/2010 (1)
- Haha! - S 21:46:43 12/08/2010 (0)
What do you guys think of WiccaChristianity? sm - Frankie 17:56:15 12/07/2010 (7)
- Interesting subject to talk about...not my thing to put into practice, tho. :) nm - Estelle 18:23:35 12/09/2010 (5)
  - Not just a conversation piece. Sm - Frankie 07:14:51 12/10/2010 (4)
    - I realize that it's not mere something to talk about (sm) - Shawn 21:34:14 12/10/2010 (3)
      - Your post makes a lot of sense (to me, at least). :) sm - Estelle 21:54:14 12/14/2010 (0)
      - I think sometimes people think I post just to try to start conversation. sm - Frankie 13:23:47 12/11/2010 (1)
        
        I certainly didn't mean to make light of my answer above. sm - Estelle 22:40:02 12/14/2010 (0)
- I find it interesting, especially as fodder for conversation. At your local pub. - Drinking Latin Leprechauns. No, really, I mean it ;+) Shawn 21:49:39 12/08/2010 (0)
SEASON'S GREETINGS..... (sm) - Shawn & SGTex 16:00:04 12/07/2010 (3)
- I love Dave Barry! - Rachael 16:37:40 12/07/2010 (0)
- May I borrow that? Soooo funny! - Frankie 16:27:03 12/07/2010 (1)
  - Be our guest! - S 21:47:34 12/08/2010 (0)
Does anyone have a recipe for a vanquishing potion for faghags? - Frankie 06:32:01 12/07/2010 (7)
- As a matter of fact..... ;+) - S 11:50:27 12/07/2010 (2)
  - I now have a friend from The Move that wants to modify it for her ex if I come up with one... sm - Frankie 16:25:59 12/07/2010 (1)
    - I'm waiting for you to come back to Facebook-- there are some INTEResting - and likeminded/nearminded folk to be cultivated. Shawn 21:51:38 12/08/2010 (0)
- Only potion I can find is Potion#JAMES4:7 Sorry you're still having to deal w/ her. sm - Estelle 09:15:53 12/07/2010 (3)
  - Thanks, Estelle--you always know what to say. sm - Frankie 16:21:49 12/07/2010 (2)
    - LOL, weeeeellll, - Estelle 18:14:20 12/09/2010 (0)
    - Hahahahaha!! Estelle strikes again :+) - Shawn 21:50:27 12/08/2010 (0)
I am practicing containing my emotions without medication. sm - Frankie 18:48:29 12/05/2010 (3)
- Okay, so it's not necessarily a sonic boom, then...... ;+) Good for you! - I'm sure you've seen the painting "The Scream" (no, it is not my portrait) ;+) Shawn 14:04:04 12/06/2010 (2)
  - New moons can be as stressful as full moons. sm - Frankie 15:42:57 12/06/2010 (1)
    - Well, I'm all in favor of the moon, but confess that this time around - held more stress than ever b4. Will brace ourselves and paste on smiles.... ;+) Shawn 18:12:35 12/06/2010 (0)
I am practicing containing my emotions without medication. sm - Frankie 18:46:16 12/05/2010 (0)
The truth about snowflakes and frost - SGTex 13:50:07 12/04/2010 (1)
- This is interesting. - nm 18:00:58 12/04/2010 (0)
Estelle and Shawn (and anyone else interested), Contrast and comparrison - Judaism/Christianity that touches on some of your points/questions below Rachael sm 10:29:13 12/04/2010 (2)
- Thanks, Rachael. :) Great thought-provoking article. nm - Estelle 10:40:58 12/06/2010 (0)
- Thanks, Rachael- very interesting and useful info. That's great! - Shawn 12:10:08 12/04/2010 (0)
See Link. This reminds me of Romans 8. sm - Frankie 04:01:10 12/03/2010 (1)
- I love those verses, btw. Memorized the entire chapter for a scholarship - to summer camp. Many, many chapters thru the early Shawn years, lol. Shawn 11:30:13 12/03/2010 (0)
Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends. :) nm - Estelle 18:31:16 12/01/2010 (0)
How's everybody's morning... The Bad Seed got loose (sm) - Shawn 12:40:25 12/01/2010 (0)
Astrology, the original psychology. sm - Frankie 01:18:09 12/01/2010 (1)
- So true. That's a great admonition. Thanks for posting it. - Shawn 12:34:52 12/01/2010 (0)
Tough Mercury retrograde ahead. sm - Frankie 20:53:09 11/30/2010 (0)
Storm - sm 15:44:24 11/30/2010 (2)
- This was hilarious, they really have Sagittarians nailed--at least the stereotype... LOL! sm - Frankie 19:10:15 11/30/2010 (0)
- "The Hamlet she just misquothed..." LOL!! Excellent. Thanks, - whoever you are. Everybody watch and enjoy! Absolutely love it. Shawn 18:40:49 11/30/2010 (0)
Having some fun discussion on Facebook: Jump in! (sm) - My comments on God and the world and sin and stuff... Shawn 16:41:01 11/29/2010 (20)
- I think the problem is that you (and others) and I (and still others) do not agree w/ - Estelle 01:20:31 11/30/2010 (16)
  - Okay, after rereading my post... sm - Estelle 22:59:44 11/30/2010 (1)
    - Thanks so much for taking the time to clarify. Good points! - S 12:08:57 12/01/2010 (0)
  - Hi, Estelle. I'm a bit vague on what you mean by (sm) - Shawn 13:50:48 11/30/2010 (13)
    - LOL, I'm not always good w/ words... : } - Estelle 21:44:35 11/30/2010 (8)
      - Re: LOL, I'm not always good w/ words... : } ((round 2! >: / )) sm - Estelle 22:21:28 11/30/2010 (7)
        
        Okay, I see, and don't actually disagree with you to a (sm) - Shawn 22:58:46 11/30/2010 (6)
        
        There ARE things in common in the wide scope of religion and religious writings. sm - Estelle 09:31:37 12/02/2010 (5)
        
        You talk about thinking like God and then say God's ways aren't - man's ways-isn't that inconsistent? NM 14:33:50 12/02/2010 (4)
        
        Perhaps, but I don't see it quite that way. sm - Estelle 15:41:12 12/02/2010 (3)
        
        My 2 bits on knowing and doing the will of God: (sm) - Shawn 20:29:18 12/02/2010 (2)
        
        Re: My 2 bits on knowing and doing the will of God: (sm) - Estelle 10:11:46 12/03/2010 (1)
        
        Thanks, Estelle. One quick thought (w/more coming, maybe,lol- sm) - Shawn 11:28:48 12/03/2010 (0)
    - You have all heard me say this before, but - Rachael sm 19:12:05 11/30/2010 (3)
      - I can understand what you're saying here, I think (sm) - Shawn ( a bit of a rant) 22:45:35 11/30/2010 (2)
        
        Well, you know what they call the doctor who graduated last in his class, - doncha? R sm 00:37:02 12/01/2010 (1)
        
        Great post. I like the way you think. I believe in prior, present and future (sm) - Shawn 15:34:42 12/01/2010 (0)
- Weird post, to say the least. Sorry and stuff. - nm 23:39:05 11/29/2010 (1)
  - This here is a weird post. What does sorry and stuff mean? - lol 10:04:53 11/30/2010 (0)
- I've wondered about some of these same things myself. - NM 21:07:11 11/29/2010 (0)
LOL, I'm eagerly awaiting to celebrate J7's birthday so that - Estelle 10:55:46 11/29/2010 (1)
- I once knew someone whose BD was on the 25. They - celebrated it July 25 instead. Rachael sm 11:14:54 11/29/2010 (0)
I have more to add to my story of visits from Lori (sm) - Granny 08:22:29 11/29/2010 (1)
- Fascinating. I'm glad. :+) - Shawn 11:45:20 11/29/2010 (0)
Granny, I hope you come here and see this, because - I owe you an apology and a huge thank you Rachael sm 20:59:57 11/28/2010 (2)
- Rachel, I was so sure this would happen. I remember how upset (sm) - Granny 08:10:55 11/29/2010 (1)
  - They truly are, Granny - R sm 08:58:06 11/29/2010 (0)
Interesting dream. sm - Frankie 18:36:19 11/28/2010 (3)
- See msg: - Shawn 20:49:34 11/28/2010 (2)
  - The uniform was fatigues, but not the sand-colored type--Army green. sm - Frankie 01:25:41 11/29/2010 (1)
    - I feel like (sm) - Shawn 11:57:11 11/29/2010 (0)
Belief-O-Matic, my scoring: See link. - Frankie 18:24:52 11/28/2010 (5)
- Great. I tried sending results to my email, and got the link, but (sm) - Granny 09:31:30 11/29/2010 (0)
- Hmmmm, mine's kinda funny once you get past the initial one. sm - Estelle 00:33:59 11/29/2010 (0)
- No real surprises here - Rachael 22:59:29 11/28/2010 (0)
- Not too far off. Underneath, I rearrange the list to rank them - in order of how agreeable to me SGTex 21:28:36 11/28/2010 (0)
- Here's mine-- interesting. Some were a toss-up, to me...I don't - totally agree, but come close. I like yours better, LOL! Shawn 21:01:00 11/28/2010 (0)
What's everybody doing today? SGTex is putting - up the Xmas tree, listening to holiday tunes. Shawn 16:21:49 11/28/2010 (2)
- I wished we decorated. I might get a Charlie Brown tree for my desk. sm - Frankie 18:29:20 11/28/2010 (1)
  - Bless Toby's heart. I love the lights around town- just starting here. - Our little tree is very old-fashioned and homey...Shawn 21:10:00 11/28/2010 (0)
You know, Frankie, it just occurred to me regarding your - question below of trying to fit in Rachael sm 09:58:29 11/28/2010 (2)
- Such a wonderful memory for you! I am so glad you shared this. sm - Frankie 18:04:23 11/28/2010 (1)
  - It was a really good and interesting experience. - R sm 02:52:19 11/29/2010 (0)
Just wanted to let you guys know why i post in the middle of the night. sm - Frankie 02:48:51 11/28/2010 (1)
- :+) Nightowls are a protected species....around here. FYI - --S 13:43:28 11/28/2010 (0)
Well, I finally got the visit I've been waiting since May for (sm) - Granny 17:28:28 11/27/2010 (3)
- I got goosebumps reading this. sm - Frankie 02:24:38 11/28/2010 (0)
- Very cool. So glad you had such a blessed event and will - be feeling better. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Shawn 19:50:14 11/27/2010 (0)
- Well, there ya go! :) Glad you're feeling peace now. :) nm - Estelle 17:48:38 11/27/2010 (0)
LOL, leave the board for a few days, and look what happens! sm - Estelle 12:10:58 11/27/2010 (1)
- You, too, Estelle--hope you had a great T'giving! nm - Frankie 02:42:27 11/28/2010 (0)
This is me right now--s/v. - Frankie 20:15:02 11/26/2010 (1)
- :+) - S 21:11:51 11/28/2010 (0)
Thank you for your answers below. They helped! sm - Frankie 19:43:28 11/26/2010 (6)
- Well, if you truly want to pursue this, then you'll be okay. sm - Estelle 22:37:26 11/27/2010 (1)
  - Tru' dat... I have to not take myself so seriously. sm - Frankie 02:28:06 11/28/2010 (0)
- Well, I prefer the type who can think and drink beer (sm) - Shawn 00:05:15 11/27/2010 (2)
  - Thanks Shawn, I do appreciate you. sm - Frankie 05:56:25 11/27/2010 (1)
    - There ya go. Excellent..... - Shawn 14:01:05 11/27/2010 (0)
- And before anyone says it, I know I am way too conscious of myself. sm - Frankie 20:04:10 11/26/2010 (0)
I am grappling with a controversy right now concerning "Jesus." sm - Frankie 01:48:50 11/26/2010 (22)
- Asserting oneself (see msg) - SGTex 21:52:03 11/27/2010 (1)
  - You are probably right--maybe I will just not volunteer anything that is not needed. sm - Frankie 02:30:49 11/28/2010 (0)
- Frankie, no matter what situation you find yourself, you must be true to yourself. sm - Estelle 18:44:41 11/27/2010 (3)
  - Wait a minute. Wasn't there something about Paul in the Bible (Saul, at that point) sm - Shawn 20:10:55 11/27/2010 (2)
    - Yes about Saul. However, I'm not finding the passage I was looking for in which - Estelle 22:14:40 11/27/2010 (0)
    - Here's the NAB version of Acts 9, which covers that pretty much. - Shawn 20:20:42 11/27/2010 (0)
- I thinking pretending to believe in something you don't is - odd man out 19:38:33 11/26/2010 (1)
  - You may be right, and that might be what I discover through this quest... - Frankie 20:17:38 11/26/2010 (0)
- I see no problem with doing that and I've done it also SM - a Scorpio 13:56:20 11/26/2010 (1)
  - I think "fitting in" is something that is needed if one wishes (sm) - Shawn 16:32:04 11/26/2010 (0)
- Semantics and motivation: (sm) - Shawn 11:36:56 11/26/2010 (1)
  - PS-- And that is only about half my answer, but I'm saving some - for later, based on what you'll say next, Frankie. S 11:38:50 11/26/2010 (0)
- Here is my take on it. - Rachael 03:58:12 11/26/2010 (9)
  - Did your change back to who you are precipitate a lot of hardship for you? sm - Frankie 19:47:30 11/26/2010 (8)
    - Yes, I lost friends because of it. But I've never really had a social circle. - The closest I come to that is on this board. I've learned Rachael sm 20:47:48 11/26/2010 (7)
      - I feel that if you lose friends for that reason, then perhaps they - werenyou want to keep, maybe, anyway. 23:54:01 11/26/2010 (6)
        
        Well, shoot. I hit the wrong key when I was editing. "weren't - the kind you'd want to keep..." Sorry about that. Shawn 23:55:16 11/26/2010 (5)
        
        Oh, I agree. That's the thing - Rachael SM 01:25:05 11/27/2010 (4)
        
        To me, that is so very cool, Rachael--something to aspire to. sm - Frankie 06:00:48 11/27/2010 (3)
        
        I'd like to say one more thing....(sm) - Shawn 14:07:33 11/27/2010 (2)
        
        I have done that with others, too. sm - Frankie 02:41:01 11/28/2010 (1)
        
        Will be thinking of you on Tues, especially. I know you (sm) - Shawn 13:52:26 11/28/2010 (0)
Today, I woke up thankful for all the... Sm - Frankie 09:01:55 11/25/2010 (6)
- Oh yeah? We just assumed it was Jolly Ole St. Nick...Well, that or a - meteor. Happy landings ;+). Shawn 13:10:17 11/25/2010 (0)
- I just waved to you as you whizzed by. Did you see me? LOL - Rachael 10:14:14 11/25/2010 (1)
  - That was you?! Yes, I did see you! - Frankie 20:01:53 11/25/2010 (0)
- ...or maybe a unicorn transporting that 'slightly chubby guy' forward - to something better just over the horizon. An admiring friend nm 09:38:39 11/25/2010 (2)
  - ooooh! That is such a nice thought! - a Scorpio 10:09:42 11/25/2010 (1)
    - Yes it is! - Frankie 20:02:43 11/25/2010 (0)
We wish each and every one of you the best - and nicest possible Thanksgiving holiday! Shawn & SGTex 21:19:00 11/24/2010 (2)
- Happy Thanksgiving to you also! - a Scorpio 14:10:27 11/25/2010 (0)
- You, too!! - atagirl 22:19:26 11/24/2010 (0)
Pete and I are breaking up. - A post to my friends--Frankie 18:34:13 11/24/2010 (14)
- Not sure if you consider me a friend or not, I've only been here a (sm) - Granny 17:21:16 11/27/2010 (1)
  - I do consider you my friend for sure! Many thanks!! - Frankie 02:16:30 11/28/2010 (0)
- I never come to this board and clicked on the link tonight - SM - a Scorpio 23:20:23 11/24/2010 (5)
  - Also, Frankie, if it helps any I'm not having much of a T'giving SM - a Scorpio 23:23:13 11/24/2010 (4)
    - Glad you dropped by, and hope your day holds some good things - for you and your Mom. Welcome to Gnosis. Shawn & SGTex 13:08:11 11/25/2010 (2)
      - Thank you - I've never really been on this board before last night and SM - a Scorpio 14:09:40 11/25/2010 (1)
        
        That is nice to get some take-home turkey :+). We just finished - our little feast for 2. Now, about these dishes.....lol! Shawn 21:15:59 11/25/2010 (0)
    - My boss is going to let me work, so that is nice. sm - Frankie 00:16:31 11/25/2010 (0)
- I don't know if I'm one of your friends, and I don't really know all - the history here but Rachael sm 21:15:13 11/24/2010 (1)
  - Of course, you are one of my friends!! and a very special friend at that. sm - Frankie 21:35:18 11/24/2010 (0)
- Bless your big ole heart, Frankie..... - Shawn 20:18:46 11/24/2010 (1)
  - Thanks, Shawn, and many thanks for you and SGTex providing this safe harbor. nm - Frankie 20:20:16 11/24/2010 (0)
- Oh Frankie, I'm SOO sorry to hear of this! I often wonder about you.....Sounds like - you've been through A LOT Kim sm 19:15:14 11/24/2010 (1)
  - Many thanks, Kim--you are such a wonderful person!! and a dear friend! - Frankie 20:13:32 11/24/2010 (0)
Science is about making mistakes and learning from them. Religion is about pretending - none were ever made. Shawn, by way of T on Fbook 15:09:53 11/24/2010 (3)
- Of course, I don't buy that. These are two different philosophies with - Estelle 12:39:27 11/27/2010 (0)
- I'm probably the last person you would expect to hear this from, but - while that sounds good on the surface, I totally disagree with it. Rachael 21:06:23 11/24/2010 (1)
  - Hi, Rachael- Interested in your POV here, should you care to share. Hey, how's - the cold/snow up there? Wow, huh? Happy Tgiving!! Shawn 13:06:22 11/25/2010 (0)
My take on the Medal of Honor. s/l - Frankie 03:56:40 11/22/2010 (3)
- That article left me almost (I say almost) speechless! What a bunch of crap. - Rachael sm 07:57:33 11/22/2010 (2)
  - Iyiyi. Just read this and can't believe what I just read. nm - Estelle 22:59:53 11/27/2010 (0)
  - It is interesting that in paganism, feminine energy is protective. - Frankie 18:31:16 11/22/2010 (0)
Delusion and enlightenment - SGTex 19:18:48 11/20/2010 (1)
- Could you tell us what this means to you, SG? sm - Frankie 01:18:09 11/26/2010 (0)
How is everybody? How about telling us - what's new with you? Any news, good, bad or ugly.... (nm) Shawn & SGTex 15:30:54 11/19/2010 (2)
- Today has been a bear so far. sm - Atagirl 17:45:34 11/19/2010 (1)
  - We're sorry. Bless your heart. - S&SGTex 15:10:27 11/20/2010 (0)
I finally added a couple of writings to my blog, if you're interested. - Estelle 11:33:54 11/15/2010 (1)
- I am! Great :+) - Shawn 17:13:35 11/15/2010 (0)
A request for prayer was posted on Facebook - about Marines in Afghanistan- please see message inside: 20:35:48 11/09/2010 (1)
- Yes, thank you for posting this. Some of my church friends are close to this team. nm - Estelle 00:07:17 11/10/2010 (0)
Nichiren, Buddha of the latter day, often had occasion to console - and encourage the bereaved SGTex 16:00:10 11/07/2010 (0)
When people close to me have died (sm) - Anon 08:55:50 11/06/2010 (15)
- In books I have read, it is taught among spiritualists that people that pass on... sm - Frankie 17:06:39 11/14/2010 (2)
  - Thanks, Frankie. A lot. Even though my sister didn't (sm) - OP (Granny) 15:24:48 11/20/2010 (0)
  - Thank you! - nm 17:21:24 11/15/2010 (0)
- Thank you all. It's nice to know I have friends here who understand. - Granny 06:52:51 11/08/2010 (4)
  - Thank you for sharing your concern with us, Granny. (sm) - Shawn & SGTex 20:33:58 11/09/2010 (3)
    - Thanks, Shawn, and I wanted to share another thing (sm) - Granny 17:37:06 11/10/2010 (2)
      - P.S. I forgot to say, maybe if I let her go, she will visit! - Granny 17:37:53 11/10/2010 (1)
        
        Hi-- Just catching up with stuff around here... (sm) - Shawn 19:51:06 11/13/2010 (0)
- I agree w/Estelle and Rachel. It also could be that (sm) - Shawn 21:21:29 11/06/2010 (4)
  - Was kind of scared to say who I was lest you all think I was crazy, but (sm) - OP (Granny) 08:10:30 11/07/2010 (3)
    - Hi, Granny- (sm) - Shawn 15:43:14 11/07/2010 (0)
    - Well, hello Granny, and welcome! :) sm - Estelle 13:20:25 11/07/2010 (0)
    - IMO, there is really no way to really know about these things. - Rachael sm 09:39:17 11/07/2010 (0)
- I agree w/ Rachael that you simply may have missed their visits. sm - Estelle 11:06:37 11/06/2010 (0)
- Well, I don't really believe in such things, even though it did happen to me - once, but Rachael sm 10:52:24 11/06/2010 (0)
Thanks for the sweet good wishes, all-- (sm) - Shawn & SGTex 19:44:49 11/01/2010 (1)
- Glad all went well, especially the detours. :) Yes, the holidays are officially upon us! :D nm - Estelle 08:51:47 11/02/2010 (0)
Just a vent ... sm - Easyrider 13:57:46 10/31/2010 (14)
- Hope things are smoothing over at this point and you all are on your way to - Estelle 11:10:39 11/06/2010 (0)
- I'm sorry, but all I can see here is, "He will not let her go" - Blows my mind. Sorry, I don't come here often, and I'm staying anon. 09:48:13 11/06/2010 (0)
- I'm going to offer a different POV here-- (sm) - Shawn 19:35:35 11/01/2010 (3)
  - I agree. - Rachael 09:13:52 11/03/2010 (0)
  - That should have read, "In *your* old age, not their old age, lol. - Duh. Shawn 12:32:36 11/02/2010 (0)
  - I agree that something is definitely bothering him, and it's coming out as - Estelle 08:43:03 11/02/2010 (0)
- I'm really sorry he reacted this way, especially knowing how much you and your daughter - Estelle 09:21:26 11/01/2010 (0)
- Thanks for your kind words, both of you ... sm - Easyrider 19:36:05 10/31/2010 (2)
  - Wow - sorry you are going through this - Rachael sm 20:10:18 10/31/2010 (1)
    - Thanks, Rachel. She's 25 (yesterday). :-) ...sm - Easyrider 20:50:24 10/31/2010 (0)
- First let me say that I don't agree with him. Second, let me say he is - being totally ridiculous. However, Rachael sm 17:23:39 10/31/2010 (0)
- My family is lapsed Presbyterian but WE ALL - sm 14:55:52 10/31/2010 (2)
  - Your restriction of DS's coffee house mtgs w/Scientologists (sm) - Shawn 19:00:21 11/04/2010 (1)
    - I definitely see your point and I've BTDT'ed the whole - sm 14:51:54 11/06/2010 (0)
A happy Samhain for those who celebrate it. nm - Estelle 15:50:46 10/30/2010 (1)
- Thanks, Estelle!! - Shawn 19:40:45 11/01/2010 (0)
How have you guys been? ... sm - Easyrider 14:24:16 10/24/2010 (3)
- So happy for you! There's something to your spirit being lifted up in worship! :) sm - Estelle 22:06:43 10/25/2010 (1)
  - I couldn't have gone if someone hadn't offered me a free ticket ... sm - Easyrider 22:22:13 10/25/2010 (0)
- I meant to say, they are having these conferences all around the country... sm - Easyrider 14:25:05 10/24/2010 (0)
A message from your sponsors (Shawn&SGTex) see inside :+) - Us 23:57:26 10/15/2010 (6)
- May the saddest day of your future be no worse - Than the happiest day of your past. NB 00:40:21 10/21/2010 (0)
- Congratulations, you guys! I wish you a long, happy life together. WOOHOO!!! nm - Easyrider 14:43:10 10/17/2010 (0)
- Congrats to the groom, best wishes to the bride, and all that. - May it be the most wonderful day of your lives! Rachael 09:42:30 10/16/2010 (1)
  - Wow - that didn't come out as intended. I meant may it be the start - of nothing but happiness to follow. Rachael sm 10:46:49 10/21/2010 (0)
- Git R Done!! Your plans sound lovely and hope even you, - the party planners, get to step back and enjoy. Congrats! nm 09:13:06 10/16/2010 (0)
- Blessings for your greatest moment in life so far!! See ya when you get back. :) nm - Estelle 08:51:46 10/16/2010 (0)
Crisis in the Gulf!! (see inside) - Shawn 12:05:59 10/14/2010 (1)
- Oh brothers! Get one crisis under control, and another one erupts! >:( sm - Estelle 21:03:47 10/14/2010 (0)
Oyeah!! LOVIN' the Patriot Guard's counter-response to Westboro! >:D sm - Estelle 22:28:41 10/11/2010 (0)
Animals and spiritual experience- fascinating - article. Please see link and comment. Shawn 19:40:50 10/09/2010 (17)
- Like I always say, there is a reason why God is - dog spelled backwards ;-) Rachael 21:19:37 10/11/2010 (0)
- I honestly don't know that they would experience a change in spirituality so much - Estelle 18:53:35 10/10/2010 (4)
  - I think we'd better be willing to care for animals whenever we can- - Shawn 11:08:52 10/11/2010 (1)
    - "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast." sm - Estelle 17:34:01 10/11/2010 (0)
  - Interesting. And why did the pups mope and sulk until SGTex came home - from shopping this morning? Now he's home. They're ecstatic!! LOL Shawn 10:48:48 10/11/2010 (1)
    - ExACTly!! Just try to tell me animals don't express their differences of opinions and emotions! nm - Estelle 17:36:45 10/11/2010 (0)
- No doubt in my mind whatsoever! I get SO angry at those who believe that - animals have no souls and/or will not go to heaven. Rachael sm 08:26:19 10/10/2010 (10)
  - Would be interested in what religious philosophy that is. - What do you mean? NM 17:35:58 10/10/2010 (8)
    - Ask a Christian if animals go to heaven. - nm 18:23:55 10/10/2010 (7)
      - As a Christian, I don't know that earthly animals go to heaven in the sense of - Estelle 22:58:53 10/10/2010 (6)
        
        Step away from the Biblical indication and search your - heart. The Bible is not something to be scrutinized. It is a guideline. 23:23:52 10/23/2010 (2)
        
        To a point, I agree with you, but what the Bible addresses, I - Estelle 21:54:17 10/25/2010 (1)
        
        Nicely put. - Shawn 19:48:47 11/01/2010 (0)
        
        Here is another Christian study which indicates the spiritual nature of animals and - Estelle 23:19:28 10/10/2010 (0)
        
        Here is a Christian link to a Biblical study of whether or not animals go to heaven. s/l - Estelle 23:13:17 10/10/2010 (1)
        
        I'm quite certain you don't want my commentary on THAT! - Rachael 14:41:33 10/19/2010 (0)
  - In fact, I would go so far as to say that animals, being closer to nature, - not having to live within the confines of being human, Rachael sm 10:04:32 10/10/2010 (0)
Interesting situation w/banning of religious symbols - being worn- gang-related question...read/comment SL Shawn 23:22:48 10/08/2010 (2)
- I think Sekulow said it all. sm - Estelle 09:18:08 10/09/2010 (1)
  - Totally concur, here. Too caught up in symbols while ignoring - behaviors- good or bad. And nurture kids so they don't get involved in bad stuff. Shawn 19:43:36 10/09/2010 (0)
Am I being too sensitive? ... sm - Easyrider 11:49:58 10/07/2010 (11)
- Hi Easyrider. :) sm - Estelle 22:18:22 10/07/2010 (4)
  - Thanks for your post, Estelle... sm - Easyrider 23:18:44 10/07/2010 (3)
    - Oh, girlfriend, me, too!! sm - Estelle 23:50:21 10/07/2010 (2)
      - Those are some excellent examples of God's mercy and love. ... sm - Easyrider 00:15:56 10/08/2010 (1)
        
        "ye shall know them by their fruits" sm - Estelle 21:50:04 10/08/2010 (0)
- Some nonspiritual comments--but maybe some not-so-kind men bashing: - sm 13:59:19 10/07/2010 (3)
  - LOL, need a "like" button on here. :) nm - Estelle 00:00:57 10/08/2010 (1)
    - Yeah, installed right beside the "applause" buzzer. - LOL! Shawn 11:36:15 10/08/2010 (0)
  - "a primordial butt." Hahahaha--You really, really should sign this, it's a great post! - Excellent, thought-provoking, sparkling points. Shawn 20:50:50 10/07/2010 (0)
- Hi, Easyrider-- How are you? Good to see you here. (sm) - Shawn 12:53:26 10/07/2010 (1)
  - Thanks, Shawn. I'm sure you're right. Thanks for the support. nm - Easyrider 13:09:22 10/07/2010 (0)
A question: Can you love someone (not romantic-type love) but - not like them? Why? Please explain. NM 14:41:29 9/15/2010 (8)
- Definitely. Family members come to mind. - nm 23:13:27 10/07/2010 (1)
  - Oops. Fingers slipped. Was trying to say I have family members that - I love dearly but I do not enjoy spending time with them. sm 23:19:13 10/07/2010 (0)
- It's difficult to put into words, but yes, I believe you can. sm - Estelle 22:46:26 10/07/2010 (0)
- I think you can love someone but not like, and even hate, their behavior. - nm 08:03:07 9/18/2010 (4)
  - But can you dislike someone you claim to love? Example- SM - ? 18:51:54 9/20/2010 (3)
    - I'm afraid I don't understand what you are asking. - sm 19:01:47 9/21/2010 (2)
      - In this case, it's a matter of their piety/claiming to be Godly compels them to -SM- - Nope 01:06:46 9/24/2010 (0)
      - Liked your answer. - 2Thumbsup nm 07:36:54 9/22/2010 (0)
Great news site: Christianpost.com article-- - I hope the wiser clergy prevail here... (see link) Shawn 15:28:39 9/06/2010 (2)
- The most disgusting thing I've heard in a long time. How is it any different than - what they are accusing of being done. Whose sacred texts will be next? 22:01:05 9/06/2010 (1)
  - I don't know what possesses some people. - NM 12:28:32 9/09/2010 (0)
A Call for Solidarity ... see message - Shawn and SGTex 18:31:02 9/02/2010 (0)
Stephen Hawking on God and creation of - universe- see link 16:00:13 9/02/2010 (0)
What does anybody think about hoarders? This lady - was found dead in her home-see link 00:20:29 9/01/2010 (0)
Excellent article by Frank Schaeffer on fundamentalism - - in every religion and what it does. Shawn 13:28:23 8/27/2010 (0)
Children abused and killed as witches- - What do people say about this? SL 16:00:57 8/25/2010 (0)
US troops "punished" for not attending Christian concert...(see link) - Shawn 16:05:20 8/21/2010 (0)
"When we are able to listen... (sm) - Shawn 00:22:57 8/19/2010 (0)
So, changing the subject-- how about the mosque issue in NYC? - Who thinks what about that? (sm) Shawn 13:36:32 8/17/2010 (4)
- I don't consider where they are wanting to build it "next" to the tower site sm - My2 cents 21:11:49 9/04/2010 (1)
  - Good point. I've not thought of that, but now wonder if there isn't a - more favorable piece of real estate...hmmm. Shawn 15:23:49 9/06/2010 (0)
- That is for New York to decide. - atagirl 16:16:45 8/18/2010 (0)
- I didn't know this about the Islamic Cultural Center: SM - sympathizer 15:17:31 8/18/2010 (0)
Giving y'all a break from me. sm - Estelle 09:05:13 8/17/2010 (9)
- Thanks - -NM 19:36:21 8/19/2010 (0)
- Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. sm - Estelle 23:26:10 8/17/2010 (0)
- Estelle, you do a great job of presenting your position, and are correct (sm) - Shawn 10:06:06 8/17/2010 (2)
  - Apology is accepted, but I still think I'm gonna lay low for a while. nm - Estelle 23:10:08 8/17/2010 (0)
  - Whoops- meant to say "misled" there. - S 10:06:59 8/17/2010 (0)
- I don't exactly tunnel into each and every thread but... - Gengar 09:20:59 8/17/2010 (3)
  - Ditto what she said. And thank you for the personal email exchange Estelle. - Rachael 09:31:40 8/17/2010 (0)
  - Another Shiny One would be Rachael when she (sm) - Gengar 09:26:33 8/17/2010 (1)
    - Yes, everybody who comes here is appreciated-- and earnest discussion isn't - arguing or nitpicking. My apology here, for pushing that envelope a bit far...thanks! Shawn 10:09:23 8/17/2010 (0)
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh m.....scratch bear....sorry. s/l - Estelle 19:11:46 8/16/2010 (2)
- I have big issues w/captive animals in the first place- and it looks like - things didn't work out so well. It's interesting, but sad. Shawn 13:39:46 8/17/2010 (0)
- Not to change the subject, and along the same line, I saw this - On the news last night Rachael sm 21:21:53 8/16/2010 (0)
Here's some news you don't find in America every day: Julia Roberts converts to Hinduism. s/l - Estelle 14:49:25 8/16/2010 (1)
- Really-- How interesting. Not something you see every day, around - here, anyway. Thanks, Estelle! Shawn 15:57:37 8/16/2010 (0)
Shawn - I found this, something Maimonides said - Rachael sm 18:22:20 8/15/2010 (3)
- I know you addressed Shawn, but I agree this is a great article. nm - Estelle 15:19:38 8/16/2010 (1)
  - Oh, sorry. Didn't mean for it to be addressed only to Shawn, LOL, - just that it addressed her topic. Rachael. 21:16:53 8/16/2010 (0)
- This is cool! Thanks, I'm going to enjoy studying this..... - What he says makes a heckuvalotta sense to me. Shawn 19:10:38 8/15/2010 (0)
Rachel, per our discussion below re. fossil evidence- - here's a wiki summary, see link-thanks! Shawn 15:21:29 8/15/2010 (24)
- That is very interesting, but I still think you are talking about a form of - "Christian extremists" and not necessarily BAC or mainstream Christianity. IMO. R 15:52:35 8/15/2010 (23)
  - It's pretty typical, actually. Surprising, considering the evidence - to the contrary, but you ask a BAC how old they think the earth is.... ;+) S 19:06:51 8/15/2010 (22)
    - ....and *I'LL" say not more than about 10,000 years. >: ) ..... - Estelle 00:06:52 8/16/2010 (1)
      - Well, go ahead, but the evidence refutes that. It wouldn't (sm) - Shawn 12:59:39 8/16/2010 (0)
    - Now I have heard of people like that, and I don't know if you can answer this, - but how does it "further their cause" to say the world is not as old as Rachael sm 19:36:25 8/15/2010 (19)
      - Speaking for myself only....sm - Estelle 01:25:24 8/16/2010 (1)
        
        what's up with the all caps? we're not deaf - lol 20:20:06 8/17/2010 (0)
      - My answer: It serves no purpose whatsoever, LOL. :+D - S 20:25:26 8/15/2010 (16)
        
        Does it somehow make the (Christian) Bible more "plausable" somehow? - I mean, how does it oh, I don't know what I'm trying to ask. Rachael 20:57:23 8/15/2010 (15)
        
        Possibly to some, but when the Bible itself says it doesn't (sm) - Shawn 23:51:06 8/15/2010 (14)
        
        Just because the Bible doesn't cover everything doesn't mean that - Estelle 01:30:19 8/16/2010 (13)
        
        Now I AM confused. I thought the Bible does cover everything and hold ALL truths. - Rachael. I think its time for me to leave this discussion. 07:03:49 8/16/2010 (12)
        
        Rachael, the implications are too much-- (sm) - Shawn 13:28:50 8/16/2010 (4)
        
        I'm sorry, but I don't get that AT all. I was brought up with the Bible, the - "Old Testament" with the same creation and flood stories. Rachael sm 21:30:13 8/16/2010 (3)
        
        Those who believe in the inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible (sm) - Shawn 22:21:58 8/16/2010 (1)
        
        Right here I should have said "in some cases, THAT is presented..." and - been more careful to not generalize. Not in all cases...Amend that, please. Shawn 10:11:53 8/17/2010 (0)
        
        I guess what I'm saying is, how would not taking it literally diminish the - meaning or the glory of the Bible? R 22:03:11 8/16/2010 (0)
        
        I believe it DOES cover everything we need to know in this world/life. sm - Estelle 07:29:04 8/16/2010 (6)
        
        I know I was going to step aside, but I have to say, honestly - rachael sm 08:11:59 8/16/2010 (5)
        
        Well..... - Estelle 09:40:16 8/16/2010 (4)
        
        clarification (lol, maybe).... - Estelle 09:45:38 8/16/2010 (3)
        
        That's a classic case of "Don't confuse me with the facts." (sm) - Shawn 13:19:53 8/16/2010 (2)
        
        Both sm - Estelle 13:48:08 8/16/2010 (1)
        
        That's good. If you can teach them to be seekers of truth, they'll surely - find it. Good for you! Shawn 16:00:29 8/16/2010 (0)
This is an excellent article re. evidence for God... - Shawn 17:58:06 8/11/2010 (0)
A question for BACs/Estelle, since you've asked ?s of others here- (sm) - Shawn 23:43:16 8/09/2010 (53)
- Just now seeing this.......((loooong and maybe boring & tangent-laden, lol)) - Estelle 00:26:32 8/14/2010 (1)
  - Thanks, Estelle! Appreciate what you have to say here. Good food for thought. Will be back - w/some thoughts soon....Nice to get your perspective on stuff. Shawn 14:22:14 8/14/2010 (0)
- It is a bad thing to see what is before their eyes, because that doesn't - require faith. 17:27:30 8/10/2010 (45)
  - Why would that be a bad thing? Makes no sense to me. - nm 18:47:04 8/10/2010 (44)
    - Bcuz their belive is based on faith - which can't be seen. Takes no faith to believe - what you can see, but you have to have faith to believe what you can't. 21:06:21 8/10/2010 (43)
      - Article above kinda talks about that. I guess there are "points" - to be earned by having faith. Yet ignoring reality is ?able...Shawn 17:59:59 8/11/2010 (42)
        
        Anyone can see reality. Not anyone can have faith, is all I'm saying. - Rachael (fessing up). 16:06:02 8/12/2010 (41)
        
        Some people choose to put their faith in concrete, solid evidence. There's - something wonderful about having one's eyes wide open. Exhilarating, in fact. Shawn 17:32:20 8/12/2010 (40)
        
        Jesus told Thomas that because he had seen, he believed. sm - Estelle 01:17:47 8/14/2010 (36)
        
        What bothers me is those who can/do see, and they call it "bad" - or "evil" and refuse to accept what's right there....Shawn 14:23:43 8/14/2010 (35)
        
        I think I'm beginning to see what the problem is. sm - Estelle 19:12:28 8/14/2010 (26)
        
        Not quite. I'm much more broad-minded than that- so don't assume...(sm) - Shawn 01:13:52 8/15/2010 (16)
        
        I don't think you're any more "broad-minded" than I am. sm - Estelle 08:25:42 8/15/2010 (0)
        
        Can you give an example? All I know is that if one has faith in whatever, what they see - before them isn't necessary, but is there something specific you are talking about? Rachael sm 08:14:13 8/15/2010 (14)
        
        Hi R- I listed a few things in the initial question. Why is (sm) - Shawn 14:01:14 8/15/2010 (13)
        
        I guess I'm just not understanding. Where is fossil evidence ignored and discounted and for what? - I think there are many different scientific thoughts regarding global warming. Rachael sm 14:29:45 8/15/2010 (11)
        
        From THIS BAC's POV, it's NOT the fossils themselves that some - Estelle 23:53:51 8/15/2010 (2)
        
        So all these scientists measuring systems are wrong, but a - single special group of believes are right? R 21:32:54 8/16/2010 (1)
        
        According to young earth/creationist/BACs and their kind, yes. And they'll - jerk Bible verses out of context to condemn those who disagree with them, to boot. Shawn 22:11:59 8/16/2010 (0)
        
        Oh, it is to be sure-- Young earth creationists, to be specific...It's a - big topic. S 14:40:15 8/15/2010 (4)
        
        But your question was addressed to BACs, not Young earth creationists, and - from what I can find, they are not one in the same. Rachael 15:19:32 8/15/2010 (3)
        
        9 times out of 10 they are 1 and the same, or very nearly that. - S 15:33:31 8/15/2010 (2)
        
        I still see them as their own branch of "extremism" who have perhaps - branched off from Christianity. I don't think this is the belief of all Christians, by any means. r 15:46:09 8/15/2010 (1)
        
        :+) Extremely something...... - S 19:12:10 8/15/2010 (0)
        
        However, Shawn, I do know I have run into some of the - Rachael sm 14:35:35 8/15/2010 (2)
        
        I've run into the same ones and they make me sad and mad. nm - Estelle 00:00:55 8/16/2010 (0)
        
        Haha-- Well said-- last sentence, starting with "IF." Good point!! - We've got some repair work to do on that score ;+) S 14:41:35 8/15/2010 (0)
        
        PS- in paragraph 2, I'm talking about the ice, btw.... - S 14:02:39 8/15/2010 (0)
        
        I emailed you back. I don't understand the problem. No offense, but - Christians don't have the cornderstone on faith. Rachael sm 20:02:52 8/14/2010 (8)
        
        I have never said anything about Christians being the only people w/ faith. sm - Estelle 08:17:18 8/15/2010 (4)
        
        See - you did it again. LOL You said - Rachael sm 08:50:55 8/15/2010 (3)
        
        But now that I think about it, I'm not being fair, because Shawn is trying - to put faith in religious terms, , so you are just trying to answer her questions Rachael sm 08:59:55 8/15/2010 (2)
        
        Your last sentence pretty much sums it up (sm) - Shawn 14:18:20 8/15/2010 (0)
        
        Haha- I'm not struggling, R, I'm having a ball.... :+) - ((((hugs)))) Shawn 14:04:54 8/15/2010 (0)
        
        Here is a quote by MLK: Faith is taking the first step, - even when you don't see the whole staircase. Rachael sm 20:13:28 8/14/2010 (2)
        
        Here is another: To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. - To one without faith, no explanation is possible. R 20:15:30 8/14/2010 (1)
        
        Amen! - Estelle 08:41:37 8/15/2010 (0)
        
        Once again, IMO, it is because that does not require faith. If they - were to believe that, their faith would be shattered, so they have to Rachael sm 17:34:18 8/14/2010 (0)
        
        I'm sorry, but my brain can't think of immediate examples right now. sm - Estelle 17:10:53 8/14/2010 (6)
        
        I think it depends on who fundamentalist Christians happen to have - been listening to- their current preacher, and that's pretty sad, IMO. Shawn 01:17:50 8/15/2010 (3)
        
        More simply put, it depends on to what degree they've been educated (sm) - Shawn 01:24:23 8/15/2010 (2)
        
        I wish you could be more specific. It isn't that I disagree with you at all, I - just don't know specifically what issues you are addressing. Rachael. 08:17:16 8/15/2010 (1)
        
        I guess what I mean, and I can't be specific either off hand, is - Rachael sm 08:31:31 8/15/2010 (0)
        
        What about genetic evidence of homosexuality? - nm 19:07:49 8/14/2010 (1)
        
        Okay, thanks! my answer is not a popular one by any means. sm - Estelle 19:49:16 8/14/2010 (0)
        
        Yeah, but I'm not sure that is faith then. It might be knowledge though. - R 21:40:16 8/12/2010 (2)
        
        Hmm. That's a good point. I like GMichael's "You Gotta Have Faith," but - I'm not sure how much a place it has in today's world. Shawn 11:43:16 8/13/2010 (1)
        
        Oh, faith has a HUGE place in this world! Heb 11:1 is just as true today as it ever was. :) nm - Estelle 10:02:55 8/14/2010 (0)
- What is a BAC? - nm 05:47:37 8/10/2010 (4)
  - I mean, I assume the B=Bible, the C=Christian - A? adhering? - but not sure. 09:20:33 8/10/2010 (3)
    - born again christian-- Sorry about not making that more clear. - Good morning! Shawn 11:35:49 8/10/2010 (2)
      - Oh...duh! LOL - smacking my forehead. 16:35:10 8/10/2010 (0)
      - --and anybody is welcome to share their thoughts here, not just BACs in particular. - Just tossing some ?s out for conversational purposes. S 11:37:09 8/10/2010 (0)
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