tiberry

Why does "sharing" have to mean 'Only when asked'? If someone openly wants to share the reasons that they believe that they're happy, what's wrong with that? Certainly, I don't condone being pushy about it or going beyond the initial contact if it makes someone else uncomfortable. How many times do you walk up to one of your friends and tell them how you're feeling? Maybe that you're angry because your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend doesn't understand you, or you're kids are just the greatest in the world - something that has deep meaning to you.

Would that be pushy? Maybe some folks would think it weird, especially if you've never "shared" on that level before, as most folks never do. Especially about things that are "personal"...

I think that's the reason people avoid talking about religion - its too deep and personal to some. It "touches a nerve", so the natural tendency is to avoid it.

To me, OshnSoul has put it clearly: The boundary between being judgemental and sharing is clear. I'd be more than happy to discuss ANYONE's beliefs on religion so long as they remain non-judgemental and objective. Further, I'd be open to a healthy debate, which to me is different still than judgemental. Its all about the approach...if you want to discuss religion, don't come at me with condemnation and hellfire - tell me your views, I'll tell you mine and we can present as much 'evidence' as we like to convince the other we're right.


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My life's work is to bridge the gap between that which is perceived by the mind and that which is quantifiable by words and numbers.