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Intense1 · 10-03-2006, 06:37 PM

Hi Will,

Sorry, don't know how to copy the parts of a post over yet that I want to respond to (I'm sure I'll learn in time - any hints?....)

1. Thanks for your welcome. I've felt like a weasel just slinkin' around and reading all the good stuff (and difficult stuff, mind ya) but it's time to just jump in.

2. You said that when something like "army of God" seems to hit in someone's soul, that they might just create the thing that they have hit on. True, but if we're talking about a group who wants to instill Biblical values into kids (based on solid Biblical interpretations), then I don't think we'll be seeing a sudden news flash on CNN about a pint-sized "Army of God" that has taken over any vital sociological systems. Isn't that what we were talking about, this thing with kids? Am I confused? Could be, I often am....

3. The magnifying mirror into our own souls - it should. But most times, when people view their "religion" and get that mirror, it makes them see what they want to be and then who they are, and that disparity causes them either pain (I'm not that), or regret (I'll never be that), or pride (I'm more than that). Rarely does it cause the response of humility (I'd like to be that, but I don't know how). That last one is where I'm at, and where I'll always be.

4. "CHURCH" is an extension of humanity - being part of a body, or family is what extends from God.

5. Never heard W say that he heard God tell him to invade Iraq. NEVER. Just because he professes faith in God doesn't mean he feels he is on a Jihad.
I think. I don't know him, even though he's southern and a Christian (surely we all know each other......hee

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6. Most leaders of Islam are teachers of peace and understanding..... then, if you don't mind my bit of cussin', WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY? Why is it that we only hear from the "death to the Great Satan America" and "death to Israel" clique? Where are the moderates, I ask you? There are moderate Christians out there doing things (Rick Warren, and others), but where are the moderate Mullahs or Imams?

The problem with being moderate is that by nature you just don't want to cause a stink. Am I right? Momma taught you not to, so you don't.

10-03-2006, 06:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
Intense1 Crazy Location: Music City burbs	Hi Will, Sorry, don't know how to copy the parts of a post over yet that I want to respond to (I'm sure I'll learn in time - any hints?....) 1. Thanks for your welcome. I've felt like a weasel just slinkin' around and reading all the good stuff (and difficult stuff, mind ya) but it's time to just jump in. 2. You said that when something like "army of God" seems to hit in someone's soul, that they might just create the thing that they have hit on. True, but if we're talking about a group who wants to instill Biblical values into kids (based on solid Biblical interpretations), then I don't think we'll be seeing a sudden news flash on CNN about a pint-sized "Army of God" that has taken over any vital sociological systems. Isn't that what we were talking about, this thing with kids? Am I confused? Could be, I often am.... 3. The magnifying mirror into our own souls - it should. But most times, when people view their "religion" and get that mirror, it makes them see what they want to be and then who they are, and that disparity causes them either pain (I'm not that), or regret (I'll never be that), or pride (I'm more than that). Rarely does it cause the response of humility (I'd like to be that, but I don't know how). That last one is where I'm at, and where I'll always be. 4. "CHURCH" is an extension of humanity - being part of a body, or family is what extends from God. 5. Never heard W say that he heard God tell him to invade Iraq. NEVER. Just because he professes faith in God doesn't mean he feels he is on a Jihad. I think. I don't know him, even though he's southern and a Christian (surely we all know each other......hee ) 6. Most leaders of Islam are teachers of peace and understanding..... then, if you don't mind my bit of cussin', WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY? Why is it that we only hear from the "death to the Great Satan America" and "death to Israel" clique? Where are the moderates, I ask you? There are moderate Christians out there doing things (Rick Warren, and others), but where are the moderate Mullahs or Imams? The problem with being moderate is that by nature you just don't want to cause a stink. Am I right? Momma taught you not to, so you don't. __________________ (none yet, still thinkin')