I think that's awesome.
really.
I would love to have my name permanently deleted from RC church records too.
Then again... I'll be legally changing my name. heh. :D
(they've got the wrong gal) lol
What even ARE christian values?
I agree. Christian culture was distinctly present (and pervasive)
in the founding 'everything'.
(of what we call the United States of America)
Excellent distinction ,Mystic. :clap
The religion of the Native Americans was Inherent to their very way of life.
They were inseperable.
There was no equality of life or religion for them.
(all people created equal and all that):rolleyes:
This however is both characteristic of the history of Christianity
and the history of...
As a proverbial quip it is ironically and humorously succinct. :D
As for 'hate the sinner',
'sin' and 'sinner' are concepts put forth by particular religions.
All to say 'I am not effected/restricted by your concepts'.
(they do not rule me at all, and do not appeal to me in general)
I find the art form of NOT allowing mySelf to be manipulated
far more useful and intreiging
than that of manipulating.
Manipulators are a dime a dozen,
and you find them on every path and road.
Manipulation is insidious and is called by so many other names...
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There's some really fabulous conversation in this forum.
I appreciate you all very much,
and feel very lucky to be in the company of such maturely open mided thinkers.
It's the only reason I post here.
We're all in inter'play with one another.
Why not make the most of it?
People largely don't want to cooperate with others,
even when it would be to their own benefit,
because they cannot think beyond the pre-programmed model/s.
(that rule their thinking)
Thinking out beyond the boundries...
Other people are always going to paint their own pictures of 'you' anyway.
It's a given.
It can't be avoided.
Might as well pose in a way that suits you.:flirt:
Cast yourSelf in a light that shows off your best angles.
;)
How on earth does the govt. know what kinds of relationships those living at the same address have with one another? How presumptuous!
I personally would be MAJORLY ****** off if the govt. just 'poof' pronounced me married/commonlaw. WTF is that?!
WE don't even get to sign on to our own legal...