Alcohol can be consumed in moderation without harmul effects to the personal body or impairing an individual where others safety is at risk, but isn't the point of smoking marijuana to get high, and getting high is the result no matter what? Not everyone drinks to get drunk - which is where I...
The gradual progression of me realizing that I didn't buy into Christianity/Jesus, that it felt so wrong to the point of making me physically ill, and figuring out how to go on WITH faith and WITHOUT that one component that burned fear into my psyche for 20 years, was most definitely life...
I hadn't thought of that...that definitely makes sense. Cremation gives me the heebie jeebies anyway.
As for treating the body with respect, what are the thoughts on piercings, tattoos, cosmetic surgeries...permanent alterations to the body that aren't necessary? Is this condemned, acceptable...
Is the resurrection spiritual or physical? I've heard that some Catholic Christians are against cremation because they believe in a similar, literal/physical concept, and that your body needs to be preserved (even if decayed) to be brought back for the soul to re-enter (or something like that)...
Levite?! xkatz = Levite?? Now I feel really stupid...I've spoken to him on a few other occassions when I was feeling brave enough to pop out of lurkerdom in the Judaism forum a few months ago and he was so understanding and helpful with my questions. Here I've been talking to a rabbi all...
I have only a few times and the conversations are usually short and a little uncomfortable. I think he is very much attached to the traditions that come with Christianity, ie: holidays, family ties, etc, and not the religion itself. We agree on most basic priniciples, with the exception of...
It is broad, you're right, and sometimes almost not like a religion at all and instead more of a common-interest club. I agree with a lot of their ideologies but it's the varying and inconsistant theologies that worry me, like you pointed out. I guess because of my fear of rejection from the...
Come visit the Seekers subforum...you'll fit right in! You aren't the only one facing or having faced the faith dilemma or tried to figure out where you fit in, if anywhere. Embrace your spiritual journey, don't force a conclusion. Easier said than done, I know...I'm still struggling myself. I...
Had a double feature day with the hubby last weekend and saw Inception and The Expendables. I really enjoyed Inception, though it's a film I need to see a few more times to pick up on and clarify everything...so much was explained so fast that I needed a rewind not offered at the theater! The...
Long time, no write fellow seeking RF'ers! Summertime is a busy time in my home so I haven't had much time for internet, let alone spiritual contemplations. :) Things are slowing down now and I look forward to easing back into the community.
After putting some actual time into myself this...
Aw, thanks *Anne*...I really love them too :)
I love the meaning behind yours as well.
StephenW - love the hand print idea...my husband is getting our daughter's birth footprints on his back this summer - he's a tattoo virgin, hehe.
I actually started a thread asking for opinions and suggestions on my next one! Care to give your insights, Anne? :)
http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/social-world/100096-tattoo-ideas.html
This was my first at 18 that I designed myself. I'm a gemini and dolphins are my favorite animal -...
Nah, I think it'd be sleek and sexy either way...it has a Native American feel to it which is beautiful.
Mine on the other hand are very girly...two dolphins with a sunset and gemini symbol, and the other a tribal/floral tattoo for my daughter. Now if you had anything like that your...
For those of you who enjoy tattoo's, gimme some ideas! Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of my beloved dog's passing and I've finally narrowed down some ideas for a memorial tattoo. I have two others already, a "tramp stamp" representing myself, and a mother/daughter symbol on my inner left...