Mother Teresa Struggled With Her Faith

[rhertz]

There is nothing wrong with a little "passion" every now and then!

[vixweb]

Originally Posted by rhertz

There is nothing wrong with a little "passion" every now and then!

Especially on THIS subject!
And, Matty, Don't assume to know MY level of research or willingness to understand Catholicism! I could have easily brought up things that would have really upset you, But I did not-I thought our discussion was quite civil. No-one here was attaking you, I was being NICE. But, if you say things people don't agree with- expect to be called on it. I would expect the same from you! This is a public forum

[Isaac-Saxxon]

I thought the post were civil too. I think of churches and organized religion as a set of controls placed on men by other men in order to control them. We all live under some kind of control in our life but then there are the religionists and emotionalism that are a major part of the "Matrix" with government, education and economy being other major factors. Are you plugged in to the system and told what to believe ? Step back take a deep breath and read for yourself. I love this line from the Matrix. Matty this could a wake up call so take the blinders off and hang on for the ride
http://www.shreveport.com/forums/sho...playnow&gid2=0

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by vixweb

This is a public forum

How does that old saying go? "The two things you don't talk about in public are religion and politics!" LOL, those two seem to be the most passionate topics on this board. I've seen a highly technical discussion board blow up over these subjects during a crisis such as 9/11. Normally everyone gets along because of their shared interest or job. But once the topic drifts to religion and politics, things blow up quick.

It just seems that people naturally segregate themselves from people who believe differently than they do, and hang out with people who believe like they do. Most sites are for one or the other but not both. Few sites seem to fulfill the needs of Republicans AND Democrats or Christians AND Muslims for example. But some do like google and yahoo where there are groups of all types.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by rhertz

How does that old saying go? "The two things you don't talk about in public are religion and politics!" LOL, those two seem to be the most passionate topics on this board. I've seen a highly technical discussion board blow up over these subjects during a crisis such as 9/11. Normally everyone gets along because of their shared interest or job. But once the topic drifts to religion and politics, things blow up quick.

It just seems that people naturally segregate themselves from people who believe differently than they do, and hang out with people who believe like they do. Most sites are for one or the other but not both. Few sites seem to fulfill the needs of Republicans AND Democrats or Christians AND Muslims for example. But some do like google and yahoo where there are groups of all types.

That is what grandma would say about sitting down for dinner. The thread is here and feelings run deep. Some choose the top of the fence

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by Isaac-Saxxon

Some choose the top of the fence

Sitting atop a strong tall fence isn't a bad place to be during a flood.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by rhertz

Sitting atop a strong tall fence isn't a bad place to be during a flood.

your fence is neither tall or strong but luke warm. Stand for something or fall for anything Dare to be a Daniel

[Texasbelle]

I don't want to be caught riding the fence when that day comes. Nope not I.