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Old 11-19-2008, 06:28 AM   #32
GregorArturo
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Default Re: I would like to issue a challenge

I always find it interesting when the religious go up against the spiritualists (Remember ctophil and me! That was classic haha...) in that the religious folk horde together in a group with one turning toward the rest of the crowd "Don't worry, they'll it coming to them." While the spiritualists will just roll their eyes with a smile on their face and each go on their own merry way. The religious folk will continue to meet together in groups and focus on notions of separation and how to restore unity to the group to further the notion of separation between them and the almighty. The spiritualists however, will go on with the natural flow of life and simply due to synchronicity, they are brought together again in which they embrace the unity with a hug and a smile.

Scooby, my advice, rework how you approach people with your ideas and feelings, and I honestly believe people will listen to you more seriously, regardless of their current beliefs.

For example, there was a discussion panel this week at my campus focused on 'seeking harmony' through an association of secular humanists which I am proudly apart of. One of the four panel speakers was the representative for the local interfaith Chaplin service and is a Christian. In that terms of atmosphere, you think there may have been some tension. However, her views were greatly appreciated by everyone there, and she was very well spoken. I was very glad that they included her in the discussion. She was a very honest and good hearted person who was by no means in the dark or misled as some will always say in regards to religion. Namaste.
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