I was a little freaked out by realizing death is final. No one thing made it all better, just kinda accepted it after awhile. Hope she feels better soon.
I'm average, scoring in the low 100s. For those who grasp ideas and concepts quickly and get frustrated with the rest of us, you have my sympathy. It aint no great shakes being on the low end either.
I have been to a few different UU congregations, each has its own dynamic. The ones that I've attended have church rituals (sermons, songs, lighting of candles) and incorporate philosophy from several religions without proclaiming a gospel. The…
I'm a dog person. Something wonderful about an animal that will accept me no matter how many times I'm late for dinner or will wrestle whenever I need a quick energy release. The only experience I've had with a cat, sprayed the house…
FOF didn't have to say much in the commercial, the media carried out a lot of free advertising. If it works for godless billboards than it can work for anti-choice promotion.
Admittedly hadn't read the Dawkins article and after reading the Archbishop wanted to see exactly what the hub bub was about. Ah, I see. Damn good article by Dawkins, no wonder Cranmer was frothing.
Thank you for the Paragraph 4 rebuttal about commitment and feminism. I wonder where she picked up the idea that feminists shouldn't commit. Geesh.
Overall, nicely put.
From the article, it doesn't seem religion has much to do with happiness. It looks like social circles, marriage, and volunteer work contribute to happiness. I'd want to see non-church going religious persons compared to church going.
I'd be worried if my President were not confident. When did an address give much more than sound bites? Get real.
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I'd be curious to know why your coworker puts so much credibility with Mr. Strobel. I haven't read his book so I don't know what kind of authoritative qualifications he gives himself.
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