Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Wow! Beautiful. On May 26, 2005, at 5:38 AM, Bridget wrote: > > Thanks Jan, > As a homeschooling mom, I have occasion to meet a LOT of very religious > people. I am amazed at how kinds and pleasant some of them are while > others are exclusionary and negative. I've learned a lot from the > former type, and they have learned from me. > > We have a group of 50 or so families now, who span the spectrum - LDS, > Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Pagan, Agnostic and Athiest. Our one and > only rule is that we respect each other's beliefs. That serves us > well. It's truly amazing to watch our group in action too. In the > last two years, we have had a colon cancer, two lymphomas (one of whom > died), an open heart surgery (me), two problem pregnancies, and an > autoimmune disorder still under study. Each time, the group rallies > round and cooks for the family involved at least once a week. Parents > offer rides to kids whose parents have been ill and can't take them to > events. And the kids look out for each other in astounding ways. > > These people have shown me that it is okay to ask for help and to offer > help. They've shown me that religions can co-exist and we can have > mutual respect for one another regardless of our differences. > > Brigdet > > > >> Bridget, >> I agree with you 100%. You express yourself eloquently. >> Religion lived is much more telling of a person's soul and compels one >> to follow by example. I am suspicious of those who try to tell me how > I >> must lead my life. >> Thanks for the post. >> Jan >> > > > > > > Please visit the Zapper homepage at > http://www.ZapLife.org > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Thanks Mike. I truly wish everyone could experience this kind of community. It has been such a remarkable experience. Bridget > >> Bridget, > >> I agree with you 100%. You express yourself eloquently. > >> Religion lived is much more telling of a person's soul and compels one > >> to follow by example. I am suspicious of those who try to tell me how > > I > >> must lead my life. > >> Thanks for the post. > >> Jan > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > Please visit the Zapper homepage at > > http://www.ZapLife.org > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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