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I agree, that positivity is more encouraging and motivating, than either threats or ignoring. The work place is like a little cult or it's own little world - and can vary even right next door, depending on the attitudes of people, especially managers. Most of my bosses have been awesome, but...

Hi Christ-Empowered, There are 3 scriptures that help me put everything else in context: 1. (the 2 greatest commandments...) "Love the Lord thy God with all thy might, mind & strength, and thy neighbor as thyself... on these 2 commandments hang all the law and the prophets." 2. "Without a...

Thank you Edward. I have to admit - that my husband would probably tell you that sometimes I don't walk the talk either. I try, but I've got a lot of pride that gets in the way. We're works in progress. Still, I appreciate your kindness. :)

It's because people are becoming more and more narcissistic - selfish & self-centered. They care only for that which gives them reward. Pets love them back, without requiring much. Unborn children do not. My friend from Africa was walking with me through the pet isle in the grocery store. She...

You think wrong. Don't attempt to equate sperm or ovaries by themselves with a developing human being. "FETUS: unborn human offspring after eight weeks of development." There is no doubt that babies in later stages of pregnancy have "sentience"/awareness but physiology even suggests before 8...

Yes, they can, but we would be even more deceived WITHOUT feelings. Years ago, problems were attempted to be remedied by lobotomy - removing the emotional part of the brain. It caused people to be even more deceived. Logic was fine, but they lacked understanding what they WANTED- that...

I think it's the same reason why we have so many cultures, traditions, sports & sport teams and countless other "group thought." We long to sense that we belong - because we do but on a much more profound level than superficial "groups." Being alive involves risking the inevitable alternative...

Classik, I was curious as to your perspective, experience and feelings regarding the "battle of the sexes." :) I was also curious if you also had experience of others attempting to twist arguments by jumping to conclusions and making sweeping assumptions regarding religion. Feminism has gone...

I'm curious about what inspired you to ask this. I wonder if you've experienced, as I have, "activisits" promoting propaganda using strawman logical fallicy by blaming problems on the bible &/or religion. You know what's funny? Even supposedly "smart" congress have done this. After I wrote...

When I read somewhat confusing scriptures like this, I remember the over-arching commandments that supercede all others... to love God, others and self. The above scripture could be interpreted to mean that if someone is abusive to you, let them keep being abusive, but I don't believe that's...

Eddif, First off, your humble respect, is inspiring. I also appreciate your deep thoughts & the chance to explore different perspectives of parables and other symbolism in the scripture and in life (even our own physical bodies). This, ^ I am considering having printed up and framed in my home...

I feel similarly. God is truth/light & the all-encompassing love that includes all of creation. I love to learn - and especially discover something that is life-changing (or perspective-changing). Like dark energy/matter - I can't wait to see what exciting discoveries are made in regard to that!

Your story is inspiring and uplifting. I love it when God works in our lives like that! Welcome to the forum!

Exactly! He's not far from us, infact, according to Jesus, right within us! "The kingdom (realm/experience) of God is within you." -Luke 17:21 To feel God, I think requires humility first - kindof a serender to God's will (even if it's subtle and imperfect), as Danus mentioned. A desire for...

I don't think Jesus or Buddha or Mohammad knew much more world-religion- history than you do. That kind of knowledge is less significant than spiritual knowledge. Spiritually, no 2 people worship the same God, because the kingdom (realm/experience) of God is unique for each. Some people really...

I agree that it's best to properly understand things before jumping to conclusive labels. In a book I read about developing the mind of Christ - the last "mental" stage (before spiritual stages) is called "vision logic consciousness" where one is able to consider multiple perspectives. To...

Good points. I tend to hate labels, but I do see that we cannot help but label things - words are how we communicate, even if it is most often prematurely concluding. Still, I think labels identifying people as something, tend to inspire too many cognitive distortions, like -jumping to...

I think you summed it up, generally. Nobody's perfect, including pastors. What is most stressful is putting on a face, which is why sometimes social functions can be stressful. I feel for people who put themselves in positions like this. No doubt, many started out with good intentions, but...

I don't know...they're the only ones "united" in certain principles? Or is that looking beyond the mark? ;)

Edward, I understand the need to realize God sees the big picture, and often through our suffering, we are brought closer to God. Although focusing on what we don't have tends to produce excessive frustration, I do think that complaining is better than apathy. The opposite of love is not really...