Thought you might enjoy this interesting prayer given in Kansas at the opening session of their Senate. It seems prayer still upsets some people
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Re: (continued - I ran out of room)nattyclaireFebruary 3 2005, 03:51:15 UTC
Hey hon- no worries, I think we all know that we think differently, and I'll always love you for being the hardworking admirable beautiful girl you are. So, you don't ever have to worry about sharing your views, as long as I'm allowed to reply too :)
I can totally understand where you are coming from on the abortion issue. If I thought life started at conception, I would be right with you- I'm certainly not an advocate for murder and am anti death penalty. But I just have a different idea about when life starts, probably because I'm not religious. I've felt that way since who knows when- I remember putting together a booklet/presentation in 7th grade telling a very Baptist class how I was pro choice and anti-death penalty. Let's just say, I wasn't exactly loved in 7th grade.
But as I got older, people get more mature, and we all learned to relate to one another on different levels. I was very different from the people in my town- I remember having conversations with girls my age talking about how they would never date someone of another race, and would never let their kids date someone of another race either. I was completely shocked- and definitely expressed this view. But no matter how differently people do think (and in no way am I trying to say that you are against inter-racial couples) those kids were still willing to respect opposing views.... enough to vote an atheist French modern dance girl as the school's prom queen.
Anyway- I do hope you continue to share your views with me, and you really don't have to be afraid of destroying our friendship in the least- in fact I think it can only get stronger the more we share about our beliefs. It's always good to know that I can have an awesome friendship with someone who has a different value system. Just to let you know, at law school here, I have made friends w/ several Republicans(gasp!), and even some Mormans and military folk too.
While we may have our differences- we certianly have a lot in common. We both work really damn hard at whatever we're doing (and always do too much, as I start 2 part time jobs, dance class and law school......). But we know what's important in life- our friends and family- and the loves of our lives. Justin and I have gotten incredibly close- I feel so lucky to be with such an intelligent, generous, and silly guy- he makes me sane, and I know Matt does that for you. But we both were raised very differently, and those values we learned growing up will always be a part of us. Remember I'm half French (and my mom basically think she is French)- so socialism is in my blood, and I've seen it work in France- but they have a very different society from ours. I've been to church once in my life- with my best friend. But almost all of my high school friends are pretty religious and traditional- but like you, they still know how to have an awesome time, making fun of bad movies or playing silly games, or going out dancing. Knowing how to strike a balance between work, friendship, love and having a good time (however skewed that might be while we are students!)--- that's where we'll always have a common bond . Oh, and being able to make fun of the Cornell Dance Department (whom my new dance professor knows all about).
Anywho- no need to fret- I love you and always will- and you better keep being adamant about your views- I would expect no less from you!
I can totally understand where you are coming from on the abortion issue. If I thought life started at conception, I would be right with you- I'm certainly not an advocate for murder and am anti death penalty. But I just have a different idea about when life starts, probably because I'm not religious. I've felt that way since who knows when- I remember putting together a booklet/presentation in 7th grade telling a very Baptist class how I was pro choice and anti-death penalty. Let's just say, I wasn't exactly loved in 7th grade.
But as I got older, people get more mature, and we all learned to relate to one another on different levels. I was very different from the people in my town- I remember having conversations with girls my age talking about how they would never date someone of another race, and would never let their kids date someone of another race either. I was completely shocked- and definitely expressed this view. But no matter how differently people do think (and in no way am I trying to say that you are against inter-racial couples) those kids were still willing to respect opposing views.... enough to vote an atheist French modern dance girl as the school's prom queen.
Anyway- I do hope you continue to share your views with me, and you really don't have to be afraid of destroying our friendship in the least- in fact I think it can only get stronger the more we share about our beliefs. It's always good to know that I can have an awesome friendship with someone who has a different value system. Just to let you know, at law school here, I have made friends w/ several Republicans(gasp!), and even some Mormans and military folk too.
While we may have our differences- we certianly have a lot in common. We both work really damn hard at whatever we're doing (and always do too much, as I start 2 part time jobs, dance class and law school......). But we know what's important in life- our friends and family- and the loves of our lives. Justin and I have gotten incredibly close- I feel so lucky to be with such an intelligent, generous, and silly guy- he makes me sane, and I know Matt does that for you. But we both were raised very differently, and those values we learned growing up will always be a part of us. Remember I'm half French (and my mom basically think she is French)- so socialism is in my blood, and I've seen it work in France- but they have a very different society from ours. I've been to church once in my life- with my best friend. But almost all of my high school friends are pretty religious and traditional- but like you, they still know how to have an awesome time, making fun of bad movies or playing silly games, or going out dancing. Knowing how to strike a balance between work, friendship, love and having a good time (however skewed that might be while we are students!)--- that's where we'll always have a common bond . Oh, and being able to make fun of the Cornell Dance Department (whom my new dance professor knows all about).
Anywho- no need to fret- I love you and always will- and you better keep being adamant about your views- I would expect no less from you!
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