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Jan 21, 2008 13:52

We went to my parents' for the weekend.  They are sooooooo religious, and I have spent a lifetime fighting against that.  Yesterday at lunch, mom said "Oh, I got a letter from Dennis & Jeannie.  She is almost fully recovered from her coma ( Read more... )

medical vs spiritual, parents, religion

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ex_iron_bear January 21 2008, 19:38:49 UTC
I sometimes wonder how many deaths the likes of Benny Hinn has caused over the years. Those faithful ones who suffer the consequences are good people, who have been misdirected down a very dark path indeed. Perhaps this awful experience woke them up to the reality of the situation.

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One of my favorite fables is... wapitiwhisperer January 22 2008, 02:28:16 UTC
Once upon a time, a man sat on his porch as a flood warning was beginning. His neighbor was pulling out of the driveway following the evacuation order from the community officials. The neighbor said, "Hey. Jump in. We can ride out together to avoid the flood." The man responded, "I have faith. God will save me from the impending flood ( ... )

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Re: One of my favorite fables is... ex_iron_bear January 24 2008, 04:46:48 UTC
I love that, thanks. Sometimes the 'miracle' we desire is there in plain sight!

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By the way.... wapitiwhisperer January 22 2008, 02:28:52 UTC
It's really nice to hear from you. How have you been?

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Re: By the way.... ex_iron_bear January 24 2008, 04:51:29 UTC
Thanks for asking, hon. Last year was generally awful, with several deaths in the immediate family. But the clouds have cleared. With hard work and smile, 2008 has real promise.

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