You make a valid point about not discussing the existence of God here.  Here
is not a place to try to inflict our beliefs about anything about such
important topics as religion -  politics and advocacy included. However here
IS a place for us to share emotional support.   Wendy was not preaching but
merely making a statement about her emotional support being found in a diety
very much recognized throughout the world, no more than what you do through
your motivational statements about advocating for a specific political
action. She was answering a question as to why bad things happen to good
people - in her humble manner.

Your point is well taken that you are wanting to go on record as a
non-believer; Wendy's was well taken that she was going on record as a
believer - something that helps her (and me and others) get through living
with Parkinson's.  It is best if we not discuss either politics or
religion - but let's not totally remove the intent of the First Amendment's
"freedom of speech."   And please don't point a finger at someone and say
they're preaching, and their doing so willl "bring people to your door with
a Watch Tower in hand. If her statement here does so, please let us know.
Preaching? - If that is giving one's opinion of one's way of dealing with
things, we ALL have done so at one time or another.  Time to move to another
topic.
Peggy
PS - "I am Peg Willocks and I approve this statement."

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Wasson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:48 AM
Subject: Re: WendyLearning To Accept Life, Not Fight It


> With all due respect to everyone who has contributed to the recent
discussion of the existence of God, I think that the God/No God question is
far less important to the subject of Parkinson's than a respectful
discussion of the politics of health in the U.S., Canada, or elsewhere.
>
> If believing in God makes it easier for some to live with the disease,
fine, end of story. The rest, despite disclaimers, is intended to convince
those who don't believe - that is, it is preaching. It is off-topic and
comes close to being offensive. I don't want preachers showing up on my
cyber door-step, Watch Tower in hand.
>
> This is not aimed at Wendy or anybody in particular. But I think that
debate about the EXISTENCE of God should be clearly labeled OT (off-topic).
>
> Greg
>
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