It's really funny, you never know how what you say/write will be
interpreted. Peggy correctly interpreted my intent when she wrote that I
was merely "... answering a question as to why bad things happen to good
people". I should have realized that so sensitive a topic as the
existence of God would touch a nerve and take off. It was not my
intention to take attention or time away from PD, and I apologize.

However, I think the biggest objection to the political posts was not
that they were off-topic (they were actually related to PD), but that
some of the posts were using inflammatory language. I don't believe that
I insulted anyone in my posts - I never claimed "my God is better than
yours" or that "people who don't believe in God will go to hell" - I
don't believe either of those things. Those thoughts, and the desire to
convert, are the products of some man-made religions. I don't believe in
religion, though they can be of benefit to many people. I just believe
in God. They really are two separate (though related) things.

As for the article Ray referenced, I read it and found it just as
opinionated as any article I have ever read on religion (both pro and
con). It was full of opinions that were stated as fact, and that always
makes me suspicious of the writer's intent. I could point out the
instances, but since it the list was quite long, I didn't want to burden
the PD list with such an off-topic message. If anyone is interested,
email me and I can send it to you. I wanted to send it to you Ray, but I
don't have your personal email.

Now, getting back to the PD point (and hopefully staying there), has
anyone heard of a relationship between PD and steroid use?

Wendy

-----Original Message-----
From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rayilyn Brown
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 4:16 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Fwd: Hardwired-for-Religion Issue

I, am in no way attempting to influence anybody.  This just came up on
another site - at first I  thought it was this one - and thought some of
you might
be interested,
since the question under discussion is an important one, even tho we
can't
answer it.

Ray, of the abnormal mind

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