To many list members their spirituality and or religious beliefs
are as important a part of their lives as is their Parkinsons.
Denying that is similar to an episode of freezing or operating
withou a limb!  If we are as tolerant as we appear to be by an
occasional reference to a PWPs "point of reference," it makes one
wonder if this is really a "support group."  I find the group
atmosphere to be so dominated by a few individuals that it
possesses a kind of philosophical (maybe pseudo religious)
fervor/flavor that is at times unnerving.  Many PWPs fall back on
their religious beliefs as a means of relaxation, meditation or
coping, which can be of assistance to others.  I for one
integrate thoughts from all religious views, if they can assist
me in dealing with my reality. The anti-religious fervor of this
group's moguls borders on intolerance.  I do hope this group is
democratic.

Jacqueline W. Mills

Carole Hercun wrote:

> I haven't gotten involved in the Religion Debate, and I
> don't intend to, but I'm with you on this one, Bob. I've
> always believed in the delete button as censor. Carole H.
>
> --- "Robert A. Fink, M. D." <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > I have received Charlie Meyer's proposal for taking the
> > discussion of
> > "religion" offlist.  While I love such discussions, I am
> > not going to get
> > involved in that since I am busy with other things these
> > days.
> >
> > I do, however, want to comment on the fact that I am
> > strongly
> > opposed to "fragmenting" this List by placing certain
> > subjects "off
> > limits" just because certain people "dislike" reading
> > about them.  The
> > "delete button" is present on just about every computer
> > that I have
> > ever heard of.
> >
> > If we set the precedent of making certain topics "taboo"
> > because some
> > people "don't like them", we will take the first step
> > towards dissolving
> > this List (I have seen this happen before on a number of
> > Lists).  First it
> > will be religion, and then it will be sexuality,
> > work-related injuries,
> > surgery, fava beans, etc.  Suppose I said that
> > discussions concerning
> > pallidotomy were something that I "didn't approve of" and
> > that all
> > postings regarding pallidotomy should be taken offlist.
> > Not a very
> > good idea, IMO.
> >
> > No, I think that religion should be a topic which can be
> > discussed here
> > as long as it has some reference to PD (and most of the
> > religion
> > postings have had such), and that other folks' religions
> > are respected
> > and accepted.
> >
> > If we are going to start "censoring" the topics which are
> > permissible
> > on this List, then I will not be here for very much
> > longer.
> >
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
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