Date sent: Sun, 24 Dec 2000 16:28:23 -0600 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: "Lanny D. Weddel" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Fw: Fw: Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus To: [log in to unmask] > Mr. Anibal: thanks for your input/stance/opinion/clear thinking. > > Lanny Weddel > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Bob Anibal > To: [log in to unmask] > Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 4:12 PM > Subject: Re: Fw: Fw: Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus > > > May I point out that life is not nonsectarian - I have maintained for > many years that the founders of our nation founded it as a nation > ruled by the majority with respect for the minority - however it is > now a nation ruled by the noisiest ( a minority ) with little respect > for the majority. Let us respect each other's beliefs but do we have > to pussy-foot around for fear of hurting another's feelings - > trampling on their beliefs. Let's not start another stream of > katy-did katy-didn't. It's a season of joy and hope Christmas - > Hanukkah - Kwanzaa and maybe somewhere Goggledy-Woogledy days. Let's > keep it that way I am sole care-giver to my wife 80 - 20 yrs of PD > and had a stroke 2 yrs ago - it takes her 5 minutes to tell me she has > to pee - this forum and a couple of others has been a source of > inspiration and hope for me for some years it sometimes gives me > whatever is needed to keep going - for those of you who are too > narrow minded and thin-skinned to accept that this world is > multi-conceptual and we must accept each other as we are I suggest > you go elsewhere to vent your unhappiness Bob Anibal ----- Original > Message ----- From: "Kelly Grant" <[log in to unmask]> To: > <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 4:23 > PM Subject: Fw: Fw: Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus > > > Howdy Folks > In response to Bob's email (see below) I am sorry if I offended anyone > on the List......that certainly was not my intention. Just as an FYI > - I myself am not Christian - however I felt there were enough on the > list who would enjoy the Jesus/Santa tale......and thought I'd share > it....those who do not wish to read it please use your delete button. > Wishing you all a magical holiday season!! Kelly in Calgary > > Kelly, > > > While I certainly do not object to the mention of Jesus, there are > many > on this List who are not Christians and would consider your > remarks > insensitive towards them. It is generally recommended that > comments > on this List be nonsectarian. > > > Best, > > Bob > > > > > > ********************************************** > Robert A. Fink, M. > D., F.A.C.S., P. C. > 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 > Berkeley, > California 94704-2636 > Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 > > WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ > > mailto:[log in to unmask] > > "Ex > Tristitia Virtus" > > ********************************************* > > > > May I also point out that my response was *private* and not to the List. It has now been brought to the List, and so, I am responding on the List. There are many who do not believe that Jesus is the Messiah (or the Son of God). Some do not even accept the fact of His existence. To make a statement that "Jesus is better than Santa Claus" is, to me, insensitive towards those who do not accept the divinity of Jesus. The Parkinsn List is for Parkinson's disease and those who need support in dealing with this illness. The United States, in its wisdom, requires a separation of church and state. We should do no less. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************