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Callie, and All... Speaking only for myself... We cover a HUGE variety of topics amongst our 1600 members on the List, and I feel VERY STRONGLY that the discussion of deep PERSONAL religious beliefs OR non-belief, and all that such a discussion entails, is totally out of place as a PUBLIC discussion in this particular forum. Believe as you will - that's your individual right... but please, PLEASE don't let's delve into the depths of religion in our public discussion when it 's so very easy to move this topic to private email amongst those who are interested in continuing the discussion further. Your sensitivity and consideration regarding this often touchy subject would be greatly appreciated by this individual. Barbara Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Callie M. Judd <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, January 31, 1999 8:06 PM Subject: Reply to l/3l post to Marie >Sharon: This letter got returned- so I'm resubmitting- hope it makes it this >time..; >I do hope your parents recognize your sincerity of heart. You are so >fortunate to have each other. Concerning their "different" way of God >revealing himself, I some- >times feel this is a way of saying the truth about God, who he is, and what he >ex- >pects is relevant to each person. Such relevant truth is a serious >misunderstanding >by many, and I'm coming to an awareness that families need to interact with >each >other, in a loving way, to help all arrive at the one real truth- which can >then help >overcome real problems of everyday life. I'm a real believer in the >relationship with >God being such that we are able to accomplish the needed help and spiritual >growth >as well as physical needs- a "faith in action" concept, WITHIN THE FAMILY, >that >so many have abandoned for "each to his own" philosophies. > My healing from chronic depression came when I started reading the Bible >for >myself, by myself, and came to the realization I no longer wanted to let >people stand between me and God (I was raised Catholic - am now non- >denominational). >Perhaps such thoughts, coming from a third party, could help your dad? > Your activities in family literacy intrique me, please tell me more - >I'm presently >substitute teaching and thinking of getting cert. in Eng.,reading, ESL, or >something >in that area. I know I want to work in a field that helps family >communications, so >maybe family "disintigrations" can be avoided. > > A partner in the effort....... > someone who cares........ >Marie >