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Sat Mar-15-08 02:49 PM
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| 160. OK, folks, don't joke about poor spelling. It just encourages the spelling-challenged. |
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Embrace" not embrass
"Deprecate" not depreciate
Just so everybody knows the correct way.
Have a nice day!
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| -I, too, am a pastor in the United Church of Christ |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:03 PM |
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Thank you for the perspective, mycritters! |
Cooley Hurd |
Mar-14-08 05:04 PM |
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You're welcome! Thanks for the k&r. nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:10 PM |
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Thanks for the post. |
tishaLA |
Mar-14-08 05:08 PM |
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Thank you. nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:09 PM |
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Thanks for sharing your perspective. Interesting post! |
InAbLuEsTaTe |
Mar-14-08 05:11 PM |
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God bless you |
LSparkle |
Mar-14-08 05:11 PM |
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You're welcome. I love this church! nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:12 PM |
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My non-Christian friends tell me I'm the most "Christian" person they know |
LSparkle |
Mar-14-08 05:21 PM |
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Very thoughtful post |
spoony |
Mar-14-08 05:12 PM |
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Thank you! nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:16 PM |
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thank you very much for the reasoned and considered post. |
Texas Hill Country |
Mar-14-08 05:13 PM |
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You're welcome! nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:17 PM |
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Thank you for a thoughtful, well-reasoned post. |
Window |
Mar-14-08 05:14 PM |
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You're welcome! nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:17 PM |
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My understanding, the Prophets were "rabble rousers" using politically incorrect speech |
cryingshame |
Mar-14-08 05:14 PM |
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The prophets got in a whole lot of trouble |
noel711 |
Mar-14-08 05:19 PM |
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The prophets wrote about social justice |
dmesg |
Mar-14-08 05:25 PM |
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Offshoot question for you. |
FREEWILL56 |
Mar-15-08 04:52 PM |
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Thank you for your needed perspective. nt |
babylonsister |
Mar-14-08 05:15 PM |
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how lucky it is being a pastor. I love religion (my last name is |
roguevalley |
Mar-14-08 05:22 PM |
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Lots of clergy begin later in life. More and more pastors are "second career". nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:24 PM |
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Ah, Rogue... |
noel711 |
Mar-14-08 09:57 PM |
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There are several of us in the Liberal Christian/Progressive People of Faith DU Group |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 11:52 PM |
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Hi Critters, |
noel711 |
Mar-14-08 05:17 PM |
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Thank you! Nice to hear from a colleague. Have a good Holy Week! |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:18 PM |
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As a cradle Lutheran, tired of the personal piety, I appreciate reading some words of reason! |
bobbolink |
Mar-15-08 12:37 PM |
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I think it was a Jeremaiad |
dmesg |
Mar-14-08 05:17 PM |
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Precisely. nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:19 PM |
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My mom is a UCC pastor, too |
dmesg |
Mar-14-08 05:23 PM |
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Nicely done. |
cbayer |
Mar-14-08 05:18 PM |
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My father's family is all Disciples. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:21 PM |
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"He has always taken stances further left than most of his congregates " |
bobbolink |
Mar-15-08 12:39 PM |
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Thamk you |
bigbrother05 |
Mar-14-08 05:18 PM |
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I can give it a shot, but I'm not making guarantees! |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:26 PM |
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That's all I can ask |
bigbrother05 |
Mar-14-08 05:30 PM |
#39 |
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That's really funny... on so many levels! |
bobbolink |
Mar-15-08 12:03 PM |
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If he had praised Obama without mentioning Hillary Clinton, |
Eric J in MN |
Mar-14-08 05:19 PM |
#22 |
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If he was encouraging people to vote for him, yes. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:23 PM |
#29 |
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Thanks so much for sharing your perspective. |
flpoljunkie |
Mar-14-08 05:22 PM |
#26 |
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K and R thanks. Just one question. Is calling yourself or others an "asshole" a sin? |
Flabbergasted |
Mar-14-08 05:22 PM |
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Not if they're really assholes. It's the "bearing false witness" stuff that gets you in trouble. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:25 PM |
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Thank you so much. This is enormously enlightening! |
EffieBlack |
Mar-14-08 05:27 PM |
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A fine rundown! I'm PISSED AS HELL, TOO!!! |
bobbolink |
Mar-14-08 05:28 PM |
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bobblink, I love your passion. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:30 PM |
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Aw, thanks! I'm still trying to dig the nails out of my hands |
bobbolink |
Mar-14-08 05:34 PM |
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I'll take whatever "kingdom" I can get. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:37 PM |
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. |
bobbolink |
Mar-14-08 05:41 PM |
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Thank you for that wonderful post! I think I tried to check out.. |
KAZ |
Mar-14-08 05:29 PM |
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I started my ministry in Will County. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:32 PM |
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Plainfield is just north of me. I think I might just do that. |
KAZ |
Mar-14-08 05:43 PM |
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A very enjoyable read |
latinolatteliberal |
Mar-14-08 05:31 PM |
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Indeed, Uncharacteristically so. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:33 PM |
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Many thanks. This was a much needed perspective. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Mar-14-08 05:33 PM |
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Thanks! nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:34 PM |
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Knowing your church |
FedoraLV |
Mar-14-08 05:34 PM |
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Thank you. nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:35 PM |
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if you weren't an asshole you couldn't be in here |
grantcart |
Mar-14-08 05:34 PM |
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Thank you. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:36 PM |
#49 |
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"I resemble that remark" lol |
grantcart |
Mar-14-08 05:47 PM |
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Are you sure you wrote what you meant? |
tachyon |
Mar-14-08 05:39 PM |
#51 |
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from one asshole to another yes!! |
grantcart |
Mar-14-08 05:46 PM |
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Oh, sorry, my damn martyr detector is out of calibration again. |
tachyon |
Mar-14-08 06:15 PM |
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martyr? not sure how that fits the OP called himself an asshole and I was simply embrassing |
grantcart |
Mar-14-08 06:35 PM |
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Hey, if you wanna embrass it, I won't depreciate it! |
tachyon |
Mar-14-08 07:22 PM |
#87 |
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OK, folks, don't joke about poor spelling. It just encourages the spelling-challenged. |
juajen |
Mar-15-08 02:49 PM |
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What pray tell is 'the kingdom' ... |
Everybody |
Mar-14-08 05:42 PM |
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We're doing to together. We work to build the kingdom of God, |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:45 PM |
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and the good pastor works with the doubters and naysayers...... |
JohnnyLib2 |
Mar-14-08 05:58 PM |
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Don't you understand ironical humour at all? It was a joke! When Bobbolink |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Mar-15-08 05:25 PM |
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You are very close to my PCUSA church. |
El Supremo |
Mar-14-08 05:43 PM |
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Not wanting to pick a fight, but Antoinette Brown (later Blackwell) |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:48 PM |
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Pick a fight over some historical trivia? I hope not. |
El Supremo |
Mar-14-08 06:09 PM |
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Sometimes pastors say stupid things |
Swamp Rat |
Mar-14-08 05:45 PM |
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Don't I know! nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:50 PM |
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Thank you. |
Stephanie |
Mar-14-08 05:48 PM |
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Hmmm...interesting thought. I'll think about it. nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 05:49 PM |
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You seem like a nice person, but Christopher Hitchens is right about religion. |
The Night Owl |
Mar-14-08 05:52 PM |
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mycritters is a woman |
BuffyTheFundieSlayer |
Mar-14-08 06:01 PM |
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Thank you for the correction. {EOM} |
The Night Owl |
Mar-14-08 06:04 PM |
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. |
bobbolink |
Mar-15-08 12:44 PM |
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Christopher Hitchens isn't right about anything. |
DemBones DemBones |
Mar-14-08 06:04 PM |
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What allows idiots like Christopher Hitchens to rise to positions of prominence and influence? |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 06:24 PM |
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The fact that he was able to vilify Mother Theresa tells you all |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Mar-15-08 05:48 PM |
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Religion does not poison everything people do. NT |
haroldgiowa |
Mar-14-08 07:13 PM |
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You missed the point. Religion is the poison and snake oil salesmen... |
The Night Owl |
Mar-15-08 12:00 AM |
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Sorry... |
Unca Jim |
Mar-15-08 09:17 AM |
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Thanks. |
intheflow |
Mar-14-08 06:00 PM |
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You're right. I should have said "Christian". |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 06:32 PM |
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Former? |
Maat |
Mar-14-08 08:15 PM |
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Hi Maat! |
intheflow |
Mar-14-08 11:54 PM |
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Despite all that, I still think that Obama |
DemBones DemBones |
Mar-14-08 06:03 PM |
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delete |
madrchsod |
Mar-14-08 06:19 PM |
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While it coul create some difficulties, I don't think simple membership will be that damaging. |
FVZA_Colonel |
Mar-15-08 02:39 AM |
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I agree |
Vattel |
Mar-15-08 05:26 AM |
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It would be the natural, even routine, response by this administration |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Mar-15-08 05:54 PM |
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thanks for your remarks critters |
ruggerson |
Mar-14-08 06:12 PM |
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Each congregation is autonomous. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 06:30 PM |
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Although ... |
Maat |
Mar-14-08 08:25 PM |
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This conference has no classes. Churches can just vote whenever they feel ready. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 09:47 PM |
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What a beautiful post! Thanks and recommended. |
Kurt_and_Hunter |
Mar-14-08 06:14 PM |
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Thank you. nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 06:30 PM |
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"Jane Fisler Hoffman, a Minister in the United Church of Christ" |
madrchsod |
Mar-14-08 06:22 PM |
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Still not enough posts to recommend |
Cal Carpenter |
Mar-14-08 06:31 PM |
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Thanks, and welcome to DU! nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 06:33 PM |
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Thanks! |
Cal Carpenter |
Mar-14-08 08:09 PM |
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You sure sound like a good Pastor to me... |
dajoki |
Mar-14-08 06:44 PM |
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Yes, this law school graduate has researched the law with .. |
Maat |
Mar-14-08 08:19 PM |
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Thanks for your kind words. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-14-08 09:50 PM |
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Let's keep this kicked folks!! |
Window |
Mar-14-08 06:56 PM |
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hay rick |
Mar-14-08 11:09 PM |
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That was a great post, Critters |
JerseygirlCT |
Mar-14-08 07:48 PM |
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God bless you n/t |
itsjustme |
Mar-14-08 08:43 PM |
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Oh, yes |
itsjustme |
Mar-14-08 08:44 PM |
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Good post. Don't usually respond to say that. |
LiberalFighter |
Mar-14-08 09:03 PM |
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A welcome post....Thanks for sharing...n/t |
KoKo01 |
Mar-14-08 09:09 PM |
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For what it's worth |
Taxmyth |
Mar-14-08 09:24 PM |
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Thank you!! |
stillcool47 |
Mar-14-08 09:24 PM |
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Pastor... |
Beregond2 |
Mar-14-08 09:52 PM |
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Thanks for the great post mycritters. |
mzmolly |
Mar-14-08 09:54 PM |
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Thanks for the sound reason |
il_lilac |
Mar-14-08 10:49 PM |
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Thanks for saying this |
AnnieBW |
Mar-14-08 11:10 PM |
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what's the last thing |
hay rick |
Mar-14-08 11:12 PM |
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Mar-14-08 11:13 PM |
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An important distinction |
Texifornia |
Mar-14-08 11:24 PM |
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It's obvious that-- |
bleedinglib |
Mar-14-08 11:30 PM |
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Well said, Critters. |
sfexpat2000 |
Mar-14-08 11:55 PM |
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Took the words out of my mouth, Critters! |
nonoxy9 |
Mar-15-08 12:05 AM |
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Bookmarked and saved! Some things never change! (The Religious issue JFK 1960) |
DianaForRussFeingold |
Mar-15-08 12:22 AM |
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A very insightful post. Thanks. |
milkyway |
Mar-15-08 12:50 AM |
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Thanks for sharing your opinion |
pjt7 |
Mar-15-08 01:18 AM |
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K&R |
Political Heretic |
Mar-15-08 01:23 AM |
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Very good post |
Fighting Irish |
Mar-15-08 02:40 AM |
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i thought the preachers quote |
kentj44 |
Mar-15-08 03:40 AM |
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K&R... Thanks, Critters. |
Radio_Lady |
Mar-15-08 03:47 AM |
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K/R. |
Window |
Mar-15-08 05:06 AM |
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K&R! Excellent post! Thank you. :o) n/t |
caseycoon |
Mar-15-08 06:09 AM |
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Well said, mycritters. |
Gala328 |
Mar-15-08 06:47 AM |
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Thanks. I agree with you. |
susankh4 |
Mar-15-08 06:48 AM |
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Great perspective. |
rosesaylavee |
Mar-15-08 06:50 AM |
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I have a question |
MonkeyFunk |
Mar-15-08 07:04 AM |
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No. We're not sabbatarian, so I'm not sure why he used that term, |
mycritters2 |
Mar-15-08 07:40 PM |
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K&R Thank you n/t |
Catherina |
Mar-15-08 07:09 AM |
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I at one time belonged to a UCC Church |
davidpdx |
Mar-15-08 07:11 AM |
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Someone should offer video of Wright's calmer moments |
JPZenger |
Mar-15-08 07:56 AM |
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JP, they won't |
davidpdx |
Mar-15-08 08:54 AM |
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TAX THE CHURCHES! |
AlbertCat |
Mar-15-08 08:41 AM |
#134 |
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Did you know that the "caps lock" key can be "un-pressed?" No? I didn't think so. |
Redstone |
Mar-15-08 02:48 PM |
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For profit businesses owned by churches are fully taxed. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-15-08 07:43 PM |
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Thank you |
Irishonly |
Mar-15-08 08:41 AM |
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Thanks for being an informed voice of sanity and reason |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Mar-15-08 09:11 AM |
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I was raised in the United Church of Christ and also was married there. |
blue neen |
Mar-15-08 09:38 AM |
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Nicely said. |
Maestro |
Mar-15-08 09:47 AM |
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Well said n/t |
swishyfeet |
Mar-15-08 10:41 AM |
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Seattle UCC Member Here! |
mntleo2 |
Mar-15-08 10:44 AM |
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"I saw the same passion in "Jesus Camp" " Very good point! |
bobbolink |
Mar-15-08 01:09 PM |
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Mar-15-08 10:56 AM |
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So when Obama gets the nomination, who will you be voting for in Nov? |
me b zola |
Mar-15-08 11:35 AM |
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Welcome to DU. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-15-08 07:46 PM |
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Thanks, a much needed post. I only wish that Rev. Wright would have |
jwirr |
Mar-15-08 11:00 AM |
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Thank you, Critters.;-) |
Kajsa |
Mar-15-08 11:17 AM |
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I just got this quote today, and while not directly connected, it seems to me to have be appropos: |
bobbolink |
Mar-15-08 12:07 PM |
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Thanks for posting this! You sounds like a pastor I'd enjoy listening to |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Mar-15-08 12:53 PM |
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Thanks for posting this. |
Scurrilous |
Mar-15-08 01:06 PM |
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Mar-15-08 01:49 PM |
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What a wonderful contribution to the discussion. Thank you so much. Gee, why is it that |
Redstone |
Mar-15-08 02:50 PM |
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Damn! I missed it!! nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-15-08 07:48 PM |
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EXCELLENT post! Thank you for your perspective, Critters! |
calimary |
Mar-15-08 02:36 PM |
#156 |
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Fascinating post. |
VolcanoJen |
Mar-15-08 02:38 PM |
#157 |
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OK, then here's MY perspective, since you gave us yours: |
Redstone |
Mar-15-08 02:41 PM |
#158 |
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Thanks, Redstone. nt |
mycritters2 |
Mar-15-08 07:47 PM |
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Delighted to give this a K & R! |
Pacifist Patriot |
Mar-15-08 03:48 PM |
#162 |
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Thank you for an excellent and thoughtful post |
ladym55 |
Mar-15-08 04:37 PM |
#163 |
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Thank you so much for your perspective. nt |
Sarah Ibarruri |
Mar-15-08 04:40 PM |
#164 |
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Unitarians Considering Christ rocks! |
boppers |
Mar-15-08 04:46 PM |
#165 |
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That's us!! |
mycritters2 |
Mar-15-08 07:48 PM |
#176 |
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I know I'm posting late but thanks for such a reasoned post. |
Jazzgirl |
Mar-15-08 05:34 PM |
#168 |
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Thank you !!! |
TheCentepedeShoes |
Mar-15-08 06:20 PM |
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I grew up going to Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines, Iowa |
Citizen Kang |
Mar-15-08 07:52 PM |
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I served a church 90 miles north of Des Moines for 5 years. |
mycritters2 |
Mar-15-08 08:53 PM |
#179 |
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kick |
medeak |
Mar-17-08 07:43 PM |
#180 |
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