A little Levitity (OT and Open)

[GrandOak]

The following post is one I found somewhat humerous, but also somewhat of a sad statement of truth too, which I thought others might enjoy.

Please feel free to use this thread for any other off topic humor or exchanges.

[mikesimon]

If I had a scintilla of doubt as to GO's intention he disabused me of it with the last post. Mike

[SoCal Lady]

No---I will not "skip" a thread that promotes a religious/political view that I disagree with, lest those who share those views mistakenly continue to believe that theirs are the only, and correct, views to express.

BTW--don't think I lack a sense of humor:  when you read the word "levity" as it's spelled in the title of the thread...now that's funny!

[GrandOak]

Actually, this was not my intention at all and despite what you may think, the thread title does genuinely reflect the true intention.  But you are free to form whatever opinion you desire and correct in observing my short-sightedness or failure to predict the observed result.  But then again I do not have a crystal ball or ability to read the minds of others and know their true intents.

[Myown]

I don't belong to "organized religion," either, fyi, I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, that is what true Christianity is about. I am far far far from being perfect, true Christianity doesn't speak of being 'perfect,' but instead it speaks of being 'forgiven,' so if you want to judge me as being someone who isn't perfect, go right ahead,,,,,I agree, wholeheartidly, and that's what led me to my savior,,but when someone like you, who thinks they ask the perfect question, give the perfect answer and everyone else who asks something is stupid,,,, because that is the impression you give people, some of whom are new to this disease, frightened to death. At times, not all times, "but at times", you are very abrasive to people and that is wrong.

I, as a Christian, can not sit back as the majority does and let you push someone further into a depressive state that they might be in. I'm not refering to Abaas, specifically, but I've notice it even in the archives, you have a very condesending tone and answer to many posts, This is wrong and if my adressing you because of it, is considered 'non Christian'or a bad representation of Christianity, then call me that if you want.

Anyone that meets me in person knows that I am very easy to get along with, but ya know the saying,,,,Don't mistake kindness for weakness,,,,my favorite.

[FlGuy]

At least it serves a useful purpose.  I've spent some time getting reacquainted and finding articles and facts about Madalyn Murray O'Hair.  Now, that's a woman who had an interesting life....and death.

[mikesimon]

Do you expect me to believe that you really thought that was levity when you posted it? You suggested that it was "sad" or something along those lines. Other than to cause dissention, what possible motive did you have? It wasn't funny at all, in my opinion. All it accomplished was to express a moral viewpoint on the state of things and since it is proximate to rocker's departure and you were one who stood up for him vehemently the innuendo was clear to me. I suggest that one doesn't have to be a mind-reader to get this connection. You may be so imbued with the spirit that you don't see things like us non-spirit filled ordinary folks but to us it was clear. And lastly, it wasn't the least bit instructive - there was nothing new here - this stuff has been stated ad nauseum in so many places and it's certainly not HCV related. I just flat out don't get it. Mike