LeoGibson
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Tad I apologize in advance if this one goes off the rails. I'm sincerely hoping it doesn't, but well, I recall something about the best laid plans of mice and men, so with that in mind here goes nothing.
At the prompting of fat9276 about there being a need for a thread of this nature where folks can calmly and rationally discuss and share their beliefs on faith and spirituality. I wholeheartedly agree and here's a thread to do it in. I know this will be primarily based around Christianity as that will more than likely be the dominant belief system since most members are Western in nature. However, those with differing beliefs are welcome to participate and share as well. All I ask is that everyone be respectful of each others beliefs. I am also requesting of Tad to use a quick hook if people can't keep it respectful. If you are of no faith, or are a devout atheist, you're still welcome to discuss and ask questions as long as you stay within those guidelines, but if all you wish to do is come around to tell us all what hate-filled fools we all are, then don't bother. Just go on and cruise by this thread. I'm putting this in the BHM section because I think this is the best place a thread of this nature has a shot at being an actual discussion and not flame bait. Don't let me down folks!
With all that being said, I'll kick it off by saying I consider myself a follower of Christ. I'm no fan of the massive organized religions the world has. I have also read a fair bit of Zen Buddhism and a small amount of Hinduism and have found many good tenets there to put in practice for daily living. If anyone has any questions about anything in particular I believe or just want to bat around theological ideas, I'll answer to the best of my ability and as honestly as possible. If you wish to just share your own beliefs also, please feel free.
At the prompting of fat9276 about there being a need for a thread of this nature where folks can calmly and rationally discuss and share their beliefs on faith and spirituality. I wholeheartedly agree and here's a thread to do it in. I know this will be primarily based around Christianity as that will more than likely be the dominant belief system since most members are Western in nature. However, those with differing beliefs are welcome to participate and share as well. All I ask is that everyone be respectful of each others beliefs. I am also requesting of Tad to use a quick hook if people can't keep it respectful. If you are of no faith, or are a devout atheist, you're still welcome to discuss and ask questions as long as you stay within those guidelines, but if all you wish to do is come around to tell us all what hate-filled fools we all are, then don't bother. Just go on and cruise by this thread. I'm putting this in the BHM section because I think this is the best place a thread of this nature has a shot at being an actual discussion and not flame bait. Don't let me down folks!
With all that being said, I'll kick it off by saying I consider myself a follower of Christ. I'm no fan of the massive organized religions the world has. I have also read a fair bit of Zen Buddhism and a small amount of Hinduism and have found many good tenets there to put in practice for daily living. If anyone has any questions about anything in particular I believe or just want to bat around theological ideas, I'll answer to the best of my ability and as honestly as possible. If you wish to just share your own beliefs also, please feel free.
