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joedad · 09-03-2002, 09:17 AM

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Originally posted by XMagickaX:
<strong>Call me a wimp but I really think this whole thread is innapropriate.

Poking fun or mocking other people's travesties is hardly a respectable pastime. Especially about the two nuns...They were horribly violated and I find it hard to believe you would continue to make comments like that had they been two "regular" women.

You think they don't feel every bit as violated as any woman who is raped?

<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2002-09-03-nun-attack_x.htm" target="_blank">If this doesnt impact you at all...you need help.</a>

[ September 03, 2002: Message edited by: XMagickaX ]</strong>

I think this is far more inappropriate and even sinister because it rationalizes every imaginable calamity:

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In a phone conversation with The Oregonian, the surviving nun said she has been finding comfort in prayer.

"We don't understand why what happened, but it's all in His plan. Whatever His reason, we'll know in eternity. It's so hard for us on earth to fathom these things."

How much more sinister, inappropriate, and downright diabolical can you get? Honestly!!! People like this need to be taught to think.

joe

bonduca · 09-03-2002, 09:25 AM

At the very least, taught to stay off deserted bike paths late at night, since a fictional god is no protection compared to a can of mace and common sense.

Ugh, this sort of thing just makes me want to cry.

Viti · 09-03-2002, 10:57 AM

XmagickaX. I understand how you feel, but this kind of shit happens every day, everywhere and will continue until humans figure out a way to "fix" those of us that appear to be broken.

Please do not let the wieght of the world drag you down...you do what you can in your little corner of existence to make it better. I know this sucks, but it is all an individual can do.

We discuss things pretty candidly around here because to NOT discuss it is to stick our heads in the sand and try to ignore what is happening around us (like theists).

You are obviously a sensitive person and that is to be commended, but please don't take it all in and fester....be outraged! This is outrageous...discuss it, yell about it, vow to not let stuff like that happen on your watch...whatever keeps you sane

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09-03-2002, 09:25 AM	#12
bonduca Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: . Posts: 1,653	At the very least, taught to stay off deserted bike paths late at night, since a fictional god is no protection compared to a can of mace and common sense. Ugh, this sort of thing just makes me want to cry.

09-03-2002, 10:57 AM	#13
Viti Contributor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Down South Posts: 12,879	XmagickaX. I understand how you feel, but this kind of shit happens every day, everywhere and will continue until humans figure out a way to "fix" those of us that appear to be broken. Please do not let the wieght of the world drag you down...you do what you can in your little corner of existence to make it better. I know this sucks, but it is all an individual can do. We discuss things pretty candidly around here because to NOT discuss it is to stick our heads in the sand and try to ignore what is happening around us (like theists). You are obviously a sensitive person and that is to be commended, but please don't take it all in and fester....be outraged! This is outrageous...discuss it, yell about it, vow to not let stuff like that happen on your watch...whatever keeps you sane

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