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The Lone Ranger · 12-11-2002, 11:09 PM

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"Whether that's because the media portray evangelicals in a negative light or because we've earned that 'badge of dishonor,' if you will, we've got to figure that out . . . "

I know which choice I'm voting for.

-- Michael

Shake · 12-12-2002, 11:06 AM

This reminds me about a story recently in my local newspaper saying that teens with faith were generally happier, more well-adjusted, etc. Then they even went on to cite the social aspects of being involved with a church. Well, duh! Teens are generally social and crave acceptance of their peers! (Yes, I realize there are many who go against the grain here. I was one.) But this need for social acceptance was obviously not taken into consideration, or even given mention. There aren't enough godless 'support groups,' if you will, for teens (or anyone really) to join to help fill the socialization needs of all.

I happen to think highly of lesbians, myself! I mean, I'm a lesbian trapped in a man's body!

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12-12-2002, 11:06 AM	#12
Shake Contributor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Folding@Home in upstate NY Posts: 14,394	This reminds me about a story recently in my local newspaper saying that teens with faith were generally happier, more well-adjusted, etc. Then they even went on to cite the social aspects of being involved with a church. Well, duh! Teens are generally social and crave acceptance of their peers! (Yes, I realize there are many who go against the grain here. I was one.) But this need for social acceptance was obviously not taken into consideration, or even given mention. There aren't enough godless 'support groups,' if you will, for teens (or anyone really) to join to help fill the socialization needs of all. I happen to think highly of lesbians, myself! I mean, I'm a lesbian trapped in a man's body!

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