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Harpy · 04-22-2003, 02:30 AM

Yeah the British national anthem stinks.

Treacle Worshipper · 04-22-2003, 09:01 AM

Opera Nut,
I wasn't suggesting you had to stay in a job because godsezso, just giving a Xian viewpoint on the issue.

I hope you find something that suits you & your skills.
TW

Opera Nut · 04-22-2003, 12:19 PM

Treacle, I understood your line about staying in a job cuz god sez so to be "I'm staying in this job 'cuz I'm desperate, and I can't find another one quickly if I quit this one". Not necessarily the Xtian viewpoint, just the desperation viewpoint. It's fine. I wasn't taking offense.

I'm working on something at the moment that isn't up and running yet. I'll let you know when I get it off the ground & get my website up, etc.

I think my problem is that my external credentials & skills are all in boring stuff, but my REAL passion is music and art. I'm introverted in some ways and extroverted in others. My studmuffin is also introverted, he's a computer/math/physics/electronics nerd.
We both have social fears in some situations.

I've gotten involved in Chinese buddhism lately. I am sick of Western iconography and think the ancient civilizations of the East have much to teach us from their art and worldviews.
I have come to the conclusion that Western civilization has a poverty of creativity and "liveliness" for lack of a better word.

Phew, I know that was a lot more than you wanted!!
Cheers!!!

Treacle Worshipper · 04-23-2003, 07:41 AM

Cheers, Opera Nut,
Always happy to learn a little more about people; I look forward to seeing your new venture

TW

MrDarwin · 04-23-2003, 08:11 AM

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Originally posted by Bree
I'd like to echo the others in asking about Lesley Ann Downey.

Lesley Ann wasn't praying for a new car. She was praying for God to save her life. When you say that she is continually dependent upon God's bread daily, it brings me to the conclusion that God just didn't give that poor little girl her daily recommended allowance.

Bree, it has almost become a game for me to bring up the sad case of Lesley Ann Downey, just to see Christians conspicuously ignore it. They don't want to touch that one with a ten-foot pole, for obvious reasons.

The Nose · 04-23-2003, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by Amie
Prayer works. I think its one of the greatest things we can do for one another.

I really wish I had more time right now ex-xian. Ironically I almost opened a thread yesterday called "The ineffectuality of prayer?NO NO NO" but I did not have the time I would have liked to devote to it.

Maybe you should pray for more time. I'm surprised you didn't think of that.

Tabula_rasa · 04-23-2003, 12:21 PM

I prayed that this thread would never start.

Tabula_rasa

Tercel · 04-23-2003, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by Treacle Worshipper
Thank you for discussing this with me. It's a viewpoint I was totally unaware of, and I find it fascinating. I've bookmarked the links you posted, and I will have a good look through them.

Cool, glad you're enjoying it.

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If I have any more questions, is it ok if I ask you?

Of course!

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04-22-2003, 02:30 AM	#51
Harpy Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chelmsford, South East England Posts: 144	Yeah the British national anthem stinks.

04-22-2003, 09:01 AM	#52
Treacle Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 931	Opera Nut, I wasn't suggesting you had to stay in a job because godsezso, just giving a Xian viewpoint on the issue. I hope you find something that suits you & your skills. TW

04-22-2003, 12:19 PM	#53
Opera Nut Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,671	Treacle, I understood your line about staying in a job cuz god sez so to be "I'm staying in this job 'cuz I'm desperate, and I can't find another one quickly if I quit this one". Not necessarily the Xtian viewpoint, just the desperation viewpoint. It's fine. I wasn't taking offense. I'm working on something at the moment that isn't up and running yet. I'll let you know when I get it off the ground & get my website up, etc. I think my problem is that my external credentials & skills are all in boring stuff, but my REAL passion is music and art. I'm introverted in some ways and extroverted in others. My studmuffin is also introverted, he's a computer/math/physics/electronics nerd. We both have social fears in some situations. I've gotten involved in Chinese buddhism lately. I am sick of Western iconography and think the ancient civilizations of the East have much to teach us from their art and worldviews. I have come to the conclusion that Western civilization has a poverty of creativity and "liveliness" for lack of a better word. Phew, I know that was a lot more than you wanted!! Cheers!!!

04-23-2003, 07:41 AM	#54
Treacle Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 931	Cheers, Opera Nut, Always happy to learn a little more about people; I look forward to seeing your new venture TW

04-23-2003, 12:21 PM	#57
Tabula_rasa Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: East of Dumbville, MA Posts: 144	I prayed that this thread would never start. Tabula_rasa

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