On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:30:13 -0500, Connie Sellitto <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >In response to Fred, after Michael, after Bill after Erik... since >we're all expressing our personal views - > >Why is it that some would consider Erik's comments (which I happen to >agree with...) to be coming from a 'closed mind', but their own minds >are not open to even the possibility of a God? It seems it's always >easy to call someone of differing views 'closed-minded', but where's >the openness on the part of the person who is labeling someone else? >As others have noted, this is a matter of belief/convictions/opinions >which have been shaped by our observations, environment, upbringing >and personal experience. Not something we'll ever all agree on. > Connie, I never said, that I don't believe in "God" or a "higher spirit". Yes, I hope there is something smarter and better than us and hopefully something after "death". What I don't believe in, is that "Christianity" that is preached in the churches and by many others everwhere. That is very close-minded and if you look/listen closely, full of hatred, lies and hypocrits. It is so convienent however. Hey, if I do wrong, I pray 3 "ave marie" or give some money (often easier) and my sins are forgiven. So I can sin as much as I want to. Thanks but no-thanks at all Michael * To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, * * etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *