Posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2008, at 3:38:27
In reply to Re: Lou's reply to Sigismund-cogbi, posted by Dena on June 10, 2008, at 2:12:31
> it seems odd to me that those of us WITH various spiritual beliefs cannot be given the freedom to express those beliefs, if only in an educational way, for the benefit of others to better understand us -- and it CAN, and SHOULD, be done in such a way as to be "this is what I believe" rather than "if you believe anything differently you are a nincompoop."
I agree, it may be helpful here to have the freedom to express one's beliefs in certain ways.
> I believe that unless and until we, as inviduals in various stages of growth, can take responsibility for our own reactions to others, and to examine why we are offended, we're stuck, at the mercy of everyone around us.
Some individuals may be stuck, but I'd like them also to feel supported here.
> I see that Lou has been in this community for many years, and has invested a lot of his time and energy into relationships here. I see that he is trying to share something which has been personally meaningful and important to him, with the rest of us here. I would like to honor him, by listening to him, by reponding to him, and allowing his experience to benefit me in whatever way that seems good to me.
Thanks for supporting Lou. Would you be willing to give him some input on whether, and if so, how, to post his beliefs? Since it would be about what to post, that discussion would need to take place some other way, for example, by email.
Thanks,
Bob
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