Reason is the balance between superstition and reality. Therefore, believe in what you want but let the light of truth lead you to what you know and what you know is never enough and only faith remains, . . . more
Just a reminder that we welcome your comments, suggestions and any solutions you can think of regarding the "Classified Ads" (see email sent today). Go here to make any comments you like here: Suggestions or http://www.gather.com/createEditArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977367946
Also, we are hoping to "gather" all of our members' birthdays and other special anniversary(ies), so if you would be kind enough to post these to the following article, we would be ever so grateful.
*We always want to acknowledge your birthday and/or any other anniversary that you would like to mention. Just let us know.
Thank you, and have a great day and/or evening, whatever is the case in your part of this "Beautiful World."
Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Holidays or http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977367946 (Happy Birthday TODAY to Kay M. www.kay85.gather.com)
*Don't forget the Holidays celebrated at the end of the year. We are thinking particularly of the following, and may forget some (forgive us for any oversights). Thanks!
Ramadan Yom Kippur Hannukah Christmas Kwanzaa
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Ramadan (Begins on August 31, 2008 and ends on September 29, 2008) Yom Kippur (sundown on Wednesday October 8 and ends at nightfall on Thursday October 9.) Hannukah (Evening of Monday, December 21, and lasts until Tuesday, December 29.) Christmas (December 25) Kwanzaa (Start Date: 26 December 2008. End Date: 01 January 2009
I'm not bragging. . .Well, yes I am. I believe I have the most eclectic Group--outofourshells--and People connections than any grouping on Gather.
It has been my pleasure to find and invite new people to mingle with those who have been with me for a while. It is my wish for you to use these groupings to your advantage. If you have a group of your own, please think of outofourshells as a second home. If you belong to other groups, please think of outofourshells when you publish. Anyone is welcome to join as long as they agree with the Group's description--which is mainly to show respect and to remember arguing is not the same as fighting. It is more akin to debating.
I have tried to attract as diverse a population as possible. I want our group and connections to to educate--as well as--learn from each other.
Thank you for your joining up and I look forward to your offerings!
Sincerely, Nyota
P.S. I am sending this article to all of the Groups with which I am connected. I don't want to miss anyone ([;p)] !
Richard, I am all for mass transit. the problem is, too few people are. This is a real travisty. I mentioned Amtrak because it is federally funded rather than privatized and it's a real mess. Non-profit mght work but non-profits still need government assistance. I think bullet trains are great but this country is too resistant to mass transit which boggles my mind, it's a way of life everywhere else in the world but here.
No, this stupid country prefers to live in suburbs and builds more suburbs and then everyone gripes when gas goes too high. We are so spoiled. It really hits home when I travel abroad. I'm to the point where I hope escalating gas prices do motivate us to look at trains, for us to conserve, to maybe think about living closer to where we work and shop. It's worked well for every century up to the one we're in. I just wanted to clear up our misunderstanding, we proobably have more common ground than you think.
You asked, "What does the Pope have to say about preist who rape children in third world countries"
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My response is, Real Priest do not engage in such horrific activities. The men that do these things are gay predators that have joined the Catholic church in order to gain access to children. If you want to past judgment, go to the source where these men come from, the gay community!
