Thumbs up, AB.

LOL AB I don't agree with the term "religion" but prefer the terms faith
or beliefs. So what you said is 'A' okay with me

The word "religious" is used to label those who believe in Christ and
obey His law and word.

The longest journey that a human will make is the 16 inches from his
head to his heart...more people ought to make the journey and stop
looking for reasons to be offended.

Just my opinion...

I agree Artgurl.

I'm not offended now but it doesn't give ANYONE the right to use words
or terms that are disrespectful.

We should all hold hands and sing

I agree Sherrie, and I don't see why I should let people that pretend to
be Christians, but do not have the love, bash me every time I open my
mouth.

I don't see why people judge but expect to get something different than
the same rudeness they give

you are right BORED i can not stand non christians hypercrites and they
know who they are one started being rude in the poetry site sunday ed

what is offended boredchick?

Does anything anyone says really affect the "who" of you? It is our
egos that get offended.

And when your buttons are pushed ... be grateful for they show you that
you have a button - you cannot resolve that which you do not
acknowledged within yourself.

Speak your truth. Allow others to do the same. Keep what resonates as
truth for you and let the rest sit on the floor where it lay.

No harm, no foul...

The keys to peace lie in expanding our vision, expanding our tolerance.
We live in a universe that is constantly expanding and creating ... why
stay inside a little box?

i'm going to be silent now.

The 1st post was for wonderman

AG

"Speak your truth. Allow others to do the same. Keep what resonates as
truth for you and let the rest sit on the floor where it lay.

No harm, no foul..."

I agree with this 100% but you have to realize that there are users who
intentionally try to push buttons. I honesty try to hold back and
respond without disrespect.

I wish everyone would voice their opinion and not debate or try to
insult other people. If something comes out as a misunderstanding then I
can understand that as a mistake.

The reason I don't like the word religion is because it reminds me of
the demon Legion. To me it is like continually casting out demons
because of the 're' added to it.

artgurl maybe you have it backward like I said before vthe buttons are
being push because of their lying hypercrisy thank ed

rainbow ur too funny

Boredchick wrote:

"I agree with this 100% but you have to realize that there are users who
intentionally try to push buttons. I honesty try to hold back and
respond without disrespect.

I wish everyone would voice their opinion and not debate or try to
insult other people. If something comes out as a misunderstanding then I
can understand that as a mistake.'


You missed the message

The message I was sending is that it is not about anyone else...it is
about us as individuals. Others cannot push buttons where no buttons
exist. Others show you where they are ... your mission should you
choose to accept it is to heal those parts of yourself as they are
revealed to you. (insert Mission Impossible theme music here). Then
the button no longer exists so next time you won't react.

Rejoice for you have been shown some places in yourself that only those
who push the buttons get close enough to show you. When I am offended,
I look with gratitude for the lessons contained within.

The ones who have offended me in my past have been my greatest teachers.

It all comes back to you. It isn't about anything 'out there' ... we
are all part of the same whole.

You are living your own expression as am I. If you are offended by
something I write then it comes from within you. My intention is merely
speaking what is true for me. I have no control over your reaction or
your interpretation. I cannot predict the filters through which you see
the world and process information.

It is true for us all. We are responsible for us...and no one can 'make
us' feel anything.

When a lemon is squeezed we are not surprised when lemon juice comes out
- what else would be there.

When you are squeezed, what comes out? If it is anger or intolerance
then it is because it exists in you. All emotion has its place. All
are valid. You control you though - it is not about anyone else.

Wonderman that is your interpretation.

I will ask you though ... which of our viewpoints is more judgmental and
less tolerant?

insert clapping hand emoticon here

Wow I love your words.

I agree that the tension or that to be offended comes within.
I think those are powerful words.

But AG be honest. People can type responses or say words they
know will anger people.

Examples- any deragatory words (N-word) any disrespectful statements
that pass judgement on believers "dogma, fanatics, fake christians"

I agree with the message to work on the inside not to be so defensive
but at the same time there are those few who use certain words or they
convey their message in such a way that they're completely aware it is
not respectful and how others maybe offended.

So I agree with work on the inside tension but also stand firm in
knowing the intentions of some people are there to stir things up.

*It's a REALITY.* In the world we live in, not everyone gets along and
they can approach others in anger.

artgurl it is not an interptation it is a fact I COULD PULL UP SERVERAL
THREADS IF NEED TO BACK UP WHAT I SAY CAN INVISIBLE THINK NOT