Faith

A lot of you may remember me mostly for one of two reasons. My ignorant yet passionate rants on religion or my blog on my autistic brother, my complete stranger. Unfortunately, I didn't have the ability to write on anything else so I wrote on those two since they in general attracted a lot of attention. I am glad that by now, I have a lot more to say. A lot has happened since then.  Read More »

“An embrace always involved a double movement of aperture and closure. I open my arms to create space in myself for the other. The open arms are a sign both of discontent at being myself only and of desire to include the other. They are an invitation to the other to come in and feel at home with me, to belong to me.  Read More »

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the many blessings we normally overlook in life. Family, friends, faith, time, education, food, housing, transportation, job, nature, and chocolate are a few of the many blessings we receive. We need to recognize their value and strive to remember that importance throughout the year.  Read More »

IN 1994, RWANDA WAS IN CIVIL WAR. NEARLY 1 MILLION PEOPLE DIED IN THIS ATTEMPTED GENOCIDE. TODAY, RWANDA IS BATTLING POVERTY, AND ITS CURRENT PRESIDENT WANTS ADVICE ON WANT TO DO ABOUT IT... (pls read parts 1-4)

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ProgressiveU has exposed me to an agglomeration of new ideas and independent thinkers. I am most struck, however, by the bizarre combination of ideas many bloggers have; combinations I never before thought possible or even logical. People daily defy my stereotypes. For example, I often categorize people and ideas in political terms because that is easiest for me. But ProU bloggers just don't allow that. One person might hold some sort of drastically conservative idea and at the same time hold another idea which I would consider radically liberal. It's made me wonder exactly how and why we humans arrive at the beliefs and convictions which we do.  Read More »

First, let me say that I am a Christian. I believe in God, I put my faith in God, and I believe that the Bible is His Word. I am not religious, but I am spiritual--religion is man's invention, the Spirit and Soul are God's. Now, let me say that I am also a Liberal Democrat. I am pro-choice (NOT anti-life), anti-war, and in general I think that Barack Obama has some pretty nifty ideas.  Read More »

I do consider myself to be a Christian, but wonder sometimes if that is what I truly believe. I question m faith all the time, and it seems like the more I hang around people with really strong faiths, the more mine weakens. It seems to me that a lot of, but not all, Christians do not practice what they preach. They are full of hate, instead of compassion.  Read More »

When God Seems Distant~

Hebrews 13:5 says, “I will not leave you nor forsake you.” God promises to never abandon nor forget you. Even when circumstances tell you otherwise, remember what God has promised you. Gods’ presence does not depend on whether you feel He is near or far. Believe He is near because He says He is.  Read More »