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okasha

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3. I continue to believe

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Sun May 4, 2014, 10:08 PM

May 2014

because of personal experiences that convince me that the spiritual world exists and is accessible to humans. Such things as visions and healings are considered normal among Native Americans, so the cultural barriers that are found in majority society don't exist. We don't have to struggle through a spiritually impoverished world-view to get to them. And it's not just NA's. I know Christians, Buddhists, Jews and Hindus who have had similar experiences.

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Why makes you still believe? [View all] hrmjustin May 2014 OP

Whatever path you are on, whatever path you chose PumpkinAle May 2014 #1

And you as well my friend! hrmjustin May 2014 #2

I continue to believe okasha May 2014 #3

Well put. hrmjustin May 2014 #4

Because it makes sense. rug May 2014 #5

Well said rug. hrmjustin May 2014 #9

I guess that for me it means that without faith, there is no hope; and without hope, there is no TexasTowelie May 2014 #6

You are always in my prayers my friend! hrmjustin May 2014 #10

A little off topic goldent May 2014 #7

I do too. I have taken a break from that room for a bit. When I return I won't be answering every hrmjustin May 2014 #8

I think the existence of a creator is more likely Htom Sirveaux May 2014 #11

I cannot see a creation without a CREATOR. I have tried at various times in my life, but NCarolinawoman May 2014 #13

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #12

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