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carolinayellowdog

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8. trying one's faith in humanity

Fri Jan 16, 2015, 08:12 PM

Jan 2015

For those of us whose opinions on religion are very tentative, angry and self-righteous fanaticism is equally frightening and discouraging no matter what the source. In the real world, most of the people I know in secular organizations have never discussed their belief or unbelief and these fault lines never become issues. But the kind of furious dogmatic groupthink behavior that I've seen online from religionists (in the past) and anti-religionists (lately) scares me into wondering what evil lurks in the hearts of all the nice people I know. Time for another LONG vacation from DU I guess.

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What is it like when your spiritual path is really working for you? [View all] Htom Sirveaux Jan 2015 OP

I'm a hopeless literalist when it comes to "paths" carolinayellowdog Jan 2015 #1

I appreciate you being the first to take the plunge. Htom Sirveaux Jan 2015 #3

UU harmony is about values and principles, not beliefs carolinayellowdog Jan 2015 #4

It's sometimes harder to remember the inherent worth and dignity of those who try our patience. Htom Sirveaux Jan 2015 #5

trying one's faith in humanity carolinayellowdog Jan 2015 #8

Vacations from DU are very healthy Htom Sirveaux Jan 2015 #11

i can't say my spiritual path works that well. hrmjustin Jan 2015 #2

Interesting. What would you have to do on your path to fulfill your expectations for yourself? nt Htom Sirveaux Jan 2015 #6

Pray more, do more spiritual exercises, and attend mass more. hrmjustin Jan 2015 #7

You are Episcopalian, right? Htom Sirveaux Jan 2015 #9

Yes I am Episcopalian and we call it the mass, eucharist, and the Lord's Supper. hrmjustin Jan 2015 #10

I wait. rug Jan 2015 #12

i know what you mean. hrmjustin Jan 2015 #13