Protestantism

» dancooper - Dan Cooper

In response to Dan Cooper posted by Brother_Jones:

"They found much in the other religions of the East to support their idea that the seeds of mans desire and quest for God needed only to be recognized and given a little water."

Watts was raised a Roman Catholic and left the family tradition to explore other possibilities. Zen was a sort of natural home for him, and he wrote several books on it in an attempt to explain it to the western mind. He ultimately returned to Christianity and adapted some of eastern mysticism with Christian doctrine to result in a strangely nice mix. His discussions of the various strengths and weaknesses, as well as the future directions for a developing Christianity (in the book I am reading) are engrossing.

I was raised a Methodist, and found very little reason to examine the Roman Catholicism that the Protestant Reformation left behind. I saw it, as do most Protestants I suppose, as "left in the dust," with about as much applicability to life and to the reality of today, as any other kind of flat-earth thinking. Watts for the very first time has given me an appreciation for the RC position-something I did not think was possible. But more importantly, he has given me reason to examine Christianity as a whole as relevant and meaningful, and favorably compared (and contrasted) to eastern thought. Again, that's something I had begun to believe was impossible. Talk about an interesting read!

-- posted by dancooper

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» Brother_Jones - Zen

In response to Dan Cooper posted by dancooper:

Zen was a sort of natural home for him, and he wrote several books on it in an attempt to explain it to the western mind.

There is a great need for all of us to break through the mental ruts and man made creeds which can cause our souls to rust. Zen seems to be about not letting words and verbal communication block out what experience and being about the business of absorbing life through feeling it, is about. Certainly most of us in the Western world can relate to the feeling of coldness when we reflect on the times we heard the expression, 'the Church is against it.'

i am just an oldtimer for the Lord.

-- posted by Brother_Jones

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» dancooper - Brothers cancer episode

My brother's pathology report came back negative for cancer--cancer free. I wanted to pass that along despite the fact that I have sort of commandeered this thread with my family's current dilemma. I apologize for that, but the news is so good, and the people here so kind, that I thought you should be among the first to know. Thank you again for your concerns and encouragement.

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» Migisi - Brothers cancer episode

In response to Brothers cancer episode posted by dancooper:
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Yee haw, Dan! I bet you're relieved! So am I - for you.

-- posted by Migisi

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» paper_turtle - totally off-topic but ...

In response to Brothers cancer episode posted by Migisi:

I just wanted to say that earlier today the Vermont legislature passed a resolution to impeach President Bush.
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peace and love,
Paper Turtle

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» Migisi - totally off-topic but ...

In response to totally off-topic but ... posted by paper_turtle:
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I read that! What's their next step in the process?

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» paper_turtle - totally off-topic but ...

In response to totally off-topic but ... posted by Migisi:

I don't know--there was just a brief mention on the noon-time TV news. I just checked the website for the station and they don't have any follow-up on the story yet.
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Yet another reason to be proud of Vermont.
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peace and love,
Paper Turtle

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» pink101 - How About A Link

In response to totally off-topic but ... posted by paper_turtle:
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I want to see what Pat Robertson will say about your chances of survival for that action against the Regent.
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:)
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Hip hip Hooray,
Hip hip Hooray,
Hip hip Hooray.
Go, Vermont, Go!
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:)
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I wonder how Senator Leahy will handle this one.
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How about a link on that vote, Sister Turtle?

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» paper_turtle - How About A Link

In response to How About A Link posted by pink101:

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The front page article:
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http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/...
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You can also read a briefer account at
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http://www/wcax.com
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click on "Vermont Senate calls for Bush Impeachment." (I didn't provide a direct link 'cause I thought you might like to look around a little while you're there.)
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peace and love,
Paper Turtle

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» pink101 - How About A Link

In response to How About A Link posted by paper_turtle:
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Thankee, kindlee.

-- posted by pink101

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