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Post by calamitykate on Oct 13, 2006 13:52:15 GMT
Well, erm, yes, I can.
Of course I am not saying for sure that I am right and others are wrong. That is just my opinion and I am at liberty to state it, just like others are at liberty to state theirs.
Again, how can you respect a belief if you don't share it? Surely to respect something, you believe it to be true. If you believe it to be true, or at least believe the possibility it is true, you would therefore share the belief? You can respect someone's RIGHT to a belief, but you can't respect the belief itself if you don't share it.
I don't think I have blasted anyone; merely beliefs that I don't believe in. I have not been abusive at all, unless you count calling Sylvia Browne "toad woman" and nobody could call that particular observation abusive..... except maybe to toads.
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Post by shazzz on Oct 13, 2006 14:44:18 GMT
can we all calm down please
Everyones opinion on this board is respected whether we beleive it or not
lets keep this deabting on an adult and mature level. Of course we are not going to agree with what is said. But it costs nothing to think about what you are posting and lets not try and goad each other, but actually listen and perhaps try and learn something from one an other.
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Oct 13, 2006 14:50:57 GMT
Yes please lets calm this down a bit guys, its getting a bit too heated.
Take a breath, count to ten and continue
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Post by calamitykate on Oct 13, 2006 15:01:16 GMT
Yes please lets calm this down a bit guys, its getting a bit too heated. Take a breath, count to ten and continue Heated? Not at all. Not from this end, anyway. I never get heated, or wound up, or abusive (I don't think I do, anyway. One person's idea of abusive is another person's idea of tongue in cheek teasing) because it is only a message board. I come here for fun, entertainment and education and if I ever get to the stage of having to count to ten, I will switch off the computer and go get myself a life  |
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Post by calamitykate on Oct 13, 2006 15:13:06 GMT
Yes please lets calm this down a bit guys, its getting a bit too heated. Take a breath, count to ten and continue Heated? Not at all. Not from this end, anyway. I never get heated, or wound up, or abusive (I don't think I do, anyway. One person's idea of abusive is another person's idea of tongue in cheek teasing) because it is only a message board. I come here for fun, entertainment and education and if I ever get to the stage of having to count to ten, I will switch off the computer and go get myself a life You can edit other PEOPLE'S posts??? Cool! I wish I were admin LOL LOL LOL!  |
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Post by lowrider on Oct 13, 2006 15:42:53 GMT
Yes and the next stage is a booming voice from your computer.  |
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Post by calamitykate on Oct 13, 2006 15:47:52 GMT
;D
Mmmm, and I bet you've got a big, deep, booming voice, LR.....
I imagine you as a cross between Bill Bailey and Giant Haystacks. On a big, throbbing motorbike.... (gulp)....... with...with... a helmet and leathers....
*thud*
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Post by lowrider on Oct 13, 2006 15:49:18 GMT
Shaven head so the hair bit is wrong,well half way in Bills case. About the size and shape though. |
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Post by calamitykate on Oct 13, 2006 15:51:27 GMT
*picks self up from floor*
Do you have a beard, though?
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Post by skeptomatic on Oct 13, 2006 15:55:57 GMT
You're funny Kate, and you put things really well.! ;D
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Post by mia on Oct 13, 2006 15:58:42 GMT
erm we seem to have gone off topic again ;D
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Post by calamitykate on Oct 13, 2006 15:59:15 GMT
You're funny Kate, and you put things really well.! ;D Thank you! Nice to hear someone take my posts as they are intended; my sense of humour may be somewhat dry and warped, but it IS there, promise |
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Post by lowrider on Oct 13, 2006 18:20:10 GMT
*picks self up from floor* Do you have a beard, though? Goatee which i am again growing long. What was the topic again?   Spiritualism. Just wonder,who has gone to a church for a service where philosophy is talked about as opposed to a open circle. An open circle does not really give you a true flavour of the religion as a whole. |
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Post by mamagpi on Oct 14, 2006 9:30:45 GMT
so true LR I have been to many a divine service at church and have heard some lovely speakers and their philosophies.
the divine services are so relaxing aswell.
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Post by lowrider on Oct 14, 2006 10:18:09 GMT
True and some are as boring as hell. But many people have gone to an open circle and then seem to think that is all spiritualism is about,it ain't. |
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Post by mamagpi on Oct 14, 2006 11:14:42 GMT
yeah i have been to few where ive fell asleep through them ;D
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Post by quackersgpi on Oct 14, 2006 12:05:44 GMT
I think that is what I was trying to say Lowrider. When people talk about spiritualism they always think of mediums, but, spiritual as a religion is far more than that. Spiritualism is a way of life, it looks at how we handle life and other people. It doesn't do it in a "Godly" way, it isn't about praying every day and putting your life in the hands of spirits..it is about taking responsibility for your own actions and looking at life in a positive manner. That is the side of spiritualism I like, you don't have to be perfect, you don't have to never do any wrong, there is no penance" you look at your mistakes and learn to use them to learn and put things right.
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Post by lowrider on Oct 14, 2006 15:03:36 GMT
I think that is what I was trying to say Lowrider. When people talk about spiritualism they always think of mediums, but, spiritual as a religion is far more than that. Spiritualism is a way of life, it looks at how we handle life and other people. It doesn't do it in a "Godly" way, it isn't about praying every day and putting your life in the hands of spirits..it is about taking responsibility for your own actions and looking at life in a positive manner. That is the side of spiritualism I like, you don't have to be perfect, you don't have to never do any wrong, there is no penance" you look at your mistakes and learn to use them to learn and put things right. Yes i agree,hence my question on how many people on this thread have ever been to a service,at least one. They should before letting their mouth run away on only one aspect of this religion,which was the topic not mediumship. But that would require effort and of course the would be tainted by associating with the evil ones.  |
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Post by nic on Oct 14, 2006 17:12:41 GMT
This thread has certainly gone off on a tangent since I last posted. In answer to your question LR - I have been to many services... I have made my own judgements over many years. Comments on here are incorrect i.e 'churches do not charge' Maybe certain churches do not. As a rule many do... A visiting medium will charge on average £25 travelling costs. Some mediums take the full fee of around £50 for a Divine service. The comment: Spiritualism isn't 'Godly'... Read: The University of Spiritualism - Harry Boddington. A book wrote as part of a three year course on all aspects of spiritualism. See the written piece of reasoning behind the cause of a mediums 'fraud'... "The sitters conscious/unconscious interference with such phenomena"!! Do we need a new forum 'Bad Sitters'? |
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Oct 14, 2006 22:02:04 GMT
huh
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