Aristotle

Under the guise of any religion, man simply hasn't the right to exercise unrighteous dominion over a woman or child.

I like Syble's avatar. :-)

Hi, Maureen, and all... Please permit me, if you will, to play devil's advocate for a moment. When I joined the forum before, as "Ari", I presented some hard core evidence about certain musicians being involved in satanism. I was attacked vehemently for simply opening the door to this information. So, it would seem that many of us have sensitive [sacred] issues which we wish left undisturbed. I think it would be important for us to look at our approach on things and not attack the messenger. If we choose not to believe certain information shared in this forum, that's ok. But to become easily offended and attack someone who may have had good intentions initially for presenting the information is hurtful and unnecessary. Cruelty is never warranted under any circumstance. I think the problem herein lies in the fact that we don't know one another well enough to judge one's heart. Communication is the key! Thanks for listening, and no offense intended. - Mrs. A

I've been throwing snowballs at Elves...LOL I like the Christmas tiles, too.

Then I commend you!

Been there, done that. ;-)

Thank you.

When I'm bored, I play Uno, Freecell, and Spider Solitaire...but even that gets boring after while. LOL

Yes, I understand that...but it is still wrong.

I understand that it is evil and corrupt: Iran : A 17 Year Old Girl Is Sentenced To Death By Hanging

That's a good policy to follow.

In a message board, people offer differing opinions, many of which cannot be proven. Even when sources are provided, people will dispute others' sources. The bottom line is that much of what is said in a chat forum is based upon personal opinion/experience rather than fact. The burden of proof [for anyone who questions others' opinions/sources/experience] falls upon that individual to search out the information independently. Forum members are not required, nor under any obligation to provide proof. The AOL News article [the U.N. confiscating WMD] is common knowledge, as I have discussed this news story with people in other forums who were aware of that fact.

This is wonderful, Winnie...my friend, who is a psychologist, gave me a copy of that poem, and I've shared it with many people. Fear not, though the enemy deride Courage, for the Lord is on our side We will heed not what the wicked will say But the Lord, alone, we will obey.

Heehaw! ;-)

Haha...so I did! Well, I have a proposal...beginning a sentence with you is a blaming statement...it is accusatory. So instead of using blaming statements, let's all try using "feel" statements, so we won't offend one another (unless, of course, that's the intent!). Instead of saying, "YOU did this or that", say: "I felt [such and such] when you said or did [whatever]. So I'll be the first to try it: "Outshined, I feel hurt, embarassed, falsely accused, misunderstood, demeaned, etc., when you use YOU, or "blaming" statements."

Not exactly! People are free to research this information on their own, if they really want to know. In your search engine type: U.N. Confiscates Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq. There are tons of articles...which one AOL News used, I don't know...but if you really want to find out...seek and ye shall find!

You just did it again... LOL

(shanstress re Website Request)

Well, I rest my case...again...in regard to Middle Eastern women being under subjection to the male authority figure!

The great and abominable church of the devil is evil and corrupt government. ;-)

I would love a spellchecker, please. LOL Also, any website addy where I can download/upload avatars which will work on this site. Thanks :-)

I agree, and thanks for that information, Syble. Do they have a mail order catalog?

We are still discussing apostacy! ;-)

The difference between active LDS and inactive LDS is that active LDS have faith that all of the injustices in the world will be rectified in the hereafter. Living by faith, they continue on in the Church, realizing that some things cannot be explained or remedied here upon the earth. In the process of thinking things through, many have lost their faith, which is truly sad.