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Whatever You Do, Don't Leave the Church Organised religion is about a particular view of the world. This view needs to be adapted quote often so that people would continue to believe that their salvation lies in a one-sided interpretation of the truth. Should Ronnie Biggs Repent? Is it reasonable to keep a very old, very sick man in prison because he is not repentative of earning his place in history? Or did he serve his sentence by means of his life-style, even though it was not in prison> Tarot and the Flat Earth Society People are willing to believe things that others tell them,but they are not willing to explore for themselves and find information and make up their own minds. That is why there are still so many people that are afraid of tarot cards. We were given minds to explore with, but we often hand that powerful tool over to other people rather than use it ourselves Am I My Brother's Keeper? Wars have been fought because people could not tolerate differences. Many charities are based on one person knowing what is best for another, and this is often the cause of failure. When do we step in and change the world view of another person, and when do we mind our own business? Will the world end on 21st December 2012? 21st December 2012 is not about the end of the world or about earthquakes that will destroy the world. It is about our spiritual choices and ultimately it is about Love. We wish you . . . Happy Holidays! Christmas time is about relaxing and having a peaceful time, even when you do not believe in Jesus. The Fear of God, Health and Safety The easiest way to create a fear-based, bureaucratic society is to put people with inferior judgement into positions of power and then submit to their power. This often starts with small incidents and grow until a dictatorship is formed. People move from tutting and shaking their heads to outrage, but they still do not take action, because they are programmed to submit to the will of others rather than take responsibility for themselves. Your Oxygen Mask IS Working We expect our faith, like an oxygen mask on a plane, to be a blast of air, when in fact both flow gently and continuously and keep us alive. We need to appreciate the myriad small miracles rather than wait for one big miracle. Is Suicide a Sin or an Act of Bravery? It is not for us to judge people that contemplate or commit suicide. it is for us to understand how desperately alone they are, and to love them unconditionally, no matter what they do. Muslims may own dogs When you are confronted with a belief from any religion, you can choose to apply your God-given mind and search for the truth, or you can swallow what is fed to you and increase your fear. This includes any misconceptions about a ban on Muslims owning dogs. Are Children Ever Illegitimate? We like to brand children as being illegitimate. Why do we not rather brand the people who have such views as cruel and insensitive? The children are all legitimate creatures of God, regardless of what their parents or the people around them think. Shedding a new skin and dealing with changes Our bodies show physical responses that indicates the state of our spirit. We can fight these physical responses or we can accept them as guidelines for spiritual growth and enrich our lives.