Comments on: 15 minutes of fame

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:31:19 +0000

Thank-you Karin.

It’s been a really good year in a lot of ways but it’s also been a really difficult year. We’re still trying to sort things out and make sense of other things. Everyday it seems to get a little easier.

Jennifer

By: Karin

Karin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:16:57 +0000

Hi Jennifer and Kirby and kids. I just pieced together that Doodads etc. was Kirby’s blog — and here is yours. I’m excited to find them ’cause I miss you both, and still want (very much) to get to know you better.

I’m very lucky I suppose that my side of our family is all of (more or less) the same religious angle (UUs). Some of my husband’s family is the type of Christian that makes you quite aware that you should be too, and quite judgmental and distant (emotionally), which makes me sad. I’ve always thought that it was ironic that they would use their religion as an excuse to be cold etc., when I think one of Jesus’ primary messages was to love and forgive and accept each other.

I feel so much empathy for everyone who loses people in their lives over differences of opinion about religion. It just seems to me like folks are missing the point of religion completely (as said by a true agnostic — one who has always wanted a t-shirt that said “I’m agnostic, I think.”).

I for one admire deeply anyone who follows their conscience and walks their talk, so to speak. Good for you.

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By: ezme

ezme — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:41:42 +0000

i cannot say how much i admire you for this, esp with kids…having children does rock you world, they just dont accept rubbish answers.
the anger on the atheist side is just, i feel, and is supported by respect. it does disappear in time but when youve been lied to throughout your life and you find out then it is natural for some people to feel annoyed. anger is not evil….actions from anger CAN be. but feelings themselves need our care and attention.
much love.

By: Cori

Cori — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:13:06 +0000

I can identify with what you are saying. I found an approach that worked for me with Progressive Christianity at (tcpc.org The 8 Points). “The Heart of Christianity” by Marcus Borg also makes sense to me. Unfortunately it is very different than what my conservative Christian friends believe and it has unintentionally put me at odds with them. They don’t understand and it is driving a rift in our friendships. This is sad, we should respect everyone for who they are… I also read “The Faith Club” and this helped me see how many hurdles must be crossed to find “mutual appreciation.” “Raising Freethinkers” is the next book I plan to read! Atheism makes sense to me when you don’t feel the presence of God. Spirituality goes beyond explanation. By calling myself a progressive, I am finding more value in the questions than in the answers. Good for you on writing the letter to your friends and family!! ~Cori