tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post2718829786467205948..comments2024-03-19T08:06:06.018+00:00Comments on Life of a Fifty-Something Yorkshireman: Where Does Your Guidance Come From?Rarelesserspottedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15865928245970626612noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-50630642349770091132013-06-20T00:22:49.624+01:002013-06-20T00:22:49.624+01:00Hello Weaver
Thank you so much for your keen preci...Hello Weaver<br />Thank you so much for your keen precis and your contribution and I agree wholeheartedly.<br />XXRarelesserspottedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865928245970626612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-62087771076308249972013-06-19T15:11:10.433+01:002013-06-19T15:11:10.433+01:00My feelig on reading through all of these comments...My feelig on reading through all of these comments and also your very well written piece RLS - is that what a wealth of views there are and how good to live in a society where everyone's views are respected whether one agrees or not.<br /><br />I personally take a Humanist stance and have done since my very young days.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-53345232996827604132013-06-16T16:57:59.192+01:002013-06-16T16:57:59.192+01:00Hi Rose
Thanks for commenting, actually, we don...Hi Rose<br />Thanks for commenting, actually, we don't have those conversations any more, JWs have an answer for everything - I mean everything and as the Bible is the bedrock and absolute authority, they can't be argued with, so I don't bother, they don't accept anyone's contrary view.<br />XX<br /><br />Hi Wheelie<br />Thank you so much for your comment and thank you for your quotation and context, you are so right. If we don't have hope - what do we have? Not a lot.<br />XX<br /> Rarelesserspottedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865928245970626612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-45199922160844710692013-06-16T16:08:42.977+01:002013-06-16T16:08:42.977+01:00I smiled all the way through your article Stephen....I smiled all the way through your article Stephen. It's one of the nicest promotions for tolerance I've read. To me it's really simple. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" - Hebews 11:1 - KJB. I mean, you can't get much simpler than "Faith is the hope of something you don't know about yet". <br /><br />It's good to hope. Seems kinda silly that people can get so insecure and combative about the way they reach the object of their hope. Wheeliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798837094383674273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-18796663445066638892013-06-16T12:21:32.949+01:002013-06-16T12:21:32.949+01:00I found this very interesting reading, but I can i...I found this very interesting reading, but I can imagine some lively conversations in your house too ;o) !<br />Rose HRose H (UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03502158211136467582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-6753550474570570702013-06-16T10:02:57.992+01:002013-06-16T10:02:57.992+01:00Hi ChrisJ
I knew you would reply and hoped you wou...Hi ChrisJ<br />I knew you would reply and hoped you would. We are very close in our beliefs you know, I still pray and use His teachings and I respect you tremendously for what you believe and your strength to speak up for it openly and honestly. Your comment didn't drive a coach and horses through anything Chris, we are intelligent loving people having an exchange of views. What you and I don't do is fight, murder, use violence to stamp our views on others. <br />I have to say as I get older and am starting to explore East Yorkshire more (I wish I'd done it years ago,) it is indeed a gentle and beautiful place with every aspect you could wish for, beautiful countryside, pretty villages and rugged coasts which you know so well.<br />XXXXRarelesserspottedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865928245970626612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-11237233829058756672013-06-16T01:12:57.055+01:002013-06-16T01:12:57.055+01:00As one who has loved, read, studied, taught and be...As one who has loved, read, studied, taught and believed the Bible for nigh on 60 years, I daresay you and I could have a grand old discussion for several months or more. But it all comes down to Jesus Christ -- after all, "Christianity is Christ". Since I believe the Bible is the only word of God and John the disciple tells us that "the Word became flesh" -- that is, Jesus is the Word become flesh, then I live by the teachings of Jesus and therefore the teachings of the Bible. John and all the disciples believed Jesus is God. Hope that didn't drive a coach and horses through your arguments. I debated as to whether to reply, but we can still agree to differ -- after all we still have that wonderful place, East Yorkshire, to agree upon and I still enjoy your blogs and your point of view.ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-66024904436032144402013-06-15T14:51:43.284+01:002013-06-15T14:51:43.284+01:00Hi Carol
Thank you so much for your supportive com...Hi Carol<br />Thank you so much for your supportive comment, I am very grateful. I have certianly had visits from loved ones in dreams, not often, but quite vivid and beautiful when they do.<br />xx<br /><br />Hi Linda<br />Thanks for the comment Hun, He does love us, no matter what our belief.<br />XXRarelesserspottedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865928245970626612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-18825791111691451462013-06-15T14:48:18.577+01:002013-06-15T14:48:18.577+01:00The above comment (14:35 15 June 2013) is by Linda...The above comment (14:35 15 June 2013) is by Linda Lee, an administrator for our (Google based) therapy website and not by me - isn't technology wonderful, it can't distinguish between us?Rarelesserspottedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865928245970626612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-1203063594977811312013-06-15T14:35:42.932+01:002013-06-15T14:35:42.932+01:00This is a very well thought out and written piece....This is a very well thought out and written piece. Every one is entitled to their belief/faith as you so rightly say and I think if people could understand that right and allow others to follow their own path in peace, then perhaps the human race as a whole might live in a more harmonious way. Sadly though, we live in a society that tends to promote an ' im right your wrong 'attitude. particularly religiously. Im a so grateful that like yourself I follow a path that promotes a belief that god loves us whatever our belief system is. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996310479990229703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083684017954117107.post-56306748291813997792013-06-15T14:02:39.352+01:002013-06-15T14:02:39.352+01:00Keep posting RLS. All very interesting. I gave u...Keep posting RLS. All very interesting. I gave up organised religion when I was in my early 20s and I now have a similar point of view as yourself. I know that our loved ones who have died do come to us in dreams, especially when we are stressed or worried. People scorn spiritual issues because of fear, so please don't be discouraged and keep the posts coming. <br /><br />Best wishes from Carol HMolly Printempshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677983247237875712noreply@blogger.com