An atheist is free to believe or not to believe in God--an atheist is not always totally "atheist", because s/he has an Absolute in his/her life. Let those who can live "without God" live and let others live. Let the theists live with God and proclaim him through their daily existence. Faith in God is certainly not superstition. We are living in a pluralistic society, a "global village". What is wisdom for the atheists is foolishness for the theists, and what is wisdom for the theists is foolishness for the atheists... Let us investigate with serenity which views on this forum are "pathetically funny"... In this line of thought, the atheists will say without substantiating their statements: "The Church has been wrong before and will be wrong again...", while the theists will say: "The atheists will realise, from their own experience, that they were wrong, when they see the light of God through faith!"... Let us live in our wisdom and give vital space for all, without forgetting to let our light shine in the darkness!... May Benedict XVI helps us all in the process of discernment and enlightenment!
Original Message: ----------------- From: P D [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 03 May 2005 03:35:23 -0400 To: [email protected] Subject: [Goanet]RE: Land of Pigs, Priests and Crosses Kevin Saldanha wrote: <<Is it any wonder that many of the polarized views on this forum are so pathetically funny? As an atheist, I can no longer reconcile God's involvement in our day to day lives. For those who need to cling on to a supernatural deity, don't shove your beliefs on others. The Church has been wrong before and will be wrong again but arrogant divine inspiration will not get it any brownie points. The current climate with the succession of Benedict XVI to the throne will polarize an already fractured organization. My hope is that knowledge will prevail over superstition (otherwise known as FAITH)>> Dear Brother Kevin: I remember last communicating with you from the Knights of Columbus List (KnightsofColumbus � This list has been created in order to unify councils of the Knights of Columbus from around the world.). Are you the same DVM who posted re: "Goanet launches new website" or a namesake, in which case I must apologise? I am surprised at the above radical change :( Did some drastic event cause the transformation or are you simply playing the devil's advocate? Had signed off from that KofC list with: Esto Dignus, Vivat Jesus God Bless our Church & Priests: S/K Pat de Sousa Maryland, USA http://www.catholic-goan-network.net I stand at the flag but kneel at the Cross. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
