Merle,

Yes, that's the ONLY rational definition of God....

Edgar



On Mar 17, 2013, at 3:12 AM, Merle Lester wrote:

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>  mike..are not "god" and nature but one? merle
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> Merle,
> 
> Ineed we are, and as such it's best we grow up and flow wih the laws of 
> nature than hope a god will look after us. 
> 
> Mike
> 
> --- In [email protected], Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@...> wrote:
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>> Â mike..we are part and parcel of nature..what is the point you are 
>> making...? merle
>> Â  
>> Merle,
>> 
>> Buddhism would say - what will you do if the road doesn't rise up to meet 
>> you? Or the wind is head-on and the sun isn't warm on your face? Better to 
>> rely on ourselves than a god.
>> 
>> Mike (who is celebrating with my Celtic cousins)
>> 
>> --- In [email protected], Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@> wrote:
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>>>> Why not!  Happy Every Day, 
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>>>> A HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY.
>>>> SUN 17TH MARCH 2013
>>>>  
>>>> I arise today through the Strength of Heaven, 
>>>> Light of Sun, Radiance of Moon, 
>>>> Splendour of Fire, Speed of Lightning, 
>>>> Swiftness of Wind, Depth of Sea, 
>>>> Stability of Earth, Firmness of Rock.
>>>> TRADITIONAL GAELIC BLESSING
>>>>  
>>>> May the road rise up to meet you.
>>>> May the wind be always at your back.
>>>> May the sun shine warm upon your face;
>>>> the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
>>>> may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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