I recall my father teaching me that those who turn from the church will sow seeds of confusion. I have a few comments . . .
1) I can't say this read was enlightening, but it was interesting. I feel pity for these folks. Look how many different places some have looked to try and find peace. This is what they are looking for--they just don't know it. They may be very surprised when Christ comes again, except perhaps Quinn. He wants a star. 2) The people of the church are NOT perfect--we are, after all, human. The church, however IS perfect. It is Christ's church. These people are so confused they cannot seem to distinguish betwixt the two. 3) Whiteside's comment "The absence of the feminine not only makes a home lonely," she said. "It's damaging to everybody in the house." was especially interesting to me. I have always believed that as the woman, it was my job to make my home warm and inviting. It is my calling in life, as a woman, to make my home "soft and comfortable" and yet, she blames the church because her's was not?? How warped is that?? 4) When all is said and done, I hear the words, "I will teach these people the philosophies of men, mingled with scripture" and I am grateful for my simple testimony of the church, the gospel, Jesus Christ and the prophets who have led and continue to lead us. I've always been blessed, not with the "burning", but with a sure knowledge whenever I ask. I used to think there was something wrong with me because I didn't feel that, until I realized I didn't need it. I knew. end of my tidbits val .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. ���������������������������������������������� ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^----------------------------------------------------------------
