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It would seem, at least to me, that this is somewhat of a stumping issue to wrap the mind around. I think true dialogue can occur without a willingness to transform but tolerance and understanding are essential. To try to clarify I would say that one would need to be tolerant of an other's...

If anyone cares to check it out I've been listening to the Scottish songwriter Dougie Mac Lean. He rules. Also, as of late, I've been listening to Nick Drake.

A BATTLE OF WITS? BUT I'M UN-ARMED!?!? Mind if I crash this party anyways?

Hello, I'm kinda new here too, welcome! I happen to be owned by two dogs, but don't worry they're afraid of cats.

I would have to admit that I (for the most part) agree with you Q, as much as I hate the idea of taking a life to preserve my own or the live(s) of those I hold dear, I again must admit that I probably would in the face of that reality. I like to sit here in my somewhat sheltered home and think...

Many trails = the various religions/belief systems etc. One path = they all lead us to the same place they're just called different things and have different methods/traditions etc (my opinion). I Kinda look for duality, metaphors, symbolism and that kind of stuff. I have some other thoughts...

Interesting that you get emotional when listening to bagpipes, they were originally an instrument of war meant to intimidate the opponent and excite thier own men. The Scots must have known how to get to someone at an emotional level. As you know I love them too.

Ok, here I go again. Like my original post stated I do belive there's never a good reason for war. After much thought I thought I would elaborate on that statement. Namely because of Q. Q you bring up some very good points and I think I may have failed to sufficiently acknowledge them. So, while...

You're right when you say "that's not what I was saying". Funny you should know that?

Ok, I think that some of you may have misunderstood me, my puny mind didn't fix my nerves or heal me and perform a miracle. Let's get it straight: 1. My hand feels like I slammed it in the front door 2. I still have a gaping wound 3 1/2 inches long in my palm that's only held together with the...

I will be the first to admit that I'm not the one to know if this is true but I do believe that God doesn't necessarily punish us here in this life on this earth. Rather it is when we stand before him at judgement after we've left our earthly bodies, in the after life. Not saying I'm right but...

I certainly don't want to de-moralize our (U.S.) troops. I am very thankful for the many freedoms they provide me, I do admit that it is hard for me to feel deserving of those freedoms when they come at the cost of the lives of others no matter how wrong or right they may be. I have read the...

Yes the original diagnosis could've been wrong and I certainly don't deny that...... but isn't it more fun to think that these wonderful globs of grey matter we have actually have the power to change things to at least some extent. Excellent reply, I really like your take on the placebo effect.

Great pics! I've always wanted to visit Scotland, my grandparents were Scottish so I guess I feel a small connection with the place, though that may change after I finally get to visit.

Happy to oblige Tao! It's always nice to know that someone can enjoy a good laugh at my expense! I love it!

Just my opinion but I don't think there is ever a really good reason for war. I was raised Baptist and always found it hard to swallow when someone like a pastor or an older family member would condone war or war like actions and often attribute it to "the glory of God". I am not the most well...

Hello all of you interesting people! Here's my deal: Last weekend I sustained a large deep cut and was told I needed surgery to rapair the nerves. Today I saw the surgeon and he said it didn't look like it was needed. My close friends and family (myself included) all thought positively about my...

AS YOU CAN SEE SHE'S NOT KIDDING!

One Last thing : the avatar was changed last night, I think when I joined I was too ignorant of the whole forum to be able to figure out how to make my avatar anything other than one of the stock avatars.

Hello everyone that's posted here, thanks for making me feel welcome. Oddly enough I found this place on my own not knowing path of one (my wife) was on here. I think I found it while looking for some religious info pertaining to contemplations I was pondering, at any rate we weren't even living...