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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:03 PM Original message |
I, too, am a pastor in the United Church of Christ |
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Cooley Hurd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. Thank you for the perspective, mycritters! |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:10 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. You're welcome! Thanks for the k&r. nt |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. Thanks for the post. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Thank you. nt |
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InAbLuEsTaTe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
5. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Interesting post! |
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LSparkle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
6. God bless you |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:12 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. You're welcome. I love this church! nt |
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LSparkle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:21 PM Response to Reply #8 |
25. My non-Christian friends tell me I'm the most "Christian" person they know |
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spoony (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
7. Very thoughtful post |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:16 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. Thank you! nt |
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Texas Hill Country (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
9. thank you very much for the reasoned and considered post. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:17 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. You're welcome! nt |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
10. Thank you for a thoughtful, well-reasoned post. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:17 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. You're welcome! nt |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
11. My understanding, the Prophets were "rabble rousers" using politically incorrect speech |
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noel711 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:19 PM Response to Reply #11 |
23. The prophets got in a whole lot of trouble |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:25 PM Response to Reply #11 |
32. The prophets wrote about social justice |
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FREEWILL56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #32 |
166. Offshoot question for you. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
12. Thank you for your needed perspective. nt |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:22 PM Response to Reply #12 |
27. how lucky it is being a pastor. I love religion (my last name is |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:24 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Lots of clergy begin later in life. More and more pastors are "second career". nt |
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noel711 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:57 PM Response to Reply #27 |
103. Ah, Rogue... |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #103 |
111. There are several of us in the Liberal Christian/Progressive People of Faith DU Group |
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noel711 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
15. Hi Critters, |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:18 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. Thank you! Nice to hear from a colleague. Have a good Holy Week! |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:37 PM Response to Reply #15 |
149. As a cradle Lutheran, tired of the personal piety, I appreciate reading some words of reason! |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
17. I think it was a Jeremaiad |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:19 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. Precisely. nt |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:23 PM Response to Reply #21 |
30. My mom is a UCC pastor, too |
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cbayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
18. Nicely done. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:21 PM Response to Reply #18 |
24. My father's family is all Disciples. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:39 PM Response to Reply #18 |
150. "He has always taken stances further left than most of his congregates " |
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bigbrother05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
20. Thamk you |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:26 PM Response to Reply #20 |
34. I can give it a shot, but I'm not making guarantees! |
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bigbrother05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:30 PM Response to Reply #34 |
39. That's all I can ask |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:03 PM Response to Reply #34 |
147. That's really funny... on so many levels! |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
22. If he had praised Obama without mentioning Hillary Clinton, |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:23 PM Response to Reply #22 |
29. If he was encouraging people to vote for him, yes. |
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flpoljunkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
26. Thanks so much for sharing your perspective. |
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Flabbergasted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
28. K and R thanks. Just one question. Is calling yourself or others an "asshole" a sin? |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:25 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. Not if they're really assholes. It's the "bearing false witness" stuff that gets you in trouble. |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
35. Thank you so much. This is enormously enlightening! |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
36. A fine rundown! I'm PISSED AS HELL, TOO!!! |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:30 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. bobblink, I love your passion. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:34 PM Response to Reply #38 |
47. Aw, thanks! I'm still trying to dig the nails out of my hands |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:37 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. I'll take whatever "kingdom" I can get. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:41 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. . |
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KAZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
37. Thank you for that wonderful post! I think I tried to check out.. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:32 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. I started my ministry in Will County. |
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KAZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:43 PM Response to Reply #41 |
54. Plainfield is just north of me. I think I might just do that. |
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latinolatteliberal (123 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
40. A very enjoyable read |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:33 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. Indeed, Uncharacteristically so. |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
43. Many thanks. This was a much needed perspective. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:34 PM Response to Reply #43 |
44. Thanks! nt |
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FedoraLV (226 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
45. Knowing your church |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:35 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Thank you. nt |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
46. if you weren't an asshole you couldn't be in here |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:36 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. Thank you. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:47 PM Response to Reply #49 |
59. "I resemble that remark" lol |
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tachyon (520 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:39 PM Response to Reply #46 |
51. Are you sure you wrote what you meant? |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:46 PM Response to Reply #51 |
58. from one asshole to another yes!! |
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tachyon (520 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:15 PM Response to Reply #58 |
74. Oh, sorry, my damn martyr detector is out of calibration again. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:35 PM Response to Reply #74 |
83. martyr? not sure how that fits the OP called himself an asshole and I was simply embrassing |
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tachyon (520 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 07:22 PM Response to Reply #83 |
87. Hey, if you wanna embrass it, I won't depreciate it! |
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juajen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:49 PM Response to Reply #87 |
160. OK, folks, don't joke about poor spelling. It just encourages the spelling-challenged. |
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GeorgeGist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
53. What pray tell is 'the kingdom' ... |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:45 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. We're doing to together. We work to build the kingdom of God, |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:58 PM Response to Reply #57 |
65. and the good pastor works with the doubters and naysayers...... |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 05:25 PM Response to Reply #53 |
167. Don't you understand ironical humour at all? It was a joke! When Bobbolink |
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El Supremo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
55. You are very close to my PCUSA church. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:48 PM Response to Reply #55 |
60. Not wanting to pick a fight, but Antoinette Brown (later Blackwell) |
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El Supremo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:09 PM Response to Reply #60 |
71. Pick a fight over some historical trivia? I hope not. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
56. Sometimes pastors say stupid things |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:50 PM Response to Reply #56 |
63. Don't I know! nt |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:48 PM Response to Original message |
61. Thank you. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:49 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. Hmmm...interesting thought. I'll think about it. nt |
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The Night Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
64. You seem like a nice person, but Christopher Hitchens is right about religion. |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:01 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. mycritters is a woman |
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The Night Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:04 PM Response to Reply #67 |
70. Thank you for the correction. {EOM} |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:44 PM Response to Reply #67 |
151. . |
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DemBones DemBones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:04 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. Christopher Hitchens isn't right about anything. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:24 PM Response to Reply #64 |
77. What allows idiots like Christopher Hitchens to rise to positions of prominence and influence? |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 05:48 PM Response to Reply #77 |
169. The fact that he was able to vilify Mother Theresa tells you all |
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haroldgiowa (218 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 07:13 PM Response to Reply #64 |
86. Religion does not poison everything people do. NT |
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The Night Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:00 AM Response to Reply #86 |
114. You missed the point. Religion is the poison and snake oil salesmen... |
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Unca Jim (405 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:17 AM Response to Reply #114 |
138. Sorry... |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
66. Thanks. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:32 PM Response to Reply #66 |
81. You're right. I should have said "Christian". |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 08:15 PM Response to Reply #66 |
90. Former? |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:54 PM Response to Reply #90 |
112. Hi Maat! |
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DemBones DemBones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
68. Despite all that, I still think that Obama |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:19 PM Response to Reply #68 |
75. delete |
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FVZA_Colonel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:39 AM Response to Reply #68 |
120. While it coul create some difficulties, I don't think simple membership will be that damaging. |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 05:26 AM Response to Reply #120 |
125. I agree |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 05:54 PM Response to Reply #120 |
170. It would be the natural, even routine, response by this administration |
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ruggerson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
72. thanks for your remarks critters |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:30 PM Response to Reply #72 |
78. Each congregation is autonomous. |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 08:25 PM Response to Reply #78 |
92. Although ... |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:47 PM Response to Reply #92 |
99. This conference has no classes. Churches can just vote whenever they feel ready. |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
73. What a beautiful post! Thanks and recommended. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:30 PM Response to Reply #73 |
79. Thank you. nt |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
76. "Jane Fisler Hoffman, a Minister in the United Church of Christ" |
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Cal Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
80. Still not enough posts to recommend |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:33 PM Response to Reply #80 |
82. Thanks, and welcome to DU! nt |
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Cal Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 08:09 PM Response to Reply #82 |
89. Thanks! |
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dajoki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
84. You sure sound like a good Pastor to me... |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 08:19 PM Response to Reply #84 |
91. Yes, this law school graduate has researched the law with .. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:50 PM Response to Reply #84 |
100. Thanks for your kind words. |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
85. Let's keep this kicked folks!! |
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hay rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:09 PM Response to Reply #85 |
105. deleted |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
88. That was a great post, Critters |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
93. God bless you n/t |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
94. Oh, yes |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
95. Good post. Don't usually respond to say that. |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
96. A welcome post....Thanks for sharing...n/t |
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Taxmyth (990 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
97. For what it's worth |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
98. Thank you!! |
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Beregond2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
101. Pastor... |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
102. Thanks for the great post mycritters. |
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il_lilac (756 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
104. Thanks for the sound reason |
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AnnieBW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
106. Thanks for saying this |
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hay rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
107. what's the last thing |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
108. Deleted message |
Texifornia (399 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:24 PM Response to Original message |
109. An important distinction |
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bleedinglib (64 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
110. It's obvious that-- |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-14-08 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
113. Well said, Critters. |
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nonoxy9 (154 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
115. Took the words out of my mouth, Critters! |
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DianaForRussFeingold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
116. Bookmarked and saved! Some things never change! (The Religious issue JFK 1960) |
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milkyway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
117. A very insightful post. Thanks. |
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pjt7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:18 AM Response to Reply #117 |
118. Thanks for sharing your opinion |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:23 AM Response to Original message |
119. K&R |
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LTR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:40 AM Response to Original message |
121. Very good post |
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kentj44 (110 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:40 AM Response to Original message |
122. i thought the preachers quote |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:47 AM Response to Original message |
123. K&R... Thanks, Critters. |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 05:06 AM Response to Reply #123 |
124. K/R. |
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caseycoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 06:09 AM Response to Original message |
126. K&R! Excellent post! Thank you. :o) n/t |
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Gala328 (21 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 06:47 AM Response to Original message |
127. Well said, mycritters. |
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susankh4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
128. Thanks. I agree with you. |
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rosesaylavee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 06:50 AM Response to Original message |
129. Great perspective. |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:04 AM Response to Original message |
130. I have a question |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:40 PM Response to Reply #130 |
172. No. We're not sabbatarian, so I'm not sure why he used that term, |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:09 AM Response to Original message |
131. K&R Thank you n/t |
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davidpdx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:11 AM Response to Original message |
132. I at one time belonged to a UCC Church |
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JPZenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:56 AM Response to Original message |
133. Someone should offer video of Wright's calmer moments |
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davidpdx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 08:54 AM Response to Reply #133 |
136. JP, they won't |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 08:41 AM Response to Original message |
134. TAX THE CHURCHES! |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #134 |
159. Did you know that the "caps lock" key can be "un-pressed?" No? I didn't think so. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:43 PM Response to Reply #134 |
173. For profit businesses owned by churches are fully taxed. |
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Irishonly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 08:41 AM Response to Original message |
135. Thank you |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
137. Thanks for being an informed voice of sanity and reason |
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blue neen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
139. I was raised in the United Church of Christ and also was married there. |
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Maestro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
140. Nicely said. |
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swishyfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
141. Well said n/t |
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mntleo2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
142. Seattle UCC Member Here! |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:09 PM Response to Reply #142 |
154. "I saw the same passion in "Jesus Camp" " Very good point! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
143. Deleted message |
me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 11:35 AM Response to Reply #143 |
146. So when Obama gets the nomination, who will you be voting for in Nov? |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:46 PM Response to Reply #143 |
174. Welcome to DU. |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
144. Thanks, a much needed post. I only wish that Rev. Wright would have |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
145. Thank you, Critters.;-) |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
148. I just got this quote today, and while not directly connected, it seems to me to have be appropos: |
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jesus_of_suburbia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
152. Thanks for posting this! You sounds like a pastor I'd enjoy listening to |
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Scurrilous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
153. Thanks for posting this. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
155. Deleted message |
Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #155 |
161. What a wonderful contribution to the discussion. Thank you so much. Gee, why is it that |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:48 PM Response to Reply #161 |
177. Damn! I missed it!! nt |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
156. EXCELLENT post! Thank you for your perspective, Critters! |
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VolcanoJen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
157. Fascinating post. |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
158. OK, then here's MY perspective, since you gave us yours: |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:47 PM Response to Reply #158 |
175. Thanks, Redstone. nt |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
162. Delighted to give this a K & R! |
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ladym55 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
163. Thank you for an excellent and thoughtful post |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
164. Thank you so much for your perspective. nt |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
165. Unitarians Considering Christ rocks! |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:48 PM Response to Reply #165 |
176. That's us!! |
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Jazzgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
168. I know I'm posting late but thanks for such a reasoned post. |
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TheCentepedeShoes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
171. Thank you !!! |
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Citizen Kang (424 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
178. I grew up going to Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines, Iowa |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 08:53 PM Response to Reply #178 |
179. I served a church 90 miles north of Des Moines for 5 years. |
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medeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-17-08 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
180. kick |
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