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☦ Something is so very wrong. Or, perhaps it is quite right. (Original Post)
sprinkleeninow
Dec 2022
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Having a more difficult time in light of what our nation has become and also parts of the world.
sprinkleeninow
Dec 2022
#4
OAITW r.2.0
(28,361 posts)1. It depends.
As a Jesuit educated person, I'm an agnostic,
sprinkleeninow
(20,546 posts)2. I believe, but the path presents conflict.
OAITW r.2.0
(28,361 posts)3. That might be your problem.
You believe.
sprinkleeninow
(20,546 posts)5. I cannot 'not' believe. I've seen/experienced too much.
sprinkleeninow
(20,546 posts)4. Having a more difficult time in light of what our nation has become and also parts of the world.
Many more parts than would be ideal.
OAITW r.2.0
(28,361 posts)6. Our nation still has believers of goodness.
That's why you post here. And you contribute awesomely to this site.
sprinkleeninow
(20,546 posts)7. Yes, that fact encourages my heart greatly.
Your affirmation has lifted me up. 💝
OAITW r.2.0
(28,361 posts)8. I am a cynic that loves people like you.
Because you prove me wrong about how I think about the human condition.
sprinkleeninow
(20,546 posts)9. I feel that I'm complicated and which may be a turn-off for some that I
minimally expected to 'be there for me'.
OAITW r.2.0
(28,361 posts)10. I'm here to be the opposite of your expectations.
sprinkleeninow
(20,546 posts)11. Hehe. Cool. 👊