The purpose of children revealed, finally.

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  1. tobey100 profile image61
    tobey100posted 13 years ago

    I've stumbled upon a truth so powerful it cannot be denied.  Of all places, I was watching some TV show and one sentence utter by an actor opened my eyes for the first time.  After 34 years of raising five sons I feel I am qualified to attest to the truth of this statement. 

    "God gives us children so that death won't be such a dissappointment."

    Irrefutable truth but I welcome all arguments.

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      china manposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I think it is a bit of a far leap to credit the basic life drive of every organism - to reproduce - as a god given gift just for us. while I am able to agree the sentiment attributing it to a god just for us is mind-blowingly self centred.

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      Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Oh my God!   You use the twisted logic of Two-and-a-half-Men to set your philosophical mindset??! big_smile
      I think we both need to monitor our tv-watching better!  haha

      1. tobey100 profile image61
        tobey100posted 13 years agoin reply to this

        You got it!  I honestly didn't think anyone would catch on.  Congratulations Ms. Brenda.  You, are a genius.  I was wondering how long this thread could go before someone caught on.       lol

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          Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          haha I'm simply a woman who, since we down-graded our cable service, has fallen into the trap of picking some bad shows from amongst other bad shows!  Never thought I'd get tired of Glenn Beck, but since he's ignored a major issue, I think I've heard all he has to say. wink

      2. Woman Of Courage profile image62
        Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Brenda, Congratulations on your response! big_smile

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          Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks.  I wonder what I won?
          I could use a new toaster.......errr...actually a can opener! haha

          1. tobey100 profile image61
            tobey100posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            My undying awe of your capabilities!

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    By the way, I truly believe God gives us children so that we will be both Blessed and challenged to be unselfish!  What do you think?

    1. tobey100 profile image61
      tobey100posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Absolutely.  Additionally, they keep you young.  Seeing the world through the eyes of my boys as they've grown has been the highlight of my life.

  3. Flightkeeper profile image67
    Flightkeeperposted 13 years ago

    Too funny tobey!

 
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