The purpose of children revealed, finally.

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   tobey100posted 6 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 6 years ago in 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 6 years ago in reply to this

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

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         tobey100posted 6 years ago in 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.       

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            Brenda Durhamposted 6 years ago in 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.

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         Woman Of Courageposted 6 years ago in reply to this

         Brenda, Congratulations on your response!

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            Brenda Durhamposted 6 years ago in reply to this

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

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               tobey100posted 6 years ago in reply to this

               My undying awe of your capabilities!

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   Brenda Durhamposted 6 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?

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      tobey100posted 6 years ago in 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.

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   Flightkeeperposted 6 years ago

   Too funny tobey!

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