Why are "believers" so loved?

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   Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

   I would like to take this time to show appreciation and gratitude to the true believers out there.  Some of the Christians on HP have presented themselves so eloquently, it has given me a new respect for Christians.  Those of you who have maintained integrity, and defended your beliefs, have been really inspiring.  My hat's off to you.

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      Jane@CMposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      You are inspiring!  Thanks for making this post!!!

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      Carlmightyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Just to add my opinion. It is not Christians that are good, but the one that lives inside of them and that is Christ the hope of all glory.

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         Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         This thread is all about hope and glory.  This is a thread to restore the spirit of the true believer.  I invite you to use this thread to give glory to God.  If that is what you want to do, I think this is a great place to do it.

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         SirDentposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         This is not only your opinion, but it in fact the truth. Without Him we cannot love. We love Him because He loved us first.

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            sandra rinckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I am not trying to pick a fight or anything with you sir dent, but I just wonder why you feel you cannot love without him.  The bible clearly states that people who do not believe can love too.

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               SirDentposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               You can love without Him, but it is a limited love which actually is instilled in man by Him anyway.

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                  UpHisAssposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Well done Sir Dent. Show them the christian love....
                  
                  
                  
                  "If you are pregnant and are thinking of having an abortion, please read this whole article and think about what you are planning on doing."
                  
                  http://hubpages.com/hub/whydidntigetachance
                  
                  Limited love indeed.......

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                     sandra rinckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     Pretty unfair statement seeing as though even so called Christains with real love have gotten abortions.

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                     SirDentposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     You know, I wonder if you remember writing this post.
                     
                     http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/21694#post368746
                     
                     In that post you stated,"So, it is time for me to stop interacting here. I will leave you in peace to congratulate each other about how much you "love" everyone and looking forward to the party you will be enjoying in heaven."
                     
                     So what happened? I didn't agree with much that you ever said, but I always thought you at least had integrity. I guess not.

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      Precious Pearlposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Davinagirl3,
      
      Thank you for writing this post.  It truly blessed me.  It was so nice to see a positive statement. It touched me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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         Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you, Precious Pearl.  I truly believe that this thread has worked to mend some bridges.  I think, regardless of religion, God would rather see us all getting along together.  We're all here for the same reason.

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            Precious Pearlposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            I believe that you are right ... we are all here because of our love for writing.  I honor Him when I walk in the love that He treasures.  We can get along without being hurtful to one another.

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      chukra Gposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      i couldn't see your hat. (just kidding)

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      mealdatesposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      As a Christian, I try to give encouragement.

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      mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Its love which bonds, love for truth or love for god.

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      carolegalassiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Christian believers look at life differently.  They can show many fruits of the Spirit, some which are, love, peace, kindness, gentleness, etc, etc.  Y

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   lrohnerposted 15 years ago

   You rock, Davina! Great post.

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   Scott.Lifeposted 15 years ago

   Believers are loved because they give us hope in something miraculous and the freedom to reach beyond what we know and strive for what could be. In belief is potential and in potential possibility. In Christ I find the possibility to rise above my own faults and mistakes and through belief move closer to a better me then has ever been, and I see that in helping others and loving them for the priceless individuals that they are that I open myself up to in turn be loved and helped. But that's just my opinion.

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      Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      This is a great post.  I have to read some of your hubs.

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         Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Scott, you have a new fan!

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      philip carey 61posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      "Loving them for the priceless individuals they are." Beautifully said.

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   Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

   I think it is funny that the thread about love has only had two posts, while the thread about hate was blowing up, yesterday.  Thanks, Irohner and Scott.

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   Pr0metheusposted 15 years ago

   Because true believers are confident in their faith, so they don't have to argue against non-believers.
   
   I believe in a god (well, more like a collective unconscious for me).

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      Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I agree.  I just wish the true believers would show up and get their kudos.

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      A Texanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      You're smart

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   mayhmongposted 15 years ago

   Thanks to them I'm still chilling here.

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   Sanctus Vesaniaposted 15 years ago

   Well, simple truth of the matter is, my own faith is weak, and defending it would futile.  That's I'm happy to have God given faith, and belief, because those need no defending.
   
   And that makes it easy to chill out here.

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      Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I should give more thanks to you, Sanctus.  You believe your faith is weak, but you shined with eloquence yesterday.  You gave everyone pause.  If you want to give the glory to God, go ahead, but you did his work yesterday.

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   I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 15 years ago

   Awesome! So shall believers be loved as "all" shall... we all believe in something and it is our journey to seek our personal truth !

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   Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

   Welcome Jane and INVICTUS!  I was moved by your posts as well.  Jane, I am glad you have never felt "hated" by anyone on the religious posts.  Keep your faith and your good attitude and you will be able to change the climate of the religious forums for the better.

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    Sybil Marieposted 15 years ago

    Hi Great thread!

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Sybil, thank you for your posts.  Welcome to our non-controversial religious thread.  We have nothing but love and gratitude here.  As an homage to your faith, I give you thanks.

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    I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 15 years ago

    Love and light!
    
    Add some tread to the thread!

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    Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

    I want to keep this one going, so the "hate" thread will disappear.  I think of it as a way to reclaim the religious thread in the true spirit of Christianity.

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    BadCoposted 15 years ago

    I am a firm believer in God, always have been without a shadow of a doubt. But that is my own personal belief and not yours so I keep it to myself. In the end we all die and then and only then will we be judged. Not by some looney tune on a Forum, lol that's all Folks
    
    Bet ya never guessed I was Religious !

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I have known that you are a good person, Badco.  You are fighting to be on the side of "right".  Thank you for posting.

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       sandra rinckposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I knew you were.  I just like you because you are still you and not trying to be so holy you forget that you are human. 

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          BadCoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Awwwww cheers Sandra, you are a little star who you know I would get into battle for lol, nobody picks on Sandra Rinck when I am logged on

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    SweetiePieposted 15 years ago

    I believe in God too and try to keep it more personal.  I think some of the Christians have been kind about sharing their faith, but others are more aggressive.  The non-religious may appear hostile to some, but I think they are just irritated about someone telling them what they have to believe.  With the non-religious people at least I do not feel judged by my actions as I do with some of the staunch Christians.  At the end of the day I just do not enjoy arguing religion.  Could people on all sides be more polite about it, absolutely!  Of course the best way to achieve that goal might be to write hubs on religion rather than post on the forum.  I noticed on hubs there is just usually a different tone.  Not better or worse, just usually a bit less heated.

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    Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

    Hi Sandra, Sweetie, and A Texan
    Welcome to a kinder, gentler, Christian forum.  Whether you are a believer, or non-believer, you have contributed to the cause.  I am considered a "non-believer" because I don't adhere to the dogma, but I do see the beauty of the faith.  Also, I want to see if a non-contraversial thread can survive among the forums.  The thread about "hate" thrived.  I want to see how long a thread about "love" will last.

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       sandra rinckposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I am considered a non believer as well and I do hope that a love thread will survive the hate thread.

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    wordscribe41posted 15 years ago

    What a lovely tribute, Davina.  I am a nonbeliever, but I have great respect for many, many believers on this site.  I learn valuable lessons from many of them daily, in my life and here.  I think the climate here is about to change for the better, so many reasons...  This thread being one of them.  Thanks for posting this. 

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you for contributing, Wordscribe.  A lot of us "non-believers" were slandered with the "hate" thread.  I think it is most beneficial for us to speak out and say that we may not believe the way the "believers" do, but we still respect their intelligence and respect their right to speak out.  I hope that some of the angry Christians will read this and know that there is nothing to be angry about.

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    BadCoposted 15 years ago

    Thing is I don't care if you are a non believer, I still love the person for what they are not in what they believe !

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       wordscribe41posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Well said, Badco!

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          BadCoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          I think Davina deserves a big hug for this thread, its really shown that we have a Community spirit here still despite the turmoils of the last few days. Well done Davina, take a bow young lady !

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             sandra rinckposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             I second the notion.

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    Mishaposted 15 years ago

    She deserves a big hug unconditionally!

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    Lisa Coloradoposted 15 years ago

    Why believers are loved. Because they are open to it.

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       PirateGirlposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Aye Aye !

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    yoshi97posted 15 years ago

    I'm a believer, but in the strictest accords of the church I am seen as a non-believer, as I dare to mix science with my religion.
    
    For me, I see a need for staunch believers and non-believers alike, as one grounds us to the physical world we live in and the other reminds us of the ethereal world awaiting us when we pass on.
    
    I think the think that pleases me most about this thread is that it's a bunch of people getting together to say they are okay with religion and that they chose not to fight about it.
    
    Let everyone live as they will, I say ... for it is their job to tend to their own sheep.
    
    And Badco, I also knew you were religious, but like myself, you keep it inside of yourself and don't force it upon others. You also keep an open mind to every thing around you. That's what makes you are.
    
    I do feel more comfortable with the non-believers, but only because they don't pass judgment upon me and are willing to acknowledge the small personal successes I have. As such, I would prefer to drink beer with the dregs than to sip wine with the kings and queens.
    
    Does any of that make sense?
    
    
    (and here's a hug for you Davinagirl ... ya earned it)

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       BadCoposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       It does and nicely put my friend !

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    Scott.Lifeposted 15 years ago

    It's a funny thing that title, Christian. Originally it meant those who follow Christ or the Christ. Yet today many of those who would call themselves that live in a way that Christ abhorred and rejected. Religion, tradition, dogma, rituals, all these things Jesus stood against and opposed. He came that a person could talk directly to God at any time in anyway without need for an intermediary or rite. however Christianity has become just what Christ opposed. Many that call themselves believers differ from the Jewish authorities of Jesus day in name only.Many though but not all. The truth of the matter is most Christians are humble loving people merely trying to live a life of love and servitude towards man. To say you are not a believer because you can't follow the Dogma or rituals is not really right though you are allowing those who deem themselves worthy to define your faith. You are a believer more pure then most.Your faith is your own and your relationship with God an intimate and personal thing.
    
    To even the atheist out there I would say that you too have a relationship with God, just a strained and distant one. On your deathbed I would not be surprised that you meet God regardless of what you believed on earth and he will welcome you all the same just as a shepherd rejoices over the lost sheep that was found.I hate to use this cliche but I have found it to be simple and true, I too was once far from God I shook my fist at him often and dared him to show his face to me, but he never did. So I lost my belief but he never lost his in me. Now i do see his face every time I look in the mirror. Not to say that I am God but that he is in me, I see him in every face I pass by and in every faith and view.I do not believe that you can say you believe in the almighty God then ridicule the things he created on this earth, when you do you are ultimately expressing doubt towards his judgment, and aligning yourself towards another who does the same.
    
    I know that when I walk in my fathers presence many years from now that I will see many a Hindu, Jew , and Buddhist close at hand, except that I won't see them as who they were on earth or what they believe. I will see them revealed for who they are just another child of God and I will rejoice to be reunited with my fellow children of God. To all those whom some would label Non-believer I say cast off that title. Just as I might sin, I am not a sinner, I am just a man. You may not believe in Christian theology but that doesn't make you a non-believer, just an individual searching for your own truth.

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       yoshi97posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Ya summed it all up quite well

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    pgrundyposted 15 years ago

    People with a quiet faith shine. They don't have to preach. But I also think that the confrontational stuff serves a purpose for both sides. It's just that, once you get past it, you're past it. It's enough.
    
    That sounds snottier than I really mean it. Some people have to work things out vocally, loudly, and for a long time. It's just kinda who they are.

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       ledefensetechposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I think we're in agreement Pam.  It's like that old saw says:  "What you do shouts so loudly, I cannot hear what you say".  That's always been a personal favorite of mine.

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       earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       They do shine Pam. I can still see that shine when I think of many wonderful religious friends.
       
       Their beliefs are evident in every thing they do for the world with respect and love daily.
       
       One of my dear friends is a minister in an inner city church. He is an older man, yet has the respect of all the street dwellers, and homeless kids that are sadly in our city.
       He never speaks about his religion at all, he just lives it all day and night helping to bring love to these people.
       
       When he sees adversity his eyes change with his strong inner faith something takes place. I have seen him cry openly in the situation and then the sad eyes change to a quiet determination that is not easy to ignore.
       
       He is in his eighties and in my view a very powerful human.

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    Sufidreamerposted 15 years ago

    Have to agree with the above, Davina - you have started such a nice thread that I even ended my self-imposed exile from the religion forum. Is it just me, or is there a dangerous plague of moderates taking over this thread?
    
    BadCo, Yoshi, Scott - You pretty much summed everything up. I walk my own spiritual path and I am happy with that. I have no pressing need to convert anybody to my way of thinking - folks will find their own way in life

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    AEvansposted 15 years ago

    Oh Davina That was so sweet and it refreshing to see something uplifting again.

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    Sybil Marieposted 15 years ago

    How refreshing is this thread! I am fairly new to these forums and since my faith is the most important thing tomeI gravitated to the ones on God.This Is the first one I have been in that is all about Love!
    To me God is my breath and my life! He has kept me safe through the storms in my life. There is a verse somewhere in the Bible that says with-in him I live and move and have my being. It took me along time to understand that verse for myself. But now it makes sense. I am the fish and he is the water.The water provides everything the fish needs, air, food, It surrounds the fish and it fills the fish as air fills our lungs.
    Again thank you for starting this thread!

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I was telling my husband how grateful I was for this thread because my mother was rushed to the hospital this morning with, what we thought, might be a heart attack.  I had to wait to find out whether she was okay, or not, and while I waited I started this thread.  I was comforted by the spirit of community.  If there is a God in Heaven, I know he is smiling down upon us, now.  You all have comforted me more than you will know.  My mother is okay.  It wasn't a heart attack.  I owe you all a debt of gratitude because you don't know me, but you have shared love and a spirit of togetherness that I could take part in.  It has made all the difference in the world.

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          yoshi97posted 15 years agoin reply to this

          A stranger is merely a person who we haven't made an acquaintance with yet. Having read your words on the forums, I think we are beyond the stranger part enough that we can offer kind words when needed.

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             Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

             Thank you, Yoshi.  I really appreciate it.

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             sannyasinmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             That is an old Irish saying "A stranger is a friend you have yet to meet".

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             sannyasinmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             That is an old Irish saying "A stranger is a friend you have yet to meet".

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          Sufidreamerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Glad that it all worked out OK - that must have been frightening for you all. Sometimes, amongst all of the animosity and fear, a small beacon can guide you out of the darkness.
          
          Whether folks are believers or not, good deeds take on a life of their own and spread. Your thread has played its part in making the world a nicer place

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          ledefensetechposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Glad to hear your mother is fine, I'm sure she's in all of our prayers.

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             Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

             She collapsed with exhaustion.  She works way too hard, considering her age and heart condition.  I think this was a wake up call for her to start taking it easy.

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                ledefensetechposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                Isn't that the worst?  My mom has back pain and as a consequence falls at times.  It got to be so bad that we thought seriously about getting her one of those Life Alert things.  I don't have to tell you to make sure your mom takes care of herself.  She sounds like she's worked hard all her life, she should take time to enjoy the fruits of all that hard labor.

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                   Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                   Your mom is probably like mine.  She doesn't rest... ever.  Her days off consist of re-arranging her house, or scrubbing the floors.  She has been a hard worker all her life.  She has never known a life with out a lot of hard labor.

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          sandra rinckposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            So happy she is okay and you too. love you Davina!

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    Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

    I would like to thank all the great people who have contributed to this thread.

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    DennisBarkerposted 15 years ago

    I'm happy to contribute some love to this thread, I've got my own path,and i hope to learn a  great deal here, and share some of myself with love.

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    earnestshubposted 15 years ago

    Oh what a great idea Davina!
    I wish I had done this rather than post the opposing post that I did!
    Love to you all! This is a well behaved mob we have here, but certainly not a retiring one, Hello PG!
    
    I believe the heart soul and spirit needs nourishment. I choose to define these things differently to some believers.

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Ernest.  We have all managed to share a great deal of love and support here today.  No one has questioned each other, or degraded the others' beliefs.  We have all been very supportive.  Everyone deserves a pat on the back.  It was mentioned, yesterday, that only contraversial threads get any attention.  As a community, we have proved that theory to be false.

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          Sufidreamerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          The controversial threads make a lot of noise, annoy everybody and then implode after a couple of weeks.
          
          This thread, on the other hand, is one that people will come back to for a long time, to enjoy a quiet chat and a chill.

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    Eaglekiwiposted 15 years ago

    Oh I just stumbled upon this thread (as ya do) and Davina love you to pieces!! way to go girl
    
    You and Pearl rock deserve medals from us all , thankyou!
    
    I believe the good in people will always triump over bad

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Eaglekiwi!!! I thought you'd never show up.  Welcome to the thread of community.  I have lucked out with this endevour.  This topic has gone over better than I ever expected.

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          Eaglekiwiposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Build a bridge sweetie .....and they will come
          
          

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             wordscribe41posted 15 years agoin reply to this

             I thought it was a field Eaglekiwi, but that's okay.    Good to see you here.  You're one of the people who inspires me on HP.

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                Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                Me too.  Your irreverence always puts things into proper perspective.  You always bring a smile to my face.

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                Eaglekiwiposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                No they got the field quote from the bridge one ,lol but yea its all good , geeze no matter ,they can come by hot air ballon if they want huh

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                   wordscribe41posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                   It was a joke, silly, about the field   Hope you have a great weekend everyone!!!

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    yoshi97posted 15 years ago

    Another great saying I just remembered ... goodness is not a slap across the face, but rather, a soft caress on the cheek.

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I, now, know it to be true!  I just wish some of the hubbers who think that we are full of hatred would've shown up on this thread.  Maybe, we could have shown them that it is possible for us all to get along.  I think we have learned a lot from each other, today.  And, no one had to preach, brow-beat, or slap anyone across the face!

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    Eaglekiwiposted 15 years ago

    Stop it already , awww shucks , does that mean we can have drinkies soon too
    
    Notices a slight ruffle in the rafters,( yea I know ya gotta be peeking) moderation is fine He said so ...

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Can I get a Vodka-Cran?  Then the party can really get started.

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    earnestshubposted 15 years ago

    Someone roll a decent joint and I'll join ya! (grog makes me crook.) 
    i must add that I can drink a fair bit of very expensive champagne.

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       sandra rinckposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Here ya go!  Courtesy of Sandra.

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          earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Ahh! Now that is smooth! Sandra your the business!
          
          Now lets all see what our delightful hostess has in mind...

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          Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Puff, puff, pass!!!

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             earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             Is that love I'm feelin?

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                Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                It's better than love!!! Just let it flow!

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                   yoshi97posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                   (spoken in a thick Eric Cartman accent - ala South Park) 'Ack! I detect some hippies might have snuck in among us! Run Kile!'

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                      earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                      Eric Cartman is a very wonderfully written character.
                      I liked all the characters.
                      What a psychiatrist's feast. So funny! I love South Park.

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    RooBeeposted 15 years ago

    I just popped in & have to run - I'm so glad I caught this, though!! Davina, you are awesome - a beauty inside and out.

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       earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       RooBee, you're just saying that about Davina because it's true!

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          Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

          I am blushing! I am glad this thread worked out.  It could have just fizzled and died.  I am glad everyone realized what it was all about and didn't think it was lame.  I really wish some of the "angry ones" could have seen it and taken part, but I guess not.  Hey! I tried.

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             yoshi97posted 15 years agoin reply to this

             Your post invited no malice, so they saw no need to arrive ...

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                Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                You're right.  No face-slapping here, only cheek-caressing.  I like that one.  I will remember it.

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    earnestshubposted 15 years ago

    Malice is hard to hide from some. I hope they stay away to be honest. I feel warm and fuzzy here!

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I am thrilled we have made it a full day without someone showing up and getting mad about something.  This is like our own personal "love-in" thread.

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          earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          It is one of the great things about hubpages. We meet each other through our writings!
          We often know quite a lot about each other's families and such.
          For just one example, anyone who knows wordscribe knows what a sexy lady she is. I use the word sexy in the knowledge that it has a very different meaning to some.
          
          To me it is something people cannot hide. The love of children and family just spills on to the page as sexy to a partner who loves them as well!
          
          I love seeing mothers who are dealing with children acknowledge the difficulties without responding negatively to them. Sexy behavior!
          
          I love the talk that accidentally reveals the love of partners. Understanding and giving love are the sexiest things on the planet to a loving partner, and who else do you need to be sexy towards?! Good positive stuff you can see and feel love!

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             Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

             To a lot of us, writing is therapeutic.  Even if we vent through our writing, we can look at the piece and see our true meaning.  Hubpages has been a really helpful place for me.  I think of it as an oasis, of sorts, and I really like that so many different personalities can co-exist.  That is why it saddens me to see animosity.  We all have our battles in life. HP should be a place to escape them.

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    My Friend Shiylohposted 15 years ago

    Love needs no defense and nothing can defend against love.
    
    -Shiyloh

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    Cranooposted 15 years ago

    To non-christians: Do you know the way your never truly fulfilled and there's always something missing in your life, you never feel truly happy? That's because Jesus is missing and calling you.
    
    And without accept Jesus into your heart you'll always feel that way. There's no two ways about it so don't even bother searching for an alternative because none exist.
    
    You've got TWO choices:
    
    Everlasting life with your Father who loves you so much.
    
    OR...
    
    Everlasting suffering with the man who wants you to fail and suffer.
    
    The decision is yours and you'll get what you diserve.

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    Mishaposted 15 years ago

    Ah Davina, it all was too good to be true. here we go again

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    Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

    I spoke too soon.  Oh well.  It's only a spark until someone pours on the gasoline.  I think it is only a test.

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    My Friend Shiylohposted 15 years ago

    That which is done in love never dies
    Though many rise against it in vain
    Love laughs at the enemies aligned
    Sees the hatred of men and cries
    
    ~Shiyloh~

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       That is beautiful.  I don't know if I have fanned you yet, Shiyloh.  Let me check.

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    My Friend Shiylohposted 15 years ago

    I am not sure if love can be fully defined with words.
    That is why love is an action.
    I like to remind myself what love would look like if one could not speak.
    
    ~Shiyloh~

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    My Friend Shiylohposted 15 years ago

    I think that I can get enough of love though, and that is the problem, that I get comfortable with what I think is enough. I wonder though, can love get enough of me, so that all that love is, I become, and I am consumed by love?
    
    ~Shiyloh~

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    Jeramiposted 15 years ago

    great thread   great reading.     thank you

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    Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

    Well, we made it to 100 posts.  Good night, everyone.  I am going to bed, now.  See you tomorrow.

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       yoshi97posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Ah no ya don't ... ya started this thread, now I say ya cant sleep until we all see it through!
       
       Actually, ya did a good thing, which earned ya some rest. Good night Davina.

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       Mishaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Sweet dreams

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    yoshi97posted 15 years ago

    Yes, Jarami, on this we can agree.

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    earnestshubposted 15 years ago

    Have a great nights sleep!

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    ledefensetechposted 15 years ago

    Well if we're quoting poetry now, this has to be one of my favorites:
    
    When our two souls stand up erect and strong,
    Face to face, silent, drawing nigh and nigher,
    Until the lengthening wings break into fire,
    At either curved point, - what bitter wrong
    Can the earth do us, that we should not long
    Be here contented?  Think!  In mounting higher,
    The angels would press upon us and aspire
    To drop some golden orb of perfect song
    Into our deep, dear silence.  Let us stay
    Rather on earth, Beleoved, - where the unfit
    Contrarious moods of men recoil away
    and isolate pure spirits, and permit
    A place to stand and love for a day,
    With darkness and the death-hour rounding it.
    
    I still remember the day I first read that and it has remained with me ever since.  Thanks for the post Davina, it's been too long since I've read the wisdom of this long lost poet.  I thought I'd share it with you all and get your thoughts on it.

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I guess I have stayed up a bit later than I thought I would.  I am glad I did.  I am glad I got to read this post.  The poem is beautiful and, with that, I really will go to bed, now.  Thanks again, everyone.

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       earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Lovely poem ledefencetech, It was  Elizabeth Barrett Browning was it not?

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          ledefensetechposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Got it in one.  Not only was she a superlative poet, she married one too.  Her husband is another favorite of mine.  Their courtship story is one for the ages.  Remarkable people, both of them.

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             earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             I know nothing much about her, just read her poetry as a kid. Do tell more!

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                ledefensetechposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                Oh goody, sounds like I'll have to do a hub.  I believe it will be about their courtship and life together.  It really is a remarkable story, you'd swear is was the plot to a romance novel except that those don't truly happen in real life.  Or do they?

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                   earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                   Maybe they do happen to creative people more than others?
                   I would love to read the hub. Please do write it.

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    emievilposted 15 years ago

    Good night Davina. Hope when you wake up this thread will still be in the top of the forums. It surely deserves that place.

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    Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

    Good Morning, all.  I hate to say it, but I have never read Elizabeth Barrett Browning.  I would like to read a hub about her, too.  I haven't read poetry in ages.  I think it is just what I need right now.

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    Scott.Lifeposted 15 years ago

    Very Nice poetry, think I'll have to give it a read. To all the non-believers and believers out there, have a great weekend I love you all even AW, though I'm no longer replying to anything you say. Insanity has descended on that other thread and its sad. You all be safe this weekend I have to get back to my writing. See you on Monday.

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       Davinagirl3posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Have a Great Weekend, Scott.  See you on Monday.  Don't let the insanity bother you, even for a day.

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    Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

    I would like to thank OneStopWriteShop for inspiring me today.  I guess she would be considered a "non-believer" for not being a staunch Christian, but she is a believer in my book... for what that's worth.  She believes in the power of the human spirit.  Here's to you, Katina.

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