Originally Posted by
SquidPuppet
That sounds a bit condescending to me, Tim. It's as if you are describing nonbelievers as incapable of thinking and making their own decisions. Or that their decisions are wrong. I think nonbelievers are able, they have just come to a different conclusion than believers.
Originally Posted by
johnnytheboy
yeah...like non-believers use logic and common sense instead of just following blindly.
You guys are reading too much into what I typed. I didn't mean that non-believers don't use reason or common sense. That wasn't my intent. It was just a quick comment, that's all.
For the record, I am Roman Catholic. I had been in discernment to become a deacon and was >this< close to applying to enter formation but stopped just short. It was the right move at the time. Maybe in a few years I'll think about it again but my last daughter has to graduate high school first.
At one time I also thought about entering a Cistercian monastery - Trappist. I spent some time there and go back every year for retreat.
Again, I'm not here to proselytize but to discuss bikes. If anyone does want to discuss then send a PM. That's all.
-Tim-