beledk

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United States • Age 80

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The Bible Mythical or Not / Fact or Fiction

jyaegel @jyaegel (161) • United States 9 Nov 08

There are a lot of books and stories out there saying the bible is writen from mythical stories. I just want your opinion is the bible fact or fiction or could it be both depending on the bible you are reading?

myths mythical bible fact or fiction

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beledk Well, the Bible is really a small library of 66 books, written by over 30 different authors many of whom lived in very different times and never knew each other. It took something like 3500 years for this collection of sacred writings to be written. What...

12 Nov 08

spanking the kids?????

jyaegel @jyaegel (161) • United States 10 Nov 08

Just trying to get everyone perspective on whether its ok to whip a child. I feel according to the bible that it is ok but I can't remember the verses that talk about scolding the child. Also I see the other side where you...

punishment spanking whipping

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beledk I think the real issue is how the Parent goes about it. The CARDINAL RULE in disciplining your children is SELF CONTROL. If you spank your children while YOU are angry, that's probably a "beating" not a spanking. In fact, you can beat a child with WORDS !!...

11 Nov 08

Will You Be Traveling Or Staying Home For Thanksgiving?

Chevee @Chevee (5905) • United States 10 Nov 08

Thanksgiving is about 2 weeks away. It is a day for giving thanks, and also a day for celebrating and enjoying the company of family and friends at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Last year I traveled out of town for the major...

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beledk Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year. It's not just the food, family, and friends. It's the history of the occasion, the traditions, and the concept of being thankful that is so important. I do love the Fall season which adds so much to the...

11 Nov 08

What your mind says

rkrish @rkrish (3003) • India 10 Nov 08

We know we are in a difficult position to manage with the present job and work because of the economic crisis. Everyday and even every instant we just think about What to do ! How to do ! What to plan ! Are we on right path...

economic crisis

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beledk I think you are talking about "worry", aren't you? How do we deal with the difficult questions and issues of life every day, including Employment and providing for our families? These are tough times for a lot of people everywhere. There is a lot of...

11 Nov 08

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Would the world be a better place if everyone had the same religious beliefs as?

Sheepie @Sheepie (3112) • United States 10 Nov 08

Would the world be a better place if everyone had the same religious beliefs [or lack thereof] as you do? In truth, I don't think it would be if everyone was without religion like me. I can decide right from wrong and...

relgious matters

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beledk Wow, that would be very tough to accomplish -- "cookie cutter" religion!! I don't think many people would want to be a clone of anything. How could THAT make the world a better place? Who would decide the religion/template? Personally, I don't even like the...

11 Nov 08