Comments for The Wayfarer's Creed http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com Loving God, Loving Self, and Loving Others Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:23:27 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on S/G Discussion #1 by JimmyBean http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/sg-discussion-1/#comment-3560 JimmyBean Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:23:27 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/?p=261#comment-3560 I don't know If I said it already but ...Great site...keep up the good work. :) I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I'm glad I found your blog. Thanks, :) A definite great read..Jim Bean I don’t know If I said it already but …Great site…keep up the good work. :) I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I’m glad I found your blog. Thanks, :)

A definite great read..Jim Bean

]]> Comment on Convincing? I think so. by Drew http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/convincing-i-think-so/#comment-3557 Drew Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:01:58 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/?p=239#comment-3557 Your comment got caught in Wordpress' spam filter. I could have left it there, but I wanted to say that to assume anybody's inner emotional life is something that most people will interpret as arrogance, and this makes your argument much less agreeable to people that are on the fence. Your comment got caught in WordPress’ spam filter. I could have left it there, but I wanted to say that to assume anybody’s inner emotional life is something that most people will interpret as arrogance, and this makes your argument much less agreeable to people that are on the fence.

]]> Comment on our family is too small by War, violence, and the psychology of indifference: patriotic fixations at (Ir)religiosity http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2007/01/14/our-family-is-too-small/#comment-3556 War, violence, and the psychology of indifference: patriotic fixations at (Ir)religiosity Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:15:21 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2007/01/14/our-family-is-too-small/#comment-3556 [...] concluded by noting that we “draw our circle too small” only including in our spheres our care those who look and act like us; in short, those who remain [...] [...] concluded by noting that we “draw our circle too small” only including in our spheres our care those who look and act like us; in short, those who remain [...]

]]> Comment on our family is too small by War, violence, and the psychology of indifference: final thoughts at (Ir)religiosity http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2007/01/14/our-family-is-too-small/#comment-3555 War, violence, and the psychology of indifference: final thoughts at (Ir)religiosity Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:11:08 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2007/01/14/our-family-is-too-small/#comment-3555 [...] from a quote credited to Mother Teresa, I stated in part two that we draw the circle of our family too small.  [...] [...] from a quote credited to Mother Teresa, I stated in part two that we draw the circle of our family too small.  [...]

]]> Comment on Convincing? I think so. by thinkpoint http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/convincing-i-think-so/#comment-3554 thinkpoint Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:15:59 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/?p=239#comment-3554 Those who compare gender and race discrimination with sexual orientation are using tactical deception to emotionally sway an unsuspecting public. More troubling, they do a disservice to people who long for freedom from the bondage of homosexual behavior. Wrongful discrimination (in actual civil rights cases) injures people for what they are by nature not for their sexual preferences. We have laws to protect human rights for all people. If homosexuals want same-sex-lifestyles, they shouldn’t demand special laws to protect their sexual preferences. If we start protecting sexual preferences from discrimination, where will it end? On what basis will we decide that some sexual preferences should be endorsed and defended by the state and others rejected? The flawed logic serving the battle for gay rights works off of the assumption that one is born gay and cannot change. But ask those who once practiced the homosexual lifestyle but are now free from it what they think of this argument? Although some are possibly biologically inclined toward homosexual behavior and others had it forced on them against their wills, ultimately it becomes a chosen behavior. Any other view disrespects human dignity. Two men could live together and deeply care for each other without being homosexual. Homosexuality only becomes part of the equation when they commit sexual acts with each other. As a result, homosexual refers not to one’s nature, disposition or desire but to one’s behavior. After many years of counseling others, I am convinced that those who practice homosexuality do not genuinely accept that they were meant to live the gay lifestyle. Even radical homosexual activists, if honest, would admit that their fight for gay rights is not the answer for their inner frustrations, resentments and despair. Deep inside, they know that changes in legislation or public opinion will not remove the agony they feel. The homosexual lifestyle robs people of both dignity and freedom. Court decisions and marriage licenses will not give these people the dignity or freedom they desire. Steve Cornell
 Will legalized Gay Marriage threaten Liberty? See: http://thinkpoint.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/gay-marriage-debate-in-perspective/ Those who compare gender and race discrimination with sexual orientation are using tactical deception to emotionally sway an unsuspecting public. More troubling, they do a disservice to people who long for freedom from the bondage of homosexual behavior. Wrongful discrimination (in actual civil rights cases) injures people for what they are by nature not for their sexual preferences. We have laws to protect human rights for all people. If homosexuals want same-sex-lifestyles, they shouldn’t demand special laws to protect their sexual preferences. If we start protecting sexual preferences from discrimination, where will it end? On what basis will we decide that some sexual preferences should be endorsed and defended by the state and others rejected?

The flawed logic serving the battle for gay rights works off of the assumption that one is born gay and cannot change. But ask those who once practiced the homosexual lifestyle but are now free from it what they think of this argument? Although some are possibly biologically inclined toward homosexual behavior and others had it forced on them against their wills, ultimately it becomes a chosen behavior. Any other view disrespects human dignity. Two men could live together and deeply care for each other without being homosexual. Homosexuality only becomes part of the equation when they commit sexual acts with each other. As a result, homosexual refers not to one’s nature, disposition or desire but to one’s behavior.

After many years of counseling others, I am convinced that those who practice homosexuality do not genuinely accept that they were meant to live the gay lifestyle. Even radical homosexual activists, if honest, would admit that their fight for gay rights is not the answer for their inner frustrations, resentments and despair. Deep inside, they know that changes in legislation or public opinion will not remove the agony they feel. The homosexual lifestyle robs people of both dignity and freedom. Court decisions and marriage licenses will not give these people the dignity or freedom they desire.

Steve Cornell


Will legalized Gay Marriage threaten Liberty?

See: http://thinkpoint.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/gay-marriage-debate-in-perspective/

]]> Comment on Hymn Help by Alan Flynn http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2007/03/30/hymn-help/#comment-3476 Alan Flynn Mon, 18 May 2009 17:58:02 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2007/03/30/hymn-help/#comment-3476 I KNOW I've sung this great hymn before, but I can't find the tune in any hymnbook I own. Can someone help with the name of the tune that is commonly paired with these words? I KNOW I’ve sung this great hymn before, but I can’t find the tune in any hymnbook I own. Can someone help with the name of the tune that is commonly paired with these words?

]]> Comment on Sanity exists in Albany? by Slamdunk http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/sanity-exists-in-albany/#comment-3475 Slamdunk Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:05:04 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/?p=183#comment-3475 It is interesting how the poor economy and lack of funding to government agencies influences how drug offenders are treated within the system. The lack of money for incarceration strategies result in government folks exploring other alternatives to jails and prisons. It is interesting how the poor economy and lack of funding to government agencies influences how drug offenders are treated within the system. The lack of money for incarceration strategies result in government folks exploring other alternatives to jails and prisons.

]]> Comment on the Creed by hopesome http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/the-creed/#comment-3473 hopesome Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:42:33 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/the-creed/#comment-3473 You would be bette off being a pilgrim You would be bette off being a pilgrim

]]> Comment on Prayers for Bobby on Lifetime by Rick http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/2009/01/24/prayers-for-bobby-on-lifetime/#comment-3470 Rick Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:16:30 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/?p=175#comment-3470 Having watched “Praying for Bobby Griffin”… A movie I’m glad I clicked to find… My heart was touched. In my search to find a picture of the real Bobby; to put his face in my prayer, I found your website. I wish others have an opportunity to find the wonderful belief that God loves us ALL, i.e., believers and non, black and white, straight and gay. Feel pride in the meaningful work you do. ~Rick Having watched “Praying for Bobby Griffin”… A movie I’m glad I clicked to find… My heart was touched.

In my search to find a picture of the real Bobby; to put his face in my prayer, I found your website.

I wish others have an opportunity to find the wonderful belief that God loves us ALL, i.e., believers and non, black and white, straight and gay.

Feel pride in the meaningful work you do.

~Rick

]]> Comment on Contact by shoreacres http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/contact/#comment-3468 shoreacres Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:42:32 +0000 http://thewayfarerscreed.wordpress.com/contact/#comment-3468 Good day to you, and congratulations on your Blogaversary! I found a link to the Blogaversary site on another blog, followed the link, and discovered the page listing those whose "day" it is. I've determined to send an email once a day to someone celebrating their year of searching, communicating and enjoying - so - my best to you! I hope your next year is profitable in every way, and that you enjoy the cyber-community. best regards, Linda Good day to you, and congratulations on your Blogaversary!
I found a link to the Blogaversary site on another blog, followed the link, and discovered the page listing those whose “day” it is.

I’ve determined to send an email once a day to someone celebrating their year of searching, communicating and enjoying – so – my best to you!

I hope your next year is profitable in every way, and that you enjoy the cyber-community.

best regards,
Linda

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