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I'm not sure what that's about. I just now "clicked" it and it went straight to the site. :blink:

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Q. "How do you think he does it?" A. "I don't know."

97.327% of all statistics are just made up numbers.

I think there was often a "trophy mentality" that surrounded disabled folks. "Geeze! If we could only get Suzie healed of that withered hand, we would have people BEGGING us to take the class." It had nothing to do with compassion for Suzie and everything to do with selling "the class'.

I found a mention of compassion in the Christian Counseling syllabus. Again, I don't know the authorship. Page 19 4. Do not become so emotionally involved you allow emotion to cloud your judgment. Involved, yes, but never to an extreme. Sympathy is one big counterfeit. Nobody needs it; nobody wants it. Compassion, yes, sympathy, no. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, that sounds pretty good but if you aren't supposed to be "unequally yoked" with unbelievers, who else except the believers can you become emotionally involved with?

Taurus--------Spirit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogTFdlbup24

Sex outside of marriage? Oh, my! HeeHee The Whole World's Fightin' About The Same Thing. Always has been. Here's a clip that addresses that very subject.

In the class, Christian Counseling, compassion was replaced by confrontation and an insistence that "renewed mind"(to TWI doctrine) is the answer to life's problems. Here is an excerpt: ---------------------------------------------------- "If something happens to upset me, for example,; and I start dwelling on it, and I get more and more upset, then I just got myself into a whole lot of trouble. However, if I catch myself; and I say, "Wait a minute! I have got a meeting coming up. I am going to put a smile on my face . I am going to act happy if it kills me!" Do you know what I start feeling like pretty soon? Happy. It is available because I can control that smile. I can control whether I do my ironing, etc., If I make up my mind I am going to do it; and so can the people you will be counseling with." ------------------------------------------------- And there is much more in the class that deals with our "duty" to confront our brothers and sisters who are "off The Word". In other words, we were supposed to deny ourself the ability to understand our emotions and the emotions of others. We were, instead, to self-delude ourselves under the guise of "renewed mind". There's not much room left in there for compassion and sympathetic listening. Disclaimer: If the person who wrote this class is a member of this board, I apologize for singling this out. I am guilty myself because I bought into this stuff hook, line and sinker.

Rhino I agree with you that something "strange" may have been going on in that house. I don't personally believe that people "just know" they are homosexual at 5 or 6 years old any more than I believe a person "just knows" they are heterosexual at that age. In other words, I don't believe a person is born homosexual. Much of what is defined as sexuality comes to us via learned behavior and role play. However, that's strictly my personal opinion based on the anecdotal evidence that every gay person I have ever known has related a story to me referencing childhood sexual abuse. If someone had something scientific to show a genetic propensity I would certainly reassess that opinion. Sometimes, however, a single, brief event can be so traumatizing it will shape the way that a young impressionable mind develops and have a lasting impact on how they consequently think and act as adults. But, the question I ponder is why, we, as a society, feel we must deny them the same equal rights that are freely enjoyed by their heterosexual counterparts simply because they may have been the victims of a traumatizing event that was beyond their control? Putting the sexual aspect on the back burner, take a look at benefits. This being Memorial Day weekend, I will use that as one simple example. There are 125 national cemeteries in this country. More are currently expected to be built. An average of 1,800 veterans die every day. Of that number, 10 percent are buried in these cemeteries. This year alone, it is expected the number of interments will set a record at a projected figure of 107,000 veterans and dependents. As best I understand, non-legally married spouses do not qualify for interment. Here is a link that discusses qualification requirements---http://www.cem.va.gov/ To put it simply, a legally binding marriage contract is required for participation in this very meaningful benefit. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The statistics above are from an AP article written by Joe Milicia (05/25/2008) edited: Sorry, I couldn't get the link to work so you will have to type it in(or google National Cemeteries) and then look for "eligibility".

Amen, Linda SURF OHIO!!

My heart goes out to you "kids", Nicholas. As an adult, I made a conscious choice to take the class and follow TWI. You guys, however, were conscripted into a life by someone else's choosing. I hope you spend some time snooping around this place and find some answers you're looking for. Welcome to GSC, Nick. It's nice to have you here. I'm sure you can bring a unique perspective that will be enlightening for all.

Does anyone remember who wrote/taught Christian Counseling?

Re: "How many old timers-----" One of the Vice Presidents, Roger M*ttl3r, is an old timer. He's been around since about 1970 or 1971. Oops, just noticed you said "field leaders". Never mind.

I am putting this link here because it sheds some light on Eyesopen's position that the subject may be too broad for a cursory examination. http://www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/index.ph...mp;#entry403975

Hi, kg Welcome to the cafe. How's about a cuppa joe?

This new law is not going to change whether or not gay couples get "married". They have already been doing that forever and a day, law or no law. It's simply going to legitimize those "marriages" in a legal sense so they can lay claim to benefits that have heretofore been reserved for court sanctioned heterosexual "marriages". In other words, it's not going to change a lifestyle that is already in existence, it's simply going to make it "official".

I love a parade.

Well, since you're throwing it up in the air------would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?

Here is the answer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlY1DR96a-E ------------------------------------FREE POST!!!!-------------------------------------------

Thanks Rocky. I saw some familiar faces. I even saw someone I sponsored who's now with a splinter. Where did all the years go? :(

Amen to that, Brother!!

It's tough enough to raise a child when BOTH parents are working. How does the average single mother (sans a huge bank account and entourage of assistants) give a child the life they deserve? Now, I know quite a few who have done this out of necessity, not by choice. I salute them for a selfless dedication I'm sure I would have a tough time equaling. This woman's situation, however, differs from the typical single mother's situation in two ways. First, she has stated she has plans to marry in the near future. Secondly, she has a professional career to look forward to. (After she manages to pay off the huge educational debts she most likely has incurred.) My hat is off to single moms everywhere who, due to unfortunate circumstances, give of themselves for the betterment of their children.

Sheesh! You say 56 like it's old or something! I'll bet that once he gets back into the swing of working, the physical part will seem less and less demanding. Times are tough right now. Any work is better than no work if you have no other revenue. It sounds like wheels are turning on the other matter, too. Always good to have at least some kind of movement or the train will rust itself to the tracks.