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RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 3:57 pm
Hello welcome to the forum. It's nice to meet you Big Grin
There's plenty of discussion here, generally good natured but not always. Make yourself at home and have some welcome cookies Smile
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RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 4:03 pm
Welcome.
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#13
RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 4:07 pm
Forgive me, I know the benedictines but I didn't associate the word because english is not my first language, we say 'Beneditinos', I failed to recognize the meaning.
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RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 4:30 pm (This post was last modified: August 7, 2014 at 4:31 pm by Fidel_Castronaut.)
Ah, someone with vast knowledge in pharmacology. Splendid!

Welcome Michael, welcome. You'll find some more crazy threads around here on virology, pharmacology and toxicology which I hope that you might be able to contribute some of your knowledge to.

Hope you stick around Smile
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RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 5:29 pm
Quote:Bad Wolf - My scientific background is in biomedical research (Ph.D. in pharmacology, followed by 20 years in Pharma R&D).


By all means find the vaccination thread and weigh in.
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RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 5:39 pm
(August 7, 2014 at 3:53 pm)Michael Wrote: Bad Wolf - My scientific background is in biomedical research (Ph.D. in pharmacology, followed by 20 years in Pharma R&D). Over time I have moved from the lab to looking at what and how healthcare is delivered (which frequently lags behind the evidence for what is the best healthcare). I now work in academia. I am very happy to let science inform my faith.

Am I right in assuming you accept the theory of evolution?
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RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 5:46 pm
Do I accept the theory of evolution? I think there's much yet to uncover, but, yes, if you mean generally then yes. I perhaps lean a little towards a deist view of creation; that the destiny was present in the 'beginning'; that the starting conditions of the universe (or universes) were such that life would arise, intelligent life even. And from my perspective I would say that it was possible that it was inevitable that God-seeking and God-sensing life would arise. But I trust science to progressively reveal the mechanics of evolution.
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RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 5:51 pm
It sounds like you'll bring an interesting perspective to the conversations. Welcome.
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#19
RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 6:04 pm
(August 7, 2014 at 2:04 pm)Diablo Wrote: Wasn't there an Angel by the name of Michael? What do I know!

Yes. And he bore an uncanny resemblance to John Travolta.

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#20
RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 6:08 pm
(August 7, 2014 at 3:53 pm)Michael Wrote: Thank you all.

Diablo. Indeed there was (is?) an angel called Michael. He was/is your nemesis, you being Diablo.

Blackout. Most Benedicitnes are Catholic, though some are Anglican. The Benedictines are the most common type of monk. It dates from the early 6th century. It was a time of turmoil and war across Europe, but Benedictine communities stood out as islands of peace and order. They flourished and attracted people from all walks of life. What marks out Benedictine spirituality is the dedication to work and prayer in balance. It's not at all preachy. Monasteries have lay people, like me, associated with them. We are called 'oblates', and we too seek that balance of prayer and work in our lives. Our commitment is to a life of regular prayer in balance with our work.

Bad Wolf - My scientific background is in biomedical research (Ph.D. in pharmacology, followed by 20 years in Pharma R&D). Over time I have moved from the lab to looking at what and how healthcare is delivered (which frequently lags behind the evidence for what is the best healthcare). I now work in academia. I am very happy to let science inform my faith.

A very warm welcome to you Michael. You should make a a very interesting addition to the forum (not intended to sound snarky--it's hard to get the voice right in print).
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