(June 1, 2016 at 4:48 pm)abaris Wrote:(June 1, 2016 at 4:31 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: But the praising God (along with the people) still does? That's what it sounded like you were saying.
You know I always found that kind of preposterous. There are thousands dying in freak accidents, thousands dying of other avoidable causes, but god was there to save this one precious child. Precious to these persons, insignificant to anyone else. I mean, how special can you feel in your own existence?
Yes, there are a lot of times that people die tragically, but there are also a lot of times that people survive very near death experiences. I don't think being grateful to God for those times when it involves someone you love makes someone a douche. Maybe stupid, in your eyes, since you believe differently. But a douche?
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh