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Hello there. I'm a Christian (Benedictine) interested in good natured discussions with those of different views to myself. I'm a lay member of a monastic community, and so favour silence over preaching. I'm also a scientist by training and profession, so have an interest in how people relate to both faith and science.
Nice to meet you all.  
Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you
Wasn't there an Angel by the name of Michael? What do I know!
Anyway, welcome. 
 (August 7, 2014 at 1:56 pm)Michael Wrote: Hello there. I'm a Christian (Benedictine) interested in good natured discussions with those of different views to myself. I'm a lay member of a monastic community, and so favour silence over preaching. I'm also a scientist by training and profession, so have an interest in how people relate to both faith and science. Can't say I know too much about Benedictines in specific, in terms of how they relate to other Christians.
In every country and every age, the priest had been hostile to Liberty.
- Thomas Jefferson 
Hello.
Bad Wolf
Compulsive procrastinator  Religious Views: Agnostic atheist, anti-theist, whovian, misanthrope?
What kind of scientist are you Michael?
'The more I learn about people the more I like my dog'- Mark Twain
'You can have all the faith you want in spirits, and the afterlife, and heaven and hell, but when it comes to this world, don't be an idiot. Cause you can tell me you put your faith in God to put you through the day, but when it comes time to cross the road, I know you look both ways.' - Dr House “Young earth creationism is essentially the position that all of modern science, 90% of living scientists and 98% of living biologists, all major university biology departments, every major science journal, the American Academy of Sciences, and every major science organization in the world, are all wrong regarding the origins and development of life….but one particular tribe of uneducated, bronze aged, goat herders got it exactly right.” - Chuck Easttom "If my good friend Doctor Gasparri speaks badly of my mother, he can expect to get punched.....You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others. There is a limit." - Pope Francis on freedom of speech 
Greetings Michael.
Prepare yourself for a wild ride. Sorta like Space Mountain.
What's the difference between your Christian denomination and, let's say, protestantism or catholicism?
Don't worry, no one here will insult or mock you out of nothing for being a believer, but don't expect people to wholeheartedly agree with you on everything, so yeah, you should hope for some moderate argumentative opposition.
Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you
(August 7, 2014 at 3:39 pm)Blackout Wrote: What's the difference between your Christian denomination and, let's say, protestantism or catholicism? However, we will mock the hell out of you if you spew insults and accusations and refuse to engage in honest argument, though right off the bat you seem to be a pretty chill dude.
In every country and every age, the priest had been hostile to Liberty.
- Thomas Jefferson RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 3:53 pm
(This post was last modified: August 7, 2014 at 3:57 pm by Michael.)
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. |
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