Hi Sindhi--define "superlative", please. Are you sure there isn't a better way to ask this question? i.e.:
verb in present tense--"I love".
"I", is in the first person, identifying self, me. "Love" completes this short but balanced sentence. (subject - action). "Love" in this context defining the first person (me) exhibiting the action of sensuous, romantic feeling for another subject (person, place, thing, or idea. Thus, it COULD be correct to say, "I love love". or "I love Jane". or "I love Paris". or "I love YOU". or "I love cats"......and so on.......
You struck the nail right on the head in regards to why quite a few people do believe in God. Somehow the luster turns to a dull finish rapidly--is it really a wonderful thing to be fearful of what is supposed to be loving and loved by? You know, I fully realize that the Bible talks of not being wishy-washy, arbitrary, but I do believe that I don't have to be afraid of what is supposed to be a very good, spiritually kind and caring entity. It doesn't make sense to have a sense of love and security with a sense of fear of the very thing we are supposed to be nurtured by! THIS is why, among other reasons, many people don't want to have anything to do with it. The "ideals" are in direct opposition to---themselves! No wonder there is doubt and frustration!
Of course we have all had this happen. It's inevitable, especially when you consider how many people are out there. One thing that I have learned, and sometimes, the hard way, ( but it finally stuck to the wall!) is that you HAVE to let a LOT go--you can't change the world, anyway, so what needs to change is how YOU react, feel, observe, etc... Best.....
Yes, this makes a lot of sense. I have often wondered why some of these people get really, really agitated when people ask questions. It's as if it isn't O.K. to ask a question, and yet we have this marvelous neuro-system, our potential to be bright, exploring, etc... Think of it as clipping a bird's wings. Birds are meant to fly, humans are meant to THINK. (Boy does this piss off a lot of fundamental preachers--they really, really don't like being questioned!)
You are mistaken to say that I "clearly do not understand why ..." uh, re-read my last sentence, my friend. I said, "I FULLY UNDERSTAND why some people don't believe"... please be sure to read a post thoroughly before you pop off with an inaccurate statement. You're pardoned-
Absolutely. And, I have read that many of those love at first sight romances have lasted a lifetime. How sweet. This thread made me happy, for some reason. Refreshing.here's a bunch of hugs to all my CS buds--thank you all for the many kind comments, and good wishes, when I go thru some of my crappola. (lately has been good-we are having a very real Spring here already, and the sea is so beautiful.)
Many people don't believe in God because they have had terrible lives--especially while growing up. So many inconsistencies, or the appearance of, anyway. It's mind boggling for a young person to be expected to grasp the concept of this "wonderful love", as many fundamental church groups present it, weighed against this constant threat of pain and suffering,and hell. (The idea that everything is an absolute is in direct opposition to the human experience). It is my opinion that the expectations of this slant of believing in God dilute and rob the individual of uniqueness, artistic ability, the choice to observe and make conclusions based on who we are, not what someone else thinks we should be, and the conflict this has in helping us to feel that we can establish a "personal" relationship with God. Tender, loving care out of one side of the mouth and disapproval and condemnation out of the other. Even though I do very much believe, I fully understand why some do not. The way many established (organized) religions go about "introducing" people to God has the effect of actually turning them away. The whole kit- n- kaboodle is a big mess, if you ask me.
Over the years I have had a beard and not had a beard. MOST women I have ever talked to and/or nuzzled, kessed, etc... do NOT like beards--they said it itches.
Do you think it's possible that Noahs Ark is an allegory, or is there enough evidence to indicate that it really happened? This story has always interested me. Biblical history talks of Noah and his family after the flood, and all those begets, etc... just wondering. thanx
I remember watching a program called "In Search of Noah's Ark" and there were some interesting items displayed and photos. (I do not remember EXACTLY what year, or EXACTLY which production company, in case anyone out in la la land wants to nit pick, slice hairs into fourths, and so forth).
Love it. I always heard it this way " Don't carry coal to Newcastle". (...that's where coal is made, if this escaped you...) I like the "take sand to the beach". Kinda says it all.
there must be some kind of local advertisement you could take out--just a little quip like, SWM, seeking holiday companion, etc... those sometimes help.
ditto. and you have no call to be so snotty to me. It's fine to have discussions, make comparisons, and re-evaluate how and what we think, and I'm not opposed to listening to all sides and even changing my opinion or point of view. I do not entertain people who have a need to get communication across discourteously. Please do not write and/or address a thread or post of mine unless you can be appropriate.
I have time enough for him. A friend got her quaker a companion and now neither will have anything to do with her. She's a bit unhappy--I've been doing quite a bit of reading and talking to bird experts including an avian vet. All recommend keeping the bird as the only pet. The result being he will bond securely to me, which is what I want. (I'll be home/with him almost 100% of the time--so I think it'll be a win/win . Can you tell how happy I am? This is something I've wanted to do for a long time, and so have researched, gone to bird fairs, etc... This is going to be the highlight of my (now retired) life. Thanx for writing, giving the good advice.
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RE: Love Lesson
Hi Sindhi--define "superlative", please. Are you sure there isn't a better way to ask this question? i.e.:verb in present tense--"I love".
"I", is in the first person, identifying self, me. "Love" completes this short but balanced sentence. (subject - action). "Love" in this context defining the first person (me) exhibiting the action of sensuous, romantic feeling for another subject (person, place, thing, or idea. Thus, it COULD be correct to say, "I love love". or "I love Jane". or "I love Paris". or "I love YOU". or "I love cats"......and so on.......