Posted by Cathy (24.95.189.21) on August 22, 1999 at 10:51:55:
In Reply to: Some thoughts about the brink of eternity posted by Erik on August 21, 1999 at 21:43:38:
Everyone has their own belief system. Some stronger than others. Some who are "on the fence". Some with no belief at all. Yes, I believe in God and thank him daily for what I have. I WILL NOT, however, try to force that belief on others. I am not saying I am not up for a good philosophical discussion. But, I feel whatever your belief system, if you are happy, that is OK with me. As for posting what you believe, is there anything wrong with that? I don't think so, as long as you are not personally condemning someone for their faith or lack of it. As for suicide----if someone needs or wants my help, I will give it as diplomatically as I can. Helping someone does not have to be by persuading someone to look toward God. Help can be so much more. As Elaine said, just being there to listen is what she needed. I am here to listen if someone needs that. But, know that I will never talk to you as if I am better than you because I feel my beliefs "are better" than yours. And also know that I will not try to create you into something you do not want to be.
But do know, that in my privacy, I can and will pray for anyone and everyone I wish to. During my private time with God, I am allowed whatever I want. But, if the time is shared with another human being, I will watch how and what I talk about. Ask my opinion tho' and you will get it.
Cathy