LindaLou

I have a relatively small 7 yr old Chi-weenie. She has had very runny poop the last few weeks and I can't determine why. Same food, no real changes. Any ideas? Should I be concerned?

So much for religious people being more righteous than non-believers.

Sure-to-be-controversial new research shows that religious and non-religious people are equally likely to misbehave. The only difference between the groups is that religious people show stronger emotional reactions to moral and immoral deeds.

“To our knowledge, it’s the first study that directly assesses how morality plays out in people’s everyday lived experience,” Dr. Linda Skitka, a psychologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the co-author of a paper describing the research, said in a written statement.

For the study, the researchers recruited 1,252 men and women between the ages of 18 and 68. The study participants, all of whom were from the U.S. or Canada, completed an initial survey to indicate their level of religiosity -- from "not at all" to "very much." The survey also showed where the men and women fell on the political spectrum, from "very liberal" to "very conservative."

I'm married 27 yrs to same man (good guy!) have 4 grown children and don't feel satisfied with our "love" life, intimacy, affection

having been the initiator for all these years I just DON'T WANT TO be the only one who starts things anymore. IS that expecting too much given our 27 yr pattern or should I expect him to start & give more for me now? Your perspectives appreciated.

I'm out of refills, have no insurance and did wean myself a bit as I was running low on my prescription to help when I was OUT...but I'm having panic attacks at night, am very edgy, impatient, frustrated and irritable. WILL this taper off if I decide to try and just NOT get this medication again? If there was something over the counter I could take I would try it.... ANY help out there?

Do your church(es) have answers to these questions too? Just curious. I really believe in the answers found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MiF_HKoFr4&feature...

on berating, criticizing, demeaning and trying to convince others how WRONG someone else's church or beliefs are? Even going so far as to have their own "SHOW" on youtube trying to make themselves a celebrity of sorts. I saw one such yesterday....really is upsetting to me. The underlying MOTIVES of such a thing seems so clearly malicious and hateful. I don't get such people and those who BELIEVE such either. Your views?

then CHOOSE only the 'best' answer that is the LEAST ACTUAL or serious answer that is just blatantly WRONG or nonsense? I suppose I actually take them 'seriously' when in reality they are just sparring, trolling or contending with people of FAITH. I just don't get such mentality myself..sorry! SO I know - go at it - Attack me for this one too! :(

What is the most peace-able, loving, unselfish thing you have done recently? Religous or NOT...

something that didn't need attention, recognition or adoration - just for the kindness & service it offered someone else? I'd love to see some GOOD NEWS! :)

And please just DON'T with the crude answers.....

something that didn't need attention, recognition or adoration - just for the kindness & service it offered someone else? I'd love to see some GOOD NEWS! :)

And please just DON'T with the crude answers.....

Would you hang in there until it STRUCK & get unemployment or get out before they could

drop the proverbial bomb that will end your 21 yr career with them? the writing is SO On the wall!

Heck we could nearly balance the National Budget if we indicted every politician in WA or the Country who misused government funds<and make them pay back!> in a similar way as John Edwards did! So who is doing the finger pointing here and why is he suddenly the pariah comparatively speaking? I mean he might be a DOG but he isn't any worse than many others, don't you think

One starting summer term and two MORE we hope to enroll by the first of 2012.... this seems far too financially overwhelming and impossible. Anyone offer some really worthwhile tips, advise, encouragement or HELP with this task and goal???

Renowned Scientist, Henry Eyring has said:

"I have been announced as a student of science. But I also like to think of myself as one who loves the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For me there has been no serious difficulty in reconciling the principles of true science with the principles of true religion, for both are concerned with the eternal verities of the Universe. . . .

..... to those who find themselves troubled by an inner conflict between the traditional teachings of the Christian faith on the one hand, and on the other the challenge of modern education to explore, to dissect and to test in the cold light of fact and demonstrated proof. I believe that many of our young people have impoverished their lives by a thoughtless denial of all aspects of the faith of their fathers in their desire to be what they call scientific and objective.

Now I am also of the opinion that some theologians have unwittingly assisted in this rebellion by taking positions so dogmatic as to stifle the honest and thoughtful inquiries of youth when they needed help and sought it. . . .

Apparent contradictions between religion and science often have been the basis of bitter controversy. Such differences are to be expected as long as human understanding remains provisional and fragmentary. Only as one’s understanding approaches the Divine will all seeming contradictions disappear. Such complete understanding is to be approached as a part of the eternal progress which will continue in the life to come. In the meantime, we can only continue our quest for the balanced view that comes from weighing all evidence carefully in the search for enduring values. The road is a long one, but the outcome is assured if we are willing to travel it. . . .

Some have asked me: “Is there any conflict between science and religion?” There is no conflict in the mind of God, but often there is conflict in the minds of men. "

I FIND THIS most remarkable, what do you think?

that you were exceptionally impressed with or made you stop and think and recognize something genuinely of value etc that you might not have otherwise considered. AND SHARE it with us here?

PLEASE don't post some rude anti answer - I seriously am wondering since so much here seems of little value.

There comes a point in your life when you realize:

Who matters,

Who never did,

Who won't anymore...

And who always will.

So, don't worry about people from your past,

There's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.

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I really like it - what do you think?

The temptations of Christ, after His 40 day fast? I've been thinking about it a lot lately and have had some epiphany's about it, but wonder if others do too?

I think He was subjected to temptations but never actually felt TEMPTED and that all those temptations cover the gamut of ANY temptations in this life WE WILL ever experience too... your thoughts?