tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post116396553323403353..comments2023-07-26T05:04:09.107-07:00Comments on The Rants and Raves of a Monster: Maybe it really is meUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1164210033244093342006-11-22T07:40:00.000-08:002006-11-22T07:40:00.000-08:00I deleted it, only to prevent this thread from bei...I deleted it, only to prevent this thread from being a religious arguement. I had hoped you were able to see it.Senseihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491064563076330773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1164160110223762372006-11-21T17:48:00.000-08:002006-11-21T17:48:00.000-08:00Sensei,There was a post here that you deleted. and...Sensei,<BR/>There was a post here that you deleted. and I want you to know that havng seen what you said, it really helped me to know that I am not completely wrong in my feelings in this matter. Thank you.Ginamonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708004928074429212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1164159860800998112006-11-21T17:44:00.000-08:002006-11-21T17:44:00.000-08:00Rich, I have become accustomed to answering it.Joo...Rich, I have become accustomed to answering it.<BR/><BR/>Joo, I keep telling myself that very same thing<BR/><BR/>Rich, I couldn't have said it better!Ginamonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708004928074429212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1164043620057300542006-11-20T09:27:00.000-08:002006-11-20T09:27:00.000-08:00I think his defensive manner tells you everything ...I think his defensive manner tells you everything you need to know. Plus, his grammar was horrible. That would be a deal-breaker for me right there.<BR/><BR/>An apostrophe does not mean "Look out! Here comes an S!", and the use of multiple exclamation points is, well, ridiculous.NWJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230649432043971400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1164042059488477372006-11-20T09:00:00.000-08:002006-11-20T09:00:00.000-08:00my bro and his wife met on match.com. in fact, sh...my bro and his wife met on match.com. in fact, she paid for membership so she could chat with him. and she's a catch, that's for sure. <BR/>i think internet dating can be weird. it's an interesting way to figure out more of who you are, but it seems that a lot of the guys on there are mean like that guy was to you...and you were just being honest....<BR/><BR/>keep toughing it out girly. the right man will come your way. i know it.<BR/><BR/>jooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1164034837901529262006-11-20T07:00:00.000-08:002006-11-20T07:00:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Senseihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491064563076330773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1163990831611700132006-11-19T18:47:00.000-08:002006-11-19T18:47:00.000-08:00Wow. That was a terrific answer. Thanks for taki...Wow. That was a terrific answer. Thanks for taking the time to think about it so thoughtfully.<BR/><BR/>I actually get where you're coming from. I was raised Jewish, married a non-practicing Catholic who became a practicing Catholic. Eventually, through a series of events, I got hit with the Jesus stick and converted. But I think if I had married a Jewish lass, I would have remained Jewish.<BR/><BR/>But. I really think that there are multiple paths to God that are equally valid. With that said, though, I do think compatibility of faith is important.<BR/><BR/>So, I guess I don't agree or disagree with you. It just is.<BR/><BR/>What faith are you?Rich | Championablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465242424716799056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1163982101291833762006-11-19T16:21:00.000-08:002006-11-19T16:21:00.000-08:00Rich,I am of a completely non Christian religion. ...Rich,<BR/>I am of a completely non Christian religion. I certainly don't have a problem with Catholocism, but it is not my faith, and I do not wish that my children, if any, should be brought up in it. It's not a bad way, I know that it is good for many people. But it isn't my way. Since I am openly non Christian, I can't quite figure out why a Catholic man would even contact me looking for a date. Perhaps it is my problem (My boss things I'm silly for feeling it's a dealbreaker), but I also know that if it isn't an issue in the beginning, it will be later. <BR/>My sister married a Catholic man, and she is not. She gave up her dream of being married outdoors (which was pretty minor) and is very conflicted with the knowlege that her children will likely be baptized young. Something we were not brought up believeing in. Something she is very much against, but it was something she was willing to compromise to be with her husband. <BR/>Faith being very important to me, I think it is important to go with the teachings and philosophy of the religion that speaks to us. In my case, my faith does not prohibit me from dating or marrying outside of it, but it does tell me to harm none, and I see a lot of heartache down that path.<BR/>Likewise, I have no interest in Atheists. Having no faith in a power higher than themselves, they tend to argue my deep seated feeling that there is a force that binds us together, and I don't think I should have to argue what I feel in my heart to be true.Ginamonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708004928074429212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424437.post-1163979109326578562006-11-19T15:31:00.000-08:002006-11-19T15:31:00.000-08:00Hey... what's the incompatibility with Catholisicm...Hey... what's the incompatibility with Catholisicm?<BR/><BR/>(I'm not writing this offended or anything.)<BR/><BR/>Is it a "letter-of-the-law" Catholocism problem? Or are you of a completely different religion (i.e. non-Christian).<BR/><BR/>I totally realize this sounds like I'm saying non-Christian = bad... but I'm totally not. I'm just curious as to why Catholicism is a dealbreaker.Rich | Championablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465242424716799056noreply@blogger.com