tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29809530.post8840745134959725530..comments2023-03-25T06:56:06.572-01:00Comments on The Stroppy Rabbit: Is religion inherently harmful?Yewtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028699564003381058noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29809530.post-6393035471032369982010-07-29T10:49:10.385-01:002010-07-29T10:49:10.385-01:00Thanks for the massive and helpful expansion on &q...Thanks for the massive and helpful expansion on "Experiencing a sense of community" :)Yewtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028699564003381058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29809530.post-1679591421915351962010-07-29T10:00:36.299-01:002010-07-29T10:00:36.299-01:00I tried to leave a comment yesterday but it disapp...I tried to leave a comment yesterday but it disappeared into the ether - my fingers may have been too wayward.<br /><br />I also value<br /><br />* the spread of ages within a congregation - my daughter is 17 now and there are no younger children in my family so it's lovely to have younger children and older people together being friends;<br />* the unbridled positivism and oodles of appreciation that I feel within community;<br />* the tangible acceptance for who I am and who I am trying to be;<br />* a place to discuss morality and ethics and right relationship;<br />* a place where I can give and be given to;<br />* a place where differences are discussed and worked with, where conflict is accepted and addressed and where we are all viewed as being of value;<br />* a place where giving someone a hug and a sympathetic ear and being with them in times of trouble is seen as a blessing;<br />* being with people who see change as inevitable who are committed to mindful and focused development;<br />* the worldwide connections that it brings - I have a very good American friend who I know because of my being part of my local community; and<br />* sharing food together with plenty of laughs and always recognising our links with the earth and with those less fortunate than we are.<br /><br />I could go on and on but will spare you. :)<br /><br />Louise xxLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05271769998586735852noreply@blogger.com