Nadine.Thomas@p59.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org (Nadine Thomas) (09/05/90)
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In a message to Nadine Thomas <27 Aug 90 20:33:00> Kraig Cummings wrote:
KC> Nadine, I don't think that we're really that far apart
KC> philosophically.
Maybe not.
KC> What is life happening?
You've heard the saying `sh*t happens'? Well, life happening is
how I look at it. Not everything that happens is do do - we have
good and not so good things happening - that averages out to `life
happening'. There is no BIG CONSPIRACY that is out to get me when
things don't go the way I WANT them too - that is life happening.
KC> Maybe you are right about the I-10 bit and
KC> Vietnam being hazardous
KC> to one's health. However, How does that square with whatever (I
KC> choose to call God) you call a "higher entity" not having any
KC> control over one's life?
Well, if I stand in the middle of I-10 and say that `god' will
protect me - the chances are PRETTY good that I'm gonna get run
over (maybe by more than one vehicle too). Likewise, when I stand
on the corner and wait for the light and the crossing sign and look
for traffic turning as I cross - my safe crossing is NOT because
`god' was controlling my life.
*I* do not believe that everyday occurances are dictated by a
higher power. Therefore, I do not believe that any higher entity
had a hand in your being shot down or my getting my disabilities.
They were life happening. Also, what *I* decide to do with my life
from this point on is dictated by how much effort and footwork I
put into it. I could sit back and say that if `god' wants me to
do/have whatever then it will be given to me - but that is garbage
- *I* have to make the effort..
KC> Think we may be starting to communicate?
Sounds like it.
KC> BTW... Do you live in LA? I have relatives that live there.
Nope - Tucson Arizona.
Nadine
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