From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=902">spaded</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Cryingshame-<BR>
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Just to clarify...If this man had been married in a state that recognizes gay marriages, than it would be ok for him to be Bishop? Are you sure he has sex outside of marriage? Heterosexual people can be virgins till they die, I don't see why homosexual people can't make that choice also? Although in all fairness, for all I know he has made it public that he has a partner whom he is physically intimate with. Also in keeping with what you have said, I am pretty sure there are some passages in the bible about man not sharing a bed with another man... So even if he were married...<BR>
So I do understand, that you are simply upset that the church is now telling you that "ok we are just going to disregaurd this part of the King James Version...".<BR>
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Point taken.<BR>
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I just can't help myself from commenting when a debate is going on that interests me. I am sorry if anything I have said offended anyone in particular or left fellow blenderites feeling a not so peaceful atmosphere. So while I will make no promises about future debates...I will be done with this one....<BR>
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Lots of love, hugs, and one long slow kiss,<BR>
<BR>
Holly aka spaded
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=981">AJ</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

To Kenzie:<BR>
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What are you talking about in 'american soldier'? It doesnt make any sense...do you even know what it means to be a soldier? Do you know what its like to be a soldier? Until you can tell me what its like being in the trenches and getting shot at, then dont write about soldiers because you dont know how we are or who we are.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Coujeaux,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.12.05.02.29.20299">Panacea</a> - brilliant!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

If you spend all your time judging, there's no time left for loving.<BR>
...just a thought...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Thanks, Joe, for being a gentleman and refraining from calling me a fat ass. My ego could not rival yours. I only use one name at the Blender and I don't assume the community is interested in my didactic sermons and various inane links. I don't remember giving you a compliment, but I guess you're starving for whatever crumbs strangers toss your way. You've never seen my ass so I am not offended, just bemused at your choice of insult.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Thus far I've stayed out of this discussion, but frankly I'm tired of seeing what was once an incredible outlet for creativity of diverse minds(the submission page) being overrun by copy-paste documents. Surely there is another forum somewhere in cyberspace that focuses on these issues that you can abuse. Excuse me, I mean use.<BR>
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~*~InjunJoe~*~ I'm not one to preach my beliefs, but you need a reality check. God sent Jesus to die for all of our sins; not just a select few or for certain people(the whole world is not Christian, I know, but I can only speak intelligently of what I believe in). Name calling and pointing fingers is not your job, but if you'd like, I'll make sure to send a memo to the Big Guy that you've taken over judging for him(in case he wants to take a break of the holidays). Assaulting people for not agreeing with your personal beliefs is no longer a discussion. Misti has been around here longer than most of us, and she'll thrive with the cockroaches and Jack Nicholson when the end comes. Why? Because she's tough as nails and is here for the right reasons: to create and discuss works of art. Your efforts are fruitless. Let us know when you write something of your own. <BR>
I leave you with a snippet from a song:<BR>
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Songs will fade to silence,<BR>
Stories, they will cease.<BR>
The dust will settle, <BR>
covering all my selfless deeds.<BR>
So as I strive to serve You,<BR>
Won't You make it clear to me,<BR>
That If I do not love, <BR>
I am nothing.<BR>
And if I cannot live my life loving my brother,<BR>
Then how can I love the One who lived His life for me?<BR>
~I am Nothing by Ginny Owens<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Spaded,<BR>
<BR>
Peace be with you...<BR>
<BR>
Pam<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">Cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Laurel,<BR>
Peace be with you, too<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1269">Injun Joe</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Misti - <BR>
The compliment was "p.s. the photos you provided a link to cracked me up and repulsed me at the same time...your monstrous ego is not to be believed!"<BR>
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Thanks again.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">Cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Coujeaux,<BR>
<BR>
Your last three submits touched my heart more than you could know...I am still your #1 fan...should i start a fan club?<BR>
<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2001<P>

Kevin Urenda,<BR>
Sometimes when I am sad, I re-read your submissions and enjoy them so much. Of them, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.06.26.14.29.23147">collage</a> is one that will always, always have a special place in my heart.<BR>
On the day it was first submitted, I printed it out and re-read it so many times. I dont know why but it has never failed to touch me. Just wanted to say thank you for the smiles your writings always give me.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=16">kevin urenda</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Star<BR>
<BR>
that comment meant more to me than you can possibly imagine.<BR>
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I'd love to see one of those tees, Misti...  no, actually I just want to see the one you just received in the mail (with you in it?), yanno?<BR>
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:-D
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">Cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

HOW APPROPRIATE FOR OUR LOVEBLENDER!<BR>
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THE AD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BLENDER BOARD IS ONE CLICK AWAY FROM...<BR>
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<a href="http://secure.agoramedia.com/index_spong.asp?promo=2562DEFE-42DE-4BF0-9489-591F1A2B8B46&email=">http://secure.agoramedia.com/index_spong.asp?promo=2562DEFE-42DE-4BF0-9489-591F1A2B8B46&email=</a><BR>
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Kirk, just wondering??? do you choose the ads for this web site and if not, who?<BR>
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CS58 (charity starr)lol
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 5 December 2003<P>

Kevin~<BR>
Yes! Have you ever eaten at Maria's in Santa Fe? Chris won't let me drink the famed margarita anymore but I can still drink Corona. We should meet there or somewhere in Albuquerqe SOON. E-mail me!<BR>
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LOL at the cockroaches/Jack Nicholson remark!!! That is probably true. My future grandchildren will probably be Blenderites. They'll be able to read all my comments and poems and heckle me mercilessly.
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