From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

stack~ I've enjoyed your posts...and I'm having some trouble posting myself ..... Rennie
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=16">kevin urenda</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

HEY!<BR>
Is that REALLY you, Shady??????<BR>
<BR>
My eyes don't deceive?
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1494">Influence</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

Who are you? Ladyinwaiting? I'm familiarizing myself with your work and one must give praise where praise is due. Your submission of 'You loved me enough' was exceptional...are your words heartfelt of a past experience. Just amazing...seriously, your words touched me...
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1494">Influence</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

ILYD..your words called out to me in Soulful Conversation...I was in awe for you read my thoughts, my mind, my soul...I can understand how you feel, for love is real to me and you captured the depth of love in your words...I am forever greatful...I am truly amazed!
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

Shady Lady from NY? wOw...I was going through old photos and stuff the other day and found a photo you sent me a few years ago. I hope it's you and I hope you stick around awhile.
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1494">Influence</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

Why so sad, Mysteriousone07?<BR>
I feel your pain...<BR>
I see your heart's stain...bleeding inside, yet still alive...<BR>
I hope time will heal your wounded soul and allow thyself to let go...<BR>
to turn a new leaf and feel loved once more...for you're loved despite...the heartaches and pains...<BR>
Render thy soul for love and be ye free...<BR>
Waste not thy tears, cast away all fears <BR>
Say a prayer and draw thee near<BR>
Let peace overflow,<BR>
So you'll know my words don't seek to hurt but to comfort for all that it is worth...<BR>
Through trials, we learn life's valuable lesson<BR>
that strengthens our faith to move on...<BR>
You've got friend who has been like you, who's felt love true...<BR>
Love commits itself..it's pure, patient and kind and it will never leave you...<BR>
So please don't cry...
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

ShadyLady~ I truly enjoyed the work on your website. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to see it ..... Rennie
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

why read the bible in school??? it's well written...the bible is a history book...poetry...full of life lessons...philosophies...hhhhhmmmmm
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

influence ~ i am but a simple soul...my words are of past, present and unforeseen future...to read me is to know me...your works are beautiful...you reach into the depths of me...thank you
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

cryingshame ~ hello my dear friend...yes the bible...song of songs...the best love story ever...full of romantic poetry...
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2004<P>

Cryingshame, if you don't think that the bible is the singular holy word of god, then as a history book it's a bit suspect, it's poetry is much less accesible than most poetry studied at a high school level, there are some mixed life lessons and philosophies in there, with a big difference between the wrathful OT God vs the more humane message of Jesus.  And besides all that, it's almost impossible to read the bible in a class setting in an objective fashion, since a majority of people in class are likely to be starting with the idea that it IS holy and singular...a majority, but not all. And while it is worthy of study because of the influence it has had and still holds on our culture, reading the text itself isn't the best way to learn about the influence, at least not the whole thing or even big chunks; instead, it would probably be more productive to read histories about how different people at different times seemed to react to certain passages.<BR>
<BR>
In short, if someone is really campaigning to get the bible into schools, they usually think it's because it's a Holy singular text, but they'll say it's because of all these other good values. But all those good values need to be weighed against the baggage reading such a culturally loaded book brings.
<HR>