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Semi-sermon
by Richard Lynn Livesay
Nov 06, 2009 3:47PM EST | rating: 10 | comments: 6 Who listens to that? That still small voice of truth, Received as divine message from source revealed? Words, thoughts may rumble within our minds, clouding joys; . . . more
Right wing absurdity
by Cary Cook
Nov 03, 2009 4:45AM EST | rating: 10 | comments: 9 I'm politically conservative, and I didn't vote for him, but this video is embarrassing. Aramaic is not the most ancient form of Hebrew. Hebrew . . . more
Bridegroom
by Mark M.
Nov 03, 2009 7:59AM EST | rating: 10 | comments: 3 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right . . . more
The Bible. As an historical literary work explored and archaelogical fact refuting many claims
by Georgiana S.
Nov 02, 2009 8:04PM EST | rating: 10 | comments: 10 This controversy rages on, not a battle, not deriding religion. But the veracity of the Bible and it's stories, have been changed and corrupted over the centuries and nothing can be proven to the . . . more
Alike
by Richard Lynn Livesay
Nov 02, 2009 1:48PM EST | rating: 10 | comments: 22 Awaken from this worldly walk of sleep Embrace sweet spirit’s journey unfolding Into connections of divine coincidences. Everything is . . . more
Unto My God. . .
by Mark M.
Nov 02, 2009 7:44AM EST | comments: 6 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. . . . more
Is God limited to a concept of love. Why
by Richard Regener
Nov 01, 2009 1:05AM EST | comments: 6 From what I've read on the gather forum many people tend to believe that their concept of god is limited to a concept of love. I have to ask myself why some people have a need to believe this? Since . . . more
Can you define free will
by Richard Regener
Oct 31, 2009 4:46PM EDT | rating: 10 | comments: 7 It is said that we are born with free will, does this also equate to a freedom of choice? Some would argue that we have no choice and are obligated to live according to the word . . . more Recent Photos
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Who's Losing Their Religion?
Are you spiritual but not religious? Do you find yourself creating your roadmap from a variety of sources, religious or otherwise? Are you open to having your mind changed? If your answer is "yes," this group is probably for you. We share religious, spiritual, and ethical ideas in a respectful forum. We listen and learn from each other, even if our worldviews and beliefs differ significantly. If your spiritual path is settled and decided without room for change, you may not find this group useful. ********************************************************************* Most of the group posts are unmoderated. However, the main (featured) forum is moderated due to the divisive nature of religious debate. You will need a friend connection to the author in order to participate. First-time commenters are always welcome! Please follow these guidelines on the featured post: 1. Share your spiritual and religious beliefs in this conversation but respect the other participants. No ad hominem attacks, please. Debate the ideas, not your opponent's personality. 2. LISTEN carefully and try to see other participants' points of view, no matter how different from your own. 3. Please don't "preach" or attempt to convert anyone else to your viewpoint in the main (featured) forum. 4. However, please feel free to submit your sermons to the LYR group in the form of an article! ***************************************************************** The facilitators, WM (Bill) H., and Ann M. will help to ensure respect of dissenting beliefs. However, most moderation here takes the form of self-moderation. This forum was inspired by the following set of articles: Losing Your Religion: You Come First Content Comments
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 Farmer Slim aka Michael H replied to a comment by Farmer Slim aka Michael H on Ten Pontifications on Theodicy "Cary...The only way I know to define a person's religious beliefs OR his belief in a reward/punishment system..is by what they say they believe. I discussed this in my comment directly above the comment . . ." more 2:01AM EST
 Cary Cook replied to a comment by Farmer Slim aka Michael H on Ten Pontifications on Theodicy "Mike,You and the article you cited are not talking about what I'm talking about. In #5 I am talking about what a person believes. In #6 I am talking about what a person bets on. You and the article you . . ." more 12:59AM EST
 Jerry Kays replied to a comment by Jerry Kays on Ten Pontifications on Theodicy "No more "childish" than your own religion John ..." more 12:18AM EST
 Richard Lynn Livesay replied to a comment by Kushal Poddar on Semi-sermon "We can make up our own minds with our experience. When we take others words, they are subject to bias and slant and maybe right for them only.and quoting FDR "the only thing we have to fear, is fear itself"" more 12:14AM EST
Richard Lynn Livesay replied to a comment by Georgiana S. on Semi-sermon "My Mother had the same book...by Norman V. Peale...and she lived her life that way.(93 yrs) healthy 'til the end. some call Pollyana and rose colored glasses...but it is part of a strong faith (not religion) . . ." more Nov 06, 2009 9:48PM EST
 Kushal Poddar commented on a post "Experience allows knowing indeed. We learn to know what we already knew through out our lives.Take a look papa:http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977889252 " more Nov 06, 2009 9:35PM EST
 Ron (in complete sheeple overload) W. commented on a post "I'm leaving no footprints, if children are the measure. Not too worried about it, either. Some people's "footprints" I see every time I venture to town are not what I'd call a lasting legacy. Future contenders . . ." more Conversation Space
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Ann M. (Site Scryer),
Jul 26, 2009, 12:38PM EDT
Todd, the group content is moderated, so it won't show up on the home page immediately. (We do try to moderate everything within 24 hours of its being submitted, however). Feel free to email me or Bill (the group owner) if something seems to have been lost. 
Todd L,
Jul 24, 2009, 2:39PM EDT
Boy I just seem to have bad luck when it comes to posting articles....I just joined the group on the advice of Liz, most of you know her as the coon hound lady, I know her as the High-flying Spyder woman, anyway....I see that after being accepted to the group and posting to it my article is no where in sight.....Might be a SNAFU, or maybe the ok for me to join wass accepted before I posted...In any event, gimme a shout and let me know if it shows up!!! Thanks, Todd
Ann M. (Site Scryer),
Jul 12, 2009, 1:58PM EDT
Thank you, c.l.! 
WM H.,
Jul 1, 2009, 8:26PM EDT
June 09 was LYR's second busiest month ever with 2984 comments spread over only 9 episodes. We have amassed a total of 21,691 comments since Ann started LYR just over a year ago. 
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Jun 24, 2009, 8:38AM EDT
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