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Archive for August 30th, 2010

I knew it was coming. Despite Mr. Glenn Beck’s pleas that all denominations find a way to energize their  congregations and work hard to restore faith with the  end result being the restoration of our history and our country, the religious fanatics cannot look beyond their own dogma. Beck himself said on his radio show and his TV show that he did not care what people may or may not think of the precepts of his Mormon faith.  Why then do we have religious damning Glenn for his views and his efforts toward bringing us together to save our country.

I have been a Presbyterian, a Baptist, an agnostic, and finally a Catholic. I am happy with my faith and my choice. I have Mormon friends, Baptists friends, friends that have no religion. The things that bring us together are our friendship and tolerance of one another.

When I am condemned or ridiculed because of my beliefs, I experience religious intolerance. It angers and frustrates me. This country of ours was built from the ground up by the prayers of many denominations none of whom might accept the self righteous of today yet the fires of intolerance are yet fueled by those that cannot accept or tolerate any belief but their own when our community requires cohesion.

There is no religious benefit to publicly shame another because of what he or she believes.  Jesus walked among the least of us, the poor, the poor in spirit.  Those of you intent on making sure you put the Mormon in his place should consider re-evaluating your position.

Mr Beck never asked that you become a Mormon. He never placed himself in the role of prophet or savior. Mr Beck is an American patriot. He asks that you personally evaluate whether your personal faith is strong enough to accept the challenge of restoring our country because those who would transform our country have been busy removing God and faith from the public discourse.  That’s what you need to get focused on. I could care less what you think about Mormonism and only what you can do with your congregation toward restoring honor and our country.  That is a challenge all faiths can pray for and work toward.

At age 15, Sara Langille has made it her mission to educate people about dystonia while fundraising to find a cure for the disease, which her father was diagnosed with about two years ago.

via Teen whose dad suffers dystonia takes up fight against disease – Local – News – The News New Glasgow.

(Sarah, the rest of us with Dystonia are also very proud of you! Thank you! All the best to your dad.)