For lent...

[Sayre]

For lent, this year I am not going to participate in creation/evolution debates. It's hard for me to remember how much I have in common with creationist Christians when all I do is focus on their creationism.

Lent starts March 5 and continues until April 17.

In that time I hope to focus on what I do have in common with creationist believers.

Don't worry - I'll b back April 18, still an evolutionist. Still a Christian.

 

[Embedded]

Happy Lent! (is that appropriate?)

 

[Sayre]

The sentiment is right Thank you

 

[Strathos]

Good luck

 

[AV1611VET]

I don't practice Lent.

 

[Radagast]

For lent, this year I am not going to participate in creation/evolution debates.

Oh, great idea!

Me neither.

 

[dogs4thewin]

I don't practice Lent.

I do not either, but I respect and have no problem with those who choose to do so.

 

[AV1611VET]

I do not either, but I respect and have no problem with those who choose to do so.

Same here.

 

[Nithavela]

We'll keep your seat warm.

 

[Sayre]

Thanks folks

 

[Split Rock]

I don't practice Lent.

Interesting.... is Lent only for Catholics (I was raised Catholic, so I used to participate)?

 

[juvenissun]

For lent, this year I am not going to participate in creation/evolution debates. It's hard for me to remember how much I have in common with creationist Christians when all I do is focus on their creationism.

Lent starts March 5 and continues until April 17.

In that time I hope to focus on what I do have in common with creationist believers.

Don't worry - I'll b back April 18, still an evolutionist. Still a Christian.

A Christian evolutionist to me is the same as a peaceful Muslims. It does not really fit, 365 days an year.

 

[Michael]

For lent, this year I am not going to participate in creation/evolution debates. It's hard for me to remember how much I have in common with creationist Christians when all I do is focus on their creationism.

Ya, it's also kind of a thankless job in many ways.

Enjoy Lent.

 

[Michael]

Interesting.... is Lent only for Catholics (I was raised Catholic, so I used to participate)?

The Lutheran Church I grew up in didn't typically put ashes on their forehead, but they did so occasionally and talked about the meaning behind it. Lent wasn't as "big of a deal" in the Lutheran tradition, but they still acknowledged it.

 

[AV1611VET]

Interesting.... is Lent only for Catholics (I was raised Catholic, so I used to participate)?

I have no idea.

I don't practice Lent.

 

[AV1611VET]

The Lutheran Church I grew up in didn't typically put ashes on their forehead, but they did so occasionally and talked about the meaning behind it.

I don't decorate myself with religious iconography.

If I want to make an impression on the public, I'll carry a 1611 KJB under my arm just to see their expressions.

ETA: On second thought, I do wear ties that make statements. :/

JERUSALEM

 

[Michael]

I don't decorate myself with religious iconography.

If I want to make an impression on the public, I'll carry a 1611 KJB under my arm just to see their expressions.

ETA: On second thought, I do wear ties that make statements. :/

JERUSALEM

Ya, the actual ash on Ash Wednesday wasn't done often, and that was usually the reason. They did explain it's significance to the Catholic Church, but there was a preference for an inner reflection rather than an outward expression.

 

[bhsmte]

For lent, this year I am not going to participate in creation/evolution debates. It's hard for me to remember how much I have in common with creationist Christians when all I do is focus on their creationism.

Lent starts March 5 and continues until April 17.

In that time I hope to focus on what I do have in common with creationist believers.

Don't worry - I'll b back April 18, still an evolutionist. Still a Christian.

Wouldn't it be easier to just give up candy or something?

 

[sfs]

Wouldn't it be easier to just give up candy or something?

Giving up arguing with creationists for Lent saves a lot more time and reduces stress a lot more than giving up candy. (I've done the creationist thing for Lent, but never candy. I also gave up reading political blogs one Lent.)

 

[Sayre]

Wouldn't it be easier to just give up candy or something?

Yes but that's the point.