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DaRev · Oct 28, 2010

KEPLER said:
I can't help but think of James Madison and Federalist Paper #51, in which he argued that the curtailment of religious freedom of one group by another was unacceptable, for the simple reason that the oppressed group may one day become the oppressor. Being a republic, he says, we should be able to guard against such oppression:

Mind you, I certainly don't believe that European governments should be making special allowances for the Islamic community (I shudder at the memory of seeing the special Wudu rooms in Birmingham International Airport), but I don't think they should be singling out individual expression either. Scary.

It's not so much a "restriction" of religious practices as it is a matter of national security. When a people uses their alleged religion to hide terrorism, it's no longer a matter of "religious freedom."

Jim47 · Oct 28, 2010

To be sure the Muslims would like nothing better then to exterminate all Christians, Jews and people other then their own faith, that is unless they can convice Christians to become Muslims, and unfortunately that is happening all too much, especially among the younger set and maybe women more so then men. It is very sad indeed that anyone should want to give up their Savior in place for of a god that hates people and makes then want to kill one another.

Their god says you have to earn righteousness. The true God and Father of all gives us complete righteousness as pure grace, a gift that no one has earned or deserves.

I don't understand young women who want to put themselves under Sharia law and be subject to their husbands like an animal to be beaten and killed if the man so chooses.

Matt Faith · Oct 28, 2010

Not all muslims are about hate and killing. Its a radical form of muslims that believe that, they do not practice the normal muslim religion.

RadMan · Oct 28, 2010

Matt Bizkit said:
Not all muslims are about hate and killing. Its a radical form of muslims that believe that, they do not practice the normal muslim religion.

Yea---read the Koran and tell me that again after you read it.

Matt Faith · Oct 28, 2010

No thanks.

Matt Faith · Oct 28, 2010

The weather in CT has been wacky latley. Its been like 65-70 degrees out and sunny. Usually by this time of the year it starts getting ugly. But Im sure the cold dark days on their way. Im not a fan of the winter, but its not bad when it first starts. Around Christmas time is the only time I enjoy snow.

QuiltAngel · Oct 28, 2010

After these couple of chilly and windy days, we are going to get back into the 50's for a few days!!!

Matt Faith · Oct 28, 2010

QuiltAngel said:
After these couple of chilly and windy days, we are going to get back into the 50's for a few days!!!

Thats good to hear! I swear the wind makes a chilly day 10 times worse. I can take the cold, but theres nothing worse than ice cold wind blowing in your face. And then some times my face gets wind burned, not a big fan of the wind. lol

alexnbethmom · Oct 28, 2010

Matt Bizkit said:
Thats good to hear! I swear the wind makes a chilly day 10 times worse. I can take the cold, but theres nothing worse than ice cold wind blowing in your face. And then some times my face gets wind burned, not a big fan of the wind. lol

i completely concur - i can't stand the wind either....i mean, the really really cold, whips through to the very core of you kind of wind....like you said, matt, i can take the cold, but not when it's blowing like that....

today it got to ALMOST 60*, gorgeous blue sky and sunshine....even right now, at almost 9:30, it's still 41*, so hopefully not a super cold night tonight....

Studeclunker · Oct 29, 2010

It's still pouring here, has been for two days now, and in the fifties during the day. Things are getting rather soggy. We had our first frost a few days ago, so it appears that Winter is coming in like a Lion. We'll see how sharp that cat's claws and fangs are shortly.

In the meantime, going across the creek is a bit scary. It's really full.

seajoy · Oct 29, 2010

The kids and spouses made it here at about midnight last night. Looking forward to a good weekend.

QuiltAngel · Oct 29, 2010

Enjoy having them there Angie!

Matt Faith · Oct 29, 2010

I hope both of you have a good weekend. ^^

ctay · Oct 29, 2010

HI everyone

Matt Faith · Oct 30, 2010

Hi ^ how are you?

WildStrawberry · Oct 30, 2010

Hi everyone! Happy Reformation Eve!

Studeclunker · Oct 31, 2010

Has anyone else seen the movie Whitness? I love the music in it, especially during the barn raising. I often set the player on repeat for that chapter and it plays over and over whilst I'm working in the kitchen and such.

Years ago when I had horses, I had the good fortune to be acquinted with several Amish families. They were a closed book, making it almost impossible to really get to know them. Still, their way of life is very attractive to me. Sometimes I wish that I had just packed my truck up when I was in my twenties and gone back there. I would have parked on the Stolzfus' or Whitmers' doorsteps and refused to leave till they let me in. If you're that insistant, they will. Yes, yes, I know their society is like a strait-jacket, borderline cultish. Yes, I know their doctrines and theology are erroneous, the way of life though... I would miss instrumental music and the photos of my family a lot, yet all the same...

Sometimes I think they're a lot closer in their way of life to what God intended for us than the rest of us.

alexnbethmom · Oct 31, 2010

i'm sorry, but the words "cultish" and "erroneous" are not words i normally associate with the Amish.....can you please explain?

i finished making the hotdish i'm taking to church for our Reformation dinner - it sure smells good, and it looks good - i just hope it tastes good....please pray that nobody gets sick from it!!

Aibrean · Oct 31, 2010

I finished my sweet kraut last night. I had my husband taste-test and he said it didn't even taste like sauerkraut so that's good He really liked it.

The pumpkin spiced rum cake is this afternoon.

porterross · Oct 31, 2010

Sweet kraut?

Spiced rum cake sounds GOOD!

If it weren't for the Polish population increase here, I'd be hurting for real sauerkraut and dill pickles. For some reason, the Brits think pickles should be more sweet than sour and very small. They also think corned beef comes from a canning facility in Argentina, much like Spam.

Does anyone here irrigate their sinuses? If so, has it solved many of your congestion/allergy issues? It's an odd practice, but it does make a difference in congestion levels.

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