Posted by rayww on February 3, 2004, at 23:37:55
In reply to Re: faith in family » rayww, posted by NikkiT2 on February 3, 2004, at 9:31:41
> I do follow international news.. but am unsure what you mean by "The recent decision of our Canadian government to dismantle the family is disturbing to me"..
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> I'm guessing from your later comment that you mean by legalising gay marriage.[you have guessed]
How will this dismantle the family?? Is it because homosexuality is a sin in the eys of God, and as such homosexuals shouldn't be attending church?
[absolutely not]When something is placed on a mantle, it is considered precious. It takes care to preserve, and stays sparkling only when periodically cleaned and maintained. Sticking with the word, "dismantle", here are a few dictionary definitions:
dis·man·tle v
1. to take something apart in a way that causes it to stop working[ shouldn't marriage have something to do with making babies and protecting children? Every child has the right to be well bred, well fed, and well led ]
2. to be able to be separated into components[Marriage is no longer just marriage, you have to now ask "what component"]
3. to destroy something, for example, an institution or system, by removing essential elements["institution" of marriage and family was founded upon essential elements of love, loyalty, mutual trust and respect, and of course moral integrity]
4. to strip a room or building of furniture or equipment[kind of empty]
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> Do you think that a true family is only those that attend church??[No. Attending church is not what creates a true family. A true family is true. A true family is not perfect by any means, but they try their best in a troubled and mixed up world to hold it all together. True religion gives true help and true support, and makes it easier to do, but tons have done it on their own, even though they don't acknowledge their partnership with God, who created them] [or God's silent partnership with them]
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> Truly interested in your replies..
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> Nikki xAnd I am interested in yours.
rayww
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