That was a very thoughtful post. Thank you.
Pope John Paul II was a great man. Even in death he still causes many to thoughtfully examine beliefs; your post seems to have been prompted by his passing and by your own reflections on his passing.
Your post struck a chord with me. I'm starting another Forum at the moment (at
www.Scouts.com). When you speak of using the examples of the lives of the leaders of great religions as guides to positive ways to live one's life, I'm reminded of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law; in the simplest terms, these are my guideposts. Having held Scouts own service many a Sunday morning under a canopy of trees, sometimes snow-covered, I've always been thrilled by the 'communion' regardless of the particulars of any one Scout's faith. The idea in Scouting is that one simply have faith, and that we respect one anothers' faiths and beliefs as well as our own.
Thank you again for your post. I believe it will cause more reflection than you might have guessed. In time, replies will come as people indulge themselves, taking the time to share what are often our innermost thoughts - thoughts that often go unshared. I'm pleased to be part of an online community that encourages the thougtful sharing of ideas. I hope to indulge myself and share more here later. After putting a roof over our heads and food on the table these are, after all, the things that really matter.
Regards,
Keith
