[Paddlewise] passions, politics, religion and rescues

Matt wrote:
Finally a request. This is a paddling forum, lets try to keep the passions
of both politics and religion off of it please.
Doug wrote:
As for religion on paddlewise, I agree, it should be kept to a bare minimum.

    Over the years I have participated in the Paddlewise discussion I have
often stayed out of the religious debates for two reasons. One this is
afterall a form about paddling not religion. Two, whereas religion is a matter
of personal deep felt belief I prefer face to face in depth discussions as
opposed to the internet which limits discussion.
    In my trip reports I have shared with the Paddlewise gang, I have written
about spiritual moments. I shared them because that is how I experience life
upon the sea, but not to force my beliefs on others. Many who have commented
on my stories have connected with this spiritual aspect because it is a part
of their paddling and life also.  I have tried hard to keep them religiously
generic. In other words I have used terms such as Creator rather than specific
Christian language. I have done this respecting those who do not share my
theology or beliefs.
    Simply put my faith journey began from a wilderness experience and it is
in the wilderness that I feel closest to my Creator. In other words my days
upon the sea are a tapestry of who I am physically, mentally and yes,
spiritually. Remove one thread from the tapestry and it all falls apart.

Bob
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