On Dec 14, 2004, at 11:25 AM, Joyce, Thomas F. wrote: > As for religious elements, I can't > remember any on this list that have ever bothered me. When I think of > how religious feeling suffuses the writings of John Muir, who seemed to > regard natural phenomena as a direct manifestation of the divine, I > would feel deprived if I were denied the opportunity to hear his > sincere > feelings. I agree. It is entirely appropriate to express one's personal experiences, feelings and even religious ideas in connection with paddling. However the passage quoted below from a message posted to this list is not of that nature. It is religious advice to OTHERS, (also known as preaching). To it I still object: "If you go, take a Bible along to read and maybe someday you will understand that man is not an island unto himself. Believe it or not, humankind needs each other. Way down deep you are reaching out to others whether or not you know it. Others and myself will pray for you whether you like it or not, and be concerned for your life. Amen." Michael in cold Tallahassee *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Dec 14 2004 - 10:25:05 PST
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