Posted by mrsjiggy at user-2ivfoaj.dialup.mindspring.com on April 01, 2001 at 15:28:47:
***I was right in the middle of posting this when the board switched over. Please don't delete it right away if you decide to at all....I really did put a lot of time and thought into it...*** Thanks, mrsjiggy =)
In response to Jason Lee's "Last Religious Post" from the last board:
There really should be more people like you in the world. And, more people like some of the posters on this board. The ignorance I have encountered in recent weeks on another message board (which is supposed to be a place where people can go and carry on open discussions about religion, etc.) has astounded me. I don't say any of this because of where I am or who I have chosen to respond to, but because of the recent postings I have faced, especially over the past week, on that other board. It used to be a place where I would encourage my friends of all religious backgrounds to go and discuss things, but it has since evolved into a place more hate-driven and judgmental than one would expect. Anyway....I've been away from this particular board for some time now because of the time and energy I was putting into posts on the other board. I regret it now because it seems there is more open-mindedness present on this board. While I know religious discussions and debates are probably considered way off topic, it was kind of interesting to come through and read things here.
At one time I was going to be a religious studies major. That changed when I changed colleges and career paths. But...I had the opportunity to study some fascinating religions; however, I never really had a chance to look more into Scientology at all. I think now I may do some independent study. I know there have been great people who have been based in different religions worldwide. I think that is why I take such an interest in studying other religions. Anyway....
Just wanted to say thanks. I guess I could say I have been inspired to study even more. The learning process never stops, does it? If you get a chance, I posted something in the below thread to try to help people better understand the true definiton of "cult" and I asked a question of you there as well. What not all people know is that the anthropological definition of cult is "a group that follows a particular path." There is not negative connotation to it although society has placed such negative ideas behind that one little word so that it gets mis-used quite often. [Of course, there is also the definition of cult which would typically be attributed to those of us on this board: An exclusive group of persons sharing an esoteric, usually artistic or intellectual interest.]
And for captaincranium....good for you! There are some people who could really benefit/learn from what you said/did on this board.
Well, anyway...I guess that's way more than two-cents worth. But...hey... I really did try to keep it straight and to the point.
as my husband would say....the jig iz up...
-mrsj
: You people ROCK. Granted, there were a few negative posts, but for
: the most part, there were some amazingly insightful things that were
: said. Glenda made a GREAT post, for example. I have faith in people,
: I know people can be very cool. In this cynnical world we live in, it's
: nice to see some staight up cool people that have some decency,
: and respect. It's true, we live in a world where it's very easy to base
: opinions and feelings on what we read and what we hear. I mean,
: look at Hollywood, it's FULL of rumors about "stars" and who's dating
: who, and who did this, and who did that, know what I mean? When I
: was a pro skater I heard some of the most bizarre rumors about
: myself. It got to the point where it would get so absurd that I just had
: to laugh about it. If one doesn't know about something, REALLY know
: about something, then we aren't really in a position to judge or draw
: any REAL and concrete conclusions, right? At least one shouldn't.
: You people have shown a lot of good judgement, and that is very
: respectable. Very admirable. Until next time..............
: Jason.