Is this place a place to mention God??
Bobby
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Peace
The only way to find true peace, no matter what cancer may be doing, is to have faith.
Bless you and your family
Russ0 -
Peavce tooRunforlife said:Peace
The only way to find true peace, no matter what cancer may be doing, is to have faith.
Bless you and your family
Russ
We have been there and done that. I have been on this board for over 2 years, this isn't new subject.0 -
Oh My GoshNana b said:Peavce too
We have been there and done that. I have been on this board for over 2 years, this isn't new subject.
Here we go again.
michelle0 -
Here's a thought
Perhaps as a reply, where you could offer a prayer or quote an inspirational verse. Probably not as a primary post. As several have pointed out, there is a section of this board that is dedicated to faith issues.
Personally, I do not object to your faith, but I found Kerry's response appropriate and humorous.0 -
Peace, Love
and tolerance. No matter what your beliefs. I think that whatever works for you and gives you those 3 things, then more power to you. I am not one to judge. Mostly for selfish reasons. I've found a common thread in my life that whenever I judge someone, I get to walk a mile in their shoes. I'd rather just wear my own shoes. They're tough enough to walk in.0 -
Being careful what to sayLori-S said:Peace, Love
and tolerance. No matter what your beliefs. I think that whatever works for you and gives you those 3 things, then more power to you. I am not one to judge. Mostly for selfish reasons. I've found a common thread in my life that whenever I judge someone, I get to walk a mile in their shoes. I'd rather just wear my own shoes. They're tough enough to walk in.
Hey guys I appreciate your being open to my posts dealing with religion. Trust me I am far from a bible preacher but God has helped me through this difficult time. I know in my heart that he has helped me and he is healing me. I guess my only issue is that if I post a thread with and in the subject line it says God or something to that effect then why should I have to watch what I say. I respect others in their beliefs in not to belief in God and on that same point why can't they respect a post I put in to help the MANY, MANY people who do follow a christian faith. This counrty was founded on a Christian foundation God is every where in our government heck it even says in god we trust on the money. More people in this country have some type of faith then those who have none yet the small group raises cain and gets things changed that have been around for over 200 years since this great country was created. Again I totally respect people who don't believe in God. I don't agree with them but I respect them my own son who is 19 does not believe as he was raised by his mother and she never took him to a church or got him into believing. I will say this that I will not throw religion in anyones face but I will certainly express my love for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.0 -
Bobbybruins1971 said:Being careful what to say
Hey guys I appreciate your being open to my posts dealing with religion. Trust me I am far from a bible preacher but God has helped me through this difficult time. I know in my heart that he has helped me and he is healing me. I guess my only issue is that if I post a thread with and in the subject line it says God or something to that effect then why should I have to watch what I say. I respect others in their beliefs in not to belief in God and on that same point why can't they respect a post I put in to help the MANY, MANY people who do follow a christian faith. This counrty was founded on a Christian foundation God is every where in our government heck it even says in god we trust on the money. More people in this country have some type of faith then those who have none yet the small group raises cain and gets things changed that have been around for over 200 years since this great country was created. Again I totally respect people who don't believe in God. I don't agree with them but I respect them my own son who is 19 does not believe as he was raised by his mother and she never took him to a church or got him into believing. I will say this that I will not throw religion in anyones face but I will certainly express my love for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Blessings to you, Bobby!
Lisa0 -
I hope this doesn't get flaggedlisa42 said:Bobby
Blessings to you, Bobby!
Lisa
I believe this board is for folks to share their experiences with cancer and how they try to combat it. For many folks that includes a deity.
I accept prayers and blessings from anyone. I've asked for folks to pray for me. That includes Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhist, Hindu, Mormons, Native Americans, and many others. I personally want as much positive energy surrounding me as possible. Some folks can't handle the idea of a higher power and they are frightened by it. Instead of simply not reading religious posts, they get offended and scared by them and have them removed.
I personally don't see how anyone can confront cancer without confronting their mortality. Mortality is the fundamental basis for spirituality. So by confronting one you inevitably confront the other. Since there is no rational evidence reinforcing anyones particular belief, or lack thereof, it's openness for discussion should be accepted. However, this is not the case. Somehow people let their beliefs interfere with the fact some folks have cancer, and that spirituality might actually help some people. If it has helped you, please share it. For those whose egos don't allow them to even consider the possibility of something greater than themselves, let them flag your post or spew some nonsense. You know, I know, and others know that many people are helped spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially by their shared beliefs.0 -
I have hadLori-S said:Peace, Love
and tolerance. No matter what your beliefs. I think that whatever works for you and gives you those 3 things, then more power to you. I am not one to judge. Mostly for selfish reasons. I've found a common thread in my life that whenever I judge someone, I get to walk a mile in their shoes. I'd rather just wear my own shoes. They're tough enough to walk in.
exposure and teachings from many different religions and belief systems throughout my life. It has been by a combination/compilation of something from most of them that has lead me to a spiritual belief system that I am comfortable with. I would never claim it to be a religion but, a spiritual belief system. If it were not for teachings from all religions/systems, I would not have been able to be where I am now. While I use standard phrases like prayer, pray, and God, I don't necessarily subscribe to what most would probably think when I use those words, it is done for a common point of reference so that we might feel comfortable relating to one another. I have no opposition to anyone's belief system and think that we all need a system that works for us. I do understand that there might be some who are offended by certain beliefs as it is in opposition to their own and might make them uncomfortable. We are united in a fight and we each have our own artillary with which we fight our fight. The purpose of these boards is make everyone comfortable ... not uncomfortable. I would hope that we all work toward that goal no matter what our belief system.0 -
Bobby -bruins1971 said:Being careful what to say
Hey guys I appreciate your being open to my posts dealing with religion. Trust me I am far from a bible preacher but God has helped me through this difficult time. I know in my heart that he has helped me and he is healing me. I guess my only issue is that if I post a thread with and in the subject line it says God or something to that effect then why should I have to watch what I say. I respect others in their beliefs in not to belief in God and on that same point why can't they respect a post I put in to help the MANY, MANY people who do follow a christian faith. This counrty was founded on a Christian foundation God is every where in our government heck it even says in god we trust on the money. More people in this country have some type of faith then those who have none yet the small group raises cain and gets things changed that have been around for over 200 years since this great country was created. Again I totally respect people who don't believe in God. I don't agree with them but I respect them my own son who is 19 does not believe as he was raised by his mother and she never took him to a church or got him into believing. I will say this that I will not throw religion in anyones face but I will certainly express my love for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Re:
"Wow I am really shocked at how some people have attacked
me after I posted some scriptures."
No-one's attacked you, Bobby. But some of us have suggested that
you can prevent ill feelings, by posting religious scriptures and such,
to the forum designed for that, rather than to any of the other boards.
(Even our CSN Moderator has attempted to explain, *here*)
We're all here as a result of a common ailment, and we're all seeking
reasonable ways to best deal with it. This forum is dedicated to people
with colorectal cancer specifically, and the methods we've used to fight it.
The forum dedicated for religious comments, is here:
Spirituality, Prayer, and Meditation
Suggesting that people have "attacked you" over your religious beliefs,
only forms a division where there was no division before..
Please..... take this comment and suggestion in the context it was intended,
and not as an "attack". There's no need to create ill feelings, when it can
so easily be avoided by simply honoring simple policies.
My hopes to you. for a long, healthy life!
John0 -
SNOMMINTJsnommintj said:I hope this doesn't get flagged
I believe this board is for folks to share their experiences with cancer and how they try to combat it. For many folks that includes a deity.
I accept prayers and blessings from anyone. I've asked for folks to pray for me. That includes Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhist, Hindu, Mormons, Native Americans, and many others. I personally want as much positive energy surrounding me as possible. Some folks can't handle the idea of a higher power and they are frightened by it. Instead of simply not reading religious posts, they get offended and scared by them and have them removed.
I personally don't see how anyone can confront cancer without confronting their mortality. Mortality is the fundamental basis for spirituality. So by confronting one you inevitably confront the other. Since there is no rational evidence reinforcing anyones particular belief, or lack thereof, it's openness for discussion should be accepted. However, this is not the case. Somehow people let their beliefs interfere with the fact some folks have cancer, and that spirituality might actually help some people. If it has helped you, please share it. For those whose egos don't allow them to even consider the possibility of something greater than themselves, let them flag your post or spew some nonsense. You know, I know, and others know that many people are helped spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially by their shared beliefs.
Well said, I read lots posts, and reply some before, back ground: born in Taipei, Taiwan, have been living in USA since 1963, married to a white man, my family is Buddhist, I have been a Christian since early 70's. Was dx CC 2003 met. to liver and Lungs, over 3 years of chemo. and 5 surgeries, NED since AUG 2007 last chemo treatment was DEC 2007. Yes, my faith got me through. I appreciated Bobby spent time to write about how
God has helped him, if others wants to write what they belief, how thier God help them, I have no problem about that.
Winnie in Houston0 -
thanks mikethxmiker said:There will always be someone
There will always be someone whom objects. Don't worry about them.
Have Fun! mike
PS Congrats on having only 2 more. I am going in for round 5 of 12 this afternoon. I can not wait until this is over.
Thank you Mike for your kind words and good luck and God Bless you during your fight and with rounds 5-12 I had round 10 today and I am wearing my lovely little 5FU bag for the next two days at home....Do you wear one also?0 -
May God continue to blesslisa42 said:Bobby
Blessings to you, Bobby!
Lisa
May God continue to bless you and watch over you each day. With God all things are possible even the things we as humans see as impossible.
Bobby0
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