[Faith-talk] how to discuss faith meaningfully

[Kerri G]

Hi, Dendra:

Firstly, I haven’t been her 24 hours yet but I’d like to chime in on how to discuss your faith (or lack of it) in a diplomatic fashion.

First, it can be *very difficult to discuss religion ia email. Sometimes, speech synthesis doesn’t sound as friendly, people may write in haste, not thinking of how a post comes off. Secondly, out of misunderstandings come more posts that lead to anger and frustration. I know as a Christian, I always try to be very careful how I tell people about my faith, how I write it in order to convey that I love people of all faith as long as they do not ridicule me just as they don’t want to be ridiculed. Do I think we should discuss faith, most definitely. Now I don’t know what happened previously here but it can be a though thing to discuss. 

As for thanksgiving, here in Canada, ours is October so we’re not celebrating, just call me the grinch lol.
> On Nov 20, 2014, at 11:42 PM, Kendra Schafer via Faith-talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all! 
> I know! It's like no one wants to educate others about their different faiths or share their thoughts any more. Do you all think that religious discution in an interfaith way is now a taboo?  I am still trying to fly out of Molalla. My boyfriend is also trying to get a better job so he can fly with me out of his mom's place. Prayers and thoughts are much welcome.  I am getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with my boyfriend. I am thankful for my family, my friends, the Pagan gods and last but not least, my boyfriend. What are you all thankful for? 
> Kendra 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Nov 20, 2014, at 1:44 PM, Poppa Bear via Faith-talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Sad that since a few folk got it into their Hyde to issue all of these
>> proclamations about what the list should be about that nobody is posting
>> around here anymore. People were actually sharing something and now what has
>> happened? What is everybody gun-shy or just tired of having to sensor all of
>> their thoughts about faith? It is like an invisible gate of frustration and
>> fear has taken the talk out of the list. 
>> 
>> I hope all is well and that some will post about what things are going on in
>> their lives.
>> 
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