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southernyankeebelle

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4. Nice thoughts. Somehow the church left that bit out of their teachings. I was raised not to

Reply to ruffburr (Original post)

Thu Nov 22, 2012, 07:26 PM

Nov 2012

look at a persons color, ethnic background and treat people the way you want to be treated. I always have done that and usually I get positive feedback. Somewhere along the line the church has lost its way. I have faith and feel spiritual but won't go into a church.

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Some Thanksgiving thoughts from a blue redneck [View all] ruffburr Nov 2012 OP

Well said !!! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2012 #1

I kind of think the term 'redneck' is rather antiquated . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #2

Where I come from PD Turk Nov 2012 #13

Well said! Little Star Nov 2012 #3

Nice thoughts. Somehow the church left that bit out of their teachings. I was raised not to southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #4

Same here. The church and Boy Scouts taught me some very positive traits RKP5637 Nov 2012 #14

You I agree with that. For me when the catholic church married the evangelical churches southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #15

I have a VERY small business. pangaia Nov 2012 #5

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Excellent post. nt aaaaaa5a Nov 2012 #8

Well said. And all need to respect folks making a honest living, who make things work for all us. freshwest Nov 2012 #9

My hat's off to you, ruffburr, for this Thanksgiving wish Not Sure Nov 2012 #10

Amen! Liberal In Red State Nov 2012 #12

Funny how it use to be really neat that variety is the spice of life. Now you don't dare southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #16

Well said - Loved the: I love ALL my dogs equally no matter the color kydo Nov 2012 #17

DURec! bvar22 Nov 2012 #18

R#61 & K for, blue rednecks are my favorites!1 n/t UTUSN Nov 2012 #19