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LiberalAndProud

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38. That would be my answer as well.
Sun Jan 18, 2015, 03:51 PM
Jan 2015

The (paraphrased) answer I received from one reconciling Methodist was, "We're trying to figure out how to not pay apportionments." That answer seemed to me to concede the point.

The same Methodist and I both believe that an institutional rift in the church is imminent. I think this is how denominations procreate.

Why do they do that? Cartoonist Jan 2015 #1
Because they need to placate the conservatives too skepticscott Jan 2015 #2
Yeah, I don't get that either Prophet 451 Jan 2015 #3
He's a mixed bag, that's for sure Prophet 451 Jan 2015 #4
That's the problem, IMO, all talk, no action. cleanhippie Jan 2015 #6
You might well be right Prophet 451 Jan 2015 #13
His words on poverty are hard to appreciate or take seriously skepticscott Jan 2015 #14
You have no idea what he actually thinks skepticscott Jan 2015 #12
That essay is seven months old. rug Jan 2015 #5
1-16-2015 Pope, in Philippines, says same-sex marriage threatens family cleanhippie Jan 2015 #7
Yor essay is from 6-20-14. rug Jan 2015 #8
Lol cleanhippie Jan 2015 #9
Well now, this is interesting. rug Jan 2015 #15
If the shoe fits. cleanhippie Jan 2015 #18
This isn't about shoes, it's about your statement. rug Jan 2015 #20
Lol cleanhippie Jan 2015 #23
I see. Weaseling. rug Jan 2015 #26
As a Packers fan edhopper Jan 2015 #30
I'd prefer to remove the Catholic church from the discussion LiberalAndProud Jan 2015 #32
Since he brought it up, it's in. rug Jan 2015 #33
As you have no doubt noticed, I very rarely start an OP. LiberalAndProud Jan 2015 #35
I see. Weaseling. Lordquinton Jan 2015 #60
I see weaseling. rug Jan 2015 #61
That was edhopper Jan 2015 #37
That would be my answer as well. LiberalAndProud Jan 2015 #38
Make sure you donate plenty to the box edhopper Jan 2015 #11
Ok, ed, I'll aask you the same question. rug Jan 2015 #16
Yes edhopper Jan 2015 #24
"all who still support it are complicit." rug Jan 2015 #27
Yes edhopper Jan 2015 #28
The only one stretching here is you. ed. rug Jan 2015 #29
Yes edhopper Jan 2015 #31
That one is complete and utter bullshit. rug Jan 2015 #34
Why yes edhopper Jan 2015 #36
"you give support a criminal organization" rug Jan 2015 #39
Ones who support the Church edhopper Jan 2015 #43
Inclding those who throw five bcks in the basket? rug Jan 2015 #44
Are they giving money to the church? edhopper Jan 2015 #45
How mch of the five bcks is left to commit mayhem afterpaying for the heat and mortgage. rug Jan 2015 #46
You're to wrapped up edhopper Jan 2015 #47
You keep using the phrase "criminal organization" as if you onderstand it. rug Jan 2015 #48
What would you call a group that edhopper Jan 2015 #49
What do you call an organization, some of whose principals committed crimes? rug Jan 2015 #50
Your opinion edhopper Jan 2015 #52
You think this Rock Show edhopper Jan 2015 #10
Absolutely. BTW, no "Rock Show" has come close to a fraction of this attendance. rug Jan 2015 #17
I will not be holding by breath until that happens edhopper Jan 2015 #19
It's as clear as day. Now, why don't you answer the question dangling above. rug Jan 2015 #21
which one is that? edhopper Jan 2015 #22
answered edhopper Jan 2015 #25
Tsk. okasha Jan 2015 #40
At least he hasn't yet resorted to the Crusades. rug Jan 2015 #41
There is that. okasha Jan 2015 #42
I don't like it when someone interjects just to attack a contributor delrem Jan 2015 #53
I don't like concern trolling. okasha Jan 2015 #54
I wasn't concern trolling. I was telling you that I don't like your tactic. nt delrem Jan 2015 #55
Post removed Post removed Jan 2015 #56
I wasn't concern trolling. I was telling you that I don't like your tactic. delrem Jan 2015 #57
You've had as much of my time as you're going to get. okasha Jan 2015 #58
goodbye. Thanks for listening to my message. nt delrem Jan 2015 #59
kick Dawson Leery Jan 2015 #51
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