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Would have been better had I spelled it right--see it is all that correction from you-- I have stage fright-- Mea maxima culpa!--right this time. S

Yes Jesus did--but why? Wasn`t it to show us that we have to forgive each other as God forgives us. peace, S

--Maybe they are = the Bilderbergers, or maybe the Illuminati-- Sorry I had to get that in peace--or mea cupla more appropriate, S

I remember when I considered my 36 year old teacher `old`--now I consider a 63 year old person young-- it is all a matter of perspective. But we have to remember--today many things are possible, and 50 is the new 30; 60 is the new 40. It all depends on one`s outlook on life-- some days my outlook is 18 other days 81 we all still have a long way to go --so fasten those seat belts were in for a bumpy ride. yahooooooooooo as the Universe would say, S

Sorry--I coudn`t cut your quote= SB- I would agree that there have been some of those cases but it has been put to us that wealth envy is a good thing, rather than be energetic and become wealthy for yourself. Do you think this is right??Especially for the young generation? S

Clothes--as well as other attributes like make up and hair--and cover up them tattoos. That is why some you see on the news when arrested--and you don`t recognize them later. I have no idea were I a judge what difference that would make to me--there are more slick criminals than tattooed pickpockets--look at the wall street crowd . peace, s

True-- as dogma. However what do you do once the act has been committed?? Then no apology is necessary for anything--if that is the way you want to view it. Ooops--how many times the past 10 years has the U.S apologized for co-lateral damage to people? It is not necessary then -why do it. Peace, S

Ofcourse he DID apologize to the Jews!! If you read the whole article--the Jews did respond! I just didn`t post the whole thing!! Did the USA apologize to Japan??--for Hiroshima and Nagasaki?The consequences are still apparent today--War is war--whether then or now, not only Jews that suffered or are suffering. Peace S

Jonathan--think of yourself as wine--the older the better and more expensive. Age is just a number--all is an illusion anyway. Look at it this way, you still have an other 50 to go; much more Reiki still to practice. blessings and a long life, S

The Vatican has apologized for its sins--and acknowledged it. Pope says sorry for sins of church Sweeping apology for attacks on Jews, women and minorities defies theologians' warning The Guardian, Monday 13 March 2000 11.37 GMT Saving one of his most audacious initiatives for the twilight of his papacy, John Paul II yesterday attempted to purify the soul of the Roman Catholic church by making a sweeping apology for 2,000 years of violence, persecution and blunders. From the altar of St Peter's Basilica in Rome he led Catholicism into unchartered territory by seeking forgiveness for sins committed against Jews, heretics, women, Gypsies and native peoples. Fighting through trembles and slurrings caused by Parkinson's disease, the Pope electrified ranks of cardinals and bishops by pleading for a future that would not repeat the mistakes. "Never again," he said. Centuries of hate and rivalry could not recur in the third millennium. "We forgive and we ask forgiveness. We are asking pardon for the divisions among Christians, for the use of violence that some have committed in the service of truth, and for attitudes of mistrust and hostility assumed towards followers of other religions." Plea for brotherhood Defying warnings from some theologians that the unprecedented apology would undermine the church's authority, the 79-year-old pontiff asked God to forgive the persecution of the Jews. "We are deeply saddened by the behaviour of those who in the course of history have caused these children of yours to suffer, and asking your forgiveness we wish to commit ourselves to genuine brotherhood." Wearing the purple vestments of lenten mourning, the Pope sought pardon for seven categories of sin: general sins; sins in the service of truth; sins against Christian unity; against the Jews; against respect for love, peace and cultures; against the dignity of women and minorities; and against human rights. Ethnic groups had endured "contempt for their cultures and religious traditions". Women were "all too often humiliated and marginalised". Trust in wealth and power had obscured the church's responsibility to the poor and oppressed. There was no reference to homosexuals, who had asked to be included for suffering theocratic violence. The Pope did not identify guilty individuals or name the crusades, the Inquisition or the Holocaust, but the references were clear. Five Vatican cardinals and two bishops confessed sins on behalf of the church during the ceremony. Cardinal Edward Cassidy recalled the "sufferings of the people of Israel" asked divine pardon for the "sins committed by not a few [Catholics] against the people of the covenant. peace, S

Right on Al--right on! blessings, S

This reminds me of a question I asked Edward Teller a few years back when he was here in Toronto-- I asked: `Do you have any regrets about the Hydrogen bomb and its consequences`. His answer: `No--because the splitting of the atom has made major contribution to all areas of science--It can be used for the benefit of mankind as well as for his destruction. It all depends on man the way he chooses to use it--he may indeed eliminate himself unless he sees its destructive potential. This is the same answer for Christianity--it is man`s fault and the way he uses it, interprets it--Hitler was a Catholic and the Germans were indeed Christians--and look what they did. It is man that is at fault. peace, S

Sorry Br. Kaman no other way for me to put it. I would think that justice and fairness would be my main priority as a citizen--I know nothing is perfect. But it seems that in America it is all about money. Well, that is good but not all of us have the money and not all can be rich as Mr. Romney or Mr. Obama. As I recall a few candidates fell out because of money problems--I have no idea if they were good or not as I am not an American. And people know the Khardasians more than their vice president, and what goes on with the famous housewives in different cities--The young people are dying in Afghanistan, when young people don`t even know where it is, when asked in the street, they also had no idea why they were in Iraq, but knew what Angelina was wearing to the Oscars.--Something is wrong with this picture to me. To me this sort of shows that the people are not interested--and a wowed my fame and money. Also there are many cases where the rich get off Scott free because they can afford fancy dream teams, and the poor for shoplifting a pair of sneakers gets to be put in jail and the key is thrown away.And that Chief Justice O`Connor has to establish civic classes for students as they have no idea about the different branches of government--. But justice and fairness--and establishing a better society--well all societies even the best one`s can improve; these would be my top priority for government and its officials. Simply my view and questions as an outsider looking in--I really do not mean to offend anyone! Peace, S

This is a question for my American friends--why is it that in the United States, the more money you have, the more money you can raise is the way to the White House? Even if some maybe much better for the country, but no money--they have no chance. Is this fair and just? Would a very rich person look out for me were I homeless, no health care and no job? I would view them as looking out for themselves--not for the benefit of the people. Does money=democracy? What does Mr Obama mean `By a more perfect Union`? Really?? Where on earth do you get these idea from? A big secret for us Canadians--thanks for the enlightenment. peace, S

What restrictions--I have lived here over 30 years. You can choose any doctor, hospital, specialist you like we have the best in the world--including children`s hospital. The waiting period is very low, all medication for our seniors are completely free. My mom---just had a corneal transplat choose the best specialis--she is in her 80`s and would have cost a furtune--If you have a baby--can be anywhere, with anyone --even a midwife if you so choose. You can choose elective surgery as you please, with whom ever you please--the only thing is not covered partly is dental. So I have no idea why the Canadians are State side. Even immigrants or refugees after 3 months everything is covered including medical and welfare--they get a pretty penny and money to get back and study--even at university--until they stand on their feet. All can have loans for university, if you have no money or if your parents don`t want to pay. . -- The government dosn`t control anything that is regarding private life, only if it interferes with others. It is very much like Sweden--that is why we stand 1st or 2nd in the world most times--if you check regarding many, many things--including one of the best places to live and the safest. peace, S

In Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau, in 1968 justice minister at the time introduced a landmark Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968-69, an omnibus bill - later he became the 15th prime Minister of Canada for a number of terms.. He decriminalization of homosexual acts between consenting adults, the legalization of contraception, abortion and lotteries, new gun ownership restrictions as well as the authorization of breathalyzer tests on suspected drunk drivers. Trudeau famously defended the decriminalization of homosexual acts segment of the bill by telling reporters that "there's no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation", adding that "what's done in private between adults doesn't concern the Criminal Code".Trudeau also liberalized divorce laws. Improved welfare payments to the aged, the young, and the underprivileged --and universal health care, regional development, establishing new programs, multiculturalism and zero tolerance for many things that involves personal attacks on people of any kind--off to jail you go .Making Canada--what he termed a `Just Society`. This is why we in Canada are the `Kumbaya` people perhaps. Do we live in a `Just Society`--in the country/world?.--Do you feel you live in a just society?- Is it just for all--or just the wealthy? Is there a law for the rich--for the poor? Justice different for specific races-colours-creeds? What could we do to make it a more just society? peace and blessings, S

True of course--but because of that advances were made. All is and was money--isn`t it today? peace, S

During those times only the clergy could read and write--the monasteries were where all the books were written, thus all wisdom science and teachings of the times were though the church.--It was through the early church that the age of enlightenment began. S

Yes-- I didn`t see your post!! S

yes, absolutely--I think I have to agree with you --it was more the hygiene all over the world. The Church--at the time the Catholic was always on the edge of science though the people didn`t know-. Most of the discoverers --like Marco Polo, Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, Vasco da Gama and many more were supported monetarily by very religious catholic kings and queens of Spain, Italy, Portugal and Holland.-- the Vatican had a lot to do with it, especially the popes. Some very very liberal and scientific, some were for the arts. As now--then they had huge observatories and all kinds of research into all the ancient arts, practices of alchemy and ancient mysteries-- even early medicine. Even today, the Vatican has the most powerful land observatory--they know a lot more than they want to reveal--probably much that would blow our minds. The hygiene was the main point, water, food, microbes--even in the early 1800 was a major problem until Semmelweis came along. Every other woman died in childbirth from puerperal fever,also most died of consumption or what is pneumonia today because of living conditions not just the highly infectious diseases like the plague, smallpox, typhoid and cholera, rabies which was rampant --and then came Jenner Pasteur, Koch, Lister to name a few did their contribution through the vaccinations--. to move the world into the modern age. The Jews always had strict laws governing hygiene as today, so they weren`t is such a bad position as the rest of the world--at the time. As you say Fawzo--it all had to do with partly fall of many empires, not just the Roman, but Greek, Persian and Egyptian and a few before--however, they as most empires reach their Zenith and slip back, they cannot hold onto the power. Like this today--always was and is. peace, S

Prayers for you, Saved and your beloved son may the Lord and His Blessed Mother walk with you today and every day of your life. You may see your candle--at Gratefulness.org -- candle under sr from Canada-- lit today/9th July/2012--12.15 am peace and blessings of Our Lord and Blessed Mother, S

Shall be praying for your son and you--tomorrow, the 9th. and will light a candle. blessings and peace of God, S

Oh my goodness--you must be my twin soul LB-- --I love your all your choices!!!-- ALL!!--even the Greeks. I love Homer`s Iliad and Odyssey --I read it over and over when I was younger.I was mesmerized by Greek and Egyptian mythology--I am sure I lived those times. Thanks for sharing, S

Br Devon --May we hear some of your poetry please!?--as you said that you write your own. peace and blessings, S

Br.Devon--you have a great list--I like your TV shows--I read Uncle Tom`s cabin in school--I still remember all the details-- I do love Plath-- a bit depressing at times , but great. Well--of course --the Bible. Okay... how about this list? Food /Cuisine (overall)----Hungarian--sadly I like all food, dosn`t matter what as long as it dosn`t move on my plate Dessert---cheesecake Candy--Werther`s originals Beverage--wine, wine, wine well and I make my own vegetable juce with beets, parsley, spinach, celery,carrots ,dandelion and apples once a week-- a huge pot. Season of the Year--spring--love to smell fresh cut grass , --I love winter and snow when it crackles under one`s feet Pizza--with lots of Feta and cheese-- Seafood (if you partake)--shrimp/lobster with mayonnaise Meat (if you partake)--chicken/ I eat very little meat once a week --I eat lots of tofu, I am mostly vegetarian Vegetable (if you partake)--all--love zucchini--and broccoli Fruit--all--love papaya and pineapple--with rum of course Real Heroes (the ones that were/are alive)--none alive--all dead except Dalali Lama -- but maybe Ghandi, Mother Teresa, Xexes--Jesus of course. Non-Real Heroes (fictional character types)--Captain Pickard-- Robin Hood, Lancelot, Achilles, Hercules. Cartoon Character--Tweety and Sylvester, Fred Flintstone Variety of Chocolate--dark chocolate, and white chocolate--I like to be multi cultural being in Canada Hard Candy--mints--I am not too keen on candy Jello Flavor--lemon-I don`t really like jello Kool-Aid (or similar beverage) flavor--orange--though I don`t drink it--if I would Ice Cream flavor --chocolate mint cheers, S