Mark of the Cross Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) [quote name='JimR-OCDS' date='04 November 2009 - 01:10 AM' timestamp='1257257430' post='1995654'] I don't see life as a test, i.e. one we must pass or fail, but rather, a growth experience. The challenges we go through in life builds character and we become stronger after going through each one. That is of course if you accept the challenge as a growth experience. As St Theresa said, unfortunately, many waste the opportunity for growth by belly-aching Jim [/quote] Can't imagine why anyone would give this post a minus!! This really is a phunny phorum. dam it Jim! (Star Trek emoticon ) Are you sure I'm not back on a mental illness phorum? Edited November 4, 2009 by Mark of the Cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' date='03 November 2009 - 11:07 PM' timestamp='1257311251' post='1995992'] Can't imagine why anyone would give this post a minus!! This really is a phunny phorum. dam it Jim! (Star Trek emoticon ) Are you sure I'm not back on a mental illness phorum? [/quote] Some people carry grudges between threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 life is sometimes stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' date='04 November 2009 - 04:07 PM' timestamp='1257311251' post='1995992'] Can't imagine why anyone would give this post a minus!! This really is a phunny phorum. dam it Jim! (Star Trek emoticon ) Are you sure I'm not back on a mental illness phorum? [/quote] Ah yes, but I gave it a +1 which rebalanced the scales again! Sometimes life seems like a mental illness phorum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightsadness Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) A test. A struggle. A gift. What does fair have to do with it? Edited November 4, 2009 by brightsadness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR-OCDS Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' date='04 November 2009 - 01:07 AM' timestamp='1257311251' post='1995992'] Can't imagine why anyone would give this post a minus!! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/shock.gif[/img] This really is a phunny phorum. dam it Jim! (Star Trek emoticon ) Are you sure I'm not back on a mental illness phorum? [/quote] I have no idea what you're talking about. What do you mean, I gave this post a minus? There's something I'm missing here? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='JimR-OCDS' date='03 November 2009 - 10:10 AM' timestamp='1257257430' post='1995654'] I don't see life as a test, i.e. one we must pass or fail, but rather, a growth experience. The challenges we go through in life builds character and we become stronger after going through each one. That is of course if you accept the challenge as a growth experience. As St Theresa said, unfortunately, many waste the opportunity for growth by belly-aching Jim [/quote] You must not have had too many then. Your "challenges" can be devastating, heart-breaking, life-altering kicks in the teeth. Its only after many years and you are out of the pain looking back can you refer to them as " challenges". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 fairness is overrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR-OCDS Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' date='04 November 2009 - 12:20 PM' timestamp='1257351656' post='1996106'] You must not have had too many then. Your "challenges" can be devastating, heart-breaking, life-altering kicks in the teeth. Its only after many years and you are out of the pain looking back can you refer to them as " challenges". [/quote] When you place your trust in God, he gets you through, whatever comes your way. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartjp2 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) . Edited November 4, 2009 by iheartjp2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartjp2 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='MIkolbe' date='04 November 2009 - 01:02 PM' timestamp='1257357777' post='1996155'] fairness is overrated [/quote] Apparently, so are intelligence, courtesy, sincerity, loyalty, responsibility, working your bum off, giving your all, basically anything that makes you a decent human being these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of the Cross Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) [quote name='JimR-OCDS' date='05 November 2009 - 02:52 AM' timestamp='1257349925' post='1996093'] I have no idea what you're talking about. What do you mean, I gave this post a minus? There's something I'm missing here? Jim [/quote] Dam' it Jim (ST emoticon) You're not paying attention. Someone gave your post a minus. 'Nunsense' kindly gave you a plus which has cancelled it.I would have done it but that phacility is a pet hate of mine. Phor the phollowing reason. [quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='04 November 2009 - 04:21 PM' timestamp='1257312095' post='1995999'] Some people carry grudges between threads. [/quote] And I suspect it's not limited to non Catholics, unphortunately. Somehow I feel it is a Phailure to the inphallible teaching to have such a thing on a 'Christian' phorum. With the plus, while it is nice to give someone encouragement for a well written post, the anonymous system leaves open the possibility of deviousness and glory seeking. As for the minus, I think that it is underhanded and uncharitable Phull Stop. Edited November 4, 2009 by Mark of the Cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Life is fair, people aren't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servus_Mariae Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Nah...life isn't fair. lol. Sin causes disorder and disorder leads to unfair circumstance. Edited November 4, 2009 by Servus_Mariae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='dominicansoul' date='04 November 2009 - 05:23 PM' timestamp='1257369824' post='1996213'] Life is fair, people aren't [/quote] Neither life or people are fair. If life was fair babies wouldn't die of cancer or neglect. If people were fair we wouldn't have violence or war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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