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To: Berry Picker who wrote (28119)	11/12/1999 10:36:00 AM
From: mark silvers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39621

Brian, This is a perfect example of the differences between a negative(meaning, confrontational and isolationist) and a postitive(tolerance, compassion) viewpoint and how it colors your perception of the world. <<RE>> I will say that I would be much happier if we could just agree to disagree<< I have found that that statement is LOADED ! Most people use it to mean that we can both believe different things and somehow both be right... That is not what "agreeing to disagree" means. It is not some subtly "loaded" statement that is trying to get you to compromise your beliefs, or to put divergent thought processes on equal footing. What it means, is that we agree to disagree about who is right or wrong. It is a device that allows people who disagree on a subject, to continue to disagree, without trying to do harm (not necessarily physical harm) to each other. It is the equiavlent of agreeing to move on from a position that is at loggerheads, and allowing for debate on a different front. It is frequently used to bring down the tension level of a debate. As for your guarantee that there is a hell, that is meaningless. It carries no more weight than my guaranteeing that there isn't. As for your "finding" Christianity, and the story that went with it, I am truly happy for you. Just realize that many people from many different religious beliefs have had the same things happen to them. Their stories are just as real, and their faith no less earnest. mark