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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lane3 who wrote (16410)6/11/2001 1:30:45 PM
From: Neocon  Respond to of 82486
 
Well, that is, of course, not the ultimate goal. I am sure you are aware of the remarkable success of 12 step programs. First, one has to admit one has a problem. But then, one has to call upon a Higher Power, however conceived, to help one turn the matter around. Suppose one had been a drunk who beat one's kids? Then one would, indeed, be a wretch, and if one had resolved to get free of drink, and failed over and over, a pretty abject one too. Acknowledging that, as the first step to healing, is a good thing. Sure, the idea has been extended to those who seem much better situated, but then, it seems to find a responsive chord in some people. Maybe they feel as if they need something more, and you do not........



To: Lane3 who wrote (16410)6/11/2001 2:20:08 PM
From: Greg or e  Respond to of 82486
 
That depends on whether or not he is an abject wretch. If it's true, then perhaps he has been afforded a great service. If it's not you might have a point.

Comparing ourselves, against ourselves, will never give us an accurate assessment. Only when we see ourselves in comparison to God, will we get an objective view of our true condition.


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