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To: J. C. Dithers who wrote (54829)	8/18/2002 8:06:37 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

I found interesting the discussion about what it's appropriate to pray for. If you don't ask God to be spared by only ask that God's will be done, it seems superfluous. God's will will be done in either case so you might as well spend your last few minutes doing something constructive, if there's something constructive to be done. If their isn't, then what makes you feel better is the only criterion.

To: J. C. Dithers who wrote (54829)	8/18/2002 9:00:48 PM
From: average joe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I believe in God because I can accept the limits to my cognitive powers as a mortal. If you were created in the image of God you would be no more limited than He in cognitive power. reuters.co.uk canada.com naplesnews.com

To: J. C. Dithers who wrote (54829)	8/18/2002 9:10:34 PM
From: epicure	Respond to of 82486

It is interesting you talk about the square or the circle- frequently very old shrines are in the shape of one of the other- to remind believers of God- not the understanding of God, but of God. I think Muslims who perform the Hajj walk in a circle around a small square object- the object is very old, and probably part of a religion that predates Islam. It is not meant to be understood. The whole thing is more about creating a sense of unity among Muslims. I think the Jung archetype for God was the circle in the square- thus bringing together both the shapes associated with ancient objects of worship.