Hi Linda, I just changed my post and had no idea you had already responded!!! Ouch. At any rate I'm sure you'll have mre to say after that!. I was really feeling very strong on some points you made.

So forgive me for unleashing a little. I do definitely respect your feelings. But when someone speaks up about my own faith? If I feel differently? I like to respond or even stand up for it if I sense unfairness.

For me? It has been a journey and not easy living this and in the world at the sametime. People have strong views no matter what faith or none at all.

I had to say what I said on abortion because I can tell you that I have seen one happen on film. I have never seen anything so atrocious in my life. Perhaps you understand now?

It was only in development stage, but absolutely dreadful.

Again though, I know people have walked away from the church and I think it's tough to hold onto to any faith in this day and age. I have friends who are atheists, and ones of other faiths. Somehow the topic remains always "unsaid" silent. For the obvious reasons.

Our existance, beginning, life and death are the strongest things anybody can discuss. So it leads to heated discussions.

So from me, no offense to you. I admire you also. I just feel strongly on things and if I dont speak up? I feel I am being cowradly or letting down my faith....does that make sense? So many times I have said nothing when I should have spoken up....then I think "should I just ignore it?".

I dont expect you to fall into my belief system, and vice versa Im sure. But certain aspects I felt I needed to speak out. I think the discussions can be really interesting and inspiring, but too often it involves personal feelings.

I actually AVOID forums for the most part that entail debate, because in the end i find it quite gut wrenching and I find I feel sick when I get online. I know that is probably because I'm unwell and feel so strongly about stuff. That's my character I guess.

anyway, no hard feelings. And please do not take my comments as an affront to yourself as a person.