Russ, I loved your post. At my house we were just having a fun discussion about this very thing not too long ago.

To Bex and SoSick, I really enjoyed reading your exchange of posts today and I wanted to tell you that.

Linda, I didn't really perceive any biblical quibbling here. I wonder whether you read the open and honest exchanges on this thread before you interjected yourself.

I've been reading some of the threads in this section for a while. I've elected not to add any of my own comments mainly because I'm feeling so rotten right now.

But I would like to just share this: watching and reading the debates going on in this section of the website has solidified my faith in God. And I must admit, it's a wonderful feeling. Despite being a faithful soul (or feeling as though I was), it's been difficult to keep one's faith bolstered and centered on God during a time when the misery of chronic illness attempts to eat at one's very core.

The "quote mining," and "regurgiposting," has been enjoyable. And Linda, your posts have especially been helpful to me in strengthening my faith in God and Jesus Christ. While I presume that hasn't been your intention, it's been helpful to see someone try to argue "against," God. So, I thank you for that.

I hope it's ok that I interjected myself here and shared a personal view.

Anyway, thanks to you all.

Warm Hugs,
SomedaySoon (Sharon)