mayhaps I think too much or look for too many answers but alas I cant seem to make myself take the sheeple approach. I don't think it's wrong to ask questions and to challenge the status quo. I also don't think God, the Great Spirit, Allah, Buddha , whatever you may call him is rigid and unchangeable. I think there are a thousand paths leading to the same destination and people in groups based on their life experience, history and such choose to focus on a certain aspect. nothing wrrng with that as long as you respect the other aspects as well. I LOVE everyone of all religions but sometimes it gets hinkey when people bow up and insist their version is right. I have a friend who gets spitting mad if you question what Jesus looked like and it caused me to write this on my FB...............
here's something for y'all to ponder as Christmas fast approaches. Christ was NOT a fair skinned blonde man with long flowing locks and an ethereal glow about him. the bible its self doesn't say he looks like that. it says he's nondescript and you wouldn't be able to pick him out of a crowd as anything special. the average height of men at his time was 5 ft 1 inch and 110 pounds. the Bible also says it was a shame for men to have long hair and as a carpenter it would have bee...n in his way. this pic is what a team OF EXPERTS SAID THE AVERAGE JEW IN CHRISTS TIME LOOKED LIKE BASED ON WRITINGS, SKELETAL FINDINGS ECT ECT. now I really couldn't care less except that holding that same view as the perfect example leads to racism and looking down on others who are different. my point no one race is better than another and Christ wasn't white, he was dark skinned. so why not embrace the idea of the holiday and unconditional love for all because every single biblical scholar agrees Christ wasn't born dec 25th, that was used to force the pagans to stop celebrating yule and his birthday was deemed a worthy substitute. of course in point of fact all Jesus ever said was to love one another and that was supposed to erase everything that came before ................so I suppose my point is that we all should be spreading unconditional love 24/7 and 365 days a year whatever you look like or believe in!
I also think this is a wonderful reminder for us all!
and on the subject of MERRY CHRISTMAS, I say that, happy holidays, seasons greatings, blessed yule, etc etc and y'all should smile say thank you and respond in a positive manner whatever you're wished. it's NOT attacking your beliefs to send you good wishes. it's the holidays SMILE and don't walk around looking to be offended because then obviously you will be self fulfilling that prophecy!
on a sad note I wanted to share this for all the Biggest Loser fans...................
Former "The Biggest Loser" contestant Damien Gurganious has died at the age of 38, reports Us Weekly.
Gurganious, who appeared on Season 7 of the reality weight loss show, died on Nov. 24 of a brain bleed caused by the sudden onset of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a rare autoimmune disorder, his family told the magazine.
"He was a pillar of his family, an amazing son, brother, cousin and uncle. He was an incredible husband and father to his 2-year-old daughter, Giselle. He was an inspiration and a mentor to so many. His love for his family and friends was immense," Gurganious' family told Us Weekly in statement.
Gurganious' wife, Nicole Brewer Gurganious, who appeared with him on the reality show in 2009, paid tribute to her late husband in a touching Facebook post on Nov. 26:
Funeral services will be held Dec. 6 in Brooklyn, New York. Us Weekly reports that "The Biggest Loser" plans to air an "in memoriam" card after next week's episode, airing Dec. 11.
here's something for y'all to ponder as Christmas fast approaches. Christ was NOT a fair skinned blonde man with long flowing locks and an ethereal glow about him. the bible its self doesn't say he looks like that. it says he's nondescript and you wouldn't be able to pick him out of a crowd as anything special. the average height of men at his time was 5 ft 1 inch and 110 pounds. the Bible also says it was a shame for men to have long hair and as a carpenter it would have bee...n in his way. this pic is what a team OF EXPERTS SAID THE AVERAGE JEW IN CHRISTS TIME LOOKED LIKE BASED ON WRITINGS, SKELETAL FINDINGS ECT ECT. now I really couldn't care less except that holding that same view as the perfect example leads to racism and looking down on others who are different. my point no one race is better than another and Christ wasn't white, he was dark skinned. so why not embrace the idea of the holiday and unconditional love for all because every single biblical scholar agrees Christ wasn't born dec 25th, that was used to force the pagans to stop celebrating yule and his birthday was deemed a worthy substitute. of course in point of fact all Jesus ever said was to love one another and that was supposed to erase everything that came before ................so I suppose my point is that we all should be spreading unconditional love 24/7 and 365 days a year whatever you look like or believe in!
I also think this is a wonderful reminder for us all!
and on the subject of MERRY CHRISTMAS, I say that, happy holidays, seasons greatings, blessed yule, etc etc and y'all should smile say thank you and respond in a positive manner whatever you're wished. it's NOT attacking your beliefs to send you good wishes. it's the holidays SMILE and don't walk around looking to be offended because then obviously you will be self fulfilling that prophecy!
on a sad note I wanted to share this for all the Biggest Loser fans...................
Former "The Biggest Loser" contestant Damien Gurganious has died at the age of 38, reports Us Weekly.
Gurganious, who appeared on Season 7 of the reality weight loss show, died on Nov. 24 of a brain bleed caused by the sudden onset of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a rare autoimmune disorder, his family told the magazine.
"He was a pillar of his family, an amazing son, brother, cousin and uncle. He was an incredible husband and father to his 2-year-old daughter, Giselle. He was an inspiration and a mentor to so many. His love for his family and friends was immense," Gurganious' family told Us Weekly in statement.
Gurganious' wife, Nicole Brewer Gurganious, who appeared with him on the reality show in 2009, paid tribute to her late husband in a touching Facebook post on Nov. 26:
Dear Friends,
As most of you know, I never post on social media. So, it is highly ironic and deeply sad that my first true post is to inform you of the tragic loss of my beloved husband, Damien Gurganious. Damien suffered from the sudden onset of a rare autoimmune disorder, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), which caused inoperable bleeding in his brain. Damien passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014.
All of you who knew Damien can attest to his generous and loving s...pirit, his outgoing and gregarious personality, and his caring and compassionate nature. Damien always desired to bring out the best in those around him by offering encouragement, support and love, often couched in his own hilarious and sage adages. To honor this extraordinary man, the family has planned a Celebration of Life.
As most of you know, I never post on social media. So, it is highly ironic and deeply sad that my first true post is to inform you of the tragic loss of my beloved husband, Damien Gurganious. Damien suffered from the sudden onset of a rare autoimmune disorder, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), which caused inoperable bleeding in his brain. Damien passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014.
All of you who knew Damien can attest to his generous and loving s...pirit, his outgoing and gregarious personality, and his caring and compassionate nature. Damien always desired to bring out the best in those around him by offering encouragement, support and love, often couched in his own hilarious and sage adages. To honor this extraordinary man, the family has planned a Celebration of Life.
The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at
1:00 p.m. The Celebration will take place at Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home, located at One Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, New York 11213.
I sincerely hope that you can join us in celebrating Damien’s life in whatever way your heart directs. We welcome stories, emails, and pictures, anything that you care to share about how Damien touched your life. He was a pillar of his family, an amazing son, brother, cousin and uncle. He was an incredible husband and father to his two-year old daughter, Giselle. He was an inspiration and a mentor to so many. His love for his family and friends was immense.
I will send another update shortly regarding the repast to follow the Celebration, and information on where to send flowers or donations. I thank you all for your prayers and support during this difficult time.
With love,
Nicole Brewer Gurganious & the Gurganious Family
1:00 p.m. The Celebration will take place at Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home, located at One Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, New York 11213.
I sincerely hope that you can join us in celebrating Damien’s life in whatever way your heart directs. We welcome stories, emails, and pictures, anything that you care to share about how Damien touched your life. He was a pillar of his family, an amazing son, brother, cousin and uncle. He was an incredible husband and father to his two-year old daughter, Giselle. He was an inspiration and a mentor to so many. His love for his family and friends was immense.
I will send another update shortly regarding the repast to follow the Celebration, and information on where to send flowers or donations. I thank you all for your prayers and support during this difficult time.
With love,
Nicole Brewer Gurganious & the Gurganious Family
Funeral services will be held Dec. 6 in Brooklyn, New York. Us Weekly reports that "The Biggest Loser" plans to air an "in memoriam" card after next week's episode, airing Dec. 11.
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