I just have to say that most wars (and certainly none of the current ones) are
not fought in Jesus name. The Muslims don\'t consider Jesus to be God. The
Jews don\'t accept Him as Messiah. The message Jesus brought was unique to any
other religion. We can have a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus,
you cannot do that with Allah.
Have a Blessed Good Friday all.
Scott P.
On Fri, 29 Mar 2002 07:15:08 -0500 Mike Faggart <mikef@carolina.rr.com> wrote:
Thx Pamela, I needed that!
mike faggart
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----- Original Message -----
From: \"Pamela Bauman\" <ntrlclr@earthlink.net>
To: \"Autox (E-mail)\" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 1:32 AM
Subject: OT- Easter 2002
> About 1900 and some years ago, a man came on the scene causing
governments,
> religious leaders,
> people of power, the downtrodden and oppressed to take notice. His ideas
> were radical to say
> the least. He said all people were equal, no matter sex or standing in the
> community.
> That we should love and respect one another. To treat each other the way
we
> would want to be treated. Words of Sedition by all accounts, considering
he
> lost his life because he spoke them.
>
> His speaking opened avenues for new thought. For changes to be
implemented.
> Long standing traditions to be toppled. For people who had no voice to
> speak. Unfortunately, this went
> against the status quo. He was brought before a court, charges read,
verdict
> handed down.
>
> All parties involved cast blame to other groups or persons. Trying to
> absolve themselves.
> He knew what would happen. Chose that path knowing it had to be done. I
> can\'t imagine
> the pain he endured. Watching as he hung there dying. Watching as his
> friends ran to hide
> in fear. Watching as the women in his life stayed until the end. Amazing
> isn\'t it, how
> supposedly weak, brainless, soulless property for the time, showed the
most
> strength and
> courage. They were willing to suffer the wrath of every power structure
> around to see
> to his burial.
>
> They buried him, secretly, so he would not be defiled. Came back on the
> third day to
> see if he was still safe. Were they in for a surprise. Tradition holds for
> the next
> forty days he continued to walk among us. He let his followers know they
had
> a job to do.
> A mission to accomplish. They were issued a sacred charge. Spread my word
> and truth.
>
> In my eyes you are all equal. Love one another. Treat all people fairly.
> Remember me.
>
> Over the centuries, his simple words have been used to subjugate peoples
> because of
> sex, looks and economic background. Wars have been started in his name. We
> have several
> going on as I write this. All in the name of God. Millions have lost their
> lives and homelands.
> All in his name. Not exactly what he wanted. All in his name.
>
> So today remember him and his message.
>
> Love and Respect One Another.
> Treat Each Other Fairly.
> Grant Forgiveness To Those Who Transgressed.
> Help Those In True Need.
> Protect The Innocent and Weak.
> Do This In Memory Of Me.
>
> At this time, I ask forgiveness of anyone I may have injured with
> thoughtless words or deeds.
>
> This time of year is about renewal and a reaffirmation of life. Ask
> yourself, is my pain
> and suffering as great as his? He carried the sins of the world. We all
have
> burdens.
> Are mine as great as his? Lay them down. They are no longer needed. He
> carries them.
> Willingly, by choice, as he was meant to do.
>
> No matter what belief system we ascribe. No matter how we show our faith.
> No matter the name we call out. We all make mistakes. We all bleed. We all
> hate.
> Most of all, We Love. May this find you safe and sound. All in his name.
>
>
> Prayers and Blessings
> Pamela Bauman
> Easter 2002
>
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