http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/ Modern Deism Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:24:45 GMT vxjyt95 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/52 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/52 I guess your question didn't get answered, either. I think your question is the most important question that has been asked in this group. In asking it, you Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:25:07 GMT vxjyt95 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/51 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/51 I suggested the use of a psychologist "when we experience negative emotions." Few people associate weddings with negative emotions, so, no, I wasn't suggesting Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:06:28 GMT Joy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/49 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/49 ... So you would hire a psychologist to conduct a wedding? I was think more about social events and functions. As for hospital visitations they are not Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:40:34 GMT vxjyt95 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/48 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/48 I do know of one minister who is a Deist. I know of no others. I think part of the reason there are almost no ordained Deists is that Deists think of Deism as Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:24:38 GMT Joy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/47 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/47 Why no ordained Deist? And I don't mean in the typical way. There is a social benefit of having other people who have similar beliefs. Ordained Deist who can Tue, 13 May 2008 22:47:30 GMT vxjyt95 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/46 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/46 An afterthought to my April 30, 2008 "Your Opinions Please" message containing "My Grandmother's Kitchen": My grandmother never knew how her cakes would turn Wed, 07 May 2008 09:55:13 GMT Dan Weatherington http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/45 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/45 In my opinion, we would have to look at the parent. Just carting the child to church on Sunday and maybe a church function every now and then has never hurt Wed, 07 May 2008 01:26:06 GMT vxjyt95 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/44 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/44 Indoctrination of children into religions that are based on myth and superstition is child abuse. Do you agree or disagree, and what should the legal test be Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:07:13 GMT vxjyt95 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/43 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/43 My Grandmother's Kitchen An analogy for my views My grandmother could bake a wonderful cake. She knew what ingredients to use, and she mixed them with care. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:09:10 GMT caveman2076 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/42 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/42 Thought I would share this with you guys. Let me know what you think. It definately makes me appreciate what I have alot more! http://www.miniature-earth.com/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:05:03 GMT wandered_off http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/41 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/41 Hi Brad... "Do you guys believe in supernatural phenomena?" - - - I do not. What could be "above nature"? If there's a god and god is powerful, that would be Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:05:26 GMT caveman2076 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/40 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/40 Dan you are completely right about not worrying about the label. I am just so excited as for 32 years I have not known about Deism and I thought I was alone in Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:37:53 GMT Dan Weatherington http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/39 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/39 Brad, I can give you my thoughts. - Commitment - You are looking for certainty. There can be no certainty until after death. Deism is using logical reason. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:50:27 GMT caveman2076 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/38 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/38 First of all I must say that I think I am a Deist but I have a few points where I like your opinions please. * I cant believe in any religion as my reasoning Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:56:50 GMT wandered_off http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/37 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modern_deism/message/37 ... Through my personal experiences I can tell you that Reason will win out in the end! ... It is humankind's best hope.