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Certainly. Teachings are just words in textbook and stories passed from mouth to ear without the people's actions that put them to practice, right? He has set us an example, and though He has died for our sins, we must nevertheless continue to carry our own cross.
[SHE REALLY DOES AGREE THOUGH. Even if she might be somewhat catty cheeky in expressing the sentiment...]
Hehe, but isn't it natural? That people can't live alone is probably some fundamental law of humankind, no matter what we may try telling ourselves otherwise.
[Ha, ha.]
Well, I'm sure it's all circumstantial, plus everyone must have their own take when it comes to philosophy of that kind. But it does become more significant in a place like this, doesn't it?
It does. Often it is in the face of adversity, or in times of great strife, that communities pull themselves together with the most strength, care, and compassion.
[She had read it in the histories and seen it first hand in her own war, it was amazing what a common enemy could do for a group of people who had simply coexisted before that.]
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Not at all. Though I believe in God's spirit, I see Him more in the goodness and amazing feats of humanity, than in the bible or the church walls.
[Possibly not the most sanctimonious thing for the Holy Madonna to say.]
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Certainly. Teachings are just words in textbook and stories passed from mouth to ear without the people's actions that put them to practice, right? He has set us an example, and though He has died for our sins, we must nevertheless continue to carry our own cross.
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Sometimes our crosses can become a little heavy, and what I find amazing about humankind is its ability to help others to bear their crosses as well.
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[Ha, ha.]
Well, I'm sure it's all circumstantial, plus everyone must have their own take when it comes to philosophy of that kind. But it does become more significant in a place like this, doesn't it?
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[She had read it in the histories and seen it first hand in her own war, it was amazing what a common enemy could do for a group of people who had simply coexisted before that.]