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Becoming Free
Posted on December 8, 2012 at 6:33am 18 Comments 0 Likes
Becoming Free
Blame it on my parents. They always told me to "think for yourself”. I doubt they ever considered what would happen if I really did that.
Now, I suspect what they meant was, "Think what we tell you but do it in your own words." Too late. When I was 13, I began to question everything and soon the total absurdity of religion became apparent.
Because I have been “encouraged” (forced) to read the bible…
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- At 6:28am on November 12, 2013,
Davy said…
Happy Birthday Shipmate. Have a great day, enjoy it and life!
- At 9:39am on December 8, 2012,
I also have a little saltwater running through me veins as I love windjammers. I also grew up in an area where yachting is popular. I did a course to became a deck hand on sailing vessels when I was 46. Though the sea did not have the lure for me like the sky does!
- At 8:39am on December 8, 2012,
Hello James. Welcome aboard the ship, enjoy the company of the crew, join in the discussions.
- At 7:45pm on December 7, 2012,
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