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[Phyll]

Hi Tessmop, Yes I agree, I said it in an earlier post, all the ones I knew seemed to be happy.

[BarbaraC]

I am not Catholic and thereforehave never had any experience with nuns (either in or out of the education system) but I do believe in the right of the individual to make decisions for themselves. I cannot see the logic behind a vow of silence but I can see the logic in the right of anyone to make a choice for themselves to serve the God they love in the way they want to whether we agree with it or not.

[SKYMAN]

i think with many the choice was made for them,
those involved in nursing or education do a good
job,the order of silence to me is pointless and
waste of human life,

[Nanny Ogg]

Humans are constrained in many ways. Other than by religion, by circumstances and ability, mostly. In recent years society has tried to eradicate, or at least mitigate, the effect of circumstances, ability in the end is going to be a factor, but religion is the most constraining and the most damaging. Sorry, Swimmer. The few who follow the tenets of their religion that call for treating everyone decently are far outweighed by those who use religion as an excuse to attack anyone who doesn't think the same way. I don't see anything wrong with women, or men, dedicating their lives to their God and good works, if that's what they want. I do have a problem if they make that decision after years of brainwashing. Children strap explosives to their bodies, go amongst innocent people and detonate them, because they have been taught that God wants them to do it.

[SKYMAN]

I think Religion with many is a result of childhood brainwashing,
at school you dont have a choice ,the choice comes later,its a
little like politics, we shouldnt have to follow in our parents foot steps,
but it was expected that we did, i have my own thoughts which i try to keep to myself,
but at times this isnt possible,

Edited by SKYMAN, 06 April 2012 - 08:39 PM.