Saturday, August 04, 2007
from the Kennebec Journal
Rep. Pingree hears varied proposals for health-care solutions
HALLOWELL Fire that cut communications labeled arson
MONMOUTH Police defended after slim budget rejection
State's schools chief to parley
Wasser will lead newsrooms at KJ, Sentinel and in Portland
BRIEFS
Hockey still in picture for Harrington
Portland boxer to face legend's son
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from the Morning Sentinel
$1.3 MILLION FOR HEALTHREACH
Families Matter grows to meet special needs
Chellie Pingree listens to ideas on health care reform
FARMINGTON Rain alters plans for 4th of July
District regroups after budget failure
Vote on county budget hits snag
Burnham driver wins checkered flag at 2 tracks on same day
Maine boxer gets unique opportunity
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from the Morning Sentinel
I'm sure she is -- seriously. Dionne bases her opinion of Moran on the fact that she has "been acquainted with her for years." I have been acquainted with Heath and his wife, and I can state without hesitation that he is not a hate-monger. Has she taken the time to become acquainted with Heath to have a rational, objective dialogue with him?
The reason pagans are featured on the Web site is to expose paganism for what it is. Paganism is diametrically opposed to Christianity. It was a paganistic society that persecuted the first Christians. Christianity is about love, truth, morality and justice. Dionne falls in lockstep with most of the secular-progressives when she calls Christians hate-mongers because we recognize that pagans have perverted these ideals, while we promote them for the good of society and because we disagree with their point of view. She's playing the hate card. C'mon, can't Dionne come up with something new and different?
Randy Brown
Augusta




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And he is right that the League only mentions the pagan issue because it is something of concern to practicing Christians. They do not wish their children or neighbors in general influenced by the pagan teachings that are rapidly apparent in this secular society. In fact, the pagan sects are so diverse that some are strewn with occultism and others just based on "New Age" philosophy that has no basis in God.
Those of Faith will pray for those locked in paganism and occult-related practices. May God have mercy on our poor state!report abuse
As for what Pagans did 2000 years ago, what does that have to do with modern day Pagans? I am no more responsible for Pagans 2,000 year ago, than I can be responsible for some of my Americans Ancestors who happened to own slaves. They did what they did and I do what I do based on what I believe to be right of wrong today. Here in new Mexico I was one of the first 50 members of the first local chapter of the NAACP in my town.
As a Wiccan, I take full responsibility for everything that I say or do. I believe my goal should be to try to harm none, which also includes myself. I believe everything that i do will come back to me, be it good or bad.
Am I anti-Christian? Not at all. In fact hen a high priest I know decided to go back to Catholicism, I congratulated him saying that it this was his true path, that he would be a stronger Catholic than those that were just Catholic out of habit and family tradition because he would have made an informed choice to go back.
Unlike Mr. Brown, I do not divide the world into us and them. Good and bad people can be found in all groups including Christians and Pagans. There are special people I will care about greatly and I will not stop looking for them in any group, this includes Christians. If that path is right for them then so be it. In my business most of my customers are Christians and that is not a problem for me. My being Wiccan is not a problem for them. But thankfully most Christians are not like Mr. Brown.report abuse
Mr. Brown accused Paganism of being “diametrically opposed to Christianity”, while citing a several thousand year old example of pagan persecution of Christianity. Was that meant to bolster his comment about modern day pagans, of which there are many denominations? For shame. If I were a petty man, and I like to think I’m not, I could mention the Crusades, or the Witch Burnings of Salem, and lob equally silly accusations at modern Christians. But as I said, I place myself above such nonsense. The terrible actions of our past peoples should have no bearing on whom and what we are today.
If I were to suggest that Christians “pervert” the ideals of “love, truth, morality and justice,” would you consider me loving or hateful toward you? Food for thought.
As a pagan who has dedicated his life, personally and professionally, to aiding and helping people, you comments were more offensive than you can imagine. They truly hurt. But you know what, Mr. Brown? I forgive you, because clearly you have never taken the time to become acquainted with a pagan long enough to share in a rational, objective dialogue.
As it happens, my best friend is a Christian Priest, and we’ve known each other since high school. We’ve shared many rational, objective dialogues and it is in people like him I base my perceptions on Christianity.
Be blessed.report abuse
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