Re-introduce Yourself! (virgin, attending, churches, experience, atheist)

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by jewscout

not true at all...did you know that the people that christianity teaches are the ancestors of Jesus were, themselves Converts? The great grandmother of David HaMelech (king david) was a convert woman. Once you convert you are as much a jew and part of the covenant than anyone born a jew. In fact i read somewhere that G-d holds a special place in His "heart" for those who choose to take on the Yoke of Mitzvot because we are warned and take a great deal of effort to reach that point.
the matriarchs, Sarah, Rebecah, Rachel and Leah...all converts
there is a long history of the Righteous Converts in Judaism...and they are all Jews through and through and as equally a part of the covenant.

Thanks! I appreciate getting accurate information on this subject.

[Green Gaia]

Originally Posted by Katzpur

UU seems to fit you perfectly. I'm so happy you found a good fit without having to try on a hundred different churches! What's involved in Children's RE anyway? Unitarians are so diverse that it seems that would be quite a challenge -- you know, keeping all the parents happy since some believe one way and some another.

Well, we do different things for the different age and the curriculum will change from year to year. But give them a good basis on Unitarian Universalism, our beliefs and our history (Judeo-Christian history). We also teach about other religions and what others believe and what we can learn from them, even if we do not follow that religion. We talk about social issues. For example, this coming Sunday I'm teaching a class on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., since Monday is his holiday. We'll talk about what he did and why it was important and how it relates to our beliefs as UUs.

This kind of religious education is what UU parents expect. We want our kids exposed to different ideas, even if we do not hold them ourselves. We put a high value on allowing kids to explore and think for themselves.

Yeah, they can be stinkers sometimes. By the way, have you ever seen those claw covers you can put on over their claws? I just saw some for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

No, I haven't! I will have to look for them.

Well, if you ever get out to Utah, I'll show you some hikes that will blow your mind!

Awesome!

[Shadow Wolf]

Actually, I never introduced myself, so in one month, or 200 posts, which ever comes first, I'll just go through with the first one.

[Green Gaia]

I challenge all the other Admins and Super Mods to re-introduce themselves!

[Feathers in Hair]

Originally Posted by Katzpur

Please refresh our memories. Who are you and where are you from? How old are you? Are you male or female? Are you married or single? Straight or gay? Catholic, Wiccan, Jewish, Muslim or something else?

Okay, a lot of that stuff is on your profile, but a lot of other stuff isn't. What makes you happy? What makes you sad? What are your pet peeves? Do you have any hopes and dreams you'd like to share? What are your hobbies and interests? What kind of work do you do? What are your favorite movies, books, places to visit? What's your favorite food, your favorite color, your favorite time of year? Do you have kids? Pets? You get my drift...

Groovy thread! I pre-apologize for answering the OP word-for word, but I like the questions.

I am Margaret Ann Lawrence, otherwise known as Meggie Feathers in Hair. I'm 26 years old, female and single. I'm pretty sure I'm straight, but I might just be bi with a preference for guys. I'm a pagan, primarily practising in the Celtic shamanism tradition, though I have great respect for other faiths, too.

What makes me happy? Being around animals, reading, writing and chatting with people. What makes me sad? Being away from nature for a long time, dealing with unkind persons... Most of my pet peeves are about myself. I still don't understand why I feel the need to stick the sticker from the apple I'm eating on my forehead. One of my dearest dreams is to become a writer, but simply to earn a living at massage therapy would be wonderful, too. One of my hobbies is rubber stamping. I'm between work at the moment, and am realizing that I may have to pursue SSD until my depression and panic attacks are better managed. I love anime, the "Discworld" series, and enjoy visiting the library and large parks and zoos. My favorite food is baked macaroni and cheese, my favorite color is blue (with yellow being a close second) and my favorite time of the year is fall. I've no kids, but I've got three cats, a ferret and several outdoor critters that I treat as pets, including a goose that thinks I'm his mate.

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by Maize

Well, we do different things for the different age and the curriculum will change from year to year. But give them a good basis on Unitarian Universalism, our beliefs and our history (Judeo-Christian history). We also teach about other religions and what others believe and what we can learn from them, even if we do not follow that religion. We talk about social issues. For example, this coming Sunday I'm teaching a class on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., since Monday is his holiday. We'll talk about what he did and why it was important and how it relates to our beliefs as UUs.

This kind of religious education is what UU parents expect. We want our kids exposed to different ideas, even if we do not hold them ourselves. We put a high value on allowing kids to explore and think for themselves.

I think that's really neat. I bet UU kids grow up to be tolerant adults.

[Katzpur]

I am Margaret Ann Lawrence, otherwise known as Meggie Feathers in Hair. I'm 26 years old, female and single.

Hello, Margaret Ann! So do people (like your family) call you Meggie? I have a 26-year old son who is also single. I want him to get married!!! He looks like John Cusack, loves art films, reading and animals. Interested?

What makes me happy? Being around animals, reading, writing and chatting with people.

All very good things!

I've no kids, but I've got three cats, a ferret and several outdoor critters that I treat as pets, including a goose that thinks I'm his mate.

Animal lovers are good people!

[Feathers in Hair]

Oooo, don't tempt me, Kat! In my opinion, John Cusack's one of the cutest guys walking the earth right now!

Meggie is what everyone who knows me calls me, that and Feathers! I apparently decided that that's what I was going to be called when I began to speak- according to the stories, I insisted upon Meggie. (I believed until recently that the neighbors had dubbed me with the name, and a month or so ago learned otherwise. It's interesting because I also- before I learned this- was studying English monoliths and learned that there's one near Penrith called "Little Meg". Which is, of course, what Meggie means. I hope to make a journey there one day, to see if I'm connected to it.)